4.1GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe access to the work area. Remove the key and maintain all safety related work procedures.

Always wear eye and hand protection.

2.Remove the bag assemblies from the grass catcher.

3.Remove the rubber strap holding the adapter to the blower assembly. See Figure 4-1.

4.Remove the belt, pin and large hair pin securing the blower assembly to the cutter deck and remove the blower assembly. See Figure 4-1.

ADAPTER

BLOWER

ASSEMBLY

HAIR

PIN

PIN

MOUNTING

BRACKET

RIGHT SIDE OF

CUTTER DECK SHOWN

2005 GC-STC removal art 1

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

FIGURE 4-1

5.Loosen the locking bolts and remove the two (2) pins holding the hood assembly to the mounting posts on the rear of the machine. See Figure 4-2.

Loosen

Locking

Bolts

Remove Pins

Loosen

Locking

Bolts

Remove Pins

FIGURE 4-2

6.With help from an assistant, remove the hood assembly.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

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.

DISCHARGE

CLEVIS PIN

CHUTE

P/N 04064-15

CLEVIS PIN

P/N 04064-15RUE COTTER PIN P/N 04069-03

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FIGURE 4-3

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Scag Power Equipment GC-STC manual Grass Catcher Removal Instructions

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