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Operator’s Manual

& Parts Drawings

Power Rake

Europe

- Serial Number KP540-AB1178 --

VENTRAC.COM

KP540

Revised 02/07/19

09.10134 Rev. 05

Original Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for KP540

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Power Rake Europe Serial Number KP540 AB1178 VENTRAC COM KP540 Revised 02 07 19 09 10134 Rev 05 Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ..._________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number _________________________________________________________________ Model A ____________________________ Serial B _____________________________ Affix Part Serial Nu...

Page 3: ...t 11 Maintenance 12 Fuel Safety 12 Hydraulic Safety 13 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15 Height Adjustment Crank 15 Valve Control Rod Drum Rotation Valve 15 Rotor Angle 15 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16 Daily Inspection 16 Attaching 16 Detaching 16 Leveling Work Area Prior to Finish Grading 17 Spreading Fill or Topsoil 17 Debris Removal 17 Finish Grading Lawn Preparation 17 Gravel Driveway Restoration 17 Dr...

Page 4: ...e Leveling 21 Lubrication Locations 22 Storage 22 Maintenance Schedule 23 Maintenance Checklist 23 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 24 Dimensions 24 Features 24 Noise Emissions 25 EC Declaration of Conformity 25 PARTS PAGE 26 Hydraulic Diagram O Ring Chart 26 Main Frame Hitch Frame Filter 28 Hydraulic Pump Valve Shift Handle 30 Rotor Frame Rotor Motor 32 Height Adjuster 34 Wheel Frame Shields 36 Side Wings Dir...

Page 5: ...s 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 mach...

Page 6: ...this manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if sitting on the power unit seat facing forward 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 extreme cases Indicates ...

Page 7: ...fety decals legible Remove all grease dirt and debris from safety decals and instructional labels If any decals are faded illegible or missing contact your dealer promptly for replacements When new components are installed be sure that current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components SAFETY A A B C ...

Page 8: ...SAFETY Safety 8 Decal Description Part Number Quantity A Danger Pinching Hazard 00 0102 2 B Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard 00 0103 1 C Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 A B C ...

Page 9: ...parts Be sure guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place Make all necessary adjustments before operating machine Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly illustrate any instructions Under no circumstance should the machine be operated without these devices in place Alterations or modifications to this machine can...

Page 10: ... in a building without adequate ventilation Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury To reduce the hazard of fire keep the battery compartme...

Page 11: ...und to improve stability While operating on slopes drive in an up and down direction when possible If turning is necessary while driving across slopes reduce speed and turn slowly in the downhill direction Assure a sufficient supply of fuel for continuous operation A minimum of one half tank of fuel is recommended Roadway Safety Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways Obey al...

Page 12: ...nents while the engine is running or imme diately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Allow the engine to cool before storing and do not store near an open flame Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury Springs may contain stored energy Use caution when dise...

Page 13: ... tubes are in good condition Repair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine Hydraulic leaks can occur under high pressure Hydraulic leaks require special care and attention Use a piece of cardboard and a magnifying glass to locate sus pected hydraulic leaks Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic...

Page 14: ...ystem the attachment s auxiliary hydraulic hoses must be disconnected from the power unit Lower the attachment to the ground shut off power unit engine move the secondary S D L A lever left and right to relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure and disconnect the auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers Always wear eye protection when working with the carbide tips ...

Page 15: ... traveling forward Pull the control rod back toward the operator to reverse the drum when traveling in reverse for back dragging soil or pulling material away from buildings trees or other obstructions Normal operation Reverse operation C Rotor Angle Secondary S D L A Lever The secondary S D L A lever on the power unit con trols the angle of the power rake s rotor The power rake rotor can be angle...

Page 16: ...lift arms of the power unit with the power rake hitch arms by raising or lowering the front hitch and complete the engagement 4 Once completely engaged close the front hitch locking lever 5 Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine 6 Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive pulley on the power unit Ensure the belt is prop erly seated in each pulley 7 Engage the PTO spring tension lever ...

Page 17: ...hile moving it to the edge of the work area Depending on the soil condition and the amount of debris several passes over the same spot may be required Finish Grading Lawn Preparation Prior to beginning lawn preparation the soil should be loosened to a depth of 2 3 inches 5 8 cm as described in the Leveling Work Area section Set the rake drum depth so the carbide teeth are approxi mately 1 2 3 4 in...

