Scag Power Equipment GC-F4 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PART 03213 Rev.2
GRASS CATCHER GC-F4
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MODEL GC-F4
Fabric Grass Catcher
P/N 9055

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your mower is only as safe as the operator! As with any type of power
equipment or accessory, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
may result in serious bodily injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
please read and follow these instructions on safe operation and be certain
that anyone using this accessory fully understands and complies with the
following instructions.
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating your
machine with this accessory attached.
2. If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.
3. Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and
remove the spark plug wire.
4. Do not allow children to operate equipment with this accessory installed. Do
not allow adults to operate equipment with this accessory installed without
proper instruction.
5. Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher container.
6. If the discharge area should plug, shut the engine off and wait for all
movement to stop before removing obstructions.
7. This accessory, when installed, may change the performance and operation of
your machine. Be sure you have practiced operating your machine with this
accessory attached in a clear and open area before beginning to mow grass.
8. Woven fabric, even with normal use, is subject to deterioration and/or wear.
Check the catcher bag frequently and replace the bag if worn.
This manual covers the operating instructions
and illustrated parts list for:
REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
GC-F4 Grass Catcher Accessories
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ADVANTAGE CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION 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. Retain all mounting hardware as
the discharge chute must be reinstalled whenever the grass catcher is removed.
3. If you are installing the catcher to a machine with an Advantage cutter deck,
with a serial number of 8619999 or lower, you must also install the filler plate
(item 12, Figure 3, page 5) to the cutter deck. If the machine serial number is
8910001 or higher, proceed to step 6.
4. Hold the filler plate (item 12, Figure 3) to the front of the cutter deck as shown in
Figure 1. Center punch the two hole locations in the cutter deck. Drill the holes at
the marked locations using a 1/8" drill bit, then finish drilling using a 9/32" drill bit.
5. Install the deck filler plate to the inside front of the Advantage deck using (2)
1/4-20 x 3/4" bolts and (2) 1/4-20 elastic stop nuts.
Figure1. FillerPlate InstallationforAdvantageCutterDecks
Center punch
and drill these
two holes.
Align the front edge
of the filler plate with
the front edge of the
cutter deck.
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WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCH
SYSTEM, MULCH PLATE, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER
INSTALLED
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ADVANTAGE CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Install the mounting bracket (item # 4, Figure 3) to the cover weldment (item # 3,
Figure 3) and secure with the hardware provided. Do not tighten the hardware.
-NOTE-
There are two (2) mounting brackets included with this grass cacther.
The mounting bracket for Advantage cutter decks is longer
than the mounting bracket for Velocity Plus cutter decks.
7. Install the grass catcher filler plate (item # 15, Figure 3) as shown. Secure using the
hardware provided. Tighten the hardware.
8. Install the grass catcher cover assembly to the discharge mounting area. The
grass catcher cover assembly must be installed as shown in Figure 3. Secure the
grass catcher cover assembly to the discharge chute mounting area using the
hardware provided.
9. Align the grass catcher cover assembly with the discharge opening on the cutter
deck and tighten the hardware securing the mounting bracket to the cover
weldment.
10. Install the fabric bag onto the grass catcher cover assembly.
11. Operate and test.
VELOCITY PLUS CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION 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. Retain all mounting hardware as
the discharge chute must be reinstalled whenever the grass catcher is removed.
3. Install the mounting bracket (item # 4, Figure 4) to the cover weldment (item # 3,
Figure 4) and secure with the hardware provided. Do not tighten the hardware.
-NOTE-
There are two (2) mounting brackets included with this grass catcher.
The mounting bracket for Advantage cutter decks is longer
than the mounting bracket for Velocity Plus cutter decks.
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCH
SYSTEM, MULCH PLATE, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER
INSTALLED
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VELOCITY PLUS CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
7. Install the grass catcher filler plate (item # 15, Figure 4, page 6) as shown In
Figure 4. There are two (2) mounting slots in the grass catcher filler plate.
Reference Figure 2 below for the correct mounting slot for the deck size this
catcher will be mounted on. Secure using the hardware provided and tighten.
-NOTE-
If the Velocity Plus cutter deck is equipped with a Turbo Baffle, it will need to be
removed when installing the grass catcher filler plate. Retain the Turbo Baffle
and mounting hardware as this will need to be reinstalled when the grass catcher
is removed.
8. Install the grass catcher cover assembly to the discharge mounting area. The
grass catcher cover assembly must be installed as shown in Figure 4. Secure the
grass catcher cover assembly to the discharge chute mounting area using the
hardware provided.
9. Align the grass catcher cover assembly with the discharge opening on the cutter
deck and tighten the hardware securing the mounting bracket to the cover
weldment.
10. Install the fabric bag onto the grass catcher cover assembly.
11. Operate and test.
Figure2.FillerPlateInstallation forVelocity Plus CutterDecks
Mounting slot
for 48" cutter deck
Mounting slot
for 52" & 61" cutter decks
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Grass Catcher GC-F4 for Advantage Cutter Decks
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Figure3
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1 481140 Catcher Bag
2 481135 Frame Weldment With Catcher Bag and Handle Assembly
3 461875 Cover Weldment With Decal
4 42211 Bracket, Mounting
5 483380 Decal, Danger
6 04001-20 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Hex Head
7 04041-07 Flat Washer, 3/8" (.391 x .938 x .105)
8 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop
9 04001-10 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Head
10 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop
11 04040-15 Flat Washer, 5/16" (.375 x .875 x .083)
12 422592 Filler Plate, Chute Advantage Deck Only
13 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"
14 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20
15 424355 Filler Plate, Grass Catcher Advantage Decks
Ref. Part
No. Number Description

