General Operation; Daily Inspection; Attaching; Detaching - Ventrac MS600 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

Daily Inspection

Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
1. Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the mower. Look for loose or missing hard-
ware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
3. If equipped, inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings
to ensure tight, leak free connections.
4. Inspect the drive belts and mower blades. Belts
should be in good condition. Blades should be
sharp and securely fastened. Service as required.
5. Check tires for proper inflation.
6. Perform daily inspection for the power unit.
Refer to the power unit operator's manual.
7. Test the power unit's operator safety interlock
system*.

Attaching

1. Make sure the mower deck height adjustment
handle is set to position # 18.
2. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the mower deck. Align the lift arms of
the power unit with the mower hitch arms by
raising or lowering the front hitch and complete
the engagement.
3. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
4. Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
engine.
5. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.
6. Engage the PTO belt tensioner.
7. If mower deck is equipped with a hydraulic flip
up kit, wipe hose ends clean, and connect to the
power unit's hydraulic quick couplers. Connect
the hoses and quick couplers so the red indica-
tors are paired together and the yellow indica-
tors are paired together.
8. Engage the power unit's weight transfer system*.

GENERAL OPERATION

Operation - 16

Detaching

1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.*
2. Place the mower deck height adjustment handle
in position # 18.
3. Disengage the weight transfer system*.
4. Lower the mower deck to the ground.
5. Shut off power unit engine.
6. Disengage the PTO belt tensioner.
7. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive
pulley of the power unit.
8. If equipped with optional hydraulic flip up kit,
release hydraulic pressure by moving the sec-
ondary SDLA lever to the left and right, then
disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
power unit and store the hose ends in the holes
in the right hitch arm brace.
9. Disengage the front hitch locking lever.*
10. Restart power unit and slowly back away from
the mower deck. A side to side movement of the
steering wheel may aid in disengagement.

Mowing and Operating Procedure

Before operation, perform daily inspection and con-
firm the mower deck cutting height and the power
unit's weight transfer system are set properly.
Lower the mower deck to the ground and place
the power unit's primary SDLA lever in the float
position by pushing it to the right until the detent
engages. The lever will stay in this position until
intentionally removed.
With the power unit engine running between 2,000
and 3,000 RPM, engage the PTO switch. Adjust the
throttle to the desired engine RPM.
Begin forward motion in the desired mowing path.
Avoid obstacles and remove debris as necessary.
When the edge of the mowing area is reached, turn
the power unit and mower around and align for the
next pass.
Mowing in a back and forth pattern, where each
mowing pass is made in the opposite direction of
the pass beside it, will create a stripe pattern in the
grass. The full length rear roller rolls the grass in the
direction of travel to further enhance the stripe effect.
* Refer to power unit operator's manual for operation of
power unit controls.