Ventrac ES220, Operator'S Manual & Parts Drawings

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Introduction - 5
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
Product Description
Accessories
Item Description
Part Num
ber
Mulch Spinner Basket (for pellet mulch) 07.20102
2-N-1 Front Hitch 70.2001
The Ventrac ES220 spreader is designed to spread seed, fertilizer, and Penn mulch. The ES220 is not
intended for spreading of salt or deicing materials.
The spreader is equipped with a control box featuring an electronic speed control and on/off switch. The
power unit must be equipped with a 12 volt front or rear (4-pin socket) kit.
The spreader is equipped with a 2” receiver hitch and is capable of mounting to either the front* or rear of a
Ventrac 4000 series or 3000 series^ power unit.
*Mounting on the front of a power unit requires the use of a 2-N-1 receiver hitch.
^Cannot be mounted to the rear of an LT3000 power unit.
The power unit must be equipped with a 12 volt front kit when mounting on the front of the power unit or a
12 volt rear kit when mounting on the rear of the power unit. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual for
the proper 12 volt front or rear kit for your power unit.
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual?
This manual has been created to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely
operate, maintain, and service your machine. It is divided into sections for convenient reference of the
appropriate section.
You must read and understand the operator’s manual for each piece of Ventrac equipment you own. Read-
ing the operator’s manual will help you become familiar with each specific piece of equipment. Under-
standing 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 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 the safety and operating instructions of both
the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible.
The information in this manual provides the operator with the safest procedures to operate the machine
while getting the maximum use out of the unit. Failure to follow the safety precautions listed in this manual
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
V
enture Products Inc. is pleased to provide you with your new
Ventrac ES220 spreader! We hope that Ventrac equipment
will provide you with a ONE Tractor Solution.
Listed below are just some of the items that can provide you
versatility
as you use your spreader. Please visit our website,
or contact your authorized Ventrac dealer for a complete list of
items available for your new ES220 spreader.