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Ventrac MK960 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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Original Operator's Manual
09.10163 Rev. 00

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings MK960 Wide Area Mower VENTRAC.COM Original Operator’s Manual 09.10163 Rev. 00...
  • 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 (Continued) Belt Inspection ............................20 Attachment Belt Replacement ......................20 Main Deck Belt Replacement .......................20 Mid Left Spindle Belt Replacement ......................21 Right Spindle Belt Replacement ......................21 Main Deck Belt Tension Adjustment .....................22 Spindle Belt Tension Adjustment ......................22 Deck Leveling Procedure ........................22 Tire Pressure ............................22 Lubrication Locations ...........................23 Storage ..............................23...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The MK960 mower is designed for the sole purpose of finish mowing. A high strength steel mower deck and an all steel carrier frame combine to provide long lasting service. The MK960 features a full length rear roller for even cutting and grass striping.

  • 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 MK960 mower. 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, Keep Hands & Feet Clear 00.0123 Warning, Moving Parts 00.0216 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Warning, Do Not Reach 00.0219 Warning, General Safety 00.0220 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0265 Danger, Shield Missing 00.0492 Danger, Pinching Hazard 00.0594 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: Cutting Unit Safety

    SAFETY MK960 Safety Procedures Cutting Unit Safety • Rotating Blades: Contact with the rotating mower blades or other moving parts may cause personal injury. Keep hands and feet away. • Rotation of one blade may cause another blade to rotate.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    Primary SDLA Control Lever Pull the power unit’s primary SDLA lever to the left to raise the power unit front hitch and MK960 mower deck. Push the lever to the right to lower the power unit front hitch and mower deck. The control lever must be in the float (detent) position during opera- tion of the mower.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Detaching 1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake.* Attention Always set the parking brake, shut off power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure It is important to set the mower deck height adjust- all moving parts have come to a complete stop ment handles to position # 17 prior to detaching before inspecting components, or attempting...

  • Page 17: Transport Of Mower

    GENERAL OPERATION Anti-Scalp Roller Position When the edge of the mowing area is reached, turn the power unit and mower around and align for the The three anti-scalp rollers (A) on the mower deck next pass. have an upper and lower mounting position. The Mowing in a back and forth pattern, where each correct mounting position is dependent on the mowing pass is made in the opposite direction of...

  • Page 18: Service

    If any component requires replacement, use only Deck Flip Up Procedure (Service Position) original Ventrac replacement parts. Manual Flip Up Procedure Cleaning and General Maintenance 1. Park the power unit and mower on a smooth, For best results, and to maintain the finish of the level surface.

  • Page 19: Optional Hydraulic Flip Up Procedure

    SERVICE 10. To return the deck to the operating position, 11. Open the center deck cover and reinstall the two remove the two ball pins from the hitch arm ball pins to lock the deck in the upright position. mounting brackets and lower the deck to the operating position.

  • Page 20: Mower Blade Inspection/Replacement

    SERVICE Mower Blade Inspection/Replacement Main Deck Belt Replacement 1. Detach the mower deck from the power unit. CAUTION 2. Open the center, left, and right deck covers. 3. Remove the belt retainer bolt (A) from the left Mower blades may be sharp. Always wear heavy idler pulley bracket.

  • Page 21: Mid Left Spindle Belt Replacement

    SERVICE 8. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys, lift up 6. Remove the mid left spindle belt (B) from the left slightly on the left and right hitch arms, and slide spindle and mid left spindle pulleys. the rear loop of the belt out between the deck 7.

  • Page 22: Main Deck Belt Tension Adjustment

    SERVICE Main Deck Belt Tension Adjustment 5. Check the mower blades to make sure they are not bent. If the main deck belt slips during normal mowing 6. Starting at either side of the mower deck, turn operation, the belt tension will need to be adjusted. the blade so the cutting tip is at the back of the 1.

  • Page 23: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations 4. Grease the right rear roller bearing. Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and amount of grease. 1. Grease the five spindles. 5.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

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

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Features Flip up deck design Three front anti-scalp rollers Full length rear roller for even cutting and striping View all manuals Visit ventrac.com/manuals for the latest version of this operator’s manual. A downloadable parts manual is also available. Specifications - 25...

  • Page 26: Main Frame & Front Anti-Scalp Rollers

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame & Front Anti-Scalp Rollers Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 12 ..00.0610 ....Decal, 95” Cut Width ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Carrier Frames & Wheels

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frames & Wheels 53.0155 53.0148 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 42 ..29.GF0001 ....Grease Ftg, 1/4 SAE ST ........... . . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Right Carrier Rockers & Link

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Carrier Rockers & Link Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 29 ..43.008L ....Rod End, 1/2 Spherical LH Thrd ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: Left Carrier Rockers & Link

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Carrier Rockers & Link Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 29 ..43.008L ....Rod End, 1/2 Spherical LH Thrd ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: Rear Roller

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Roller Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 11 ..MK-6007 ....Roller, Rear MK960 ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 35 replacement parts.

  • Page 36: Rear Discharge Belting & End Guards

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Discharge Belting & End Guards Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 11 ..MK-6016 ....Mount, Rear Chute ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.

  • Page 38: Hitch Arms

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Arms Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 19 ..MK-6022 ....Hitch, Arm Left MK960 ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 39 replacement parts.

  • Page 40: Drive Shaft & Attachment Belt

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Drive Shaft & Attachment Belt Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 40 replacement parts.
  • Page 41 15 ..81.B045 ....Belt, B45 ..............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 41 replacement parts.

  • Page 42: Main Deck Belt, Pulleys, & Belt Tensioner

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck Belt, Pulleys, & Belt Tensioner Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
  • Page 43 26 ..81.0160 ....Chain, 1/8 Plated x 4 Links ........... 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43 replacement parts.

  • Page 44: Single Spindle Belts, Pulleys, & Tensioners

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Single Spindle Belts, Pulleys, & Tensioners Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
  • Page 45 17 ..60.1056 ....Cover, Pulley ............. 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45 replacement parts.

  • Page 46: Spindles & Blades

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles & Blades 87.0229 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 46 replacement parts.
  • Page 47 47 ..29.GF0017 ....Fitting, Relief ............. . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 47 replacement parts.

  • Page 48: Top Deck Covers

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Top Deck Covers Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
  • Page 49 26 ..99.K0174 ....Machine Screw, #10-24 x 1/2 Hex Head ZP ........3 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 49 replacement parts.

  • Page 50: 70.8203 Hydraulic Flip Up Kit

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8203 Hydraulic Flip Up Kit 23.0168 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 50 replacement parts.
  • Page 51 40 ..29.GF0001 ....Grease Ftg, 1/4 SAE ST ........... . . 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 51 replacement parts.

  • Page 52: 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 53 (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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