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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

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Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Noise Emissions - MY560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

EC Declaration of Conformity - Ventrac MY560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Noise Emissions - MY720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

EC Declaration of Conformity - Ventrac MY720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for 39.55144

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Flail Mower VENTRAC COM Revised 06 07 21 09 10174 Rev 01 Original Operator s Manual MY560 MY720 Europe ...

Page 2: ... the spaces provided Date of Purchase Dealer Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number Dealer Fax Number Model A __________________________ Serial B _ __________________________ Affix Part Serial Number label here Venture Products Inc reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications without obligation to make like changes on previously manufactured products 500 Venture Drive Orrville Oh 446...

Page 3: ...rimary SDLA Control Lever 16 Secondary SDLA Control Lever 16 Weight Transfer 16 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 17 Daily Inspection 17 Attaching 17 Detaching 17 Checking for Rotor Vibration 17 Mowing and Operating Procedure 18 Transport of Attachment 18 Cutting Height Adjustment 18 SERVICE PAGE 19 Cleaning and General Maintenance 19 Deck Flip Up Procedure Service Position 19 Cutting Knife Inspection and Re...

Page 4: ...ENTS 4 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 27 Dimensions 27 Features 27 Noise Emissions MY560 28 EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac MY560 28 Noise Emissions MY720 29 EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac MY720 29 WARRANTY PAGE 30 ...

Page 5: ...ections for convenient reference of the appropriate section You must read and understand the operator s manual for each piece of Ventrac equipment you own Reading the operator s manual will help you become familiar with each specific piece of equipment Understanding the operator s manual will help you as well as others avoid personal injury and or damage to the equipment Keep this manual with the ...

Page 6: ...is manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if facing forward from the operator station SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS DANGER 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 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CA...

Page 7: ...ing protection Closed toe slip resistant footwear Long pants or trousers A dust mask for dusty conditions Operation Safety Inspect the machine before operation Repair or replace any damaged worn or missing parts Be sure the guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place Make any necessary adjust ments before operating the machine Some pictures in this manual may show s...

Page 8: ...t to the ground engaging the parking brake shutting off the engine and removing the ignition key Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting Never leave the machine unattended without lowering the attachment to the ground engaging the park ing brake shutting off the engine and removing the ignition key Only operate in well lit conditions Do not operate when there is ...

Page 9: ... brake along with the power unit controls and their functions If the power unit is equipped with a fold down roll bar it must be locked in the upright position when operating on any slope Use low range if equipped when operating on slopes greater than 15 degrees Do not stop or start suddenly when operating on slopes Never shift between high and low range while on a slope Always move the power unit...

Page 10: ...ry disconnect switch to the Off position to shut off electrical power Maintenance Keep the safety decals legible Remove all grease dirt and debris from the safety decals and instructional labels If any decals are faded illegible or missing contact your dealer promptly for replacements When new components are installed be sure that the current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components...

Page 11: ...se extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Do not refuel the machine while smoking or at a location near flames or sparks Always refuel the machine outdoors Do not store the machine or fuel container indoors where the fumes or fuel can reach an open flame spark or pilot light Only store fuel in an approved container Keep out of the reach of ch...

Page 12: ...special care and attention Use a piece of cardboard and a magnifying glass to locate suspected hydraulic leaks Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid Hy draulic fluid escaping under high pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury leading to severe complications and or secondary infections if left untreated If hydraulic fluid...

Page 13: ...ough sudden movement of the flail rotor when the blockage is released Never attempt to rotate the flail rotor or clear a blockage using your hands or feet Thrown Object Hazard Do not direct the mower discharge toward people animals or buildings Never oper ate with the deflector s removed Always shut off the PTO to stop the mower blades whenever you are not mowing especially when crossing loose ter...

Page 14: ...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 When new components are installed be sure that current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components A B E F B D B B G C ...

Page 15: ...s Manual Cutting dismemberment hazard of the hand or foot Stay away from moving parts Keep all guards and shields in place Shield missing Do not operate Pinching crushing hazard Fingers or hand entanglement Thrown object hazard Keep bystanders away from the machine Do not operate with the deflector belting removed Fingers or hand entanglement Stay away from moving parts Danger Rotating drive shaft...

Page 16: ...wer unit front hitch and the flail mower When mowing place the control lever in the float position by pushing the lever to the right until the float detent locks the lever in place Secondary SDLA Control Lever The power unit s secondary SDLA control lever con trols the optional hydraulic deck flip up kit Pull the lever to the left to flip the deck up to the service posi tion Push the lever to the ...

