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Ventrac KV552 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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KV552
V-Blade
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 12/11/18
Original Operator's Manual
09.10060 Rev. 05

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings KV552 V-Blade VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/11/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10060 Rev. 05...
  • Page 2 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 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 21 Dimensions ............................21 Features ...............................21 PARTS PAGE 22 Blade Wings, Cutting Edge, & Skid Shoes ...................22 Center Frame & Hitch Frame .......................24 Safety Trip Pivot & Springs ........................26 Hydraulic Cylinders, Hoses, & Solenoid Valve ..................28 70.8044 Snow Containment Flap ......................30 70.8048 Polyurethane Cutting Edge ....................31 70.8045 6”...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The KV552 V-blade is designed for the sole purpose of snow removal and moving loose materials. The KV552 V-blade is an excellent tool for snow removal with all the capabilities of a conventional blade, plus the added versatility of sweeping both wings back for single pass clearing of sidewalks or sweeping both wings forward to clear large areas without the need for repeated cleanup passes.

  • 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 KV552 V-blade. 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 SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Pinching Hazard 00.0102 Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard 00.0103 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Warning, Pinch Point 00.0218 Warning, General Safety 00.0220 Safety - 8...

  • 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 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 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 in the operator’s station.

  • 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/or damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 14 SAFETY KV552 V-blade Safety Procedures • Read and understand the KV552 V-blade operator’s manual before operating the V-blade. • Before making repairs or adjustments to the V-blade, engage the power unit’s parking brake, lower the V-blade to the ground, shut off the power unit’s engine, and remove the ignition key.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations Blade Wing Angle (Secondary S.D.L.A. Lever*) Blade Trip Control The secondary S.D.L.A. lever* on the power unit The blade trip control allows the blade to be locked controls the angle of the blade wings. The blade to the frame with a pin or unlocked which allows the wings can be angled independently from 30°...

  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Operating Procedure Before operation, perform daily inspection and verify the skid shoes are set at the desired position. If weight transfer is used, set the weight transfer so Always set the parking brake, shut off power the blade will lower to the ground in the float position.

  • Page 17: Transport Of V-Blade

    GENERAL OPERATION Transport of V-blade Skid Shoe Adjustment Transport the V-blade with the power unit front hitch Skid shoes are provided to keep the cutting edge off and V-blade raised to reduce wear of the machine the surface to be cleared, especially when clearing and to prevent the V-blade from catching on high snow from gravel driveways or roadways.

  • Page 18: Service

    Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the KV552, clean or wash the V-blade to remove dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or snow When making adjustments with the V-blade in the accumulations from the blade and frame.

  • Page 19: Leveling Blade - Front To Rear

    SERVICE Leveling Blade - Front to Rear Lubrication Locations 1. Make sure the blade is level from side to side. Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to 2. With the V-blade attached to the power unit and the maintenance schedule for service intervals.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule KV522 V-blade Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Cylinder End Pivots Center Hinge Shaft & Trip/Pivot Shaft Inspection Inspect for Loose, Missing, or Worn Components. Inspect Cutting Edges, Skid Shoes, Center Runner Skid Shoe, Fittings, Hydraulic Hoses, and Electric Cord Inspect Safety Decals...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ....... . . 24 inches (60.9 cm) Overall Width .

  • Page 22: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Blade Wings, Cutting Edge, & Skid Shoes Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts.
  • Page 23 32 ..95.16 ..... .WASHER, FLAT 1 SAE ........... . 19 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 23 replacement parts.

  • Page 24: Center Frame & Hitch Frame

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Center Frame & Hitch Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 15 ..00.0100 ....DECAL, MADE IN USA ........... . . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.

  • Page 26: Safety Trip Pivot & Springs

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Safety Trip Pivot & Springs Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 8 ..92.06 ..... .NUT, 3/8-16 USS ............8 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Cylinders, Hoses, & Solenoid Valve

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Cylinders, Hoses, & Solenoid Valve Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 28 ..95.10 ..... .WASHER, FLAT 5/8 SAE ..........as required *27.A04 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29...

  • Page 30: 70.8044 Snow Containment Flap

    6 ..99.SF06 ....NUT, SRF 3/8-16 USS ........... . . 14 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.

  • Page 31: 70.8048 Polyurethane Cutting Edge

    4 ..99.SF06 ....NUT, SRF 3/8-16 USS ........... . . 10 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: 45 6" Top Flare Extension

    6 ..99.SF04 ....NUT, SRF 1/4-20 USS ............4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.

  • Page 33: 70.8047 6" Straight Edge Extension

    10 ..97.0612 ....BOLT, CARRIAGE 3/8 X 1 1/2 ..........4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: 70.8046 6" Extension With 6" Top Flare

    10 ..97.0612 ....BOLT, CARRIAGE 3/8 X 1 1/2 ..........4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    4000 Series Tractors & Attachments 2-year All Ventrac add-on kits and accessories such as: 3-point hitch, 12V front & rear power outlets, foot pedal, dual wheel kit, etc., will be covered under the above warranty periods provided they are installed by an Authorized Ventrac Dealer.
  • Page 36 (i) expenses relating to gasoline, oil, lubricants; (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 replacements outside of normal business hours at the place of business of an Authorized Ventrac Dealer;...

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