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OWNER/OP ER A TOR’S MAN UAL & PARTS LIST KV550 V-BLADE RE VISED 02/05/20 09.10028...
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Prod uct Iden ti fi ca tion If you need to con tact an Au tho rized Ventrac Dealer for in for ma tion on ser vic ing your prod uct, al ways pro vide the Prod uct Model and Se rial num bers.
TA BLE OF CON TENTS IN TRO DUC TION SEC TION A De scrip tion & Spec i fi ca tions ......A-1 SAFETY SEC TION B Safety Sym bols .
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• 6” Extension With 6” Top Flare • Snow Containment Flap (Rubber) • Polyurethane Cutting Edge * To op er ate the KV550 V-Blade, the power unit must be equipped with one of the fol low ing 12V switch and plug kits: Model Kit Num ber 3000 - Se rial Num ber HBA1347 and higher .
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SAFETY AT TEN TION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. SIG NAL WORD DEF I NI TIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY The following decals must be maintained on your Ventrac attachment. If any decals are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. Page & De cal Description Part Number Location E-3, #8 Read Owners Manual 00.0217 E-3, #1 (2) Warn ing - Pinch Point 00.0218...
SAFETY Gen eral Safety Pro ce dures for Ventrac Trac tors, At tach ments, & Ac ces sories 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.
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SAFETY KV550 Safety Pro ce dures 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 operating this equipment. • Operators should be familiar with the area they are clearing and make preparations ahead of time.
SETUP Before making any repairs or adjustments, lower attachment to the ground, set parking brake, shut the engine off, and remove the key. If a function requires the tractor to be running, only operate while sitting on the seat. Lev el ing the Blade – Side to Side Make sure that the tractor tires are inflated to the correct pressure.* With the blade attached to the tractor and the tractor on a level surface, move the right and left blade wings to the straight position (both sides perpendicular to the...
SETUP Lev el ing The Blade – Front to Rear Make sure that the blade is level side to side. (See page C-1, Setup) With the blade attached to the tractor and the tractor on a level surface, move the right and left blade wings back into the V position. If the tractor is equipped with a weight transfer, release the weight transfer system.* Lower the V-Blade and place the tractor front lift in the float position.
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12V switch and plug. If it is not equipped with this kit, see your servicing Ventrac Dealer. (Refer to page A-1, for correct kit number.) “Weight Transfer System” may be used. Adjust so that blade will go down in the float position.*...
OPERATION Spring Safety Trip Mech a nism Outer Stor age Hole The KV550 blade is equipped with a spring safety trip mechanism. This helps prevent sudden unexpected stops caused when contact is made with uneven sidewalk joints, rocks, or other immovable objects. The spring safety trip mechanism is unlocked when the pin is in the outer storage hole (see figure 1.) For heavy dozing, the pin can...
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MAIN TE NANCE/AD JUST MENTS BE FORE EACH USE Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts. EVERY 25 HOURS Oil the center hinge pin (page E-1/ref. 20) at each pivot bushing joint and at the top of the pin with any weight or grade of engine oil, or a penetrating lubricant. Oil the safety trip pivot shaft (page E-3/ref.
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