Scag Power Equipment GC-4D User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PART 03174
MODEL GC-4D
GRASS CATCHER GC-4D
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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. Readandunderstand thecontentsof thismanualbeforeoperatingyour
machinewiththisaccessoryattached.
2. Ifamechanism becomes clogged, stop the enginebeforecleaning.
3. Beforeperforminganymaintenanceorservice,stopthemachineand
removethesparkplugwire.
4. Donotallowchildren to operate equipment withthisaccessoryinstalled. Do
notallowadultstooperateequipmentwiththisaccessoryinstalledwithout
properinstruction.
5. Shuttheengine off and wait untiltheblades come to a completestopbefore
removingthegrasscatchercontainer.
6. If thedischargeareashouldplug,shuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movementtostopbeforeremovingobstructions.
7. Thisaccessory,wheninstalled, may change the performance and operation of
yourmachine. Besureyouhavepracticedoperatingyourmachinewiththis
accessoryattached in a clear and open area beforebeginning to mowgrass.
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Thismanualcoverstheoperatinginstructions
andillustratedpartslistfor:
REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
GC-4D Grass Catcher Accessories

ADVANTAGE CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Removeallpackagingmaterials. Layoutthemountinghardwareandthecatcher
assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a
clean,safeenvironment.
2 Removethedischargechutefromthecutterdeck.Retainallmountinghardwareas
thedischargechutemustbereinstalledwheneverthegrasscatcherisremoved.
3. Ifyouareinstallingthecatchertoamachine with anAdvantagecutter deck,
withaserialnumberof 8619999 or lower, you must also install the filler plate
(item15, Figure 3, page 5)to the cutter deck. If themachine serial number is
8910001 or higher, proceed to step 6.
4. Holdthefiller plate (item 15, Figure 3)tothefrontof the cutter deck as shownin
Figure1. Centerpunchthetwohole locations in the cutter deck. Drill theholes at
themarkedlocations using a 1/8"drillbit, then finish drilling usinga9/32" drill bit.
5. Install the deck filler plate to theinside frontoftheAdvantagedeckusing (2)
1/4-20x3/4" bolts and (2)1/4-20elastic stop nuts.
Figure1. FillerPlateInstallationforAdvantageCutterDecks
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. Installthemountingbracket(item# 3, Figure 3) to the cover weldment (item# 2,
Figure3)andsecurewiththe hardware provided. Do not tighten the hardware.
-NOTE-
There are two (2) mounting brackets included with this grass cacther.
The mounting bracket forAdvantage cutter decks is longer
than the mounting bracket for Velocity Plus cutter decks.
7. Installthe grasscatcher fillerplate(item#18,Figure 3) as shown. Secure using the
hardwareprovided.Tightenthehardware.
8. Installthegrasscatchercover assembly to the discharge mounting area. The
grasscatchercoverassembly must be installed as shown inFigure3.Securethe
grasscatchercoverassemblytothedischargechutemountingareausingthe
hardwareprovided.
9. Alignthegrasscatchercoverassemblywiththe discharge opening on the cutter
deckandtightenthehardware securing the mounting bracket to the cover
weldment.
10. Installthecatcherboxonto the grass catcher coverassembly.
11. Operateand test.
VELOCITY PLUS CUTTER DECK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Removeallpackagingmaterials. Layoutthemountinghardwareandthecatcher
assembly parts for easy access. Prepare the work area making sure that it is a
clean,safeenvironment.
2 Removethe discharge chute from the cutter deck. Retain all mounting hardware as
thedischargechutemustbereinstalledwheneverthegrasscatcherisremoved.
3. Installthemountingbracket(item# 4, Figure 4) to the cover weldment (item #3,
Figure4)andsecurewiththe hardware provided. Do not tighten the hardware.
-NOTE-
There are two (2) mounting brackets included with this grass catcher.
The mounting bracket forAdvantage 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
4. Installthegrass catcher filler plate (item #2,Figure4, page 6) as shown InFigure4.
Therearetwo(2)mountingslots in the grass catcher filler plate.Reference Figure2
belowforthecorrectmountingslotforthe deck size this catcher will be mounted on.
Secureusingthehardwareprovidedandtighten.
-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.
5. Installthegrasscatchercover assembly to the discharge mounting area. The
grasscatchercoverassembly must be installed as shown inFigure4.Securethe
grasscatchercoverassemblytothedischargechutemountingareausingthe
hardwareprovided.
6. Alignthegrasscatchercoverassemblywiththe discharge opening on the cutter
deckandtightenthehardware securing the mounting bracket to the cover
weldment.
7. Installthe catcherboxontothegrasscatcher cover assembly.
8. Operateandtest.
Figure2.FillerPlate Installation forVelocity Plus CutterDecks
Mounting slot
for 48" cutter deck
Mounting slot
for 52" & 61" cutter decks
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Ref. Part
No. Number Description
1 - Catcher Box (Not available as spare part)
2 46452 CoverWeldmentW/Decal
3 42211 MountingBracket
4 46043 Pull Rope Assembly
5 04070-01 Eyebolt, 5/16-18 x 2.25"
6 04030-03 LockWasher,5/16
7 04020-03 Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Head
8 04001-20 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.50" Hex Head
9 04041-07 FlatWasher, 3/8 (.391 x .938 x .105)
10 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop
11 04001-10 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.25" Hex Head
12 04040-15 FlatWasher, 5/16 (.375 x .875 x .083)
13 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop
14 482293 Decal,Danger
15 422592 Filler Plate, Chute Advantage Deck Only
16 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"
17 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20
18 424355 Filler Plate, Grass Catcher Advantage Decks
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Grass Catcher GC-4D for Advantage Cutter Decks

1 CatcherBox (Not availableas asparepart)
2 424355 Filler Plate, Grass Catcher Velocity Plus Decks
3 46452 Cover WeldmentWith Decal
4 424357 Bracket, Mounting
5 482293 Decal,Danger
6 04001-20 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.50" 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 1.25" 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 x1-1/2"
Ref. Part
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Grass Catcher GC-4D for Velocity Plus Cutter Decks

NOTES
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LIMITED WARRANTY- COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY
AnypartoftheScagcommercialaccessorymanufacturedbyScagandfound,inthereasonablejudgmentofScag,tobedefective
inmaterials orworkmanship, willbe repairedor replaced byan AuthorizedScag ServiceDealer withoutcharge forparts and
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
contractofsaleofany Scag machine. Proofofpurchasewillbe requiredbythedealertosubstantiate anywarrantyclaim. 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
eitherincompatiblewiththe Scagmoweroradversely affect itsoperation,performanceor durability. Thiswarrantydoesnot
cover engines and electric starters, which are warranted separately by their manufacturer.
ScagPower Equipment reservesthe right tochange or improvethe design ofany accessory withoutassuming any obligation
to modify any accessory previously manufactured.
Allotherimplied warrantiesare limitedin durationtothe periodsspecified above.Accordingly, anysuchimplied warranties
includingmerchantability,fitnessforaparticularpurpose,orotherwise,aredisclaimedintheirentiretyaftertheexpirationof
the appropriate warranty period. Scag’s obligation under this warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the repair or
replacementofdefective partsand Scagdoes notassumeor authorizeanyone toassume forthemany 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, expenseof delivering themachine to anAuthorized ScagService Dealer andexpense ofreturning it backto 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.

PART NO. 03174
REVISED PRINTING 11/2005
PRINTED IN USA
©2005
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE