Scag Power Equipment GC-STC manual ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48 AND 52 CUTTER DECK

3.1ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 48" AND 52" CUTTER DECK

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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 3-1.

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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 3-1.

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

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When installing this grass catcher on a machine with a serial number range from 7630001 to 8479999, you will need to install part number 461764 for a 48" cutter deck or 461765 for a 52" cutter deck. This kit includes a new Turbo Baffle and Deck Baffle.

4.Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 3-1.

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 3-2, Page 3.

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

7.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. See Figure 3-3, Page 3.

8.Install the large hair pin through the rear hole in the discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 3-3, Page 3.

9.Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing the belt, see figure below.

BACK SIDE

IDLER PULLEY BLOWER

PULLEY

REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HARDWARE

INSTALL PULLEY

ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT - ON TOP OF EXISTING

SPINDLE DRIVE

REMOVE EXISTING

REMOVE U-NUT

PULLEY

RT. SIDE BELT COVER

FRONT SIDE	SPINDLE
	PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)

Figure 1- GC-STC install art

FIGURE 3-1

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