Scag GC-STT-CSV User Manual
MODEL GC-STT-CSV
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATOR’S MANUALOPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATOR’S MANUALOPERATOR’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 03187
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-CS52V with a serial number of B9500001 to B9599999
GC-STT-CS61V with a serial number of B9700001 to B9799999
1.1 INTRODUCTION
WARNINGWARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
DANGER
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.
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 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.
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 The
manual for this grass catcher can be downloaded by
using the model and serial number or use the contact
form to make your request. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product when requesting replacement manuals.
2. Before dumping the debris, disengage the
mower, stop the engine 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.
DANGER
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE
The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the
machine are referenced from the normal operating
position.
2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
-NOTETo avoid personal injury, it is imperative that
all safety instructions be observed.
1. Read this operator's manual and the
operator's manual that is supplied with the
machine this attachment is used on.
ROTATING BLOWER
BLADES
STOP ENGINE BEFORE
ENTERING CHUTE
CONTACT CAN INJURE
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.
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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.
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
C. Once the material has been completely
removed from the hopper, lift the hopper
door handle to close the hopper door and
lock into place. See Figure 2-2.
LOCK
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.
FIGURE 2-3
E. Remove material from the debris screen and
reinstall. Secure by latching the debris
screen latches.
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
from moving until the service is complete. See
Figure 2-4.
Hopper Prop
Rod
Figure 2-4 GC-CS
FIGURE 2-4
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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
-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 3-1.
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT ON TOP OF EXISTING
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access
to the spindle assembly. Remove the u-nuts
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.
4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 3-1.
5. Remove the "Custom-Cut" and "Turbo" baffles
from the cutter deck. Using the original
hardware, install the new "Front" and "Turbo"
baffles. See Figure 3-2.
Front Baffle
52V - 424402
61V - 424403
Turbo Baffle
52V - 424211
61V - 424212
UNDER SIDE OF
VELOCITY-PLUS
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
REMOVE (2)
U-NUTS
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.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
FIGURE 3-2
-NOTE-
Do not discard the original "Custom-Cut"
or "Turbo" baffles. These baffles may be
reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has
been removed from the machine.
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 4. Do not fully tighten the
hardware at this time.
7. This step is for 52" cutter decks only.
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, page 3.
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52" Cutter Deck
REAR OF
CUTTER DECK
DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING
VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE
OF CUTTER DECK
61" & 72" Cutter Decks
SPACER
BOLT, 3/8-16
x 1-1/4"
LIFT LINK
Figure 2-52"GC-STT install art
BELL CRANK
SPACER
NUT
CUTTER DECK
NUT
BOLT, 3/8-16
x 1-1/2"
WASHER
FRONT OF
CUTTER DECK
REAR OF
CUTTER DECK
PROPERLY
SERVICE
ENGINE
WITH
OIL
AND
DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING
VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE
OF CUTTER DECK
FUEL.
FIGURE 3-3
4
FRONT OF
CUTTER DECK
Figure 2-61"GC-STT install art
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