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7200 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
09.10048
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  • Page 1 7200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 09.10048 https://www.tractormanualpdf.info/...
  • Page 2: Model Number

    RODUCT DENTIFICATION If you need to contact an Authorized Ventrac Dealer for information on servicing your product, always provide the Product Model and Serial numbers. Please fi ll in the following information for future reference. See the pictures below to fi nd the loca- tion of the identifi...
  • Page 3 Slip Scoop - 48” 39.55210 Snow Blower 39.55425 Terra Rake - 52” 39.55431 Terra Rake - 70” 39.55432 Tough Cut Mower - 68” 39.55104 Trencher 39.55455 Turbine Blower 39.55340 V-Blade 39.55270 Visit WWW.VENTRAC.COM for more information about this machines Accessories and Attachments. https://www.tractormanualpdf.info/...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 6 WHY DO I NEED AN OPERATOR’S MANUAL? ....................6 USING YOUR MANUAL ............................6 SAFETY PAGE 7 GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................9 TRAINING REQUIRED ............................9 PREPARING OPERATOR FOR USE ........................9 OPERATING SAFELY ............................9 PREVENTING ACCIDENTS ..........................10 OPERATING ON SLOPES ...........................10 KEEP RIDERS OFF .............................
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WEIGHT TRANSFER ............................18 OPERATING ATTACHMENTS ..........................18 TOWING OR PUSHING THE TRACTOR ......................19 DRIVING CONTROL ............................19 PROPER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .......................20 SERVICE - LUBRICATION PAGE 21 SERVICE - HYDRAULICS PAGE 22 CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL ........................22 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER ......................22 SERVICE - ENGINE PAGE 23 CHECKING ENGINE RPM ...........................23...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Ventrac dealer for a replacement. When using a Ventrac attachment, be sure to read and follow the safety and operating instructions of both the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible.
  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY The following safety decals must be maintained on your Ventrac power unit. If any decals are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. (See following page for refer- ence letters and re-order numbers) Note: Ref B located inside of shield and to the right of the battery.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Explosion Hazard 00.0121 Warning - Battery Gases 00.0124 Warning - Moving Parts 00.0216 Warning - Read Owners Manual 00.0217 Warning - Pinching Points 00.0218 Warning - Safety Alteration 00.0220 Warning - General Safety 00.0243 Danger - Moving Parts/PTO Belt 00.0248...
  • Page 9: General Safety Procedures

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Tractors, 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 them- selves, other people, or property.
  • Page 10: Preventing Accidents

    SAFETY SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories Preventing Accidents • Clear mowing area of objects that might be hit or thrown from mower. • Keep people and pets out of mowing area. • Know the work area well before operation. Do not operate where traction or stability is questionable.
  • Page 11: Keep Riders Off

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories Keep Riders Off • Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. • Never allow riders on any attachment or accessory. Roadway Safety • Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways.
  • Page 12 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operation - 12 https://www.tractormanualpdf.info/...
  • Page 13: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS & H ACHOMETER ETER PERATIONAL ONTROL OCATIONS When the engine is running, the engine RPM and The images on the previous page match with ref- engine run time in hours is displayed. erence letters as shown below to help identify the locations of operational controls for this machine.
  • Page 14: Volt Switches (I & J)

    S.D.L.A. control lever it will automatically return turns off, the engine is ready to start. to neutral. This position makes neutral easy to fi nd and maintain. It is recommended that this position be used when learning the operation of the Ventrac, NGINE RESSURE ARNING IGHT loading &...
  • Page 15: Volt Power Outlet (S)

    & E OWER UTLET ARKING MERGENCY RAKE Optional accessory for the 7200; the outlet provides 12 volts of electrical power for a variety of products such as cell phones, radios, spot lights, air compres- sors, and more. (T & Z) TTACHMENT...
  • Page 16: General Machine Operation

