Service - 20
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
KP540, clean or wash the power rake to remove dirt,
gravel, and debris. Remove any debris that may be
stuck in or wrapped around the rotor.
Drive Belt Inspection
Inspecting the drive belts of the snow blower can
prevent sudden belt failure by finding problems
before they cause a belt to break.
Typical wear on a drive belt may result in the condi-
tions shown
in the dia-
gram. If any
of these
conditions
occur, the
drive belt will
require
replacement.
Drive Belt Replacement
1. Remove the power rake from the power unit.
2. Remove the wing nut and drive pulley shield
from the power rake.
3. Remove the old drive belt and install the new
drive belt onto the drive pulley.
4. Reinstall the drive pulley shield and wing nut.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be maintained at 18-20 PSI.
Pressure variance between the left and right tires
can cause uneven results.
Carbide Tip Replacement
If the carbide tips become excessively worn or
damaged, they will need to be replaced.
1.
WARNING
Always use eye protection when working with
carbide tips.
Remove the car-
bide tip using a
cold chisel and a
hammer. Place the
chisel in the slot
in the protective
sleeve with the tip
against the bottom
flange of the car
-
bide tip and ham-
mer the carbide tip
out of the sleeve.
2. Lightly grease the
retainer ring and the base of the new carbide tip.
3. Use a channel lock pliers to compress the
retainer ring on the carbide tip.
4. Insert the carbide tip into the rotor sleeve and
tap in with a hammer.
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Check hydraulic oil level before operating unit when
the hydraulic system is cold. If the hydraulic sys-
tem is warm, allow 1 hour for the hydraulic system
to cool before checking. If the hydraulic system is
warm when the oil level is checked, it will produce
an inaccurate oil level reading.
1. Park the power rake on a level surface and allow
time for the hydraulic system to cool, if necessary.
2. Remove the dipstick (A) from the hydraulic oil
tank and wipe with a clean cloth.
3.
A
Set the dipstick back in place without threading in.
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.
