Scag GC-STT-CS User Manual

MODEL GC-STT-CS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

THIS MANUAL CONT AINS THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR YOUR SCAG ACCESSOR Y . READING THIS MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR ACCESSORY PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ENCLOSED.

PART NUMBER 03140

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

* Keep all safety shields in place. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire. * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete halt before cleaning. * Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts. * Read this manual completely as well as the Operator's Manual that came with your mower . * Keep others off the tractor (only one person at a time).

REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.

This manual covers the operating instructions

and illustrated parts list for:

GC-STT-CS52 with a serial number of 9560001 to 9569999 GC-STT-CS61 with a serial number of 9570001 to 9579999 GC-STT-CS72 with a serial number of 9580001 to 9589999

1.1 INTRODUCTION

WARNING

This manual has been prepared to provide the information you need to correctly assemble, operate, and maintain this grass catcher. Read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

-NOTE-

To avoid personal injury, it is imperative that all safety instructions be observed.

The replacement of any part on this product by other than the manufacturer's authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability or safety of this product.

USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

If additional information or service is needed that is not outlined in this manual, please contact your Scag Power Equipment dealer. Scag dealers are trained in the latest service methods and carry a full line of Scag replacement parts.

When ordering parts, always provide the complete model and serial number of your catcher.

All information provided in this manual is based upon information available at the time of printing. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.

1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE

The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the machine are referenced from the normal operating position.

1. Read this operator's manual and the

operator's manual that is supplied with the machine this attachment is used on.

A replacement manual is available from your authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting: Scag Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050. You may also contact us through our website at www.scag.com. Please indicate the complete model number of your Scag product when ordering a replacement manual.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

2. Before removing material from hopper, disengage the mower and wait for all movement to stop.

3. ALWAYS turn the engine OFF, remove the key and wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning the mower or the grass catcher.

4. Do not modify or alter any component of the grass catcher attachment or mower.

5. Do not allow any passengers to ride on the grass catcher attachment or on the mower.

2.2 GRASS CATCHING OPERATION

1. With the hopper door closed, engage the deck drive.

2. Proceed to mow until the hopper is full.

3. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area:

WARNING

5. To clean the hopper debris screen;

WARNING

DO NOT DUMP CLIPPINGS IN A DISPOSAL AREA THAT IS BURNING

A. Disengage the deck drive, apply the parking

brake and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

B. Pull downward on the hopper door handle to

allow the hopper sweeper to remove the material from inside the hopper. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 GC-CS

A. Disengage the deck drive and allow all

moving parts to come to a complete stop.

B. Apply parking brake and shut off the engine.

C. Stand on the left side of the hopper

assembly.

D. Unhook the debris screen latches and

remove the debris screen from the hopper. See Figure 2-3.

Debris Screen Latches

Figure 2-3 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-1

FIGURE 2-3

E. Remove material from the debris screen and

C. Once the material has been completely

removed from the hopper, lift the hopper

reinstall. Secure by latching the debris screen latches.

door handle to close the hopper door and lock into place. See Figure 2-2.

6. When service is needed inside the hopper, disengage the deck drive and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, shut off the engine and apply the parking brake. Rotate the hopper door prop rod upward until it contacts the hopper door. This will prevent the hopper door

LOCK

from moving until the service is complete. See Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-2 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-2

4. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area, inspect the hopper debris screen for material. When the debris screen is full of material, the grass catching ability may suffer. Frequency of cleaning the hopper debris screen will vary depending on conditions.

Hopper Prop Rod

Figure 2-4 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-4

3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 52"

WARNING

CUTTER DECKS

-NOTE-

Use the illustrated parts list as a part number reference when following the assembly instructions.

3. When installing this grass catcher on a machine with a serial number below 8619999, you will need to remove the discharge baffle from the bottom of the cutter deck. See Figure 3-2. Replace the discharge baffle with the new baffle provided with this grass catcher. Secure using the following hardware:

1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the mounting hardware and the catcher assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.

2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter deck. See Figure 3-1.

INSTALL PULLEY ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT ON TOP OF EXISTING

REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HARDWARE

REMOVE (2) U-NUTS

SPINDLE DRIVE PULLEY

REMOVE EXISTING RT. SIDE BELT COVER

RIGHT SIDE OF 52"

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

FIGURE 3-1

-NOTE-

Do not discard the discharge chute or mounting hardware. The discharge chute MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

(1) 04001-12 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" (1) 04001-09 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1" (3) 04040-15 Flatwasher (3) 04021-10 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18

When installing this grass catcher on an Advantage deck, install the front baffle to the cutter deck. See Figure 3-2. Secure using the following hardware:

(2) 04017-05 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" (2) 04019-02 Nut, Serrated Flange 1/4-20 (2) 04003-23 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1" (2) 04041-07 Flatwasher (2) 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16

04017-05

04021-09

04001-09 04040-15 04021-10

04041-07

Discharge Baffle

04019-02

04021-09

04041-07

04001-12 04040-15 04021-10

04003-23

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

FIGURE 3-2

4. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly. Remove the u-nuts from the front and rear of the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.

5. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 3-1.

SPACER

BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"

LIFT LINK

BELL CRANK

SPACER

NUT

CUTTER DECK

NUT

BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"

WASHER

REAR OF CUTTER DECK

ELASTIC STOP NUTS

LOCK WASHERS

CATCH PLATE

DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE

OF CUTTER DECK

FIGURE 3-3

PROPERLY SERVICE ENGINE WITH OIL

CARRIAGE BOLTS

AND FUEL.

FRONT OF CUTTER DECK

Figure 2-52"GC-STT install art

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

HAIR PIN

MOUNTING POST

HEX HEAD BOLT

ELASTIC STOP NUTS AND LOCK WASHERS

HEX HEAD BOLT

GC-STT install art 3

RIGHT SIDE OF 52"

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

FIGURE 3-4

6. Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" hex head bolts (p/n 04001-

71), 1/2" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-06), and 1/2-13 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-07). See Figure 3-3, Page 3. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

7. Block the right front side on the cutter deck and remove the hang chain. Install the deck lift link. Secure using hex head bolts (p/n 04001-32, 04001-20), flatwashers (p/n 04041-07), spacers (p/n 43212), and serrated flange nuts (p/n 04019-

04). See Figure 3-3.

8. Install the new belt cover from the cutter deck to the blower mounting bracket and secure with one of the original belt cover plastic wing nuts.

9. Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower assembly using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11) facing upward. Secure with 3/8" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-04) and 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-09). Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

13. Install the plastic belt cover and secure with the plastic wing nuts. See Page 20 of the Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.

14. Install the hopper mounting brackets (p/n 451512 & p/n 451595) to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine using 3/8-16 x 1" hex head bolts (p/n 04001-19) and 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-09). See Figure 5-6, Page 15.

15. Install the catcher support bracket onto the rear of the machine and secure with 5/16-18 x 1" carriage bolts (p/n 04003-04) and 5/16-18 serrated flange nuts (p/n 04019-03) See Figure 3-5.

Catcher Support Bracket

10. Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secure with the mounting pin and large hair pin. See Figure 3-4, Page 3.

11. Align the blower assembly with the discharge opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware for the mounting bracket. Then tighten the hardware for the catch plate.

12. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing the belt, see figure below.

BACK SIDE IDLER PULLEY

FRONT SIDE IDLER PULLEY

BLOWER PULLEY

SPINDLE PULLEY

FIGURE 3-5

16. With the help of an assistant, install the hopper assembly into the hopper mounting brackets. See Figure 5-6, Page 15.

17. Install the hose from the blower assembly to the hopper assembly. Secure using the 8-1/2" clamps.

When installing this catcher on machines equipped with an air cooled engine the discharge hose should be shortened to 56" in length. The hopper dump handle can be installed on either side for operator convenience. When installing this grass catcher on a machine with the Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), the curved handle will need to be installed on the right side.

-NOTE-

18. Install the weight support bar to the front of the machine by resting it directly on top of the caster support arms and sliding it tight against the frame of the machine. Secure the weight bar to the machine using (2) bar clamps, (4) 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" bolts and (4) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts. See Figure 3-6.

19. Install the weight assemblies to the weight support bar and secure them to the bar using the 1/2"x 6-1/4" pin and lanyard. See Figure 3-6

WEIGHT (5x)

ELASTIC STOP NUT

BAR CLAMP

WEIGHT SUPPORT BAR

FIGURE 3-6

20. Operate and test.

LANYARD PIN

BOLT

2002 GC-STT Install Art 3-5

4.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 61"

WARNING

CUTTER DECKS

-NOTE-

Use the illustrated parts list as a part number reference when following the assembly instructions.

1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the mounting hardware and the catcher assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment.

2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter deck. See Figure 4-1.

INSTALL PULLEY ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -

ON TOP OF EXISTING REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HARDWARE

REMOVE (2) U-NUTS

SPINDLE DRIVE

PULLEY

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

REMOVE EXISTING RT. SIDE BELT COVER

FIGURE 4-1

-NOTE-

Do not discard the discharge chute or mounting hardware. The discharge chute MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

(1) 04001-12 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" (1) 04001-09 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1" (3) 04040-15 Flatwasher (3) 04021-10 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18

When installing this grass catcher on an Advantage deck, install the front baffle to the cutter deck. See Figure 4-2. Secure using the following hardware:

(2) 04017-05 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" (2) 04019-02 Nut, Serrated Flange 1/4-20 (2) 04003-23 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1" (2) 04041-07 Flatwasher (2) 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16

04017-05

04021-09

04001-09 04040-15 04021-10

04041-07

Discharge Baffle

04019-02

04021-09

04041-07

04001-12 04040-15 04021-10

04003-23

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

FIGURE 4-2

4. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly. Remove the two front u-nuts from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 4-1.

5. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 4-1.

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