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Ventrac KP540 Operator's Manual

Ventrac KP540 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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KP540
Power Rake
Europe
- Serial Number KP540-AB1178 --
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 02/07/19
Original Operator's Manual
09.10134 Rev. 05

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings KP540 Power Rake Europe - Serial Number KP540-AB1178 -- VENTRAC.COM Revised 02/07/19 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10134 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 SERVICE PAGE 20 Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................20 Drive Belt Inspection ..........................20 Drive Belt Replacement ........................20 Tire Pressure ............................20 Carbide Tip Replacement ........................20 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level .......................20 Changing Hydraulic Oil & Filter ......................21 Power Rake Frame Leveling ........................21 Lubrication Locations ...........................22 Storage ..............................22 Maintenance Schedule .........................23...

  • 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 KP540 power rake. 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 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 KP540 Safety Procedures • 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. Lower the attachment to the ground, shut off power unit engine, move the secondary S.D.L.A. lever left and right to relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure, and disconnect the auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Height Adjustment Crank The height adjustment crank (A) controls the depth of the rotor. The crank latch (B) locks the height adjustment crank at the selected height. Valve Control Rod (Drum Rotation Valve) The valve shift handle (C) controls the direction of the rotor drum.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    Align the lift arms of the ^ Attaching zone is set for the standard lift arm height of Ventrac power unit with the power rake hitch arms by 4000 series power units. Variables such as tire size, tire infla-...

  • Page 17: Leveling Work Area Prior To Finish Grading

    GENERAL OPERATION Debris Removal CAUTION Debris is any unwanted material that is mixed in the soil or gravel you are working. Set the rake drum The power rake is not intended to replace a blade, depth so the carbide teeth are approximately 1/2” bulldozer, or loader.

  • Page 18: Driveway Finish

    GENERAL OPERATION Driveway Finish SDLA control lever in the float position by pushing it to the right until the detent engages. The lever will Lower the power rake to the ground and place stay in this position until manually removed. the power unit’s primary S.D.L.A.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Debris From Rake Drum

    GENERAL OPERATION Cleaning Debris From Rake Drum If debris such as wire, rope, vines, etc. becomes wrapped around the rake drum during use, stop the power unit and raise the power rake off the ground. Reverse the rake drum rotation to allow the debris to unwind from the drum.

  • Page 20: Service

    For best results, and to maintain the finish of the against the bottom KP540, clean or wash the power rake to remove dirt, flange of the car- gravel, and debris. Remove any debris that may be bide tip and ham- stuck in or wrapped around the rotor.

  • Page 21: Changing Hydraulic Oil & Filter

    SERVICE Power Rake Frame Leveling 4. Check the oil level. The level should be between the two notches on the dipstick. Variables such as tire size, tire inflation, power unit 5. If hydraulic oil level is low, add HydroTorq XL syn- hitch height, or hitch arm replacement may require thetic hydraulic oil until the proper level is reached.

  • Page 22: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Storage 10. Start the power unit engine and raise or lower the power unit’s front hitch to change the angle Preparing the Power Rake for Storage between the hitch frame and the main frame. 1. Clean the power rake. 11.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

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

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ....... . . 36 inches (91.5 cm) Overall Length .

  • Page 25: Noise Emissions

    Sound Pressure Level at Operator’s Ear, dB(A) 86.0 Sound Pressure Uncertainty, dB(A) EC Declaration of Conformity Note 1: Specifications subject to change without notice. EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac KP540 Power Rake Ventrac KP540 Venture Products, Inc. 500 Venture Drive Manufacturer Orrville, OH 44667...

  • Page 26: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Diagram & O-Ring Chart Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 13/16-16 26.0009 0.489" 0.629" 0.070" 1 14 1-14 26 0023 26.0023 0 614" 0.614" 0 754" 0.754" 0 070" 0.070" 1-3/16-12 26.0045 0.739" 0.879" 0.070" 1-7/16-12 26.0046 0.926" 1.066" 0.070" Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Main Frame, Hitch Frame, & Filter

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame, Hitch Frame, & Filter Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 31 ..25.304-C-12 ....FITTING, CAP 3/4 #12 JIC ..........1 *27.P06 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29...

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Pump, Valve, & Shift Handle

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Pump, Valve, & Shift Handle Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 35 ..90.0408 ....BOLT, 1/4-20 USS X 1 ............2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: Rotor Frame, Rotor, & Motor

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rotor Frame, Rotor, & Motor Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 31 ..89.0090 ....KIT, SEAL FOR 21.0125 MOTOR (Serial # 1248-) ....... . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: Height Adjuster

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Height Adjuster Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 16 ..64.1007 ....BRACKET, HEIGHT NUT RETAINER ......... 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 35 replacement parts.

  • Page 36: Wheel Frame & Shields

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Wheel Frame & Shields Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 62 ..29.GF0001 ....GREASE FTG, 1/4 SAE ST ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.

  • Page 38: Side Wings, Dirt Flap, & Hydraulic Power Angle

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Side Wings, Dirt Flap, & Hydraulic Power Angle Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 29 ..29.GF0001 ....GREASE FTG, 1/4 SAE ST ..........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 39 replacement parts.

  • Page 40: 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 41 (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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