SERVICE
Service - 17
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
KD482, KD602, or KD722, clean or wash the blade
to remove dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any
ice or snow accumulations from the blade and frame.
Attention
To maintain the finish of the power unit and attach
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ment, thoroughly wash the equipment after each
use to remove any corrosive agents (e.g., salt). Fail-
ure to clean the equipment may result in corrosion
of (including but not limited to) steel, aluminum, and
electrical components. Equipment that will experi
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ence repeated exposure to corrosive agents should
be pretreated with a corrosion preventative.
Cutting Edge Reversal/Replacement
If the cutting edge wears down near the blade frame
structure, remove the cutting edge and flip over so
the unworn top edge is now on the bottom. Reinstall
the cutting edge onto the blade. When both sides of
the cutting edge have been worn down, the cutting
edge will need to be replaced.
NOTE: It is normal for the forward edge of the cut-
ting edge to wear faster than the rest of the cutting
edge, if the blade is used extensively in the left and
right angled positions. To help minimize this effect,
make sure the blade is level and that the skid shoes
are adjusted properly.
Skid Shoe Replacement
Skid shoes should be replaced when wear surface is
less then 1/8” (3 mm) thick.
Blade Leveling
When blade is lowered to the ground, the center
pivot post (A) should be vertical.
A
If the center pivot post leans forward, when the
blade is angled to the left or right the leading edge
of the blade will contact the ground while the trailing
edge is still in the air. If the center pivot post leans
backward, when the blade is angled to the left or
right the trailing edge of the blade will contact the
ground while the leading edge is still in the air.
1. Park the power unit and the blade on a level
surface and set the parking brake.
2. Disengage the power unit’s weight transfer sys-
tem (if equipped).
3. Lower the blade to the ground and place the
power unit’s primary S.D.L.A. lever in the float
position by pushing it to the right until the detent
engages.
4. Loosen the 4) 1/2” bolts (B) that fasten the upper
anchor plate to the hitch frame.
5.
B
B
Move the top of the blade forward or backward
until the center pivot post is vertical.
6. Retighten the 4) 1/2” bolts that fasten the upper
anchor plate to the hitch frame. Torque to 75 ft-
lbs (102 Nm).
SERVICE
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components or attempting any
repair or adjustment.
Attention
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.
