Scag Power Equipment GC-STWC-61V manual

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    MODEL GC-STWC-61V 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 OP[...]

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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 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 assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a clean, safe environment. 2. Re[...]

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    3 12 . Install the hopper mounting brackets to the outside of the frame on the rear of the machine. See Figure 3-6. 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. FIGURE 3-7 14 . Install the hose from [...]

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    4 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 t[...]

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    5 WARNING WARNING DO NO T OPERA TE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT , OR ENTIRE GRASS CA TCHER INST ALLED 7. Re-install the side discharge chute to the opening on the cutter deck. Replace the two outside mounting bolts on the discharge chute with the clevis pins (p/n 04064-15) and rue cotter pins (p/n 04069-03). See Figure 4-3. 8. Re-install t[...]

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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 2 0 4 0 10 0 20 0 500 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[...]

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    7 NOTES[...]

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    8 GC-STWC-61V BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y 2006 GC-STWC-61V Blower Assembly 35 35 35 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 32 33 34 35 35 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 10 46 34 29 11 14 17 45 36 25 R O T A T I N G B L A D E S A N D B L O W E R D A N G E R DO NO T O PERATE MO W E R UN LESS G RASS CA [...]

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    9 GC-STWC-61V BLO WER HOUSING ASSEMBL Y Ref. P a r t No . Number Description 2 7 04019-04 Nut, Serr . Flange 3/8-16 2 8 04001-136 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr . 8 2 9 483037 Decal, Danger 3 0 461931 Blower Housing Weldment 3 1 04003-12 B o lt, Carr . 5/16-18 x 3/4" Gr . 5 3 2 04063-06 K e y , 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/2" 3 3 461796 F a n W eldm[...]

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    10 GC-STWC-61V" 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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    11 GC-STWC-61V" BLO WER MOUNTING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 483227 Belt Cov er , GC-61V 2 04029-04 W i ngnut, Plastic 3/8" Small 3 483223 C ap , Square Vinyl 4 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20 5 461723 Adapter, Blo wer GC-STC, includes item #7 6 04040-14 Flatwasher , 1/4-.312 x .750 x .065 7 48137-04 Rubber Strap 7-3/4[...]

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    12 GC-STWC-61V 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-61V 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 &am[...]

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    14 GC-STWC-61V 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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    15 GC-STWC-61 BUCKET SUPPORT 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 ube , Upright 4 04041-07 F latwasher , 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-[...]

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    16 GC-STC DECALS 482871 482275 481327 483037 481377 482080 483044 482080 482871 MANUF ACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING P A TENTS: 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 4,991,382 4,998,948 5,042,239 5,118,617 5,133,176 5,826,416 5,832,708 5,865,018 6,192,666 6,766,633 6,892,519 P A TENTS 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. 03179 PRINTED 8-2005 PRINTED IN USA © 2005 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC. WWW .SCAG .COM[...]