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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings EC240 Sod Cutter VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/14/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10044 Rev. 03...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 4 Product Description ..........................4 Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? ....................4 Using Your Manual ..........................5 Manual Glossary ............................5 SAFETY PAGE 6 Safety Decals ............................6 General Safety Procedures ........................7 Training Required ...........................7 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................7 Operation Safety ............................7 Preventing Accidents ..........................8 Keep Riders Off ............................8... -
Page 4: Introduction
The EC240 sod cutter is designed to cleanly cut sod for flower beds, walkways, and lawns. With a cutting depth of 0 - 2-1/2 inches (0 - 6.4 cm), the EC240 can be used to cut thick lush grass or even shave off the last bit of dirt to prepare your work site. -
Page 5: 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 6: Safety
SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your EC240 sod cutter. 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 7: 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 8: Preventing Accidents
SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories • 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12 • Keep hands away from pinch points when adjusting the cutting depth. • The EC240 cutting blade is very sharp. Wear gloves and use caution when installing, removing, adjust- ing, or handling the cutting blade. • Do not make sharp turns with the cutting blade in the ground.
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Page 13: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Sod Cutter Operation Before operation, set the sod cutter to the desired cutting depth and disengage the power unit’s weight transfer system (if equipped). Always set the parking brake, shut off power Move the power unit and sod cutter into position and unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure lower the sod cutter to the ground. -
Page 14: Service
Removing the Sod Cutter from Storage If any component requires replacement, use only 1. Clean the sod cutter to remove any accumulated original Ventrac replacement parts. dust or debris. 2. Inspect the sod cutter as instructed in the daily Cleaning and General Maintenance inspection section of this manual. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ....... . 10-1/4 inches (26 cm) Overall Length . -
Page 16: Parts
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame, Blade, & Roller Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 16 replacement parts. - Page 17 21 ..00.0218 ....DECAL, WARNING - PINCH POINT ......... . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 17 replacement parts.
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Page 18: 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 19 (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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