Ventrac Operators Manual


Introduction
7

Product Description
7

Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual?
7

Using Your Manual
8

Manual Glossary
8

Safety
9

General Safety Procedures
9

Training Required
9

Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
9

Operation Safety
9

Keep Riders Off
11

Operating On Slopes
11

Roadway Safety
12

Truck Or Trailer Transport
12

Maintenance
12

Fuel Safety
13

Hydraulic Safety
14

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
15

Operator Access System
15

Operator Safety Interlock System
16

Safety Decals
18

Operational Controls
22

Standard Control Locations
22

Optional Accessory Control Locations
23

Information Cluster Gauge (A)
24

Warning Alarm (B)
25

Ignition Switch (C)
25

Throttle Lever (D)
25

High/Low Shift Lever (E)
25

Steering Wheel (F)
26

Parking Brake (G)
26

Front Hitch Latch Lever (H)
26

Neutral Assist Lever (J)
26

Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Couplers (K)
26

PTO Belt Tensioner Rod (L)
27

SDLA Control Lever (M & N)
27

Power Take Off (PTO) Switch (O)
27

Headlight Switch (P)
27

USB Receptacle (Q)
27

Seat Slide Lever (R)
27

Fuel Shut-off Valve (S)
28

Circuit Breaker & Battery Disconnect (T)
28

Seat Prop Plate (U)
28

Seat Strap Latch (V)
28

Weight Transfer Traction Control Select Lever (W)
28

Choke Lever (X)
28

Work Light Switch (AA)
29

Strobe Light Switch (BB)
29

Directional Signal Switch (CC)
29

Hazard Flasher Switch (DD)
29

Horn Switch (EE)
29

12 Volt Front Switches and 4-Pin Socket (FF, GG, and HH)
29

Dual Front Hydraulic Auxiliary Switch (II)
29

Dual Front Hydraulic Auxiliary Valve (JJ)
29

12 Volt Rear Switches and 4-Pin Socket (KK, LL, and MM)
30

Slope Indicator Gauge (NN)
30

Foot Pedal (OO)
30

3 Point Hitch & Rear Auxiliary Control Handles (PP, QQ, and RR)
31

Rear Auxiliary Control Handles (QQ and RR)
31

Rear Auxiliary Quick Couplers (SS)
31

Back Up Alarm (TT)
31

Seat Slide Lever (UU)
32

Lumbar Support Knob (V V)
32

Backrest Angle Lever (WW)
32

Weight Adjustment Lever (XX)
32

Heat Switch (YY)
32

Optional Armrest Angle Knob (ZZ)
32

Front Hitch Valve (BA)
32

General Operation
33

Daily Inspection
33

Starting the Engine
33

Forward and Reverse
34

Stopping the Power Unit
34

Shutting Off the Engine
34

Attaching
35

Detaching
35

Operating Attachments
35

Front Hitch
35

PTO Drive Belt and Pulley
35

Front Auxiliary Couplers
36

Weight Transfer
36

High/Low Range
36

Turning Radius
37

Roll-Over Protection System
37

3 Point Hitch (Optional Accessory)
38

12 Volt 4-Pin Auxiliary Sockets (Optional Accessory)
38

Directional/Hazard Flasher Operation (Optional Accessory)
38

Operating On Slopes
39

Slope Gauge Settings and Operation
40

Audible and Visual Alerts (70.4140 Gauge)
42

70.4140 Slope Gauge Calibration
42

Operation in Water, Mud, Snow, or Ice
42

Towing or Pushing the Power Unit
42

Service
43

Service and General Maintenance
43

Cleaning and Appearance Care
43

Service Access Points
44

Lubrication Locations
44

Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
45

Checking the Rear Transaxle Oil
46

Changing the Hydraulic Oil Filters
46

Changing the Hydraulic Oil
47

Changing the Rear Transaxle Differential Oil
48

Servicing the Closed Loop Hydrostatic Drive Circuit
48

Servicing the Hydraulic Cooler
48

Checking the Engine RPM
48

Checking the Engine Oil Level
49

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
49

Changing the Air Filter Elements
50

Filling the Fuel Tank
51

Changing the In-line Fuel Filter
51

Priming the Fuel System
51

Checking the Fan/Alternator Belt
51

Adjusting the Fan/Alternator Belt Tension
52

Cleaning the Engine Compartment and Engine
52

Servicing the Cooling System
52

Checking the Cooling System
53

Cleaning the Radiator and Screen
53

Draining the Cooling System
53

Flushing the Cooling System
54

Servicing the Battery
54

Removing the Battery
55

Installing the Battery
55

Cleaning the Battery and Terminals
55

Charging the Battery
55

Jump Starting Procedure
56

TCS (Tractor Control System) Explanation
57

Replacing Fuses (Power Relay Module)
57

Replacing Fuses (Front Fuse Panel)
57

Replacing Fuses (Rear Fuse Panel)
58

Replacing the Engine Fuse or Fuse Link
58

Switching the Speedometer (mph or km/h)
59

Replacing the Head Lights
59

Replacing the Tail Lights
59

Replacing the Work Lights
59

Replacing the Turn Signal Lights
59

Replacing the Strobe Light(s)
59

Changing the ROPS Strobe Light Flasher Mode
59

PTO Belt Inspection
60

PTO Belt Tension Adjustment
60

PTO Belt Replacement
60

Clutch Air Gap Inspection and Adjustment
61

Wheel Removal and Installation
62

Outer Dual Wheel Removal and Installation
62

Tire Pressure
63

ROPS and Seat Belt Inspection
63

Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment
64

Neutral Adjustment
64

Neutral Switch Adjustment
65

Storage
66

Maintenance Schedule
67

Maintenance Checklist
68

Maintenance Log
69

Troubleshooting
71

Engine
71

Electrical
72

Hydraulic
73

Power Unit
74

Specifications
75

Engine
75

Electrical
75

Power Train
75

Controls and Instrument Panel
75

Other Features
75

Dimensions
76

Fluid Capacities and Specifications
76

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