Scag Power Equipment GC-STWC-61 manual

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    MODEL GC-STWC-61 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 OPE[...]

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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 before cleaning. * Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts. * Read th[...]

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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 WARNING WARNING DO NO T OPERA TE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT , OR ENTIRE GRASS CA TCHER INST ALLED 3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 61" 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 [...]

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    3 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 CATCH PLATE HARDWARE[...]

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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. 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 sec[...]

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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 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 40 100 200 500 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 X *[...]

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    7 NOTES[...]

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    8 GC-STWC BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y WARNING I N 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 I N G M A C H I N E R EA D OP ER A TO R'S MAN UA 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 35 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 10 4[...]

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    9 GC-STWC BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y Ref. P a r t No . Number Description 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 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" 6 423298 Belt Cov er , Rear 7 481428 Grip, Blower Lever 8 482300 Cap, Square[...]

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    10 GC-STWC 61" BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS GC-STWC-61 Blower Attachment Parts RIGHT SIDE OF 61" CUTTER DECK SHOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6 22[...]

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    11 Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 483226 Belt Cover, GC-STWC - 61" 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-STT 6 04040-14 Flatwasher , 1/4-.312 x .750 x .065 7 48137-04 Rubber Strap 7-3/4" 8 04001-59 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 9 [...]

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    12 GC-STWC 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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    13 GC-STWC BUCKET SUPPORT COMPONENTS (UPPER) R ef . 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 04041-01 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 6 461408 Hood Assembly , GC-STT (includes items 1, 2 & 3 [...]

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    14 GC-STWC BUCKET SUPPOR T COMPONENTS (LO WER) STC 2008 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 5 10 10A T O "A" 3 6 6 9 "A" 25 26[...]

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    15 GC-STWC BUCKET SUPPOR T COMPONENTS (LO WER) 1 04090-02 P op Riv et, 3/16 x .652 2 482321 Seal, Hood 3 423262 T ub e, U pr ig ht 4 04041-07 Flatwasher , 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 5 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 6 04020-04 Nu t, 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 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1&qu[...]

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    16 GC-STWC DECALS 483402 482275 481327 483391 483392 483393 483044 483392 483391 483393 MANUF ACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING P ATENTS: 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 4,991,382 4,998,948 5,042,239 5,117,617 5,133,176 5,826,416 5,832,708 5,865,018 6,192,666 6,766,633 6,892,519 6,996,962 7,065,946 P ATENTS PENDING[...]

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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. 03229 PRINTED 3-2007 PRINTED IN USA © 2007 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC WWW .SCAG .COM[...]