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 RE VISED  02/05/20

09.10028

KV550

V-BLADE

OWNER/OP ER A TOR’S

MAN UAL & PARTS LIST

Summary of Contents for KV550 V-BLADE

Page 1: ...REVISED 02 05 20 09 10028 KV550 V BLADE OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS LIST ...

Page 2: ..._________ Dealer _______________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number __________________________________________________________ Dealer FAX Number ____________________________________________________________ Model A ...

Page 3: ... the Blade Front to Back C 2 Adjusting the Skid Shoes C 2 Attaching and Detaching C 3 Spring Safety Trip Mechanism C 4 Tips and Techniques C 4 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS SECTION D Maintenance Intervals D 1 PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGS SECTION E Blade Frame E 1 2 Spring Safety Trip E 3 4 Blade Hydraulics E 5 6 PARTS OPTIONS SECTION F Snow Containment Flap Polyurethane Cutting Edge F 1 2 Flare Extension ...

Page 4: ...6 Wide Top Flare Extension 6 Straight Edge Extension 6 Extension With 6 Top Flare Snow Containment Flap Rubber Polyurethane Cutting Edge Ventrac KV550 Specifications Height Overall 24 inches Length 33 inches Width Straight 55 inches Straight with 6 Extension Option 67 inches V Forward Backward 48 inches V Forward Backward with 6 Extension Option 57 inches Weight 240 pounds Blade wing height 20 inc...

Page 5: ...ol identifies potential health and safety hazards It marks safety precautions Your safety and the safety of others is involved 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 ...

Page 6: ...ined on your Ventrac attachment If any decals are faded or missing contact your dealer promptly for replacements SAFETY A B Decal Page Location Description Part Number A E 3 8 Read Owners Manual 00 0217 B E 3 1 2 Warning Pinch Point 00 0218 ...

Page 7: ... procedure Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the tractor and attachment before operating Be especially careful and observant if other people are present Never assume that bystanders will remain where you last saw them Always look in the direction the tractor is moving Never direct the discharge of any attachment in the direction of people animals buildings vehicles or objects of value Immedi...

Page 8: ... clearing snow in the area If an area is to be cleared that is unfamiliar to the operator travel slowly and use EXTREME CAUTION Inquire of anyone who might know of potential hazards The operator should never proceed if visibility is poor If the tractor is equipped with a cab the windshield must be kept clean Use caution when operating around objects that can obstruct your vision Never travel at sp...

Page 9: ... ref 7 to the center pivot shaft page E 1 ref 20 and to the center skid shoe page E 1 ref 19 6 Sliding the bottom of the center pivot frame left or right in relationship to the center pivot shaft will raise or lower the outside corners of the blade wings Moving the bottom to the right will raise the right side of the blade and lower the left side and moving it to the left will do the opposite It m...

Page 10: ...hten the mounting bolts to 35 ft lbs Leveling The Blade Front to Rear 1 Make sure that the blade is level side to side See page C 1 Setup 2 With the blade attached to the tractor and the tractor on a level surface move the right and left blade wings back into the V position 3 If the tractor is equipped with a weight transfer release the weight transfer system 4 Lower the V Blade and place the trac...

Page 11: ...equipped with this kit see your servicing Ventrac Dealer Refer to page A 1 for correct kit number 6 Weight Transfer System may be used Adjust so that blade will go down in the float position Detaching 1 Park the tractor on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Lower the blade to the ground and retract both blade wings to the back position 3 Shut off engine and remove key 4 Disconnect the 12V...

Page 12: ... pressure may be used for digging or cleaning a hard surface however the tractor s steering ability may be reduced Back dragging is ideal to spread loose material Always lower the blade to the ground and retract both blade wings to the back position when not in use This keeps the hitch arms up for attaching Spring Safety Trip Mechanism The KV550 blade is equipped with a spring safety trip mechanis...

Page 13: ...ing edges for wear Once the cutting edges wear down close to the blade structure they will need reversed Once both sides of the cutting edge are worn they will need replaced Always reverse or replace both cutting edges at the same time Note If the blade is used extensively in the scooped forward position or in the left or right an gled positions it is normal for the forward corners of the cutting ...

Page 14: ...PARTS E 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING BLADE FRAME ...

Page 15: ... Cylinder Mount Frame Serial 1125 1 8 99 E0076 5 8 11 Jam Nut 1 9 90 1016 5 8 11 x 2 Bolt 1 10 02 HP0416 1 8 x 2 Hairpin 1 11 03 1020 5 8 x 2 1 2 Clevis Pin 1 12 99 SF08 1 2 13 Flange Nut 1 13 64 1134 Safety Trip Lock Plate 1 14 62 1024 Hitch Frame 1 15 99 A08 1 2 13 Lock Nut 6 16 95 08 1 2 SAE Flat Washer 12 17 90 0810 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Bolt 2 18 90 0814 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bolt 1 19 64 1135 Center Skid ...

Page 16: ...PARTS E 3 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SPRING SAFETY TRIP ...

Page 17: ...2 1252 Center Cylinder Mount Frame Serial 1125 11 3 00 0100 Decal Made in USA 1 4 41 0076 Extension Spring 2 OD x 12 3 8 4 5 99 K0094 3 8 16 x 4 1 4 Hanger Bolt 4 6 62 1024 Hitch Frame 1 7 92 06 3 8 16 Nut 8 8 00 0217 Decal Warning Read Owner s Manual 1 9 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 1 10 99 SF0608 3 8 16 x 1 Flange Bolt 1 11 80 0352 Safety Trip Pivot Shaft 1 ...

Page 18: ...PARTS E 5 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING BLADE HYDRAULICS ...

Page 19: ...ctional Control Valve 12 v 1 12 99 SF04 1 4 20 Flange Nut 2 13 25 6801 06 04 Hydraulic Fitting 90 ME 3 8 x 1 4 2 14 25 6400 06 04 Hydraulic Fitting M Connector 3 8 x 1 4 1 15 20 0209 Hydraulic Hose Assembly 1 4 x 45 2 16 23 0104 Male Quick Coupler 2 17 56 0060 36 Hose Sleeve 1 25 x 36 1 18 34 1400 1011 Wire Assembly 14 ga Cord x 52 1 23 0136 2 14 ga Cord with 12V Control Valve Plug only 30 0218 4 ...

Page 20: ...PARTS F 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SNOW CONTAINMENT FLAP POLYURETHANE CUTTING EDGE ...

Page 21: ...144 Clamp Plate 2 9 44 0217 Polyurethane Cutting Edge 2 10 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 10 REF PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 90 0406 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolt 10 2 95 04 1 4 SAE Flat Washer 14 3 64 1143 Backing Strap 2 4 44 0216 Rubber Flap 2 5 99 SF04 1 4 20 Flange Nut 14 6 90 0408 1 4 20 x 1 Bolt 4 Ref 6 and four each of Ref 2 and 5 are used with blade extension only ...

Page 22: ...PARTS F 3 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING FLARE EXTENSION STRAIGHT EXTENSION EXTENSION W FLARE ...

Page 23: ...Bolt 4 24 78 0056 Cutting Edge Hardened 6 Extended 2 REF PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 7 99 SF0606 3 8 16 x 3 4 Flange Bolt 4 8 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 24 9 62 1029 6 Straight Extension Left 1 10 97 0608 3 8 16 x 1 Carriage Bolt 16 11 99 SF04 1 4 20 Flange Nut 4 12 62 1028 6 Straight Extension Right 1 13 99 SF0406 1 4 20 x 3 4 Flange Bolt 4 14 97 0610 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt 4 15 78 0056 Cutting ...

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