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Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings ES220 Spreader VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/06/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10005 Rev. 03...
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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.
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...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE PAGE 20 Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................20 Fuse Replacement (Electronic Spreader Control) ................20 Removing Spinner Blade or Mulch Basket ...................20 Installing Spinner Blade or Mulch Basket .....................20 Lubrication Locations ...........................21 Storage ..............................21 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 22 Dimensions ............................22 Features ...............................22 PARTS PAGE 24...
70.2001 Product Description The Ventrac ES220 spreader is designed to spread seed, fertilizer, and Penn mulch. The ES220 is not intended for spreading of salt or deicing materials. The spreader is equipped with a control box featuring an electronic speed control and on/off switch. The power unit must be equipped with a 12 volt front or rear (4-pin socket) kit.
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.
SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your ES220 spreader. 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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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Always use weights or an attachment on the front or rear of the power unit to counter-balance the weight of the spreader. • Do not operate power unit with ES220 spreader on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Operation on slopes greater than 10 degrees may result in loss of steering and/or traction. •...
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations Electronic Spreader Control (A) Use the following images to help identify the locations The electronic spreader control is equipped with a of operational controls. The letter next to each control switch that controls power to the motor and a dial for can be referenced to the list that follows these images.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Accuway Spread Pattern Control (C) Rate Dial (D) Different materials and spread conditions can cause The rate dial is used to control the gate opening and the center of the spread pattern to shift to the left or regulate the amount of material that is dispensed.
GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 1. Remove the weights from the power unit’s rear weight bar. 2. Mount the spreader to the power unit by placing the hitch over the power unit’s weight bar. 3. If the spreader does not sit level, install height Always set the parking brake, shut off power adjustment shims on the hitch frame (refer to unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure...
GENERAL OPERATION Operating Tips Rotary Agitator If spreading pellet mulch (such as PennMulch ), dry A rotary agitator is included for use with seed and ® sand, or other high volume or large particle materials, pellet mulch. Remove the rotary agitator from the replace the spinner blade with a mulch spinner basket spreader shaft when spreading free-flowing, lump- for optimal spread patterns.
WARNING begin forward motion. 6. At the edge of the spreading area (or edge of Do not operate power unit with ES220 spreader header strip), open the rate gate to begin dis- on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Operation on pensing material.
GENERAL OPERATION Dial Settings & Spreading Chart NOTE: Dial Settings Are Approximate Only ! Dial Settings Dial Settings Full Rate Half Rate Lbs. per Once Over Twice Over Product Particle Size 1000 sq. ft. Fine Pellets Mixed Fine Pellets Small Pellets Nitrogen Pellets Medium Size Medium Pellets...
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the The spinner shaft has two mounting holes. ES220 spreader, clean or wash the spreader after When installing a spinner blade, the spring pin each use to remove dust and any product buildup from must be inserted through the upper hole.
SERVICE Lubrication Locations Lubricate the gate slide and the Accuway diffuser slide with a light spray lubricant, such as WD-40. Avoid lubricants that contain Teflon or silicone. Storage Preparing the Spreader for Storage 1. Clean the spreader. 2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Optional Weight Bar Hitch, Curtain Kit, Mulch Basket Spinner Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
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17 ..07.20102 ....SPREADER, MULCH SPINNER BASKET ........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.
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.
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(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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Large Heavy Pellets SPYKER WARRANTY 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This is warranted to the original purchaser only, other than used commercially, against defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. *For Spyker Spreaders LLC, products employing metal gear systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of the spreader, not to be used for...
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