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Venture Products Ventrac SS300 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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Salt Spreader
Model SS300
Serial # AA1001-AB1125
Revised 02/06/20
09.10068 Rev. 01

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings Salt Spreader Model SS300 Serial # AA1001-AB1125 Revised 02/06/20 09.10068 Rev. 01...
  • Page 2 Dealer Fax Number: ________________________________________________________________ Spreader Model # (A) _______________________________________________________________ Spreader Serial # (B) ________________________________________________________________ Controller Serial # (C) _______________________________________________________________ Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications without obligation to make like changes on previously manufactured products.

  • 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 Operating Safely ............................8 Preventing Accidents ..........................9 Keep Riders Off ............................9...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS PAGE 36 Frame & Hopper ...........................36 Drive Assembly ............................38 Control & Harness ..........................40 SS300 Install 4100/4200 ........................42 SS300 Install 3100/3200 ........................44 70.8126 SS300 Drop Curtain .......................46 70.8131 SS300/575 Drop Curtain ......................48 WARRANTY PAGE 50...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    70.8131 Product Description The Ventrac SS300 salt spreader is designed to spread bagged rock salt and calcium flake. It features a 3 cubic foot (.085 cubic meter) volume capacity and 240 pound (109 kilogram) weight capacity. An electronic control box comes standard and features a variable electronic speed control and On/Off switch. The SS300 salt spreader fit both the 3000 and 4000 series of Ventrac power units.

  • Page 6: Using Your Manual

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Using Your Manual Throughout this manual, you will encounter special messages and symbols that identify potential safety concerns to help you as well as others avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ATTENTION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your SS300 salt 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. When new components are installed, be sure that current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components.

  • 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 Operating Safely (continued) • Do not leave machine unattended while it is running. • Always park the machine on level ground. • Always shut off engine when connecting attachment drive belt to the power unit. •...

  • 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

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Maintenance • 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 12: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Hydraulic Safety • Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and tubes are in good condition. Repair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine. •...

  • Page 13: Ss300 Safety Procedures

    SAFETY SS300 Safety Procedures • Spreader must be pinned and locked into position before operating power unit and spreader. • Never exceed the recommendations in the weight capacity charts in the operation section, which speci- fies the material weight that can be used with different attachments. Exceeding the weight recommen- dation for your front attachment may result in loss of steering or front wheel traction.

  • Page 14: Spreader Setup & Install Kits

    SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS SS300 Setup Instructions 3. Install the hopper support plate (E) onto the hop- per support tube using 4) 5/16” x 2” bolts, 8) 5/16” WARNING washers, and 4) 5/16” locknuts. Do not tighten. Safety glasses must be worn during installation. Attention To prevent thread galling, hand tools and a thread lubricant are recommended when tightening stain-...

  • Page 15: Ss300 Install 4100/4200 Kit

    SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS SS300 Install 4100/4200 Kit Document Number Kit Number / Part Number Model Serial Number Range 09.700131 70.8112 SS300 All Units 09.700131 70.8113 SS575 All Units Before making repairs or adjustments set the parking Safety glasses must be worn during installation. brake, turn off engine, and remove ignition key.
  • Page 16 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS Power Unit Without Cab 8. Insert the spreader hitch into the power unit’s receiver hitch tube and fasten with a 5/8” x 3” (If power unit is equipped with cab, skip to next section) clevis pin and a 1/8” x 2-1/2” hairpin. 1.
  • Page 17 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS 4. Install the spreader control box bracket onto 10. Coil the extra wire of the motor/controller har- the control box mount using 2) #10-32 x 1/2” ness at the corner of the right fender and use a machine screws and #10-32 flange nuts.
  • Page 18 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS Drill the mounting hole using a 7/32” drill bit, 7. Route the wire harnesses under the hydraulic remove any metal shavings, and use touch up filter, up over the axle housing, and out the back paint on exposed metal.
  • Page 19 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS Fuse Holder Fuse Holder Install the circuit breaker into the fuse holder of the positive wire as shown above. 12. Reinstall the power unit’s tunnel cover. Installation is complete. Setup - 19...

  • Page 20: Ss300 Install 3100/3200 Kit

    SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS SS300 Install 3100/3200 Kit Document Number Kit Number / Part Number Model Serial Number Range 09.700130 70.8125 SS300 All Units Before making repairs or adjustments set the parking Safety glasses must be worn during installation. brake, turn off engine, and remove ignition key.
  • Page 21 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS 7. Fasten the controller bracket (A) to the control 10. Connect the battery/controller harness to the box mount bracket (B) using 2) #10-32 x 1/2” battery lead on the controller. machine screws and #10-32 flange nuts. 11.
  • Page 22 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS Note: The wire routing for the rear of the power unit 5. Route the motor/controller wire harness behind the will differ depending on the model. Refer to the sec- wire harnesses coming from the battery, on top of tion that applies to your model.
  • Page 23 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS positive lead from the battery and the negative negative battery cable towards the battery. lead from the engine ground. Coil up the extra Torque bolt to 210 in-lbs (24 Nm). wire and fasten to the existing wire harness using 2) zip ties as shown below.
  • Page 24 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS SS300 Spreader Setup 7. Coil any extra wire and use a zip tie to fasten to the clamp on the inside of the rear frame under- 1. Install the spreader pivot hitch onto the spreader neath the radiator.
  • Page 25 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS 3. Pivot the spreader hitch until the pivot lock holes are aligned and fasten with a 5/8” x 3” hitch pin. 4. Insert the tractor pivot hitch into the power unit’s receiver hitch tube and fasten with a 5/8” x 3” hitch pin.

