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Ventrac HQ680 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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OWNER/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL & PARTS
LIST
Tough-Cut Mower
Model HQ680
Revised 08-10-05
09.10014

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  • Page 1 OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST Tough-Cut Mower Model HQ680 Revised 08-10-05 09.10014...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    Congratulations on the purchase of a new VENTRAC HQ680 Tough Cut Mower! The purpose of this manual is to assist you in its safe and effective operation and maintenance. With proper usage and care, the Tough Cut Mower will provide many years of service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Description ........A-1 Specifications .

  • Page 4: Description

    INTRODUCTION Product Description The new VENTRAC Model HQ680 “Tough-Cut” rotary mower features an enclosed deck designed for field and brush mowing. The broad, belted, high intake front creates an “attack” on tall grasses and brush before it is leveled. The straight front deck design provides structural strength and a uniform performance in tall vegetation.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION Ventrac HQ680 Specifications Overall Width ......68 inches Length ....... 46 inches Height .

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY ATTENTION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme cases.

  • Page 7: Decals

    The following decals must be maintained on your Ventrac Attachment. If any decals are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. Page & Decal Location E-1, #28 E-1, #20 E-1, #27 E-1, #15 (2) SAFETY Description Danger Shield Missing Warning Moving Part Hazard Danger Pinching Hazard Keep Hands and Feet Away...

  • Page 8: General Safety Procedures

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this equipment. Observe and follow all safety decals. DO NOT let children or any untrained person operate the tractor or attachment. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are thoroughly trained in using it safely.
  • Page 9 Before making any repairs or adjustments, lower attachment to the ground, set parking brake, shut the engine off, and remove the key. Read and understand the operator’s manual before • Do not mow in areas that contain stones, sticks or other foreign objects that may be thrown from the mower.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Setup Instructions for the HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Jack Stand Installation: To install the jack stand into the mounting tube as shown below, raise the back of the mower far enough to insert the stand in the tube. This can be accomplished be setting the mower crosswise on the crate or using a lifting device.

  • Page 11: Attaching

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Attaching: 1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the mating arms on the mower. Align the hitch arms to complete the engagement. 2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch latch. 3. Stop the tractor engine. 4. Place attachment belt over the outside groove of the PTO drive pulley on the tractor. 5.

  • Page 12: Duals

    OPERATION Operating Techniques and Tips: With a little practice, operation of the mower will become very easy and simple. Always keep SAFETY as the First Priority. Remember to keep the size of the task appropriate to the size of the equipment. Always shut off engine and remove key to clean or make adjustments on the mower.
  • Page 13 OPERATION Operating Techniques and Tips (cont.) Wet or lush grass has some tendency to build up under the deck. Clean deck periodically and particularly if and when mowing performance seems to be reduced. Cleaning Procedure 1. Raise the deck all the way up. 2.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Use of Duals for Mowing On level to modest inclines, single tires will suffice. Single tires should be inflated to 7 psi and outside dual tires to 3-4 psi. Lower inflation pressure reduces grass and soil compaction. On significant inclines, even if only a small portion of the total mowing to be done, the tractor should be equipped with dual tires for increased stability.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Lubrication Grease zerks are located as shown below. Apply 2-3 pumps of grease per spindle approximately every 50 hours of operation. All other bearings—one pump max! Do not over grease. In very dirty, sandy, or wet conditions, more frequent greasing may be advisable.

  • Page 16: Sharpening Blades

    MAINTENANCE Removal and Reinstallation of Mower Blades for Sharpening or Replacement: Wear Heavy Gloves. 1. With the deck fully raised, place the tractor on a level surface. Set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor. 2. Remove the latch pins, and lift the deck to the near vertical position. Reinstall the latch pins.

  • Page 17: Belt Replacement

    Belt Replacement: If belts become excessively worn or cracked, install a new belt. This is done most easily with the deck removed from the tractor. Main Deck Belt Replacement: 1. Remove old belt. Note that one belt loop must surround the left hitch arm. Remove left hitch arm for access.
  • Page 18 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING MAIN DECK...
  • Page 19 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 MAIN DECK REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..97.0506..5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolt ... . 7 2 .
  • Page 20 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 2 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING HITCH ARMS...
  • Page 21 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 2 HITCH ARMS REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..90.0812..1/2-13 x 1-1/2 Bolt ....4 2 .
  • Page 22 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 3 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SPINDLES (Serial # AA1007-AA1275)
  • Page 23 PARTS & DRAWINGS SPINDLES REF. PART NO. 1 ..99.A12NF ..3/4-16 Lock Nut ....3 2*.
  • Page 24 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 3b ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SPINDLES (Serial # AB1276--) E-5b...
  • Page 25 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 3b SPINDLES (Serial # AB1276--) REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..81.B162 ..B162 Belt..... . 1 2 .
  • Page 26 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 4 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING COVER SHIELD...
  • Page 27 PARTS & DRAWINGS FIGURE 4 COVER SHIELD REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..00.0189..Decal - Ventrac Logo....1 2 .
  • Page 28 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 29 LIMITED WARRANTY – VENTRAC TURF EQUIPMENT operation of, or use of the turf equipment which is not in accordance with operating instructions as specified in the operator’s manual or other operational instructions provided by V.P.I.; (f) repair or replacement arising as a result of any operation from Ventrac turf equipment that has been altered or modified so as to, in the determination of V.P.I., adversely affect the operation, performance or durability of the equipment or that has altered, modified or affected the turf equipment so as to change the intended use of the product;...
  • Page 30 Claim processed by a Vanguard authorized servicing dealer to local distributor Claim processed by an application authorized Tecumseh servicing dealer to application Tecumseh Venture Products year prorated processes warranty year prorated Venture Products year prorated processes warranty year prorated Venture Products application...

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