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Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings Weather Cab Model KW452 Revised 05/04/17 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10120 Rev. 07...
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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.
47.0381 Product Description The Ventrac KW452 weather cab is designed for the sole purpose of sheltering the operator from the weather while providing superior visibility. Standard features include a front windshield wiper, front and rear LED work lights, a large left-side entry door, right-side emergency exit, door and side windows that can be quickly and easily removed, and a 4-point seatbelt.
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.
SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your KW452 weather cab. 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.
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SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Warning, Pinch Point 00.0218 Warning, KW452 00.0420 Danger, Gasoline Only 00.0332 Danger, Diesel Only 00.0333 Safety - 8...
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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/or damage to the emissions control system.
Do not operate power unit and KW452 weather cab without the headrest cushion in place. • The KW452 weather cab is equipped with an emergency exit (the right side front window). Learn to use the emergency exit prior to operating the power unit and KW452 weather cab. Refer to the Operational Controls section of this manual for instructions on using the emergency exit.
Disconnect the left and right wire harnesses from To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # the harness splitter. Remove the connectors from 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or...
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 7. If your power unit does not have lower mounting 13. Install the mount support bracket (11) under the holes, install the included template onto the right right foot platform. Fasten loosely with 2) 1/4” x side of the lower rear frame.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 16. Remove the right and left foot pegs from the Attention power unit front frame. Reinstall bolts and tighten. Prior to installation of velcro strips, clean area thoroughly and make sure to remove any residue. Alcohol wipes are recommended for cleaning. Install a 5”...
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 26. Open the toolbox lid and remove the left (D) and check the connection by tugging gently on the right (E) toolbox liner panels. wire with your hand. 30. Reinstall the toolbox liner panels. NOTE: do not reinstall the 2) bolts that fasten the toolbox liner 27.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 38. Install the rear frame canvas onto the velcro at 40. Remove the 2) 1/4 x 3/4” button head bolts from the front of the seat box frame, stretch the canvas the inside of the right fender and discard. Place the across the frame, and fasten onto the velcro at rear window right bracket (17) on the back side of the rear of the seat box frame.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 44. Identify the left and right rear cab mounts. The 47. Place a 3/16” thick, cab mounting surface will be angled toward the notched washer front and the upper hole on the roll bar mount will onto a 1/2 x 3”...
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57. Tighten the hardware for the front cab supports to the cab, the front cab supports to the cab front To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # mounts, and the cab to the cab rear mounts.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS holes on the fuel tank cover and through the rear 62. Install the lower mounting flange. Fasten with 1/4” flange nuts. door window support to the 59. Install the door onto the cab by placing the hinge door frame with pivots over the hinge pins on the cab.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 65. Install the left column 70. Fasten the outer canvas (25) onto the Velcro strips on the left side of the front canvas bellows to the frame column. Fasten Velcro strips on the the Velcro to the dash left and right cab front panel (1), the frame supports (1).
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Attention Prior to installation of adhesive clamps, clean area thoroughly and make sure to remove any residue. Alcohol wipes are recommended for cleaning. Install one adhesive clamp (30) to the bottom of the seat box frame above the tail light. Install the other clamp (30) onto the roll bar about halfway between the seat box frame and the cab frame.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations A - Outer Door Handle & Lock B - Inner Door Handle Use the following images to help identify the locations of operational controls. The letter next to each control C - Window Latch Handle can be referenced to the list that follows these images.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Strobe Light Switch (F) Rear Heater Vent (M) Optional accessory. Pressing the top portion of the The rear heater vent can be rotated and the louvers strobe light switch turns on the strobe light mounted tilted to direct airflow in the desired direction. at the left rear corner of the weather cab.
GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 4-Point Seatbelt Fasten the lower buckle of the 4-point seatbelt and adjust the lap belt until snug but not tight. Tighten by pulling bon the ends of the lap belt straps. Tighten Always set the parking brake, shut off power both sides evenly so the buckle remains centered unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure on the operator.
Unlatch For best results, and to maintain the finish of the the handle, loosen the handle KW452, clean or wash the weather cab to remove bolt (A), and move the handle dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or...
