Ventrac HM600 Owner/Operator'S Manual & Parts List Download

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MOWER

MODEL HM600/HM720/HP720

REVISED 06-26-06

09.10013

OWNER/OPERATOR’S

MANUAL & PARTS LIST

Venture Products Inc. Orrville, OH

Summary of Contents for HM600

Page 1: ...MOWER MODEL HM600 HM720 HP720 REVISED 06 26 06 09 10013 OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS LIST Venture Products Inc Orrville OH ...

Page 2: ...______ Year _______________ Model Number ___________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Dealer _________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number...

Page 3: ...g C 1 Operating Techniques Tips C 1 2 Mulching Kit C 3 MAINTENANCE Section D Lubrication D 1 Removal Reinstallation of Blades D 1 2 Deck Belt Replacement D 2 3 HM600 Ser AA1001 AA1357 HM720 Ser AA1001 AA1188 HP720 Ser AA1001 AA1066 Deck Belt Replacement HM600 Ser AA1358 HM720 Ser AA1189 HP720 Ser AA1067 D 3 4 Drive Belt Replacement D 4 Mower Tire Pressure D 4 Deck Leveling Procedure D 4 5 Storage ...

Page 4: ...181 Figure 4 Spindle Assembly E 7 8 HM600 Ser AB1946 HM720 Ser AB1613 HP720 Ser AB1181 Figure 5 Carrier Frame E 9 10 HM600 Ser AA1001 AA1262 HM720 Ser AA1001 AA1134 HP720 Ser AA1001 AA1025 Figure 6 Carrier Frame E 11 12 HM600 Ser AA1263 HM720 Ser AA1135 HP720 Ser AA1026 Figure 7 Caster Rear Roller E 13 14 Figure 8 Hitch Assembly E 15 16 HM600 Ser AA1001 AA1357 HM720 Ser AA1001 AA1188 HP720 Ser AA1...

Page 5: ...deck level to prevent it from catching on low branches and shrubs These mowers with near full width rear rollers and large pneumatic front swivel caster tires are designed to float over the terrain independent of the tractor The traction transfer system on the VENTRAC 4000 series tractor reduces mower weight on the ground decreases the steering effort and increases the traction of the tractor Thes...

Page 6: ...Ventrac HM720 Specifications Cutting Width Approx 72 inches Overall Width 82 inches Length 58 inches Height 16 inches Approx cutting height 1 3 4 to 4 3 4 inches Weight 435 pounds Ventrac HP720 Specifications Cutting Width Approx 72 inches Overall Width 82 inches Length 58 inches Height 16 inches Approx cutting height 1 3 4 to 4 3 4 inches Weight 435 pounds Offset to the left 6 1 2 inches A 2 ...

Page 7: ...ous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or property damage It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices 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 8: ... promptly for replacements Decals A B C D E F Decal Page Location Description Part Number A E 2 37 Danger Shield Missing 00 0062 B E 8 15 Warning Moving Part Hazard 00 0101 C E 8 3 Danger Pinching Hazard 00 0102 D E 2 14 Thrown Object Hazard 00 0122 E E 2 13 Keep Hands and Feet Away 00 0123 F E 2 39 Ventrac Serial No Plate N A ...

Page 9: ... 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 Immediately stop at any...

Page 10: ...r mow with the discharge chute flipped up or missing The hinge feature is provided only for transport and storage Disengage the PTO when you are not mowing When mowing on a steep incline always mow uphill and downhill Never mow across a steep incline Before making any repairs or adjustments lower attachment to the ground set parking brake shut the engine off and remove the key Read and understand ...

Page 11: ...or engine 4 Disengage the PTO spring tension lever 5 Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley on the tractor 6 Disengage the hitch locking lever 7 Restart the tractor and slowly back away from the mower Refer to tractor manual for operation of controls Operating Techniques and Tips Be sure to select or confirm that the mower is set to cut the height that you prefer Setting is done by l...

Page 12: ...tion after engagement Wet or lush grass has some tendency to build up under the deck Periodic checking especially if mowing performance seems to be reduced will let the operator know if the deck should be cleaned Many operators prefer to mow back and forth in order to create the popular stripe pattern in the cut grass The full length roller very effectively rolls the cut grass in the direction of ...

Page 13: ...ore installation of parts Blades do not have to be removed for the installation but it is important that the blades are sharp and in good condition Low lift or mulch blades are recommended for mulching Install all parts before tightening the bolts Once all parts are in place tighten all ten bolts Torque to 14 16 ft lbs A 1 2 box end wrench or socket drive is recommended in order to tighten the bol...

Page 14: ...uent greasing may be advisable Removal and Reinstallation of Mower Blades for Sharpening or Replacement Caution Blades may be sharp wear heavy gloves when working with blades 1 Park tractor on a smooth level surface 2 Raise deck to the highest position 3 Set parking brake shut the engine off and remove the key 4 Remove the 2 latch pins lift the front of the mower deck to a near vertical position a...

