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Ventrac DG550 BALLPARK RENOVATOR Operator's Manual

Ventrac DG550 BALLPARK RENOVATOR Operator's Manual

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DG550
Ballpark Renovator
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 12/19/18
Original Operator's Manual
09.10098 Rev. 01

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings DG550 Ballpark Renovator VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/19/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10098 Rev. 01...
  • 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 ........................8 Training Required ...........................8 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................8 Operation Safety ............................8 Preventing Accidents ..........................9 Keep Riders Off ............................9...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS PAGE 22 Main Frame & Front Wheels ........................22 Renovator Blades ..........................24 Hydraulic Height Adjust ........................26 Scarifier Tines ............................28 Leveling Bar ............................30 70.4137 Mid Weight Bar 4500 Kit ......................32 WARRANTY PAGE 34...

  • 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 DG550 ballpark renovator. 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: 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 9: Preventing Accidents

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories • 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13 SAFETY DG550 Safety Procedures • The ballpark renovator blades are very sharp. Wear gloves and use caution when installing, removing, adjusting, or handling the renovator blades. • Attachment hydraulic system may contain stored energy. Before performing maintenance or repairs on the hydraulic system, the attachment’s auxiliary hydraulic hoses must be disconnected from the power unit.

  • Page 14: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Renovator Blades tines to the up position (tines do not contact the soil) or the down position (tines just above the renovator blades to break up material without leaving grooves). The renovator blades (A) are used to: • Cut out weeds just below the surface for easy removal with a rake.

  • Page 15: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 7. Restart power unit and slowly back away from the ballpark renovator. A side to side movement of the steering wheel may aid in disengagement. Operating Procedures and Tips Always set the parking brake, shut off power The renovator should be operated with the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure unit’s primary SDLA lever* in the float position.
  • Page 16 GENERAL OPERATION Procedure / Condition Procedure / Condition Weed Management / Edge Line Shaping Uneven Field / Low Spots DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer Engage the renovator Fully raised. Renovator blades engaged Roller is engaged with the blades.
  • Page 17 GENERAL OPERATION Procedure / Condition Finish Grooming DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer Fully raised. Roller is engaged with the 3-point hitch in the float position. Spike bar disengaged. Leveling bar engaged if desired. Optional brush engaged if not using drag mat. Drag engaged.

  • Page 18: Service

    2. Hydraulically raise the renovator blades to their If any component requires replacement, use only highest position. original Ventrac replacement parts. 3. Engage the parking brake, shut off the power unit Cleaning and General Maintenance engine, and remove the key from the ignition.

  • Page 19: Storage

    SERVICE Storage Preparing the Ballpark Renovator for Storage 1. Clean the ballpark renovator. 2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged components, or signs of wear. Repair or replace any damaged or worn components. 3. Inspect safety decals. Replace any safety decals that are faded, illegible, or missing.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Caster Wheel Pivot                     Wheel Axle Bearing                     Cylinder Ends ...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Scarifier tines for breaking up ground cut by the blades and adding surface mix or drying agent. Leveling bar carries and distributes material to fill in low areas. Cutting depth of blades is controlled with the power unit’s auxiliary hydraulic handle. Can add up to six Ventrac weights to help penetrate compacted surfaces. Specifications - 21...

  • Page 22: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame & Front Wheels 53.0140 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts.
  • Page 23 47 ..29.GF0001 ....GREASE FTG, 1/4 SAE ST ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 23 replacement parts.

  • Page 24: Renovator Blades

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Renovator Blades Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 22 ..90.0820 ....BOLT, 1/2-13 USS X 2-1/2 ........... 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Height Adjust

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Height Adjust 23.0130 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 30 ..29.GF0001 ....GREASE FTG, 1/4 SAE ST ..........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Scarifier Tines

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Scarifier Tines Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 17 ..64.1888 ....SHAFT, SCARIFIER TINE RETAINER ........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Leveling Bar

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Leveling Bar Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 18 ..62.1440 ....FRAME, LEVELING BAR - DG550 ......... . . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: 70.4137 Mid Weight Bar 4500 Kit

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.4137 Mid Weight Bar 4500 Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 8 ..42.0455 ....SHAFT, REAR ANCHOR MOUNT ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: 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 35 (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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