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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL GC-F4
GRASS CATCHER
GRASS CATCHER GC-F4
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your mower is only as safe as the operator! As with any type of power
equipment or accessory, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
may result in serious bodily injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
please read and follow these instructions on safe operation and be certain
that anyone using this accessory fully understands and complies with the
following instructions.
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating your
machine with this accessory attached.
2. If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.
3. Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and
remove the spark plug wire.
4. Do not allow children to operate equipment with this accessory installed. Do
not allow adults to operate equipment with this accessory installed without
proper instruction.
5. Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher container.
6. If the discharge area should plug, shut the engine off and wait for all
movement to stop before removing obstructions.
7. This accessory, when installed, may change the performance and operation of
your machine. Be sure you have practiced operating your machine with this
accessory attached in a clear and open area before beginning to mow grass.
8. Woven fabric, even with normal use, is subject to deterioration and/or wear.
Check the catcher bag frequently and replace the bag if worn.
-Note-
If you are installing the catcher to a machine with an Advantage cutter deck,
you must also install the filler plate (item 12) to the cutter deck.
9. Hold the filler plate (item 12) to the front of the cutter deck as shown in figure 1.
Center punch the two hole locations in the cutter deck. Drill the holes at the
marked locations using a 1/8" drill bit, then finish drilling using a 9/32" drill bit.
10. Install the deck filler plate to the inside front of the Advantage deck using (2)
1/4-20 x 3/4" bolts and (2) 1/4-20 elastic stop nuts.
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Center punch
and drill these
two holes.
Align the front edge
of the filler plate with
the front edge of the
cutter deck.
Figure 1. Filler Plate Installation
REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
This manual covers the operating instructions
and illustrated parts list for:
GC-F4 Grass Catcher Accessories
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GRASS CATCHER GC-F4
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Ref. Part
No. Number Description
1 481140 Catcher Bag
2 481135 Frame Weldment With Catcher Bag and Handle Assembly
3 46452 Cover Weldment With Decal
4 42211 Bracket, Mounting
5 48236 Decal, Danger
6 04001-20 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.50" Hex Head
7 04041-07 Flat Washer, 3/8 (.391 x .938 x .105)
8 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop
9 04001-10 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.25" Hex Head
10 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop
11 04040-15 Flat Washer, 5/16 (.375 x .875 x .083)
12 422592 Filler Plate, Chute Advantage Deck Only
13 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"
14 04021-08 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/4-20
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NOTES
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© 2002
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE
PART NO. 03022
REVISED PRINTING 2/02
PRINTED IN USA
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