Page 15: ...on 8 Always install the spindle guard between the bolt head and the bottom of the blade This serves as a support washer as well as reducing the potential for bearing damage from wrapping string or wire Deck Belt Replacement HM600 Serial AA1001 1357 HM720 Serial AA1001 1188 HP720 Serial AA1001 1066 If the deck belt is excessively worn or cracked install a new belt This is done most easily with the ...

Page 16: ...rotating it 1 4 turn counterclockwise 6 Once around the pulley follow the diagram to the other pulleys Note the V shape of the belt should fit nicely into each pulley 7 Tension the belt by tightening the idler adjustment rod Spring coils should be separated enough to slip a paper clip approximately 1 32 between them Reinstall cotter pin in crossover support Deck Belt Replacement HM600 Serial AA135...

Page 17: ...ote the V shape of the belt should fit nicely into each pulley 7 Reinstall the left hitch arm 8 Tension the belt by tightening the idler adjustment rod Spring coils should be separated enough to slip a paper clip approximately 1 32 between them PTO Drive Belt Replacement Remove mower from tractor Remove pulley cover and place new belt B45 Part 81 B045 over pulley and left hitch arm Reinstall cover...

Page 18: ...stance to the floor should be the same or slightly less than not to exceed 1 8 the rear measurement Front adjustment is made by loosening the cross bolts in the frame that extends toward each front tire The bolts are in slotted holes Moving them forward lowers the deck Moving them toward the rear raises the deck Note Slight movement of the bolt in the front carrier slots will make a significant di...

Page 19: ...PARTS MANUAL HM600 HM720 HP720 ...

Page 20: ...PARTS E 1 FIGURE 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING DECK PARTS HM600 SER AA1001 AA1262 HM720 SER AA1001 AA1134 HP720 SER AA1001 AA1025 ...

Page 21: ...shing 3 18 99 SF0608 99 SF0608 3 8 16 x 1 Flange Bolt 6 19 90 0610 90 0610 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt 12 20 95 06 95 06 3 8 SAE Washer 12 21 87 0176 87 0176 Spindle Assembly 3 22 55 0035 55 0035 Ball Bearing 6 23 29 GF0001 29 GF0001 1 4 28 Grease Fitting 3 24 87 0178 87 0178 Housing 3 25 87 0179 87 0179 Spacer 3 26 87 0181 87 0181 Spindle Shaft 3 27 79 0036 79 0038 Low Lift Blade 3 79 0035 79 0037 High L...

Page 22: ...PARTS E 3 FIGURE 2 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING DECK PARTS HM600 SER AA1263 AA1945 HM720 SER AA1135 AA1612 HP720 SER AA1026 AA1180 ...

Page 23: ...Hazard 1 19 64 0602 64 0602 3 8 x 5 8 x 5 16 Bushing 3 20 99 SF06 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 19 21 90 0610 90 0610 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt 12 22 55 0035 55 0035 Ball Bearing 6 23 87 0178 87 0178 Housing 3 24 87 0179 87 0179 Spacer 3 25 29 GF0001 29 GF0001 1 4 28 Grease Fitting 3 26 70 8039 70 8039 Spindle Shaft Kit 3 27 70 8037 70 8037 Spindle Assembly Kit 3 28 79 0036 79 0038 Low Lift Blade 3 79 0035 ...

Page 24: ...PARTS E 5 FIGURE 3 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING DECK PARTS HM600 SER AB1946 HM720 SER AB1613 HP720 SER AB1181 ...

Page 25: ... 90 0608 90 0608 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt 2 13 95 06 95 06 3 8 SAE Flat Washer as required 8 14 62 0889 62 0891 Side Discharge Chute 1 15 00 0122 00 0122 Decal Thrown Object Hazard 1 16 64 0602 64 0602 3 8 x 5 8 x 5 16 Bushing 3 17 99 SF06 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 9 18 99 SF05 99 SF05 5 16 18 Flange Nut 2 19 42 0385 42 0385 Idler Adjustment Rod 1 20 41 0048 41 0048 Spring 1 21 40 0238 40 0238 Idler Arm 1 ...

Page 26: ...PARTS E 7 FIGURE 4 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SPINDLE ASSEMBLY HM600 SER AB1946 HM720 SER AB1613 HP720 SER AB1181 ...

Page 27: ...e Nut 12 10 29 GF0017 29 GF0017 Relief Fitting 3 11 55 0035 55 0035 Ball Bearing Single Shield 3 12 87 0209 1 87 0209 1 Spindle Housing 3 13 29 GF0001 29 GF0001 1 4 28 Grease Fitting 3 14 87 0209 87 0209 Spindle Assembly Right Hand Thread 3 15 87 0209 2 87 0209 2 Spindle Shaft Right Hand Thread 3 16 85 W0406 85 W0406 1 4 x 3 4 Woodruff Key 3 17 87 0210 87 0210 Spindle Flange Shield 3 18 79 0036 79...

