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Ventrac DR540 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

Ventrac DR540 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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Operator's Manual
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DR540
Ballpark Groomer
Europe
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 03/13/20
Original Operator's Manual
09.10133 Rev. 03

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings DR540 Ballpark Groomer Europe VENTRAC.COM Revised 03/13/20 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10133 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.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 Product Description ..........................5 Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? ....................5 Using Your Manual ..........................6 Manual Glossary ............................6 SAFETY PAGE 7 Safety Decals ............................7 General Safety Procedures ........................8 Training Required ...........................8 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................8 Operation Safety ............................8 Preventing Accidents ..........................9 Keep Riders Off ............................9...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS PAGE 22 Main Frame ............................22 Leveling Bar ............................24 Rear Roller ............................26 Spike Bar ..............................28 70.8156 Groomer Brush Frame & Wings .....................30 70.8156 Groomer Brush Adjustment Linkage ..................32 70.8154 Groomer Drag Frame & Arm ....................34 70.8154 Groomer Steel Drag .......................36 70.8154 Groomer Coco Mat Drag ......................38 WARRANTY PAGE 40...
  • Page 5 Ventrac’s optional groomer brush or drag kits, the DR540 can be used to prepare, groom, and finish the infield for safe and consistent play. The DR540 ballpark groomer can be used on any tractor or power unit equipped with a category 1 three point hitch.
  • Page 6 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 7 SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your DR540 ballpark groomer. 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 • 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 12 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 13 3-point hitch*. During operation the 3-point hitch should be placed in the float position. Up to six Ventrac weights can be added to the rear groomer to help pack the field. * Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of power unit controls.
  • Page 14 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Groomer Drag Kit (Optional) Changing Between Steel Drag and Coco Mat Drag The groomer drag kit includes both a steel drag and a coco mat drag. The steel and coco mat drags are 1. Lower the current drag to the ground. interchangeable.
  • Page 15 Wet Field - Ground is saturated Attaching DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer 1. Move the power unit slowly backward and adjust the 3-point lift arms to align with the lift arm pins Engage scarifier tines if Roller is engaged with the on the ballpark groomer.
  • Page 16 GENERAL OPERATION Procedure / Condition Procedure / Condition Weed Management / Edge Line Shaping Uneven Field / Low Spots DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer Engage the renovator Fully raised. Renovator blades engaged Roller is engaged with the blades.
  • Page 17 GENERAL OPERATION Procedure / Condition Finish Grooming DG550 Front Renovator DR540 Rear Groomer Fully raised. Roller is engaged with the 3-point hitch in the float position. Spike bar disengaged. Leveling bar engaged if desired. Optional brush engaged if not using drag mat.
  • Page 18 Attention If any component requires replacement, use only original Ventrac replacement parts. Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the ballpark groomer, clean or wash the ballpark groomer to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
  • Page 19 SERVICE Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Roller Bearings                                         Inspection Inspect for Loose, Missing, or Worn ...
  • Page 20 Optional brush kit for finishing a dry field. Optional drag kit with both steel and coco mat drags for finishing a field under varying conditions. Can add up to six Ventrac weights to help pack the field and minimize surface ripples. Specifications - 20...
  • Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac DR540 Ballpark Groomer EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac DR540 Venture Products, Inc. 500 Venture Drive Manufacturer Orrville, OH 44667 Lars Persson LAPAB MASKIN AB Authorized Representative Box 46, S-734 22 Hallstahammar (also authorized to compile the technical file) Flädervägen 5, 734 38 Hallstahammar...
  • Page 22 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame 03.0023 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts.
  • Page 23 27 ..93.14 ..... .NUT, 7/8-14 SAE ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 23 replacement parts.
  • Page 24 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Leveling Bar Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 6 ..03.0007 ....PIN, BALL 1/2 X 1.8” ............2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.
  • Page 26 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Roller Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 11 ..80.0386 ....ROLLER, REAR 7” ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.
  • Page 28 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spike Bar Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 27 ..64.1875 ....SHAFT, SPIKE BAR ROCKER ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.
  • Page 30 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8156 Groomer Brush Frame & Wings Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 20 ..47.0372 ....SHOCK, GAS SPRING ........... . . 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.
  • Page 32 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8156 Groomer Brush Adjustment Linkage Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 18 ..64.1882 ....SHAFT, BRUSH ROCKER ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.
  • Page 34 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8154 Groomer Drag Frame & Arm Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 18 ..40.0398 ....ARM, DRAG LIFT ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 35 replacement parts.
  • Page 36 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8154 Groomer Steel Drag Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 21 ..81.0158 ....CHAIN, 3/16 X 25” - 26 LINKS ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.
  • Page 38 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8154 Groomer Coco Mat Drag Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 20 ..81.0158 ....CHAIN, 3/16 X 25” - 26 LINKS ..........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 39 replacement parts.
  • Page 40 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 41 (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;...