Ventrac MR740 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
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 Off ....................................................................................................................................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
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15
Reel Speed Control Lever .................................................................................................................... 15
Hydraulic Drive Motor Bypass Lever .................................................................................................... 15
Reel Discharge Deector Shield ..........................................................................................................15
Lift Arm Transport Lock ........................................................................................................................15
S.D.L.A. Controls .................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16
Daily Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Reel Mower ......................................................................................................................17
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
Reel Speed ..........................................................................................................................................17
Blade Adjustment of Reel to Bed Knife ................................................................................................18
Discharge Deector Shield Adjustment ................................................................................................ 18
Cutting Unit Offset ................................................................................................................................ 18