SERVICE Lower Door Window Adjustment Fuse Replacement Check the bottom of the lower door window where it The fuse panel is located in the headliner to the right meets the left cab front support. of the main control panel. If there is a gap between the lower door window and 1.
SERVICE Wiper Blade Replacement Changing the Strobe Light Flasher Mode The wiper blade should be 1. Remove the roof from the top of the cab. replaced on a yearly basis, or 2. Locate the wires from the strobe light where they sooner if the blade does not clean connect to the main wire harness.
1/4” step bolts that fasten the main cab frame to the front cab supports. To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # 13. Lift the weather cab and remove it from the 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or power unit.
SERVICE 16. Loosen the 1/2” bolts that fasten the front cab supports to the front cab mounts, but do not remove. Remove the front cab mounts from the power unit foot platform and store with the cab. 17. Remove the pump cover with flanges from the power unit center column and reinstall the origi- nal pump cover.
To Tractor - Routed down cab corner tube V-051 SPL-11 V-049 V-052 V-024 V-024 SPL-6 A B C A B C Left Rear Right Rear Tractor Connection Hazard Hazard To A2 Rear Rear Fuse Block Worklight Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Cab Roof Mount Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
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21 ..06.0081* ....WEATHERSTRIP, 3/4 X 3/4 FOAM X 2”L ........4 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Switch Panel, Cover Plates, & Components Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
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19 ..31.0053 ....SWITCH, ROCKER ON/OFF ..........4 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Canvas Bellows & Column Covers Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
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20 ..06.0071* ....VELCRO, LOOP 1/2” BLACK X 2-1/2” ......... 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 49...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Windshield & Windshield Wiper Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 50 replacement parts.
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22 ..47.0301 ....KIT, WIPER MOTOR HARDWARE ......... . . 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 51...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Upper Door Frame & Latch 17 17 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 52 replacement parts.
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37 ..99.K0143 ....BOLT, STEP 1/4-20 X 1 BLK ..........3 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 53...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Lower Door Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 54 replacement parts.
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14 ..06.0064* ....WEATHERSTRIP, 1 X1 D-SHAPE X 23.5”L ........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 55...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 56 replacement parts.
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21 ..05.0165 ....GROMMET, FLANGE .28X0.74X0.43T ........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 57...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 58 replacement parts.
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25 ..44.0324 ....WINDOW, LOWER REAR CANVAS ......... . 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 59...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 60 replacement parts.
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21 ..05.0165 ....GROMMET, FLANGE .28X0.74X0.43T ........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 61...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Front Window / Emergency Exit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 62 replacement parts.
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19 ..05.0165 ....GROMMET, FLANGE .28X0.74X0.43T ........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 63...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Lower Right Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 64 replacement parts.
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9 ..06.0064* ....WEATHERSTRIP, 1 X1 D-SHAPE X 24”L ........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 65...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Four Point Seatbelt Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 66 replacement parts.
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15 ..64.1490 ....MOUNT, SEATBELT UPPER ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 67...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fuel Tank Cover, Frame Seals, Decals Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 68 replacement parts.
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18 ..05.0060 ....GROMMET, 1-1/8 ID, 1-3/4 OD ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 69...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8160 Console Fan/Heater Kit (Cabs with serial # 01287 and higher include the heater as standard equipment) Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 80 replacement parts.
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26 ..32.0174 ....HARNESS, WIRE HEATER KIT ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 81...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8136 Kubota Heater Install Kit for 4500Y & 4500Z Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 84 replacement parts.
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13 ..25.2408-06^ ....FITTING, PLUG -6 MJIC ........... 2 ^These fittings are used to plug the hoses when the cab is removed from the power unit. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 85...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8137 Kawasaki Heater Install Kit for 4500P Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 86 replacement parts.
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13 ..25.2408-06^ ....FITTING, PLUG -6 MJIC ........... 2 ^These fittings are used to plug the hoses when the cab is removed from the power unit. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 87...
V.P.I. V.P.I.’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements, and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ventrac equipment.
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(ii) loss, cost, or expense relating to transportation or delivery of turf equipment from the location of owner or location where used by owner to or from any authorized Ventrac dealer; (iii) travel time, overtime, after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charge relating to repairs or replace- ments outside of normal business hours at the place of business of an authorized Ventrac dealer;...