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Ventrac MR740 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

Ventrac MR740 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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Original Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 ’ peratOr anual & p arts rawings Ower MR740 ODel Revised 04/01/15 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10054 Rev. 04...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    To the Owner Contact Information and Product Identification If you need to contact an authorized Ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Please fill in the following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to find the location of the identification numbers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 Product Description ..........................5 Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? ....................5 Using Your Manual ..........................6 Manual Glossary ............................6 SAFETY PAGE 7 Safety Decals ............................7 General Safety Procedures ........................9 Training Required ...........................9 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................9 Operation Safety ............................9 Preventing Accidents ..........................10 Keep Riders Off ............................10...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE PAGE 19 Back Lapping ............................19 Reel Grinding ............................19 Bed Knife Grinding ..........................19 Drive Belt Inspection/Replacement ......................19 Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level ......................20 Changing Hydraulic Oil ........................20 Changing the Hydraulic Filter .......................20 Storage ..............................20 Lubrication Locations ...........................21 Maintenance Schedule .........................21 Maintenance Checklist .........................22 SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ONE Tractor Solution. Product Description The Ventrac MR740 reel mower is designed to be the ultimate trim and surround mower. The MR740 fea- tures a 74” (188 cm) cutting width and variable speed hydraulics. The 3 reel heads are identical and easy to change.

  • Page 6: Using Your Manual

    Manual Glossary Power Unit A Ventrac tractor or other Ventrac engine powered device that may be operated by itself or with an attachment or accessory. Attachment A piece of Ventrac equipment that requires a Power Unit for operation.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your MR740 reel mower. Keep all safety decals legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from safety decals and instructional labels. If any decals are faded, illegible, or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements.

  • Page 8: Decal Description

    SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard 00.0103 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Warning, General Safety 00.0220 Warning, Do Not Reach 00.0219 Warning, Moving Parts 00.0216 Warning, Pinch Point 00.0218 Danger, Keep Hands and Feet Away 00.0123 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0265...

  • Page 9: General Safety Procedures

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Training Required • The owner of this machine is solely responsible for properly training the operators. • The owner/operator is solely responsible for the operation of this machine and prevention of accidents or injuries occurring to him/her- self, other people, or property.

  • Page 10: Preventing Accidents

    SAFETY SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Operation Safety (continued) • If equipped with a high/low range feature, never shift between high and low range while on a slope. Always move the machine to level ground and engage the parking brake before shifting range.

  • Page 11: Operating On Slopes

    SAFETY SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Operating On Slopes • Slopes can cause loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Be familiar with the emergency parking brake, along with the power unit controls and their functions.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    • If the power unit, attachment, or accessory requires repairs or adjustments not instructed in the operator’s manual, the power unit, attachment, or accessory must be taken to an authorized Ventrac dealer for service. • Never perform maintenance on the power unit and/or attachment if someone is sitting in the operator’s seat.

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Fuel Safety (continued) • Do not overfill fuel tank. Only fill to bottom of fuel neck, do not fill fuel neck full. Overfilling of fuel tank could result in engine flooding, fuel leakage from the tank, and damage to the emissions control system.

  • Page 14: Cutting Unit Safety

    SAFETY MR740 Safety Procedures Cutting Unit Safety • Contact with the reel, bed knife, or other sharp objects may result in personal injury. Keep hands and feet away. • Never perform adjustments or maintenance to the cutting units with the engine running.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    NOTE: Power units that are not equipped with an auxiliary float, require the installation of float kit # 23.0111-7. Contact your authorized Ventrac dealer. The reel discharge deflector shields (A) can be * Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation adjusted for optimal clipping discharge.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection is recommended for most mowing applications. Adjust the amount of weight transfer as required. Detaching 1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set Always set the parking brake, shut off the power the parking brake.* unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure 2.

  • Page 17: Transport Of Reel Mower

    2. Set the parking brake* and shut off the engine. 3. At the front of the MR740, place the lift arm lock- ing links over the locking pins. 4. Return to the power unit seat, start the engine, and lower the left and right cutting units until the locking links stop the motion of the cutting unit lift arms.

  • Page 18: Blade Adjustment Of Reel To Bed Knife

    GENERAL OPERATION for the reel speed control lever. the bed knife, until the blades will cut 2 newspa- per pages. NOTE: The blade contact pressure 2. Rotate reel speed control lever to the desired increases when the cutter adjustment nut is loos- position and tighten the retaining nut.

  • Page 19: Service

    Back lap until a sharp, If any component requires replacement, use only uniform cutting edge is achieved. original Ventrac replacement parts. 10. After back lapping is completed, thoroughly clean the polishing compound from the reel blades and Back Lapping bed knife.

  • Page 20: Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level

    3. Check blade adjustment of the reel to the bed knife. After oil has drained from the tank, replace the drain plug. 5. Refill tank to the correct level with Ventrac Hydro- Torq XL synthetic hydraulic oil or equivalent. Service - 20...

  • Page 21: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations Grease the reel mower in the locations shown in the following diagram using a lithium complex NGLI #2 grease. Wipe off any excess grease or oil. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Lift Arm Pivot ...

  • Page 22: Maintenance Checklist

    SERVICE Maintenance Checklist Maintenance Checklist Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Lift Arm Pivot Cutting Unit Carrier Pivot Rear Roller Bearing Front Roller Bearing Reel Bearing Cylinder End Motor Shaft Spline Hydraulic System Check Hydraulic Oil Level Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter Inspection Inspect for Loose, Missing, or Worn Components.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Rear Roller ........Full Width, Smooth Hydraulic Oil ....... . . Ventrac HydroTorq XL Hydraulic Oil Capacity .

  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Oil Tank Frame & Hitch Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 22 ..62.1289 ....FRAME, HITCH MR740 ........... . . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.

  • Page 26: Lift Arms & Front Reel Mount

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Lift Arms & Front Reel Mount Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 34 ..90.1018 ....BOLT, 5/8-11 UNC X 2-1/4 ........... 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 32 ..99.A06 .....LOCKNUT, 3/8-16 UNC RH ..........3 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Motors & Hoses

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Motors & Hoses Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 24 ..99.M0017 ....BOLT, M10 X 1.5 X 35 MM ........... 4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: Lift Arm Hydraulic Hoses

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Lift Arm Hydraulic Hoses Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 7 ..23.0146 ....COUPLER, HYD QUICK MALE ORB ......... . . 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: Reel Head Carrier Frame

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Reel Head Carrier Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 27 ..00.0219 ....DECAL, WARNING DO NOT REACH ......... . 1 *Quantities listed are for 1 reel head carrier frame. The MR740 uses 3 reel head carrier frames.

  • Page 36: Reel Head

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Reel Head Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 53 ..07.02038 ....SET SCREW, 10 HOLLOW 25 ..........2 *Quantities listed are for 1 cutting unit. The MR740 uses 3 cutting units.

  • Page 38: Front & Rear Rollers

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front & Rear Rollers Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 31 ..07.02069 ....SHAFT, ROLLER 764 ............1 *Quantities listed are for 1 cutting unit. The MR740 uses 3 cutting units.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Ventrac equipment. Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
  • Page 41 (i) damage or defects due to or arising out of repair of Ventrac turf equipment by person or persons other than an authorized Ventrac service dealer or the installation of parts other than genuine Ventrac parts or Ventrac recommended parts.

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