Page 18: ...is removal and collected Operating Procedure Before operation perform daily inspection set the power unit s weight transfer to maximum if equipped and set the rake drum to the desired depth Place the side wings in the appropriate posi tion for the conditions and type of work Move the machine into position and lower the power rake to the ground Place the power unit s primary SDLA control lever in t...

Page 19: ... other obstacles Travel slowly when transporting over undulating or rough surfaces to maintain control of the power unit and reduce the shock to the machine Setting Rake Drum Depth Hold the crank latch down while turning the height adjustment crank Turn the height adjustment crank clockwise to raise the rake drum and counterclock wise to lower the rake drum Release the crank latch to lock the heig...

Page 20: ...rbide 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 ...

Page 21: ...se until the filter gasket makes contact with the mounting surface Tighten 1 2 3 4 turn after gasket contact 10 Remove the dipstick from the hydraulic oil tank and add HydroTorq XL synthetic hydraulic oil until the proper level is reached 11 Reinstall the dipstick into the hydraulic oil tank Power Rake Frame Leveling Variables such as tire size tire inflation power unit hitch height or hitch arm r...

Page 22: ...to the threads on the height adjust crank lower the rotor and frame completely to expose as much of the threads as possible Apply grease until threads are coated Storage Preparing the Power Rake for Storage 1 Clean the power rake 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear 3 Inspect safety decals Replace any safety decals that are faded illegible or missing 4 Inspec...

Page 23: ...coated Inspect for Loose Missing or Worn Components Grease Lubrication See Lubrication Section Inspection Hydraulic System Maintenance Checklist Maintenance Checklist o f L o c a t i o n s o f P u m p s A t 5 0 H o u r s A t 1 0 0 H o u r s A t 1 5 0 H o u r s A t 2 0 0 H o u r s A t 2 5 0 H o u r s A t 3 0 0 H o u r s A t 3 5 0 H o u r s A t 4 0 0 H o u r s A t 4 5 0 H o u r s A t 5 0 0 H o u r s...

Page 24: ...7 cm Weight 536 pounds 243 kg Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 4 5 gallons 17 L Height Adjustment Range 3 5 inches 9 cm Power Angle 18 degrees Features 72 carbide tips can be replaced without removing the rotor Single rotating height adjustment handle for fast and accurate adjustments Hydraulic driven rotor with reversible rotation controlled from operator seat Hydraulic power angle control Adjustable end...

Page 25: ... Manufacturer Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Authorized Representative also authorized to compile the technical file Lars Persson LAPAB MASKIN AB Box 46 S 734 22 Hallstahammar Flädervägen 5 734 38 Hallstahammar SWEDEN Technical File Keeper Ryan Steiner Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Description Power rake attachment Model Name Ventrac KP5...

Page 26: ...Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Diagram O Ring Chart ...

Page 27: ...4X48 00 SAE 100R17 AR 1 16 25 6801 06 06 FITTING 90 ME 3 8 X 3 8 2 17 25 304 C 12 FITTING CAP 3 4 12 JIC 1 Hydraulic Diagram O Ring Chart SAE Fitting Size Thread Size VPI Part ID OD Width AS568A Dash 04 7 16 20 26 0035 0 351 0 495 0 072 904 06 9 16 18 26 0036 0 468 0 624 0 078 906 08 3 4 16 26 0037 0 644 0 818 0 087 908 10 7 8 14 26 0038 0 755 0 949 0 097 910 12 1 1 16 12 26 0039 0 924 1 156 0 116...

Page 28: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 28 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Hitch Frame Filter ...

Page 29: ...LT 1 2 13 USS X 1 1 4 4 15 90 0814 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 1 3 4 2 16 00 0217 DECAL WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 1 17 62 0937 FRAME MAIN BODY 1 18 95 05 WASHER FLAT 5 16 SAE 3 19 90 0506 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 3 20 22 0032 HOSE 1X30 00 SAE 100R3 1 21 25 2605 12 12 12 FITTING M TEE 3 4 X 3 4 X 3 4 1 22 00 0100 DECAL MADE IN USA 1 23 23 0134 DIP STICK OIL TANK 1 24 29 BF06MP0245 FITTING 3 8 BARB X 1 8 MP 45 2 ...

