4
12. Install the hopper mounting brackets to the
outside of the frame on the rear of the machine.
See Figure 3-5.
FIGURE 3-5
13. With help from an assistant, install the hopper
assembly to the machine by installing the
mounting post into the hopper mounting brackets
and secure with the ring pins. Tighten the bolts
and jam nuts. See Figure 3-6.
FIGURE 3-6
Figure 4 A GC-STT Install Art
Hopper
Mounting
Brackets
Rear Frame

PROPERLY

SERVICE

ENGINE

WITH

OIL

AND

FUEL.

7. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin.
See Figure 3-4.
8. Align the blower assembly with the discharge
opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the
hardware for the mounting bracket. See Figure
3-4.
9. Install the quick pin through the rear hole in the
discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 3-
4.
FRONT SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY BLOWER
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
10. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When
replacing the belt, see figure below.

FIGURE 3-4

11. Install the new belt covers and secure. See
items number 1 and number 21 on page 10 of the
Blower Mounting Components section in the
Illustrated Parts List for proper installation.
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
Locking
Bolts
Locking
Bolts
Ring Pins
Ring Pins
Hair
Pin