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CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: GC-2B with a serial number of M6300001 to M6399999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION A replacement manual is available from your authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting: Scag Power This manual has been prepared to provide the Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, information you need to correctly assemble, operate, and WI 53050.
Section 2 2.1 DISCHARGE CHUTE AND CUTTER 4. Remove the original cutter blades from the cutter deck. To remove the cutter blades from the spindles, BLADE REMOVAL install a 1" open-end wrench onto the flats provided on the spindle shaft. This will allow you to hold - NOTE - the spindle in place and prevent it from rotating as you remove the blade mounting bolt (use optional...
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Section 2 3/8-16 ELASTIC 3/8-16 ELASTIC STOP NUT STOP NUT 3/8 FLATWASHER 3/8 FLATWASHER 5/16-18 x 1” FILLER PLATE 3/8-16 x 1” 3/8-16 x 1” 5/16 FLATWASHER 5/16-18 CENTER MARK AND DRILL 61” FILLER PLATE LOCK NUT USING 11/32” BIT AND DECK SHOWN MOUNTING HOLE NOT USED...
Section 2 -NOTE- BACK SIDE BLOWER 52 Blower mounting post shown below for IDLER PULLEY PULLEY reference. BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” FLATWASHER LOCKWASHER SPINDLE FRONT SIDE PULLEY IDLER PULLEY FLATWASHER Figure 2-9. Belt Routing ELASTIC STOP 18. Install the new belt covers supplied and secure. See items number 5 and number 14 identified on Figure 2-7.
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Section 2 3. Install the left and right side upright mounting tubes to the grass catcher hood assembly. Secure using (4) 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" hex head bolts and (4) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts. See Figure 2-11. HOSE 6-1/2” CLAMP ADAPTER Figure 2-12.
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Section 2 2.4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - FRONT 6. Install the hose to the hood assembly and secure with (1) 6-1/2" clamp included with this grass WEIGHT COMPONENTS catcher. See Figure 2-14. 1. Remove the front (2) serrated flange nuts securing -NOTE- the foot plate to the machine.
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Section 2 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4” 1/2-13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4” WEIGHT ASSEMBLY (1X) Figure 2-16. SPZ Front Weight Bar Installation...
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Section 3 3.1 GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Section 3 HIGH LIFT SECURE WITH CLEVIS PINS AND RUE COTTER PINS CUTTER BLADE FLATWASHER LOCKWASHER 5/8-11 x 1-1/2" BOLT Figure 3-5. Reinstalling the Discharge Chute 8. Lower the machine. Figure 3-3. Remove High Lift Blades 9. Remove the weight from the weight support bar. 6.
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Section 4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS Break-In 8 20 40 100 200 500 Procedure Comments (First 10) Check all hardware for tightness Inspect hose and adapter Check belt for proper alignment Inspect fabric bags *Check screen in hopper Remove debris from screen Inspect hose and adapter Inspect fabric bags...
Section 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 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.
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Section 5 GC-2B HOOD AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY...
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Section 5 GC-2B HOOD AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Part No. Description Part No. Description 462932 Hood Assembly (incl. screen & seal) 43546 Bushing, Hopper Pivot 482409 Latch 04001-135 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4"...
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Section 5 GC-2B BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 04090-02 Pop Rivet, 3/16 x .652 483589 Seal, GC Hood 424753 Retainer, Seal 04021-02 Nut, Center Lock 1/4-20 04021-10 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18 482567 Bag Assembly 451959 Frame Weldment, Bag Support 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"...
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Section 5 GC-2B CUTTER DECK AND FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS...
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Section 5 GC-2B CUTTER DECK AND FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 04003-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4" 424745 Baffle, LH - 52" Deck 425267 Baffle, LH - 61" Deck 485172 Pin, Weight Retention 04003-23 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1"...
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Section 5 GC DECALS Molded In Decal 482733 Molded In Decal 483573 483392 483392 483391 483391 483393 483393...
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This warranty does not cover engines and electric starters, which are warranted separately by their manufacturer. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any accessory without assuming any obligation to modify any accessory previously manufactured.