Page 30: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 30 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Pump Valve Shift Handle ...

Page 31: ...SS 2 17 85 K0310 KEY 3 16 X 1 1 4 Serial 1178 1439 1 17 85 K0307 KEY 3 16 X 5 8 Serial 1440 1 18 25 6801 08 10 FITTING 90 ME 1 2 X 5 8 1 19 21 0103 PUMP BARNES CW 16 CCR Serial 1178 1439 1 19 21 0127 PUMP HYD PARKER CW 16CC Serial 1178 1439 1 19 21 0133 PUMP HYD PARKER CW 16CC Serial 1488 1 20 20 0186 HOSE 1 2X19 00 SAE 100R17 AR 1 21 22 0031 HOSE 5 8X16 00 PLK 250PSI CPE 1 22 25 2501 10 12 FITTIN...

Page 32: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 32 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rotor Frame Rotor Motor ...

Page 33: ...0 SAE X 1 6 13 96 08 WASHER LOCK 1 2 6 14 80 0324 ROTOR DRUM 1 15 79 0052 TOOTH CARBIDE 8620 CASE HARD 72 16 79 0052 1 SLEEVE PROTECTIVE 7 8X1X3 4 Serial 1178 1475 72 16 64 1999 SLEEVE PROTECTIVE Serial 1476 72 17 95 20 WASHER FLAT 1 1 4 SAE 3 18 64 1014 SHIELD BEARING DIRT COVER 1 19 55 PB25020 1 BEARING PB 1 1 4 DRILL TAPPED 1 20 93 20 NUT 1 1 4 12 SAE 1 21 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 SAE ST 1 22 6...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Height Adjuster ...

Page 35: ...1 5 95 16 WASHER FLAT 1 SAE 2 6 05 0096 WASHER UHMW 2 1 16X1 1 32X1 8 2 7 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 2 8 64 1008 LATCH HEIGHT CRANK 1 9 41 0039 SPRING COMP 9 16 OD X 5 8 2 10 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 2 11 00 0230 DECAL KP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 12 64 1242 PLATE DEPTH POINTER RETAINER 1 13 99 E0066 NUT JAM 1 USS 2 14 92 16 NUT 1 USS 1 15 64 1011 CLAMP HEIGHT NUT LOCK 1 16 64 1007 BRACKET ...

Page 36: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 36 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Wheel Frame Shields ...

Page 37: ...UT CENTER 3 8 16 2 12 62 0940 FRAME FRONT WHEELS MT 1 13 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 12 14 90 0608 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 8 15 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 8 16 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 SAE ST 2 17 95 05 WASHER FLAT 5 16 SAE 15 18 95 12 WASHER FLAT 3 4 SAE 2 19 00 0103 DECAL HAZARD HIGH PRESS FLUID 1 20 60 0838 SHIELD AIR FLOW 1 21 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 11 22 90 0508 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 1 4 23 90 05...

Page 38: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 38 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Side Wings Dirt Flap Hydraulic Power Angle ...

Page 39: ... X 1 1 4 11 13 95 05 WASHER FLAT 5 16 SAE 11 14 99 A05 LOCKNUT STOVER 5 16 18 USS 11 15 64 0680 BUSHING 33 64 X 1 X 1 1 4 2 16 64 1527 BUSHING 516 X 1 X 1 1 16 L 2 17 64 1006 PLATE WING GUIDE 2 18 90 0820 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 2 1 2 4 19 03 0010 PIN BALL 3 8 X 1 1 2 2 20 62 0944 WING RIGHT ARM 1 21 25 6801 06 06 FITTING 90 ME 3 8 X 3 8 2 22 20 0185 HOSE 1 4X48 00 SAE 100R17 AR 1 23 23 0104 COUPLER QUI...

Page 40: ...m of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ventrac equipment Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim Only warranty work performed and submitted by an Authorized Ventrac Dealer may be eligible for warranty credit This warranty extends only to Ventrac commercial equipment operated under normal condit...

Page 41: ...set forth herein V P I shall not be liable for cost of removal or installation nor shall V P I be responsible for any direct indirect special or consequential damages of any nature In no event shall V P I be liable for any sum in excess of the price received for the goods for which liability is claimed There are no representations or warranties which have been authorized to the buyer of the Ventra...

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