    TARTING THE NGINE of travel. Push the S.D.L.A. lever forward to move The 7200 is equipped with a safety circuit for your machine in the forward direction. Pull the S.D.L.A. protection. The following procedure is to be fol- backward to make the machine move in the reverse lowed to start the machine: direction.
  • Page 17: Attaching

    GENERAL MACHINE OPERATION TTACHING RONT ITCH Drive the tractor slowly forward into the hitch The front hitch is used to secure attachment to ma- arms on the attachment. Align the lift arms of the chine, and to raise and lower the attachment. The tractor with the attachment hitch arms by rais- front hitch is controlled by the primary S.D.L.A.
  • Page 18: Front Auxiliary Couplers

    GENERAL MACHINE OPERATION RONT UXILIARY OUPLERS EIGHT RANSFER The weight transfer system allows the operator to select the amount of weight transferred from the front mounted attachment to the front drive wheels EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! of the machine. Transferring weight from the attach- Dirt and other debris in hydraulic system can cause damage to the machine.
  • Page 19: Towing Or Pushing The Tractor

    GENERAL MACHINE OPERATION PERATING LOPES OWING OR USHING THE RACTOR ATTENTION: Avoid damage to your machine! Before towing, read and understand the infor- mation below. Damage may occur to unit if AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! proper towing procedure isn’t followed. Operation on slopes decreases machine stabil- ity and increases the potential for unexpected diffi...
  • Page 20: Proper Service & Maintenance

    SERVICE & M ROPER ERVICE AINTENANCE Proper and timely service of this machine is critical to keeping the machine in proper working condition. Follow the Maintenance schedule at the end of the service section. For convenience, a quick reference service maintenance chart has been placed on the machine at the location shown in fi...
  • Page 21: Service - Lubrication

    SERVICE - LUBRICATION Grease Spray Lube Lubrication is required at the following locations. For service intervals, see main- tenance chart. When greasing pivot points and bearings, use only one pump of grease. Rear Wheel Pivots Front Lift Cylinder Front Hitch & Front PTO Drive Bearing Rear Axle Piovts Rear PTO Drive Bearing Seat Rails...
  • Page 22: Service - Hydraulics

    Hydraulic oil and fi lter should be changed at inter- vals of 2000 hours. Hydraulic oil and fi lter to be Shut off engine and engage the park brake. changed by a authorized Ventrac dealer only. Remove ignition key from switch and allow en- gine time to cool.
  • Page 23: Service - Engine

    • Fast idle (No Load) - 3600 +/-50 If oil level is above (B), drain to If engine RPM is incorrect, contact your local achieve proper level. Ventrac Dealer. Install dipstick and close side ac- HECKING NGINE EVEL cess door to engine compartment.
  • Page 24: Cleaning Air Intake System

    SERVICE - ENGINE Remove oil fi lter (A) located at the back left side LEANING NTAKE YSTEM of the engine. Turn fi lter counterclockwise to Adequate airfl ow is a key part of proper operation remove. for this machine. Air intake primarily comes from the rear screened hood of the machine.
  • Page 25: Servicing Air Filter Element

    SERVICE - ENGINE ERVICING ILTER LEMENT AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE! When removing the air fi lter element, an opening directly to the internal parts of the engine is created. Be sure that nothing falls into the canister that could make its way into the engine. Have the new fi...
  • Page 26: Servicing Fuel Filter

    SERVICE - ENGINE Check belt for excessive wear, cracks or damage. ERVICING ILTER Check for proper tension. Apply 20 lbs. of pres- sure to the belt between the alternator and water pump. The belt should defl ect 3/8” to 1/2”. Ad- AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! just if too tight or too loose.
  • Page 27: Service - Electrical

    SERVICE - ELECTRICAL Lift battery from battery compartment using rope ERVICING ATTERY handle over top of the battery. AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is Installing: poisonous and can cause serious burns. • Wear eye protection and gloves. Place battery into the battery compartment.
  • Page 28: Using A Booster Battery

