Scag Power Equipment GC-STT-V manual

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    MODEL GC-STT-V 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[...]

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    F AILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERA TING PRACTICES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . * 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, [...]

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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 -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 [...]

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    3 DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING FRONT OF CUTTER DECK REAR OF CUTTER DECK VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK Figure 2-52"GC-STT install art CUTTER DECK BELL CRANK LIFT LINK SPACER SPACER NUT NUT WASHER BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 52" Cutter Deck FIGURE 3-3 8. Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secu[...]

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    4 FIGURE 3-5 RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN (Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.) 2006 GC-STC-V install art 3 BLOWER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING PIN TIGHTEN MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE HAIR PIN QUICK PIN FIGURE 3-4 61" Cutter Deck DISCHARGE CHUTE OPENING FRONT OF CUTTER DECK REAR OF CUTTER DECK VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER[...]

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    5 13 . Install the hopper mounting brackets (p/n 451512) 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 3-8, Page 6. 14 . Install the hopper hood assembly onto the catcher frame assembly and secure with 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" hex head [...]

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    6 FIGURE 3-8 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 Item # P ar t # Description 1 04001-46 Bolt, He x Head 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" 2 04001-19 Bolt, He x Head 3/8-16 x 1" 3 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 4 04030-04 Lockw asher , 3/8 Spr ing 5 04041-07 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 6 04066-03 Quick Pin 7 423670 Spacer , Hitch 8 451512 Hitch Brac [...]

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    7 1. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment. 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 from the spindle pulley and the large hair pin securing the blower to the discharge chute mounting hole. 5. Remove[...]

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    8 5.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS * Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extreme dusty or dirty conditions. MAINTENANCE HOURS Break-In 8 20 4 0 10 0 20 0 50 0 Procedure Comments (First 10) X Check all hardware for tightness X Inspect hose and adapter X Check belt for proper alignment X Inspect fabric bags[...]

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    9 NOTES[...]

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    10 GC-STT -V BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y 2005 GC V+ Blower Assembly 45 47 45 4 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 27 27 28 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 35 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 10 46 34 29 11 14 17 48 36 25 R O T A T IN G B L A D E S A N D B L O W E R D A N G E R D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S G R[...]

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    11 1 04067-07 Pin, Ring 2-1/4" Long 2 481547 Lanyard, Deck Height Pin 3 04019-02 Nut, Serr . Flange 1/4-20 4 04001-59 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 5 481377 Decal, Blower 6 482080 Decal, Rotating Blower 7 481428 Grip, Blower Lever 8 483223 Cap, Square 9 04024-02 Nut, Push On 3/8 Thread 10 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 11 04041-07 Flatwasher [...]

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    12 GC-STT -V BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS UNDER SIDE OF VELOCITY-PLUS CUTTER DECK SHOWN 23 23 28 24 24 25 25 26 26 16 16 25 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 2006 GC-STC-V BMC 21 22 RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN[...]

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    13 GC-STT -V BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 483225 Belt Cov er , GC-STT - 52" 483227 Belt Cov er , GC-STT - 61" 2 04029-04 Wi ngnut, Plastic 3/8" Small 3 483223 C ap , Square Vinyl 4 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20 5 461723 Adapter , Blower GC-STT , includes item #7 6 04040-14 Flatwasher , 1/4-.312 x[...]

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    14 GC-STT -V B UCKET SUPPORT COMPONENTS 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 41 42 40 49 9 48 47 46 13 45 4 25 4 5 5 9 9 9 9 9 5 5 34 34 34 34 34 34 31 40 43 44 51 34 11 39 11 11 36 38 35 36 52 53 FRAME 9 37 50 50 37 10 17 12 15[...]

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    15 GC-STT -V B UCKET SUPPORT COMPONENTS R e f . Part No . Number Description 1 423302 Screen, Catcher Hood 2 04090-02 P op Riv 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 04041-07 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 6 461408 Hood Assembly , GC-STT (includes item 1and items 2 &[...]

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    16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 390STT0201 GC-STT -V B A G SUPPOR T BRA CKET AND SEAL[...]

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    17 GC-STT -V B A G SUPPOR T BRA CKET AND SEAL Ref. Part No. Number Description -NOTE- Some of the hardware is common hardware and you may purchase it locally. Be sure that all bolts purchased locally are a grade 5. 1 04090-02 P op Riv et, 3/16 x .652 2 482321 Seal, Hood 3 04021-02 Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Center Lock 4 423312 Retainer , Seal 5 04003-02 Bol[...]

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    18 GC-STT DECALS 481039 482275 481327 483037 481377 482080 483044[...]

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    19 NOTES[...]

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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. 03181 PRINTED 7-2005 PRINTED IN USA © 2005 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC WWW .SCAG .COM[...]