Page 17: ... the power unit s hydraulic quick couplers If equipped connect the hoses and the quick cou plers so the colored indicators are paired together red to red etc Detaching 1 Set both of the mower deck height adjustment handles to position number 15 2 Park the power unit on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 Lower the attachment to the ground 4 Shut off the power unit engine 5 Disengage the...

Page 18: ...ase the ground speed when the load on the flail mower decreases When the edge of the mowing area is reached turn around and align the mower for the next pass Mowing in a back and forth pattern where each mow ing pass in made in the opposite direction of the pass next to it will create a stripe pattern in the grass The full length rear roller rolls the grass in the direction of travel to further en...

Page 19: ...r unit and mower on a smooth level surface 2 Engage the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the ignition key 3 Place the left and right height adjustment handles into position number one 4 Remove the pin A from the cross frame brackets 5 A Start the power unit s engine and raise the power unit front hitch to its highest position 6 Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key 7 Lift the...

Page 20: ... the pin in cross frame brackets Cutting Knife Inspection and Replacement CAUTION Wear heavy gloves and use caution when inspecting or servicing the knives 1 Flip the deck up to the service position 2 Inspect the knives for damage or excessive wear Pay close attention to the cutting edge the fasten ers and the mounting hole in the knife NOTE if the knives are worn but undamaged the knife set can b...

Page 21: ...emove the old attachment drive belt and install the new drive belt onto the pulley 4 Reinstall the drive pulley shield Torque the nuts to 11 Nm 100 in lbs Rotor Drive Belt Replacement 1 Remove the rotor drive cover A 2 A Release the belt tension by loosening the nuts B C on the spring tensioner rod D 3 D B C Remove the old rotor drive belts and install new drive belts onto the pulleys 4 Tighten th...

Page 22: ... the bolts to 24 Nm 210 in lbs Lubrication Locations Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI 2 grease Wipe the grease fittings clean before applying grease to the grease fittings Refer to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and the amount of grease Detach the flail mower from the power unit and re move the rotor drive cover Set the height adjustme...

Page 23: ...r roller bearing Grease the drive shaft cover Grease the drive shaft universal joints Rotate the drive shaft covers until the access holes align with the grease fitting on the drive shaft slide Reinstall the rotor drive cover Attach the flail mower to the power unit and flip the deck up to the service position Grease the right rear roller bearing ...

Page 24: ... Preparing the Attachment for Storage 1 Clean the attachment to remove accumulated clip pings leaves and dirt 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 3 Inspect the drive belts and replace if damaged or worn 4 Inspect the cutting knives and replace if damaged or worn 5 Inspect the safety decals Replace any decals t...

Page 26: ...rrier Rocker 2 Wheel Swivel Bearing 2 1 Wheel Axle Bearing 2 Rotor Bearing 2 1 Cross Pivot Frame 2 Rear Roller Bearing 2 1 Jack Shaft Bearing 2 1 Drive Shaft 5 1 Upper Hitch Swivel Link 1 Lower Swivel Link 4 Check the Gearbox Oil Level Change the Gearbox Oil Replace with 75W 140 synthetic gear oil Inspection Inspect for Loose Missing or Worn Components Inspect the Belts and Pulleys Inspect the Bla...

Page 27: ...ail Mower Overall Height 70 cm 27 3 4 inches Overall Length 161 cm 63 1 2 inches Overall Width 201 cm 79 inches Weight 329 kg 725 pounds Cutting Width 183 cm 72 inches Cutting Height Range 25 mm 1 inch to 127 mm 5 inches Blade Count 72 Features Flip up deck design Full length rear roller for even cutting and striping Side to side oscillation of the mower deck Visit ventrac com manuals for the late...

Page 28: ...00 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Authorized Representative also authorized to compile the technical file Marcel Dutrieux Manager European Product Integrity Toro Europe NV Nijverheidsstraat 5 2260 Oevel Belgium Technical File Keeper Ryan Steiner Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Description Flail brush mowing attachment Model Name Ventrac MY560 flail mower Model Num...

Page 29: ...00 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Authorized Representative also authorized to compile the technical file Marcel Dutrieux Manager European Product Integrity Toro Europe NV Nijverheidsstraat 5 2260 Oevel Belgium Technical File Keeper Ryan Steiner Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Description Flail brush mowing attachment Model Name Ventrac MY720 flail mower Model Num...

Page 30: ... is the sole responsibility of the owner and is not covered under warranty by Ventrac and or V P I Ventrac and 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 Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substa...

Page 31: ...set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other remedies The liability of V P I whether in contract tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not extend beyond its obligation as set forth herein V P I shall not be liable for cost of removal or installation nor shall V P I be responsible for any direct indirect special or consequential damages of any nature In no event shall V P I be l...

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