OPERATOR’S MANUAL CLAM SHELL GRASS CATCHER Models: GC-SCZ48/52-CS 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.
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution. • Under no circumstances should the machine be operated on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Section 1 R GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction 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.
Section 1 R 4. When dumping the hopper into a disposal area, inspect the hopper debris screen for material. When the debris screen is full of material, the grass catching ability may suffer. Frequency of cleaning the hopper debris screen will vary depending on conditions. WARNING Do not dump clippings in a disposal area that is burning. Do not dump clippings in a disposal area that is on a steep slope. 5. To clean the hopper debris screen; A.
Section 2 R 2.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Install the grass catcher pulley onto the spindle assembly. Apply loctite to both pulley setscrews and tighten. See Figure 2-1. - note - 5. Remove the "Turbo" baffle from the cutter deck. Using the original hardware, install the new "Turbo" baffle. Install the baffle weldment. See Figure 2-2. Use the illustrated parts list as a part number r e fe r e n c e w h e n fo l l ow i n g t h e a s s e m bl y instructions. 1. Remove all packaging materials.
Section 2 R 7. Units equipped with a 48" cutter deck will need to have the right hand front cutter deck hang chain replaced with the brackets included with this grass catcher accessory. For 52" units, proceed to step 10. 13. Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing the belt. See Figure 2-6. BACK SIDE IDLER PULLEY 8. Remove the cutter deck hang chain and hardware from the right front corner of the cutter deck. BLOWER PULLEY 9.
Section 2 R Figure 2-8. Hopper Instllation 18. Install the hose from the blower assembly adapter to the hopper hood and secure using the 8-5/8" clamps. 19. Using the weight support bar as a guide, identify the two corresponding mounting holes, and the existing hardware that will need to be removed in order to secure the weight support bar to the front of the machine as shown. See Figure 2-9. 20.
Section 3 R 3.1 GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe access to the work area. Park the machine on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the positive and negative cables from the battery. Maintain all safety related work procedures. Always wear hand and eye protection. Do not operate without discharge chute, mulch kit, operator controlled discharge chute (OCDC), or entire grass catcher installed. 5.
Section 4 R MAINTENANCE 4.
Section 5 R ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 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.
Section 5 R NOTES 9
Section 5 R GC 48" & 52" BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 9 10 8 4 48 1 2 11 12 49 14 50 13 11 9 12 27 11 7 10 47 10 44 14 14 11 15 43 16 42 52 39 51 40 14 18 A W FO E B R E E IN v HL O C UA C MAAN M LT 'S E GR B TINATO R LL RAOPE TA E D S PREA IN O IN N R G 34 17 26 41 E R 3 25 28 20 41 38 17 35 15 17 19 21 22 27 23 5 24 46 14 DA L g B vin D mo N re A or ER R S g W O ED E nin O R LL D lea M HE TA A c TE C S L re RA AT IN B befo PE S C D IS O AS R e A in T g O
Section 5 R GC 48" & 52" BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Part No.
Section 5 R GC-SCZ 48" & 52" BLOWER MOUNTING COMPONENTS UNDER SIDE OF vELOCITY-PLUS CUTTER DECK SHOWN 10 11 16 10 16 23 5 27 2 4 6 1 26 25 7 8 26 25 23 3 28 6 12 24 25 13 22 9 37 21 14 15 20 15 19 29 16 17 18 30 18 31 34 35 32 33 36 RIGHT SIDE OF 48” CUTTER DECK SHOWN 2013 GC-STC-V BMC 12
Section 5 R GC-SCZ 48" & 52" BLOWER MOUNTING COMPONENTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Part No.
Section 5 R GC-SCZ48 / 52-CS HOPPER COMPONENTS 16 14 49 50 45 41 15 31 43 56 55 51 17 39 12 9 6 25 34 49 53 50 B 49 55 6 11 40 58 59 8 2 5 4 3 45 29 34 24 42 49 53 27 43 38 48 37 57 18 C 49 34 49 50 52 54 41 12 18 53 24 49 58 59 28 57 38 62 34 49 21 A 7 1 49 10 33 49 45 32 50 30 20 47 25 23 40 58 44 22 13 44 B 32 59 35 37 C 26 49 46 A 19 46 49 58 59 29 38 46 35 37 46 28 38 57 49 49 26 37 57 2013 CSHOPPEREXPLODE 14
Section 5 R GC-SCZ48 / 52-CS HOPPER COMPONENTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Part No.
Section 5 R GC-SCZ48 / 52-CS HOPPER SUPPORT COMPONENTS 6 2 3 7 1 F B E 3 3 3 4 3 3 A 2 B 8 6 5 4 7 12 3 3 8 3 6 F 6 9 11 9 8 10 6 6 6 3 D A 22 3 C 8 3 6 8 3 6 3 13 12 3 E 3 6 5 15 3 3 23 24 14 6 8 6 10 3 D 6 23 16 17 20 3 C 3 16 19 17 18 3 17 21 18 21 19 20 17 2013-SCZ4852 CS Hopper Support 16
Section 5 R GC-SCZ48 / 52-CS HOPPER SUPPORT COMPONENTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Part No.
Section 5 R FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS 1 5 4 4 3 2 18 5
Section 5 R FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Part No. 9009 04001-117 452386 04040-11 04021-11 Description Weight Assembly Bolt, Hex Head 7/16-14 x 1-3/4" Support Weldment, Weights Flatwasher, 7/16-.
Section 5 R GC-SCZ 48/52 DECALS 483402 482275 481327 483392 483392 483391 483391 483393 483393 20
LIMITED WARRANTY- COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY Any part of the Scag commercial accessory manufactured by Scag and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in material or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor. The Scag accessory, including any defective part, must be returned to an Authorized Scag Service Dealer within the warranty period.
