Ventrac MK960 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 .................................................................................................................... 9
Training Required ...................................................................................................................................9
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................9
Operation Safety ....................................................................................................................................9
Preventing Accidents ............................................................................................................................10
Keep Riders O󰀨 ....................................................................................................................................10
Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................ 11
Roadway Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................12
Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................12
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
Optional Hydraulic Flip Up Kit Safety ...................................................................................................14
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15
Operational Control Locations ..............................................................................................................15
Height Adjustment Handles (A) ............................................................................................................15
Main Belt Tension Handle (B) ...............................................................................................................15
Outer Belt Tension Springs (C) ............................................................................................................15
Primary SDLA Control Lever ................................................................................................................15
Secondary SDLA Control Lever ...........................................................................................................15
Weight Transfer .................................................................................................................................... 15
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16
Daily Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Mower ..............................................................................................................................17
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
SERVICE PAGE 18
Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................................................................................................18
Deck Cover Removal and Installation ..................................................................................................18
Deck Flip Up Procedure (Service Position) .......................................................................................... 18
Optional Hydraulic Flip Up Procedure .................................................................................................. 19
Mower Blade Inspection/Replacement .................................................................................................20
Mower Blade Sharpening ..................................................................................................................... 20