  • Page 26: Ss300 Drop Curtain Kit

    SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS SS300 Drop Curtain Kit Document Number Kit Number / Part Number Model Serial Number Range 09.700140 70.8131 SS300 All Units 09.700140 70.8131 SS575 All Units Before making repairs or adjustments set the parking Safety glasses must be worn during installation. brake, turn off engine, and remove ignition key.
  • Page 27 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS Installation on SS300 Spreader 3. Place the rear belting pivot brace (D) onto the underside of the rear belting mount. Install 2) 1. Remove the 4) bolts on the left side of the spreader pivot tube clamps (E) onto the rear belting mount that fasten the hopper support plate and the trans- using 2) 1/4”...
  • Page 28 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS 5. Install the rear belting pivot brace (J) and drop neath. Orient the eyebolts as shown below curtain assembly on top of the left and right and torque the lock nuts to 135 in-lbs (15 Nm). side belting hangers (K) using 4) 3/8”...
  • Page 29 SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS 12. Fasten each side in place with a 3/8” x 3/4” ball pin. If you prefer to completely remove the curtain from the spreader when not in use, it can be set up to be removed quickly.

  • Page 30: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Ventrac 4100 and 4200 (without cab) Attachment On Front Of Power Unit SS300 Capacity HE480 48” Slip Scoop 240 lbs (109 kg) & HJ480 48” Excavator 240 lbs (109 kg) & KD482 48” Dozer Blade 240 lbs (109 kg) &...

  • Page 31: Spreader Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Spreader Operation The spreader is equipped with controls to allow adjustment of the spreading width. Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles Power Power Speed control Speed control that could cause personal injury. switch switch knob knob Keep other persons, children, or animals out of the area to be spread.
  • Page 32 GENERAL OPERATION To stop spreading, turn the power switch off. Due to the clearance between the hopper throat and the auger, it is normal for material to trickle out and build up on the spinner when the power switch is off with material in the hopper.

  • Page 33: Service

    SERVICE SERVICE Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the SS300, clean or wash the spreader to remove dirt, Always set the parking brake, shut off power sand, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or snow unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure accumulations from the spreader and mount.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Whenever service is necessary, your local Ventrac dealer knows your spreader best. Take your spreader to your local dealer for any maintenance or service needs on your unit. If this is not possible, the troubleshoot- ing guide below may assist you in locating the problem. First read all warning instructions and safety messages before servicing your spreader.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ........36 inches (91 cm)* Overall Length .

  • Page 36: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Frame & Hopper Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 PARTS Frame & Hopper REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..99.B0103 ....WASHER, FENDER 5/16 SS ..........4 2 .

  • Page 38: Drive Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Drive Assembly Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 PARTS Drive Assembly REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..85.SS25 ....SET SCREW, 5/16-18 X 3/8 SS ..........1 2 .

  • Page 40: Control & Harness

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Control & Harness BATTERY MOTOR POS+ NEG- NEG- POS+ POS + NEG - POS + NEG - MOTOR BATTERY MOTOR BATTERY POS + NEG - POS + NEG - POWER SPEED POWER SPEED VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL NEG - POS + NEG - POS +...
  • Page 41 PARTS Control & Harness REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..07.3D7345 ....CONTROLLER, SS300 W/PACKARD (Serial # 1001-1050) ......1 1 .

  • Page 42: Ss300 Install 4100/4200

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SS300 Install 4100/4200 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
  • Page 43 PARTS SS300 Install 4100/4200 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..62.1349 ....FRAME, CONTROL BOX MOUNT ......... . . 1 2 .

  • Page 44: Ss300 Install 3100/3200

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SS300 Install 3100/3200 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
  • Page 45 PARTS SS300 Install 3100/3200 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..99.K0062 ....MACHINE SCREW, #10-32 X 1/2 ..........4 2 .

  • Page 46: 70.8126 Ss300 Drop Curtain

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8126 SS300 Drop Curtain Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 46 replacement parts.
  • Page 47 PARTS 70.8126 SS300 Drop Curtain REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..64.1549 ....BRACKET, CURTAIN MNT REAR ..........1 2 .

  • Page 48: 70.8131 Ss300/575 Drop Curtain

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8131 SS300/575 Drop Curtain 15 15 15 15 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
  • Page 49 PARTS 70.8131 SS300/575 Drop Curtain REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..64.1663 ....HANGER, UNIVERSAL SIDE BELTING ........2 2 .

  • Page 50: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY - VENTRAC TURF EQUIPMENT Venture Products, Inc. (shall be referred to as V.P.I.) warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that it will repair, replace, or adjust any part manufactured by Venture Products Inc. and found by Venture Products Inc. to be defective in material and / or workmanship.
  • Page 51 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY - VENTRAC TURF EQUIPMENT equipment or other than as recommended in the operator’s manual or other operational instructions provided by V.P.I.; (h) repairs or replacements resulting from parts or accessories which have adversely affected the operation, performance or durability of the turf equipment;...

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