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Ventrac KC180 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List

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OWNER/OPERATOR'S
MANUAL & PARTS LIST
STUMP GRINDER
Model KC180
Revised 06/15/12
09.10017

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  • Page 1 OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST STUMP GRINDER Model KC180 Revised 06/15/12 09.10017...
  • 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 picture below to find the location of the identification number.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION A Description & Specifications ......A-1 SAFETY SECTION B Safety Symbols .
  • Page 4 Product Description KC180 The KC180 stump grinder is an easy-to-mount VENTRAC attachment that allows quick removal of unwanted stumps and roots. Heavy duty carbide cutters provide extended and effective performance in spite of dirt, stones, and debris in the work area.
  • Page 5 SAFETY ATTENTION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme cases.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your Ventrac Attachment. If any decals are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. Page & Decal Description Part Number Location E-1, #16 Warning - Moving Part Hazard 00.0101...

  • Page 7: General Safety Procedures

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories 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.
  • Page 8 SAFETY KC180 Safety Procedures 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. Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating the Stump Grinder.

  • Page 9: Setup & Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION MIRROR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Install the right and left mount brackets (Page E-5, Ref. 2 & 3) to the front sides of the tractor chassis at the front bumper mount. The KT4100 & KT4200 use only the top and bottom mounting holes. The HT4000 uses all three mounting holes.

  • Page 10: Attaching

    OPERATION Operation Attaching: 1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the hitch arms on the stump grinder. Align the hitch arms to complete the engagement. 2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch latch. 3. Stop the tractor engine. 4. Place attachment belt on the PTO drive pulley of the tractor. 5.

  • Page 11: Operating

    OPERATION Operating Techniques and Tips (cont.) Grinding: Before grinding, cut stump as low to the ground as possible with a chain saw. Position the grinder above the closest edge of the stump and lower slowly until it begins to cut. Turn the steering wheel left and right to sweep the cutter head across the stump.

  • Page 12: Maintenance & Service

    80-90 weight gear oil. Oil level should be halfway up in gearbox. The cutter teeth (KC180 serial # 1231-) have three shoulders. If a tooth becomes dull or damaged, loosen the top nut, tap the tooth down, rotate the tooth a third of a turn, and re-tighten the top nut.
  • Page 13 PARTS MANUAL KC180...
  • Page 14 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING MAIN FRAME & SHIELDS...

  • Page 15: Main Frame & Shields

    18 ..00.0102..Decal, “Danger - Pinching Hazard” ..1 19 ..00.0189..Decal, “Ventrac” ....1 20 .
  • Page 16 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING DRIVE AND PULLEYS...
  • Page 17 24 ..85.K030410 ..Key, 3/16 x 1/4 x 1-1/4 ....1 25 ..80.0376..Rotor, Stumpgrinder KC180 (Serial # 1231-) . . . 1 26 .
  • Page 18 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING MIRROR BRACKET...

  • Page 19: Mirror Bracket

    4 ..62.0916..Mirror Attachment Arm....2 5 ..00.0189..Decal, “Ventrac” ....1 6 .
  • Page 20 V.P.I. V.P.I.’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements, and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ventrac equipment.
  • Page 21 V.P.I.; (f) repair or replacement arising as a result of any operation from Ventrac turf equipment that has been altered or modi- fi ed so as to, in the determination of V.P.I., adversely affect the operation, performance or durability of the equipment or that has altered, modifi...

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