    SERVICE - ELECTRICAL SING A OOSTER ATTERY HANGING THE EADLIGHT AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! The headlight bulb contains gases under pres- The battery produces a fl ammable and explo- sure. The bulb may shatter if the glass is sive gas.
  • Page 29: Changing The Taillights

    SERVICE - ELECTRICAL HANGING THE AILLIGHTS HANGING THE USES Park machine on a level surface. Shut off engine and engage park brake. Remove ignition key from switch. Disconnect the plug from the back side of the taillight. Push defective taillight assembly out of grommet and discard.
  • Page 30: Service - Radiator

    SERVICE - RADIATOR Shut off engine and engage park brake. ERVICING OOLING YSTEM Remove ignition key from switch. Allow engine to cool. AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! Open primary engine access to access the radia- If the unit has been running, the radiator and tor and the radiator coolant recovery tank.
  • Page 31: Cleaning Radiator & Screen

    SERVICE - RADIATOR & S Flush cooling system. LEANING ADIATOR CREEN Park machine on a level surface. LUSHING COOLING SYSTEM Shut off engine and engage park brake. Park machine on a level surface. Remove ignition key from switch. Shut off engine and engage park brake. Open rear hood screen to access radiator screen.
  • Page 32: Service - Belt

    SERVICE - BELT PTO B NSPECTION OF Typical wear on the PTO belt may result in the following conditions as shown in the fi gure Periodically checking the PTO belt (A) of this ma- below. If any of these conditions occur, then the chine can prevent sudden failure by fi...
  • Page 33: Pto Belt Adjustment

    SERVICE - BELT PTO B PTO B DJUSTMENT EPLACEMENT Park machine on a level surface. Park machine on a level surface. Shut off engine and engage the park brake. Shut off engine and engage the park brake. Remove ignition key from switch and allow Remove ignition key from switch and allow engine to cool.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE CHART 7200 M ENTRAC AINTENANCE CHEDULE This sheet is a guide for recommended Service and Maintenance for the 7200 Maintenance - 34 https://www.tractormanualpdf.info/...
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 7200 M ENTRAC AINTENANCE CHEDULE This sheet is a checklist for tracking Service and Maintenance for the 7200 Maintenance - 35 https://www.tractormanualpdf.info/...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING NGINE YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE Starter Will Not Engage Parking brake is not in the park position. PTO switch is engaged. Neutral start switch is out of adjustment. Dead battery. Blown fuse in start circuit. Faulty relay in start circuit. Electrical problem in start circuit.
  • Page 37: Electrical

    TROUBLESHOOTING NGINE CONT YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE Engine Emits White Exhaust Smoke Low engine temperature; Allow engine to warm up. Leaking head gasket. Water in combustion chamber. Engine Emits Black Or Gray Exhaust Smoke Plugged air intake system. Engine burning oil. Dirty or faulty injectors.
  • Page 38: Hydraulic

    TROUBLESHOOTING YDRAULIC YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE Front Attachment Fails To Lift Low hydraulic oil. Excessive load on hitch. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic charge pressure. Steering Is Diffi cult Low hydraulic oil. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Cold temperature. Allow tractor to warm up. Excessive Noise In Hydraulic System Low hydraulic oil.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Manufacture ......B&S Vanguard Model Number ......DM950DT Type .
  • Page 40: Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Wheelbase ....... . 55” Overall Length ....... 81” Overall Height .
  • Page 41: Warranty

    Ventrac equipment. Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
  • Page 42 V.P.I.; (h) repairs or replacements resulting from parts or accessories which have adversely affected the operation, performance or durability of the turf equipment; or (i) damage or defects due to or arising out of repair of Ventrac turf equipment by person or persons other than an authorized Ventrac service dealer or the installation of parts other than genuine Ventrac parts or Ventrac recommended parts.

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