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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 
standing 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, operator controlled discharge chute (OCDC), 
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-VRII

Page 1: ...n 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...

Page 2: ...g 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 powe...

Page 3: ...ravel 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 th...

Page 4: ...3 Remove the right side belt cover to gain access to the spindle assembly See Figure 2 2 NOTE Retain the original belt cover This cover MUST be reinstalled any time the complete catcher system is rem...

Page 5: ...01 32 3 8 flatwashers p n 04041 07 3 8 lockwasher p n 04030 04 and 3 8 16 elastic stop nut p n 04021 09 Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time See Figure 2 4 through Figure 2 6 NOTE When insta...

Page 6: ...iage Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt 3 8 Elastic Stop Nut 3 8 Flange Elastic Stop Nut 3 8 Serrated Flange Nut 3 8 Elastic Stop Nut 3 8 Serrated Flange Nut 5 16 Serrated Flange Nut 1 2 Serrated Flange Nut 3 8...

Page 7: ...h the strap NOTE When installing this catcher the discharge hose may need to be shortened Follow the steps below when required 18 Lower the cutter deck on the machine to the lowest cutting height 19 I...

Page 8: ...le to the inside of the weight See Page 21 for the correct number of weights required 4 Check all hardware for tightness 5 Operate and test 7 16 Elastic Stop Nut 1 2 Flange Elastic Stop Nut 7 16 Lockw...

Page 9: ...blower assembly to the cutter deck and remove the blower assembly See Figure 3 1 MOUNTING PIN HAIR PIN MOUNTING BRACKET QUICK PIN RIGHT SIDE OF CUTTER DECK SHOWN Note Some parts not shown for viewing...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...ection 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 12: ...m ovin g A B C D E E W A R N IN 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 RE AD OP ER AT OR S MA NU AL 1 1 7 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 6 11 12 12 13 13 18 23 28 33 33 38 43 48 53...

Page 13: ...er Belt 48 and 52 Belt 61 Idler Arm Assembly 48 52GC VRII INCL 9 15 16 17 19 20 25 26 27 Idler Arm Assembly 61GC VRII INCL 9 15 16 17 19 20 25 26 27 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 Nut Serrated Flange 3 8 16 Bolt 3 8...

Page 14: ...ection 5 UNDER SIDE OF VELOCITY PLUS CUTTER DECK SHOWN 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 31 10 10 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 27 26 28 29 29 29 30 30 28 25 GC VRII BLOWER MOUNTING COMPO...

Page 15: ...OD Double Groove 48 Pulley Double Groove 52 Pulley Double Groove 61 Hub Tapered 1 125 Nut Lock Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Washer Flat 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 Washer Lock 3 8 Spring Mounting Post...

Page 16: ...3 13 17 21 25 25 26 27 27 27 28 29 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 30 31 32 9 10 14 18 22 11 15 19 23 12 16 20 24 6 6 7 9 10 11 13 13 13 7 7 9 9 10 10 6 6 11 9 9 17 18 18 9 9 19 19 19 6 24 26 6 1 1 1 29 6 1...

Page 17: ...Seal Washer Flat 3 8 391 x 938 x 1046 Nut Lock Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Spacer GC Hitch Spring Hood Hinge Sleeve Hydro Linkage Bolt 3 8 16 x 4 Bushing Hopper Pivot Hinge Upper LH Spacer J Pull Rod Plate S...

Page 18: ...16 R Section 5 GC 2B 2017 BSC 1 2 4 15 17 17 16 16 3 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 GC VRII BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS...

Page 19: ...23197 04040 15 04019 03 427476 04041 11 04001 10 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 1 4 20 x 3...

Page 20: ...18 R Section 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 3 13 17 9 10 14 14 14 18 11 15 19 12 12 16 16 20 20 GC VRII SUPPORT FRAME COMPONENTS...

Page 21: ...3 8 16 Bolt Serrated Flange 1 2 13 x 1 Mainframe Weldment SVRII Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Lock Elastic Stop With Flange 3 8 16 Bracket Weldment GC Mounting...

Page 22: ...20 R Section 5 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 GC VRII FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS...

Page 23: ...04 04001 117 485172 04001 153 426093 484758 427852 Nut Lock elastic Stop 7 16 14 Washer Lock 7 16 Spring Mounting Bracket Weight Bar LH Nut Lock elastic Stop With Flange 1 2 13 Bolt 7 16 14 x 1 Pin We...

Page 24: ...22 R Section 5 483402 482275 482733 483391 483039 483393 483392 483391 483393 GC VRII DECALS 484696...

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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