Pto Belt Tensioner Rod (M); High/Low Shift Lever (N); Weight Transfer Traction Control Select Lever (O) - Ventrac 4500Y Operator's Manual

PTO Belt Tensioner Rod (M)

The PTO belt tensioner rod
applies or releases belt tension
to the attachment drive belt.
After placing the attachment
drive belt onto the PTO drive
pulley, pushing the PTO belt
tensioner rod in (1) until it locks
applies tension to the attach-
ment drive belt.
Pulling the the PTO belt ten-
sioner rod out (2) releases the
belt tension, allowing the operator to remove or install
the attachment drive belt.

High/Low Shift Lever (N)

Attention
The high/low range shift lever shifts both the front
and rear transaxles simultaneously. Occasionally
the engagement of the transaxle gears is prevented
by misalignment. Moving the steering wheel slightly
to the right or left will move the gears enough to
complete the engagement.
CAUTION
Never shift while under load, while mov-
ing, or while on a slope. Always ensure
the shift lever is secured in the lock
position at the end of each shift stroke.
Always install the ball pin to prevent
the shift lever from being accidentally
moved to the neutral position.
With the power unit parked on level ground,
remove the ball pin (A) and push the shift
lever forward to select low range (1).
Move the shift lever to middle of the
shift stroke to place the transaxle gears
in neutral (0).
Pull the shift lever back
toward the operator to select
high range (2).
Ensure the shift lever is
secured in the lock position at
the end of each shift stroke.
Reinstall the ball pin (A) into
the shift select bracket posi-
tion at the same end of the
bracket as the shift lever, in order to prevent the shift
lever from being accidentally disengaged.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
1
2
1. Belt Tension Engaged
2. Belt Tension Released
1
0
2
0. Neutral
1. Low Range
2. High Range
A
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Weight Transfer Traction Control Select
Lever (O)
The weight transfer system transfers weight from
the attachment to the front wheels of the
power unit. Transferring weight from the
attachment to the power unit increases the
traction control, improves hillside maneu-
verability, aids in lifting the attachment,
reduces steering effort, and lessens the
attachment resistance when in contact with
the ground.
The operator can select different transfer
rates by selecting one of the five positions
from no weight transfer (0) to maximum
weight transfer (4). Set the weight transfer
to 0 when attaching or detaching any attachment.