Scag GC-STWC-61V User Manual
MODEL GC-STWC-61V
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 03179
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 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-STWC-61V with a serial number of B8400001 to B8499999
1.1 INTRODUCTION
WARNING
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.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
2. Before removing the grass bags, 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.
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.
DANGER
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.
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3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 61"
WARNING
CUTTER DECK
-NOTEUse 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.
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
61V - 424403
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 3-1.
-NOTEDo not discard the discharge chute or
mounting hardware. The discharge chute
MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass
catcher has been removed from the machine.
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to
the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.
-NOTERetain the original belt cover. This cover
MUST be reinstalled anytime the
complete catcher system is removed.
INSTALL PULLEY
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
Turbo Baffle
61V - 424212
UNDER SIDE OF
VELOCITY-PLUS
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
FIGURE 3-2
-NOTEDo 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 carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers,
and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at
this time. See Figure 3-3.
FLATWASHER
ELASTIC STOP
NUT
REMOVE U-NUT
FIGURE 3-1
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
Figure 1- GC-STC-V install art
CARRIAGE BOLT
FIGURE 3-3
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7. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3-4.
12. Install the hopper mounting brackets to the
outside of the frame on the rear of the machine.
See Figure 3-6.
8. Align the blower assembly with the discharge
opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the
hardware for the mounting bracket. See Figure
3-4.
9. Install the quick pin through the rear hole in the
discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 3-
4.
MOUNTING PIN
TIGHTEN MOUNTING
BRACKET HARDWARE
2006 GC-STC-V install art 3
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
QUICK
PIN
HAIR
MOUNTING
PIN
BRACKET
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
FIGURE 3-4
10. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When
replacing the belt, see figure 3-5 below.
Hopper
Mounting
Brackets
Rear Frame
Figure 4 A GC-STT Install Art
FIGURE 3-6
13. Attach the hood assembly to the machine by
installing the mounting post into the hopper
mounting brackets. Secure with the ring pins
and tighten the locking bolts. See Figure 3-7.
Locking
Bolts
Ring Pins
Locking
Bolts
Ring Pins
BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
FRONT SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
BLOWER
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
FIGURE 3-5
11. Install the new belt covers and secure. See
items number 1 and number 21 on page 10 of the
Blower Mounting Components section in the
Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.
FIGURE 3-7
14. Install the hose from the blower assembly
adapter to the hopper hood and secure using the
8-1/2" clamps.
15. Install the bag assemblies.
16. Using the weight support bar as a guide, identify
the four corresponding mounting holes, and the
existing hardware that will need to be removed in
order to secure the weight support bar to the
front of the machine as shown. See Figure 3-8,
Page 4.
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17. Install one 7/16-14 x 1-3/4" hex head bolt into
each of the four mounting holes in the weight
support bar, and through the matching holes in
the caster support weldment. Secure this
assembly to the front of the machine using the
7/16 - 1/2" x 1-1/4" x .083" flatwashers, and the
7/16-14 elastic stop nuts. Torque hardware to
59 ft. lbs. See Figure 3-8.
FIGURE 3-8
18. Operate and test.
4.1 GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL
INSTRUCTIONS
ADAPTER
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
2006 GC-STC-V removal art 1
QUICK PIN
PIN & HAIR PIN
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
FIGURE 4-1
5. Loosen the locking bolts and remove the two (2)
pins holding the hood assembly to the mounting
posts on the rear of the machine. See Figure
4-2.
1. Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe
access to the work area. Remove the key and
maintain all safety related work procedures.
Always wear eye and hand protection.
2. Remove the bag assemblies from the grass
catcher.
3. Remove the rubber strap holding the adapter to
the blower assembly and the large quick pin
securing the blower to the discharge mounting
bracket. See Figure 4-1.
4. Remove the belt, pin, hair pin and large quick pin
securing the blower assembly to the cutter deck
and remove the blower assembly. See Figure 4-
1.
Loosen
Locking
Bolts
Remove Pins
Loosen
Locking
Bolts
Remove Pins
FIGURE 4-2
6. With help from an assistant, remove the hood
assembly.
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