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Section 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared to provide the    
information you need to correctly assemble, operate, and 
maintain this grass catcher.  Read it carefully and keep it 
for future reference.

THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART ON THIS PRODUCT 
BY OTHER THAN THE MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED 
REPLACEMENT PART MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE 
PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS 
PRODUCT.

USE OF OTHER  THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT 
PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

If additional information or service is needed that is not 
outlined in this manual, please contact your Scag Power 
Equipment dealer.  Scag dealers are trained in the latest 
service methods and carry a full line of Scag replacement 
parts.

When ordering parts, always provide the complete model 
number and serial number of your catcher.

All  information  provided  in  this  manual  is  based  upon 
information available at the time of printing.  Scag Power 
Equipment reserves the right to make changes at any time 
without notice or obligation.

1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE

The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine are 
referenced from the operator’s right and left when seated 
in  the  normal  operating  position  and  facing  the  forward 
travel direction.

1.3 SAFETY AND OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS

 NOTE -

To avoid personal injury, it is imperative that all 
safety instructions be observed.

1.  Read this operator's manual and the operator's 

manual that is supplied with the machine this 
attachment is used on.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A replacement manual is available from your authorized 
Scag  Service  Dealer  or  by  contacting:    Scag  Power 
Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, 
WI 53050.  You may also contact us through our website at 
www.scag.com  The manual for this grass catcher can be 
downloaded by using the model and serial number or use 
the contact form to make your request.  Please indicate the 
complete model and serial number of your Scag product 
when requesting replacement manuals.

 WARNING

Do not operate without discharge chute, mulch 
kit, or entire grass catcher installed.

2.  Before removing the grass bags, disengage the 

mower, stop the engine and wait for all movement to 
stop.

3.  ALWAYS

 turn the engine 

OFF

, remove the key and 

wait for all movement to stop before servicing or 
cleaning the mower or the grass catcher.

DANGER

ROTATING BLOWER

BLADES

STOP ENGINE BEFORE

ENTERING CHUTE

CONTACT CAN INJURE

4.  Do not modify or alter any component of the grass 

catcher attachment or mower.

5.  Do not allow any passengers to ride on the grass 

catcher attachment or on the mower.

Summary of Contents for GC-2B

Page 1: ...your Scag mower accessory Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your mower accessory performing to maximum efficiency The specific model...

Page 2: ...ally the grass discharge chute Before performing any maintenance or service stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine before clean...

Page 3: ...facing the forward travel direction 1 3 SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE To avoid personal injury it is imperative that all safety instructions be observed 1 Read this operator s manual and the...

Page 4: ...es 4 Remove the original cutter blades from the cutter deck To remove the cutter blades from the spindles install a 1 open end wrench onto the flats provided on the spindle shaft This will allow you t...

Page 5: ...6 Mark and drill the lower hole using an 11 32 drill bit See Figure 2 5 Secure using 1 5 16 18 x 1 bolt 2 5 16 flatwashers and 1 5 16 18 elastic stop nut FILLER PLATE MOUTING HOLE FOR 52 61 DECKS MOUN...

Page 6: ...8 16 x 1 BOLT Figure 2 10 GC Mounting Bracket Installation 2 Tighten the hardware NOTE 52 Blower mounting post shown below for reference ELASTIC STOP NUT FLATWASHER FLATWASHER BOLT 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 LOC...

Page 7: ...ure 2 11 Up Tube Installation 4 Install the adapter to the hose and secure with 1 6 1 2 clamp included with this grass catcher See Figure 2 12 SNAP PIN SNAP PIN Figure 2 13 SPZ Assembly Installation 6...

Page 8: ...4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS 1 Remove the front 2 serrated flange nuts securing the foot plate to the machine This will allow the foot plate to lift upward and allow the front weig...

Page 9: ...7 R Section 2 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 1 2 FLATWASHER 1 2 FLATWASHER 1 2 13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT WEIGHT ASSEMBLY 1X 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 PIN Figure 2 16 SPZ Front Weight Bar Installation...

Page 10: ...N MOUNTING POST Figure 3 1 Removing the Blower Assembly 3 Remove the 2 snap pins holding the hood assembly to the mounting brackets on the rear of the machine See Figure 3 2 4 With help from an assist...

Page 11: ...nch on Spindle Shaft Flatwasher Lockwasher Figure 3 4 Cutter Blade Installation 7 Re install the cutter deck discharge chute and secure with 2 clevis pins and 2 rue cotter pins included in the grass c...

Page 12: ...First 10 X Check all hardware for tightness X Inspect hose and adapter X Check belt for proper alignment X Inspect fabric bags X Check screen in hopper Remove debris from screen X Inspect hose and ad...

Page 13: ...Section 5 5 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine ILLUSTRATED PARTS...

Page 14: ...4 6 6 23 24 2 25 14 14 14 14 26 27 27 28 28 8 8 30 30 31 31 8 8 8 8 14 14 32 33 33 36 36 36 36 34 35 16 16 8 9 14 13 13 14 21 10 5 16 15 16 17 22 18 19 20 16 29 B 13 16 16 14 14 13 15 17 18 19 20 21 1...

Page 15: ...e Lower RH Hinge Upper LH Hinge Lower LH Flatwasher 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 Nut Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Spacer Nut Serrated Flange 3 8 16 Sleeve Nut Center Lock 3 8 16 Spring Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 21 2...

Page 16: ...14 R Section 5 1 2 4 3 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 GC 2B BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS...

Page 17: ...04001 08 423198 04003 12 423197 04040 15 04019 03 Pop Rivet 3 16 x 652 Seal GC Hood Retainer Seal Nut Center Lock 1 4 20 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Bag Assembly Frame Weldment Bag Support Bolt Hex Head...

Page 18: ...e cl ea ni ng or re m ov in g W A R N I N G IN S T A L L B E L T C O V E R B E F O R E O P E R A T IN G M A C H IN E R EA D O PE R A TO R S M A N U A L A A 1 2 47 3 4 5 6 8 2 7 3 4 12 9 10 3 11 10 9 1...

Page 19: ...Stop 3 8 16 Plate Blower Catch Plate Catch Mounting Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Decal Belt Cover Nut Serrated Flange 3 8 16 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 Full Thread Bolt...

Page 20: ...18 R Section 5 2017 GC 2B BMC RIGHT SIDE OF 61 CUTTER DECK SHOWN 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 10 9 9 8 11 10 12 13 14 15 15 SPZ 52 61 BLOWER MOUNTING COMPONENTS...

Page 21: ...Pin 5 16 x 1 1 2 Pin Rue Cotter 5 16 Adapter w Strap Knob w Stud Belt Cover 52 Belt Cover 61 Nut 3 4 16 Spriral Lock Pulley Double Groove 52 Pulley Double Groove 61 Nut Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Flatwasher...

Page 22: ...20 R Section 5 1 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 17 3 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 19 19 19 GC 2B CUTTER DECK AND FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS...

Page 23: ...LH 52 Deck Baffle LH 61 Deck Pin Weight Retention Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Flatwasher 3 8 438 x 1 00 x 083 Baffle Weldment RH 52 Deck Baffle Weldment RH 61 Deck Flatwasher 5 1...

Page 24: ...22 R Section 5 482733 483573 Molded In Decal GC DECALS 483391 483391 483392 483392 483393 483393 Molded In Decal...

Page 25: ...es 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 reason...

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