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.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING

KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

2.Remove the discharge chute from the cutter deck. See Figure 1.

-NOTE-

Do not discard the discharge chute or mounting hardware. The discharge chute MUST be reinstalled anytime the grass catcher has been removed from the machine.

3.Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly. Remove the front u-nut from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 1.

-NOTE-

Retain the original belt cover. This cover MUST be reinstalled anytime the complete catcher system is removed.

-NOTE-

There are two (2) pulleys supplied with this kit. Small pulley (3-3/4" O.D.) is for 48" deck. Large Pulley (4.0" O.D.) is for 52" deck.

4.Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 1.

5.Install the blower mounting bracket to the deck using carriage bolts (p/n 04003-11), lockwashers, and nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. See Figure 2, Page 3

6.Install the catch plate (p/n 423297) to the blower assembly using carraige bolts (p/n 04003-12) facing upward. Secure with lockwashers and elastic stop nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. See Figure 3, Page 3.

7.Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket and secure with the mounting pin. See Figure 3, Page 3.

8.Align the blower assembly with the discharge opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware for the mounting bracket. Then tighten the hardware for the catch plate.

REMOVE DISCHARGE

 

CHUTE AND

INSTALL PULLEY

HARDWARE

ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -

 

ON TOP OF EXISTING

 

SPINDLE DRIVE

 

PULLEY

REMOVE U-NUT

REMOVE EXISTING RT. SIDE BELT COVER

RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN

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FIGURE 1

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Figure 1- GC-STC install art

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Scag Power Equipment GC-STC manual Assembly Instructions

GC-STC specifications

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