Scag Power Equipment GC-STC User manual

MODEL GC-STC
THISMANUALCONTAINSTHEOPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA-
TIONFORYOURSCAGACCESSORY. READ-
ING THIS MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU
WITH MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURESTO KEEPYOURACCESSORY
PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.
THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK
COVERSARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE
COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MA-
CHINE,PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMA-
TION ENCLOSED.
PART NUMBER 03154
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
* Keep all safety shields in place.
* Beforeperforminganymaintenance or service, stopthemachineand
remove the spark plug wire.
* Ifa mechanism becomes clogged,stop the engine beforecleaning.
* Keephands,feetand clothing away from power-driven parts.
* Readthismanualcompletelyaswell as the Operator's Manual that came
withyourmower.
* Keepothersoff the tractor (onlyone person at atime).
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 op-
eration, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
WARNING
Thismanualcoversthe operating instructions
andillustratedparts list for:
GC-STC with a serial number of A7700001 to A7799999

1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
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
replacementparts.
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.
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE
The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the
machine are referenced from the normal operating
position.
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.
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.
WARNINGWARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
2.1 SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
-NOTE-
To avoid personal injury, it is imperative that all
safety instructions be observed.
1. Readthisoperator's manual andthe
operator'smanualthatis suppliedwiththe
machinethisattachmentisusedon.
DANGER
DANGER
ROTATING BLOWER
BLADES
STOP ENGINE BEFORE
ENTERING CHUTE
CONTACT CAN INJURE

2
3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48"
AND 52" CUTTER DECK
-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.
-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.
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to
5. 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 3-2, Page 3.
6. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3-3, Page 3.
7. 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. See Figure 3-3,
Page 3.
8. Install the large hair pin through the rear hole in
the discharge chute mounting bracket. See
Figure 3-3, Page 3.
9. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When
replacing the belt, see figure below.
the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut from
the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.
FIGURE 3-1
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE
REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -
ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
Figure 1- GC-STC install art
REMOVE U-NUT
-NOTE-
Retain the original belt cover. This cover
MUST be reinstalled anytime the
complete catcher system is removed.
4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle
assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews
and tighten. See Figure 3-1.
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED
-NOTE-
When installing this grass catcher on a machine
with a serial number range from 7630001 to
8479999, you will need to install part number
461764 for a 48" cutter deck or 461765 for a
52" cutter deck. This kit includes a new Turbo
Baffle and Deck Baffle.
FRONT SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY BLOWER
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY

3
PROPERLY
SERVICE
ENGINE
WITH
OIL
AND
FUEL.
FIGURE 3-2
FIGURE 3-3
ELASTIC STOP
NUT
FLATWASHER
CARRIAGE BOLT
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
2005 GC-STC install art 3
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
TIGHTEN MOUNTING
BRACKET HARDWARE
HAIR
PIN
TIGHTEN
CATCH PLATE
HARDWARE