Scag Power Equipment GC-STT-CSV guide

3. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area:

WARNING

DO NOT DUMP CLIPPINGS IN A DISPOSAL AREA THAT IS

BURNING

A.Disengage the deck drive, apply the parking brake and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

B.Pull downward on the hopper door handle to allow the hopper sweeper to remove the material from inside the hopper. See Figure 2-1.

FIGURE 2-1

C.Once the material has been completely removed from the hopper, lift the hopper door handle to close the hopper door and lock into place. See Figure 2-2.

LOCK

5.To clean the hopper debris screen;

A.Disengage the deck drive and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

B.Apply parking brake and shut off the engine.

C.Stand on the left side of the hopper assembly.

D.Unhook the debris screen latches and remove the debris screen from the hopper. See Figure 2-3.

Debris Screen

Latches

Figure 2-3 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-3

E.Remove material from the debris screen and reinstall. Secure by latching the debris screen latches.

6.When service is needed inside the hopper, disengage the deck drive and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, shut off the engine and apply the parking brake. Rotate the hopper door prop rod upward until it contacts the hopper door. This will prevent the hopper door from moving until the service is complete. See Figure 2-4.

FIGURE 2-2

4.When dumping the hopper into a disposal area, inspect the hopper debris screen for material. When the debris screen is full of material, the grass catching ability may suffer. Frequency of cleaning the hopper debris screen will vary depending on conditions.

Hopper Prop

Rod

Figure 2-4 GC-CS

FIGURE 2-4