Page 28: ...PARTS E 9 FIGURE 5 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING CARRIER FRAME PARTS HM600 SER AA1001 AA1262 HM720 SER AA1001 AA1134 HP720 SER AA1001 AA1025 ...

Page 29: ...l Rod End 4 15 90 0610 90 0610 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt 2 16 95 06 95 06 3 8 SAE Washer 14 17 93 06 93 06 3 8 24 Nut 4 18 99 J0640NFZ 99 J0640NFZ Height Adjuster Rod 2 19 90 0612 90 0612 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Bolt 8 20 42 0386 42 0388 Height Adjuster Cross Shaft 1 21 99 SF0506 99 SF0506 5 16 18 x 3 4 Flange Bolt 3 22 41 0039 41 0039 9 16 OD x 5 8 Compression Spring 2 23 64 0678 64 0678 Height Adjuster Bracket...

Page 30: ...PARTS E 11 FIGURE 6 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING DECK PARTS HM600 SER AA1263 HM720 SER AA1135 HP720 SER AA1026 ...

Page 31: ... 16 x 1 1 2 Bolt 2 15 95 06 95 06 3 8 SAE Washer 7 16 43 006 43 006 3 8 24 Spherical Rod End 4 17 93 06 93 06 3 8 24 Nut 4 18 99 J0640NFZ 99 J0640NFZ Height Adjuster Rod 2 19 99 SF06 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 9 20 42 0431 42 0432 Height Adjuster Cross Shaft 1 21 90 0614 90 0614 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt 1 22 90 0508 90 0508 5 16 18 x 1 Bolt 1 23 64 0903 64 0903 Height Adjuster Bracket 1 24 41 0039 41 00...

Page 32: ...PARTS E 13 FIGURE 7 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING CASTER REAR ROLLER PARTS ...

Page 33: ...0660 3 8 16 x 7 1 2 Bolt Formed 3 8 Caster 2 11 50 0049 50 0049 Caster Spindle 2 12 04 0016 04 0016 1 External Snap Ring 2 13 95 16 95 16 1 SAE Washer 4 14 50 0044 50 0044 End Roller 2 15 64 0681 64 0681 Rear Roller Spacer 2 16 99 SF0508 99 SF0508 5 16 18 x 1 Flange Bolt 4 17 99 SF05 99 SF05 5 16 18 Flange Nut 4 18 55 FB16016 55 FB16016 1 Flange Block Bearing 1 19 80 0292 80 0293 Rear Roller 1 20 ...

Page 34: ...PARTS E 15 FIGURE 8 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING HITCH ASSEMBLY PARTS HM600 SER AA1001 AA1357 HM720 SER AA1001 AA1188 HP720 SER AA1001 AA1066 ...

Page 35: ...H 83 BK45H Inner Drive Pulley 1 10 99 SF0508 99 SF0508 5 16 18 x 1 Flange Bolt 4 11 55 FB16016 1 55 FB16016 1 1 Flange Block Bearing 2 12 99 A08 99 A08 1 2 13 Locknut 2 13 64 0680 64 0680 Lift Arm Bushing 2 14 90 0818 90 0818 1 2 13 x 2 1 4 Bolt 2 15 00 0101 00 0101 Moving Part Hazard Decal 1 16 62 0760 62 0774 Right Hitch Arm 1 17 02 CP0512 02 CP0512 5 32 x 1 1 2 Cotter Pin 1 18 95 08 95 08 1 2 S...

Page 36: ...PARTS E 17 FIGURE 9 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING HITCH ASSEMBLY PARTS HM600 SER AA1358 HM720 SER AA1189 HP720 SER AA1067 ...

Page 37: ...e Pulley 1 10 99 SF0508 99 SF0508 5 16 18 x 1 Flange Bolt 4 11 55 FB16016 1 55 FB16016 1 1 Flange Block Bearing 2 12 99 A08 99 A08 1 2 13 Locknut 2 13 85 B0075 85 B0075 Nylon Bushing 2 14 90 0818 90 0818 1 2 13 x 2 1 4 Bolt 2 15 29 GF0001 29 GF0001 1 4 SAE Straight Grease Fitting 2 16 62 0931 62 0933 Right Hitch Arm 1 17 42 0450 42 0450 Spacing Link 1 18 95 08 95 08 1 2 SAE Washer 6 19 83 BK55H 83...

Page 38: ...ing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties and no representations guarantees or warranties express or implied including but not limited to a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are made by V P I in connection with the manufacture or sale of its products The engine warranty is covered by its respective engine manufacturer Please refer to the engine manufacturer s...

Page 39: ...similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty repair or replacement work v any telephone or telegram charges vi loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty vii any claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost or expense incurred as a result of a claim of breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees The remedies of buyer set f...

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