Figure4
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1 481140 Catcher Bag
2 481135 Frame Weldment With Catcher Bag and Handle Assembly
3 461875 Cover Weldment With Decal
4 42211 Bracket, Mounting
5 483380 Decal, Danger
6 04001-20 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Hex Head
7 04041-07 Flat Washer, 3/8" (.391 x .938 x .105)
8 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop
9 04001-10 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Head
10 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop
11 04040-15 Flat Washer, 5/16" (.375 x .875 x .083)
12 04003-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4"
13 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"
14 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20
15 424835 Filler Plate, Grass Catcher Velocity Plus Decks
Ref. Part
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Grass Catcher GC-F4 for Velocity Plus Cutter Decks
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NOTES
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LIMITED WARRANTY- COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY
AnypartoftheScagcommercialaccessorymanufacturedbyScagandfound,inthereasonablejudgmentofScag,tobedefective
inmaterials orworkmanship,will berepairedor replaced byan Authorized ScagService Dealer withoutcharge for partsand
labor.
TheScagaccessory, includinganydefectivepart,mustbereturnedtoanAuthorizedScagServiceDealerwithinthewarranty
period. The expense of delivering the accessory to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the
ownerafterrepairorreplacementwillbepaidforbytheowner. Scag’sresponsibilityinrespecttoclaimsislimitedtomaking
the required repairs or replacements, and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the
contractofsaleof anyScagmachine. Proof ofpurchasewill berequiredby thedealerto substantiateanywarranty claim. All
warranty work must be performed by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer.
Thiswarrantyislimitedto90days(excludinggrasscatcherblowerassemblies)fromthedateoforiginalretailpurchaseforany
Scag accessory that is used for commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose including rental use.
Grasscatcherblowerassembly(excludingthedrivebelt)warrantyislimitedto1yearfromthedateoforiginalretailpurchase.
Parts and labor.
This warranty does not cover any accessory that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, accident, or that has been
operatedinanywaycontrarytotheoperating instructionsasspecifiedintheOperator'sManual. The warrantydoesnotapply
to any damage to the accessory that is the result of improper maintenance, or to any accessory or parts that have not been
assembled or installed as specified in the Operator's Manual.
The warranty does not cover any accessory that has been altered or modified. In addition, the warranty does not extend to
repairs made necessary by normal wear, or by the use of parts or accessories which, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, are
eitherincompatiblewith theScagmower oradversely affectitsoperation, performanceordurability. Thiswarrantydoes not
cover engines and electric starters, which are warranted separately by their manufacturer.
ScagPower Equipment reserves the right to change orimprovethe design of any accessory without assuming any obligation
to modify any accessory previously manufactured.
Allother impliedwarranties arelimitedin durationto the periodsspecified above.Accordingly, any suchimplied warranties
includingmerchantability,fitnessforaparticularpurpose,orotherwise,aredisclaimedintheirentiretyaftertheexpirationof
the appropriate warranty period. Scag’s obligation under this warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the repair or
replacementof defectiveparts andScagdoes notassume or authorizeanyone toassume for themany otherobligation. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Scag assumes no responsibility for incidental, consequential or other damages including, but not limited to, expense for
gasoline,oil, expense of delivering themachine to an Authorized ScagServiceDealer and expense of returningitback to the
owner,mechanic’straveltime,telephoneortelegramcharges,rentalofalikeproductduringthetimewarrantyrepairsarebeing
performed,travel,lossordamagetopersonalproperty,lossofrevenue,lossofuseofthemower,lossoftime,orinconvenience.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusion
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

P/N 03213 Rev. 2
REVISED 11/2007
PRINTED 11/2007
PRINTED IN USA
©2007
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE