Scag Power Equipment GC-STT - Manual (Page 4)

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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.
2. Remove the discharge chute from the cutter
deck. See Figure 3-1.
-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.
-NOTE-
When installing this grass catcher on a
machine with a serial number of 8619999 or
lower, you will need to install part number
461765 for a 52" cutter deck, 461766 for a
61" deck or 461767 for a 72" deck. This kit
includes a new Turbo Baffle and Deck
Baffle.
3. Remove the right side belt cover to gain access
to the spindle assembly. Remove the u-nuts
from the cutter deck bracket. See Figure 3-1.
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 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" hex head bolts (p/n 04001-
71), 1/2" spring lockwashers (p/n 04030-06), and
1/2-13 elastic stop nuts (p/n 04021-07). See
Figure 3-3, Page 3. Do not fully tighten the
hardware at this time.
6. This step is for 52" cutter decks only.
Block the right front side on the cutter deck and
remove the hang chain. Install the deck lift link.
Secure using hex head bolts (p/n 04001-32,
04001-20), flatwashers (p/n 04041-07), spacers
(p/n 43212), and serrated flange nuts (p/n 04019-
04). See Figure 3-3.
7. Install the blower assembly to the mounting
bracket and secure with the mounting pin and
hair pin. See Figure 3-4, Page 4.
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.
9. Install the new belt cover from the cutter deck to
the blower mounting bracket and secure with the
original belt cover plastic wing nuts.
FIGURE 3-1
RIGHT SIDE OF 52"
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
REMOVE DISCHARGE
CHUTE AND
HARDWARE REMOVE EXISTING
RT. SIDE BELT
COVER
INSTALL PULLEY
ON RH SPINDLE SHAFT -
ON TOP OF EXISTING
SPINDLE DRIVE
PULLEY
REMOVE (2)
U-NUTS
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING
KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED