General Operation; Daily Inspection; Attaching; Detaching - Ventrac MY560 Operator's Manual

Daily Inspection

WARNING
Always engage the parking brake, shut off the power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop be-
fore inspecting the components, or attempting any
repair or adjustment.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, with the en-
gine shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the attachment. Look for loose or missing
hardware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
3. If equipped, inspect the hydraulic hoses and the
hydraulic fittings to ensure tight, leak free connec-
tions.
4. Inspect the belts for damage or excessive wear.
Refer to the Belt Inspection section of this manual.
5. Inspect the mower blades and the mower blade
mounting bolts. The blades should be sharp and
securely fastened. Service as required.
6. Check for rotor vibration.

Attaching

1. Check to ensure both mower deck height adjust-
ment handles are set to position number 15.
2. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the attachment. Align the lift arms of the
power unit with the attachment hitch arms by rais-
ing or lowering the front hitch and complete the
engagement.
3. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
4. Engage the parking brake* and shut off the engine.
5. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive pul-
ley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is properly
seated in each pulley.
6. Engage the PTO tension spring.
7. If equipped, wipe the hose ends clean, and con-
nect to the power unit's hydraulic quick couplers. If
equipped, connect the hoses and the quick cou-
plers so the colored indicators are paired together
(red to red, etc.).

Detaching

1. Set both of the mower deck height adjustment
handles to position number 15.
2. Park the power unit on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.*
3. Lower the attachment to the ground.

GENERAL OPERATION

4. Shut off the power unit engine.
5. Disengage the PTO tension spring.
6. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive
7. If equipped, disconnect the hydraulic quick cou-
8. Disengage the front hitch locking lever.*
9. Restart the power unit and slowly back away from

Checking for Rotor Vibration

Before each use, check for any unusual vibration of the
rotor.
1. Park the power unit and flail mower on a level,
2. Lower the mower to the ground and engage the
3. With the power unit engine running between 2,000
4. If the rotor vibration is unusual, shut off the engine,
5. Check the rotor for debris that prevents the rotor
6. Check for a damaged rotor or worn rotor bearings.
7. Check for missing, damaged, unbalanced, or exces-
If you cannot correct the cause of unusual rotor vi-
bration, contact your authorized Ventrac dealer.
*Refer to power unit operator's manual for operation of power unit controls.
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pulley of the power unit.
plers from the power unit.
the attachment. A side to side movement of the
steering wheel may aid in disengagement.
open area away from bystanders.
parking brake.
and 3,000 RPM, engage the PTO switch, then adjust
the throttle to full engine speed.
remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
and blades from operating correctly. Remove any
blockages.
sively worn cutting knives. Refer to the Cutting
Knife Inspection and Replacement section.
ATTENTION