Scag Power Equipment GC-SFZ User Manual Download

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PART NO. 03438

PRINTED 9/2018

PRINTED IN USA

Scag Power Equipment

Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

This manual contains the operating instructions and safety information for 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 models that this book covers

are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine, please read all

the information enclosed.

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

FABRIC 2-BAG

GRASS CATCHER

Model: GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ

Summary of Contents for GC-SFZ

Page 1: ...ur 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 models that this book covers are listed on the inside cover Before operating your machine please read all the information enclosed OPERATOR S MANUAL FABRIC 2 BAG GRASS CATCHER Model GC SZL SFZ SPZ ...

Page 2: ...l Keep all shields in place especially 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 cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Keep others off the mower only one person at a time REMEMBER YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR ...

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 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 Pow...

Page 4: ... the rear wheels and apply the parking brake to prevent the machine from moving Lift the front of machine for easy and safe access to the underside of the cutter deck Remove the ignition key and disconnect the positive and negative battery cables 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 provide...

Page 5: ... supplied with the SZL36 SFZ36 Installation Kit onto the boot assembly Secure using the original hardware that was removed in the previous step See Figure 2 5 ORIGINAL HARDWARE 424915 BRACKET Figure 2 5 GC Boot Mounting Bracket Installation 5 Install the deflector baffle included with the catcher installation kit to the discharge boot and secure using 2 1 4 20 x 1 hex head bolts 4 1 4 flatwashers ...

Page 6: ...he cross cutter blade below the high lift cutter blade as shown in Figure 2 11 Use optional Blade Buddy tool P N 9212 to assist in securing the cutter blades NOTE The cross blade is installed on the right side only WARNING Blades have a sharp edge Wear proper eye protection and protective gloves or wrap blades with protective material when removing sharpening and installing 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 BOLT TOR...

Page 7: ... discharge chute mounting tabs Secure with the long clevis pin and hair pin cotter See Figure 2 12 HAIR PIN COTTER MOUNTING PIN Figure 2 12 GC Discharge Boot Installation 2 Install the left and right side grass catcher mounting brackets to the rear of the machine Secure using 4 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts and 4 3 8 16 serrated flange nuts See Figure 2 13 for SZL36 and Figure 2 14 for all other model...

Page 8: ... 8 16 ELASTIC STOP NUT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 MOUNTING TABS TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE MACHINE SFZ SFZP SPZ MODELS SZL MODELS Figure 2 15 Up Tube Installation 5 Install the adapter to the hose and secure with 1 8 5 8 clamp included with this grass catcher See Figure 2 16 8 5 8 CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER Figure 2 16 Hose to Adapter Installation 6 With help from an assistant install the grass catcher hood assembly on...

Page 9: ...7 R Section 2 SNAP PIN SNAP PIN Figure 2 17 SFZ SFZP SPZ Hood Assembly Installation SNAP PIN SNAP PIN Figure 2 18 SZL SFZ SPZ Hopper Mounting Holes ...

Page 10: ...hine WARNING Do not operate without discharge chute mulch kit or entire grass catcher installed WARNING Always turn the engine off remove the key and wait for all movement to stop before emptying the grass bags or servicing or cleaning the mower or grass catcher 7 Install the hose to the hood assembly and secure with 1 8 5 8 clamp included with this grass catcher See Figure 2 19 NOTE When installi...

Page 11: ...SERRATED FLANGE NUT WEIGHT ASSEMBLY 2X 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 PIN Figure 2 21 SFZ SFZP SPZ Front Weight Bar Installation 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 1 2 FLATWASHER 1 2 FLATWASHER 1 2 13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT WEIGHT ASSEMBLY 2X 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 PIN Figure 2 22 SZL Front Weight Bar Installation ...

Page 12: ...ure 3 1 MOUNTING PIN HAIR PIN COTTER Figure 3 1 Removing the Discharge Boot 3 Remove the 2 snap pins holding the hood assembly to the mounting brackets on the rear of the machine See Figure 4 2 4 With help from an assistant remove the hopper assembly SNAP PIN Figure 3 2 Removing the Hopper Assembly 5 Remove the high lift cutter blades and cross blade from the cutter deck To remove the cutter blade...

Page 13: ... Open End Wrench on Spindle Shaft Flatwasher Lockwasher Figure 3 4 Cutter Blade Installation 7 Re install the cutter deck discharge chute and secure with the original hardware removed in Step 2 during installation of the grass catcher See Figure 3 5 WARNING Do not operate without discharge chute mulch kit or entire grass catcher installed REINSTALL MOUNTING HARDWARE Figure 3 5 Reinstalling the Dis...

Page 14: ...URS Break In 8 20 40 100 200 500 Procedure Comments First 10 X Check all hardware for tightness X Inspect hose and adapter X Inspect fabric bags X Check screen in hopper Remove debris from screen X Inspect hose and adapter X Inspect fabric bags 4 1 MAINTENANCE CHART RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS MAINTENANCE ...

Page 15: ... Section 5 4 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 LIST ...

Page 16: ...50 50 34 35 16 16 36 37 25 38 41 39 40 45 42 43 44 48 47 46 51 52 52 53 SZL POST MOUTING HOLES SZL POST MOUTING HOLES 3 A 2 7 14 13 10 5 15 17 18 19 20 B 13 14 18 20 21 11 5 12 15 17 19 19 13 14 55 21 9 13 14 19 15 18 17 17 15 17 17 17 17 22 22 22 22 55 55 55 54 54 5 49 4 1 5 6 6 GC SZL SFZ SPZ HOOD AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 17: ...ing Hopper Pivot Spacer Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Pop Rivet 3 16 x 402 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Frame Weldment Bag Support Tube Grass Catcher Mount Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 2 Nut Elastic Stop 1 4 20 Nut Serrated Flange 1 4 20 Nut Center Lock 1 4 20 Snap Pin Assembly w Lanyard Latch GC Bracket GC Mount RH Bracket GC Mount LH Latch Pin GC Chute Hair Pin Cotter Bracket GC Boot 36 Deck Bracket GC Boot...

Page 18: ...16 R Section 5 1 2 4 3 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 GC SZL SFZ SPZ BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS ...

Page 19: ...08 423198 04003 12 423197 04040 15 04019 03 5 1 1 4 8 2 1 4 8 2 8 2 8 8 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 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Mount Bag Frame Tube Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tube Bag Support Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 Nut Serrated Flange 5 16 18 ...

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

Page 21: ...le LH 52 Deck Baffle LH 61 Deck Cutter Blade High Lift 36 Deck Cutter Blade High Lift 48 Deck Cutter Blade High Lift 52 Deck Cutter Blade High Lift 61 Deck 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 36 Deck Baffle Weldment RH 48 Deck Baffle Weldment RH 52 Deck Baffle Weldment RH 61 Deck Flatwasher 5 16 344 x 688 x 065 Nut Center Lock 5 16 18...

Page 22: ...20 R Section 5 Molded In Molded In Molded In 483039 GC DECALS ...

Page 23: ...rass Catcher 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 either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation performance or durability This warranty does not cover engines and electric starters which are warranted...

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