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Ventrac KL480 Operator's Manual

Ventrac KL480 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
& Parts Drawings
KL480
Tiller
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 12/18/18
Original Operator's Manual
09.10021 Rev. 04

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Summary of Contents for Ventrac KL480

  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings KL480 Tiller VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/18/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10021 Rev. 04...
  • 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 Main Frame & Shields .........................22 Gearbox & Belt Drive ...........................24 Rotor & Chain Drive ..........................26 WARRANTY PAGE 28...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Ventrac dealer for a replacement. When using a Ventrac attachment, be sure to read and follow the safety and operating instructions of both the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible.

  • 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 KL480 tiller. 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, Shield Missing 00.0062 Warning, Moving Part Hazard 00.0101 Danger, Pinching Hazard 00.0102 Danger, Keep Hands & Feet Clear 00.0123 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 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 KL480 Tiller Safety Procedures • Know where and how deep any gas, water, and electrical lines are buried. Avoid operating in questionable areas. • Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts may cause personal injury. Keep hands and feet away.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Jack Stand Depth Gauge The tiller is equipped with a jack stand to keep the The tiller is equipped with adjustable depth gauge hitch arms positioned for reattachment when the tiller skid shoes to provide control of tilling depth. is not in use.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Detaching 1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake.* 2. Rotate the jack stand down to the storage position. Always set the parking brake, shut off power 3. Lower the tiller to the ground. unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure 4.

  • Page 17: Clearing Debris From The Tiller

    GENERAL OPERATION Clearing Debris From The Tiller WARNING Always engage the parking brake, shut off the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before attempting to clear a blockage. If a rock or piece of debris becomes jammed in the til- ler, it may cause belts to slip or the power unit engine to stall.

  • Page 18: Service

    Attention If any component requires replacement, use only original Ventrac replacement parts. Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the til- ler, clean or wash the tiller to remove dirt and debris.

  • Page 19: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations Changing Gearbox Oil Lubrication is required at the following locations, 1. Place the tiller on a level surface. using a lithium complex NLGI #2 type grease. Refer 2. Open the belt and gearbox cover. to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and 3.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule KL480 Tiller Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Drive Shaft Bearing                     Main Rotor Bearing                    ...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ........22 inches (56 cm) Overall Length .

  • Page 22: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame & Shields Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts.
  • Page 23 15 ..64.0907 ....BRACKET, DIRT FLAP MOUNT KL480 (SERIAL # 1001-1186) ..

  • Page 24: Gearbox & Belt Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Gearbox & Belt Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 6 ..42.0433 ....TIGHTNER, GEARBOX BELT KL480 ..

  • Page 26: Rotor & Chain Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rotor & Chain Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 29 ..95.07 ..... .WASHER, FLAT 7/16 SAE ..........96 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: 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 29 (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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