Scag Power Equipment GC-STC manual

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    MODEL GC-STC THIS MANUAL CONT AINS THE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA- TION FOR YOUR SCAG ACCESSOR Y . READ- ING THIS MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR ACCESSOR Y PERFORMING T O MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY . THE SPECIFIC MODELS THA T THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONT AINED ON THE INSIDE COVER. BEFORE OPERA T[...]

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    F AILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERA TING PRACTICES MA Y RESUL T 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 thi[...]

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    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, [...]

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    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 envir[...]

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    3 P R O P E R L Y S E R V I C E E N G I N E W I T H O I L A N D F U E L . FIGURE 3-2 FIGURE 3-3 ELASTIC ST OP NUT FLA T W ASHER CARRIAGE BOL T 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 C[...]

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    4 10 . Install the new belt covers and secure. See items number 1 and number 21 on page 8 of the Blower Mounting Components section in the Illustrated Parts List for proper installation. 11 . Install the hopper mounting brackets to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine. See Figure 3-4. FIGURE 3-4 12 . Attach the hood assembly to the m[...]

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    5 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. See Figure 4-1. 4. Remove the belt, pin and large[...]

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    6 GC-STC 48" & 52" BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y W A R N IN G IN S T A L L B E L T C O V E R B E F O R E O P E R A T IN G M A C H IN E R E A D O P E R A T O R ' S M A N U A L 2005 GC Blower Assembly 1 2 3 3 45 47 45 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 27 27 28 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 [...]

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    7 GC-STC 48" & 52" BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y Ref. P a r t No . Number Description 27 04019-04 Nut, Serr . Flange 3/8-16 28 04001-136 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr . 8 29 481377 Decal, Danger 30 461681 Blower Housing Assembly 31 04003-12 Bolt, Carr . 5/16-18 x 3/4" Gr . 5 32 04063-06 K e y , 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/2" 33 451683 F [...]

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    8 GC-STC 48" & 52" BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 390STC203B 21 22 6 RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN UNDER SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN 23 24 31 25 26 25 26 32 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 FOR MACHINES WITH A SERIAL NUMBER BETWEEN 7630001 - 8479999 ONLY[...]

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    9 GC-STC 48" & 52" BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 482612 B el t Co v er , GC-STC 2 04029-04 Wi ngnut, Plastic 3/8" Small 3 482300 C ap , Square Vinyl 4 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20 5 461723 Adapter , Blower GC-STC , includes item #7 6 04040-14 Flatwasher , 1/4-.312 x .750 x .065 7 48137-04 Rub[...]

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    10 GC-STC BUCKET SUPPORT COMPONENTS (UPPER) 1 2 3 4 4 6 8 5 5 9 9 9 9 5 11 5 16 16 16 16 16 16 18 18 13 13 19 20 14 21 21 22 23 23 24 31 11 5 32 33 33 26 27 28 29 30 32 3 36 37 35 25 31 35 38 17 15 9 34 4 5 7 12 10 39 40[...]

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    11 GC-STC BUCKET SUPPORT COMPONENTS (UPPER) R ef . Part No . Number Description 1 423302 Screen, Catcher Hood 2 04090-02 P op Ri v et, 3/16 x .652 3 04041-19 Flatwasher , 3/16-.196 x .469 x .048 4 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 5 04041-01 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 6 461408 Hood Assembly , GC-STT (includes items 1, 2 & 3 [...]

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    12 GC-STC BUCKET SUPPOR T COMPONENTS (LO WER) STC 2002 BSC 1 2 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 13 5 4 6 7 8 4 3 8 12 6 7 4 4 5 FRAME 9 4 5 10 10A "A" T O "A" 3 6 6 9[...]

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    13 GC-STC BUCKET SUPPOR T COMPONENTS (LO WER) Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 04090-02 P op Ri v et, 3/16 x .652 2 482321 Seal, Hood 3 423262 T ub e , Upright 4 04041-07 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 5 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 6 04020-04 Nut, 3 /8-16 7 04021-05 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16 8 04067-07 Pin, Ring 1/2 x 2-1/4" 9 04001-19[...]

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    14 GC-STC DECALS 481039 482275 481327 483037 481377 483039[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A CCESSOR Y Any part of the Scag commercial accessory manufactured by Scag and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in material or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor. The Scag accessory, including any defective part, mu[...]

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    P ART NO. 03154 PRINTED 8-2004 PRINTED IN USA © 2004 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC. WWW .SCAG .COM[...]