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SAFETY

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EC240 Safety Procedures

•  Drive at speeds that are comfortable to you and allow steering ability and power unit stability to be 

maintained.

•  Clear the work area of all obstacles, hazards, and personnel.

•  Keep hands away from pinch points when adjusting the cutting depth.

•  The EC240 cutting blade is very sharp. Wear gloves and use caution when installing, removing, adjust-

ing, or handling the cutting blade.

•  Do not make sharp turns with the cutting blade in the ground.

Summary of Contents for EC240

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Sod Cutter VENTRAC COM EC240 Revised 12 14 18 09 10044 Rev 03 Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ..._________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number _________________________________________________________________ Model A ____________________________ Serial B _____________________________ Affix Part Serial Nu...

Page 3: ...Accidents 8 Keep Riders Off 8 Operating On Slopes 9 Roadway Safety 9 Truck Or Trailer Transport 9 Maintenance 10 Fuel Safety 10 Hydraulic Safety 11 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 13 Daily Inspection 13 Attaching 13 Detaching 13 Sod Cutter Operation 13 Setting the Cutting Depth 13 SERVICE PAGE 14 Cleaning and General Maintenance 14 Cutting Blade Replacement 14 Storage 14 Maintenance Chart 14 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 4: ...erator s manual will help you as well as others avoid personal injury and or damage to the equipment Keep this manual with the machine at all times The manual should remain with the machine even if it is sold If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable it should be replaced immediately Con tact your local Ventrac dealer for a replacement When using a Ventrac attachment be sure to read and follow ...

Page 5: ...ughout this manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if sitting on the power unit seat facing forward SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 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 Ind...

Page 6: ...s 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 Decal Description Part Number Quantity A Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 B Warning Pinch Point 00 0218 1 C Warning General Safety 00 0220 1 A B C A B C ...

Page 7: ...parts Be sure guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place Make all necessary adjustments before operating machine Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly illustrate any instructions Under no circumstance should the machine be operated without these devices in place Alterations or modifications to this machine can...

Page 8: ...un the engine in a building without adequate ventilation Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury To reduce the hazard of fire keep the batt...

Page 9: ...nd to improve stability While operating on slopes drive in an up and down direction when possible If turning is necessary while driving across slopes reduce speed and turn slowly in the downhill direction Assure a sufficient supply of fuel for continuous operation A minimum of one half tank of fuel is recommended Roadway Safety Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways Obey all...

Page 10: ...nents while the engine is running or imme diately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Allow the engine to cool before storing and do not store near an open flame Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury Springs may contain stored energy Use caution when dise...

Page 11: ... tubes are in good condition Repair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine Hydraulic leaks can occur under high pressure Hydraulic leaks require special care and attention Use a piece of cardboard and a magnifying glass to locate sus pected hydraulic leaks Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic...

Page 12: ...y to be maintained Clear the work area of all obstacles hazards and personnel Keep hands away from pinch points when adjusting the cutting depth The EC240 cutting blade is very sharp Wear gloves and use caution when installing removing adjust ing or handling the cutting blade Do not make sharp turns with the cutting blade in the ground ...

Page 13: ...king lever Detaching 1 Park the power unit on a level surface 2 Lower the sod cutter to the ground 3 Disengage the front hitch locking lever 4 Slowly back the power unit away from the sod cutter or remove the sod cutter manually Sod Cutter Operation Before operation set the sod cutter to the desired cutting depth and disengage the power unit s weight transfer system if equipped Move the power unit...

Page 14: ...ame Torque to 210 in lbs 24 Nm Storage Preparing the Sod Cutter for Storage 1 Clean the sod cutter 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace damaged or worn components 3 Inspect the cutting blade edges and replace the cutting blade if it has become dulled 4 Oil the cutting blade to prevent rusting Removing the Sod Cutter from Storage 1 Clean the ...

Page 15: ...cm Overall Length 24 1 2 inches 62 cm Overall Width 25 inches 63 5 cm Weight 38 pounds 17 2 kg Cutting Width 24 inches 61 cm Cutting Depth 0 2 1 2 inches 0 6 4 cm Features A heavy duty steel frame A maintenance free roller An adjustable roller for easy setting of cutting depth ...

Page 16: ...Illustrated Parts 16 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Blade Roller PARTS ...

Page 17: ...1 7 64 1190 CLAMP DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 2 8 62 1055 FRAME MAIN 1 9 79 0073 BLADE 24 SOD BLADE 1 10 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 6 11 99 SF0506 BOLT SRF 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 6 12 94 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 USS 4 13 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 4 15 00 0212 DECAL VENTRAC ORBITAL 1 16 00 0217 DECAL WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 1 17 00 0220 DECAL GENERAL SAFETY 1 18 00 0226 DECAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 19 92 10 NUT 5 8 11 US...

Page 18: ...d 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 substantiate any warranty claim Only warranty work performed and submitted by an Authorized Ventrac Dealer may be eligible for warranty credit This warranty extends only to Ventrac commercial equipment operated under norm...

Page 19: ...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 liable for any sum in excess of the price received for the goods for which liability is claimed There are no representations or warranties which have been authorized to the buyer of the Ventra...

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