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Page 1: ...Salt Spreader Model SS575 Serial AB1051 Original Operator s Manual 09 10124 Rev 00 Operator s Manual Parts Drawings ...

Page 2: ...__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number _________________________________________________________________ Spreader Model A ________________________________________________________________ Spreader Serial B ___...

Page 3: ...11 SS575 Safety Procedures 12 SPREADER SETUP INSTALL KITS PAGE 13 SS575 Install 4100 4200 Kit 13 SS575 Install 4500 Kit 19 SS575 Drop Curtain Kit 27 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 32 Daily Inspection 32 Spreader Loading 32 Spreader Operation 32 SERVICE PAGE 35 Cleaning and General Maintenance 35 Storage 35 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 36 Troubleshooting Chart 36 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 37 Dimensions 37 Features 37 No...

Page 4: ...and 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 machine at all times The manual should remain with the machine even if it is sold I...

Page 5: ...anual 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 a pote...

Page 6: ... 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 Decal Description Part Number Quantity A Warning Hands Feet 07 3D6192 1 B Warning Read Owners Manual 07 3D6194 1 A B A B ...

Page 7: ...g 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 c...

Page 8: ... the engine 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 batter...

Page 9: ...nd 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 all...

Page 10: ...mponents 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 d...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...ater than 10 degrees may result in loss of steering or front wheel traction Never attempt to remove a spreader from the power unit while there is material in the spreader hopper Always make sure personnel are clear of areas of danger when using equipment Maintain 60 distance from all bystanders when operating the spreader Never use with foreign debris in the spreader The spreader is designed to ha...

Page 13: ... determined as if sitting on the tractor seat facing forwards Not necessary for all setup configurations 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable from the power unit s battery 2 Remove the nut and bolt from the positive and negative battery cable clamps and replace them with 5 16 x 1 1 2 bolts and nuts Tighten the positive clamp onto the positive battery terminal 3 Install the fused positive wire o...

Page 14: ...e nylon washers on the inside of the controller bracket and install onto the controller using the 1 4 bolts and flat washers Tighten the bolts until the controller pivots with resistance Power Unit Without Cab If power unit is equipped with cab skip to next section 1 Insert the tabs of the frame clamp bracket into the slots of the frame mount bracket and fasten with 3 8 x 2 carriage bolts and knob...

Page 15: ...nd then push the gate cable handle back into the cable housing Slide the brass cable fitting onto the gate cable and thread onto the cable housing 10 Install the cable fitting onto the gate body D as shown D E 11 D E Insert the cable end into the gate slide E and through the hole in the bolt Ensure the gate slide is in the closed position and tighten the bolt to secure the gate cable 12 Connect th...

Page 16: ... Power Unit With KW350 Cab 1 Remove the tunnel cover from the lower rear frame of the power unit 2 1 4 22 5 8 1 2 2 On KW350 cabs with serial numbers 1001 1060 mounting holes must be drilled in the right front cab post Unfasten the velcro from the pleated canvas and move out of the way Mark the post 22 5 8 up from the post mounting plate and 1 2 in from edge of flange Mark the second hole 2 1 4 up...

Page 17: ...he same path as the wire harnesses and install the gate control cable G and handle onto the gate cable mount bracket 10 Fasten the wire harnesses and the gate control cable if equipped underneath the foot plate and to the side of the lower rear frame tunnel using 2 cushioned clamps and 1 4 x 3 4 flange bolts and flange nuts 11 Insert the battery controller wire harness between the power unit seat ...

Page 18: ...s along the same path as the spreader wire harnesses 4 Connect the wire harness plug to the plug on the vibrator unit 5 Connect the positive wire of the battery harness to the positive terminal of the power unit battery 6 Connect the negative wire of the battery harness to the negative terminal of the power unit battery 7 Use zip ties to fasten the vibrator wire harness to the control box mount ar...

Page 19: ...ition A3 in the fuse panel NOTE the terminal can only be installed one way Orient the terminal with the hole pointing up and insert into the fuse panel The terminal needs to snap into place If necessary use a needle nose pliers to push the terminal in being careful not to damage the wire insulation Double check the connection by tugging gently on the wire with your hand 7 Reinstall the left and ri...

Page 20: ...rm links to position the lift arms in the outermost position to prevent damage to spreader if 3 point lift arms are raised accidentally Installation Power Unit without Cab If power unit is equipped with cab skip to next section 1 Fasten the controller bracket A to the control box mount bracket B using 2 10 32 x 1 2 machine screws and 10 32 flange nuts A B 2 Place the nylon washers C on the inside ...

Page 21: ...he gate control cable J and handle onto the control box mount 10 J Use Velcro ties to fasten the gate cable to the roll bar 2 3 above the power unit fender and to the power unit seat box 11 If gate cable is already mounted to the spreader skip to step 15 Pull the gate cable handle out 3 and determine the length of cable needed to reach the gate body NOTE before cutting the cable to length check to...

Page 22: ...of insulation off the end of each wire 20 Locate the adapter harness plug with red and black wires Insert the red wire from the battery controller harness into the butt connector on the red wire M from the adapter harness and crimp in place Insert the black wire from the battery controller harness into the butt connector on the black wire N from the adapter harness and crimp in place 21 M N O Slid...

Page 23: ...gate cable mount bracket D on the back of the right front cab post flange using 2 10 32 x 1 2 machine screws and flange nuts D 5 Remove the rear bolt E that fastens the right rear fender panel to the foot platform 6 E Install the included F 1 4 x 1 flange bolt through the hole place one flange of the cushioned metal clamp F onto the bolt and fasten with a 1 4 flange nut 7 Route the battery control...

Page 24: ...ip to step 20 Pull the gate cable handle out 3 and determine the length of cable needed to reach the gate body NOTE before cutting the cable to length check to ensure that there is enough slack in the cable to allow the control cable to slide freely in the cable housing 17 Cut off the cable at the desired length and then push the gate cable handle back into the cable housing Slide the brass cable ...

Page 25: ...rs back along the connector and harness and tape in place 26 Coil the extra wire of the battery controller har ness inside the seat box area and use a Velcro tie to fasten the coils together 27 Install the 25 amp circuit breaker into slot 1 of the rear fuse panel and the 10 amp fuse into slot 3 of the rear fuse panel 28 Remove the cover from the power relay module and replace both J case fuses P w...

Page 26: ...nts and reinstall the Velcro ties Vibrator Installation Power Unit with KW450 Cab 1 Install the switch on the controller bracket as directed by the vibrator kit instructions 2 Install the vibrator unit on the spreader hopper as directed by the vibrator kit instructions 3 Connect the vibrator wire harness to the switch and route wire harness along the same path as the spreader wire harnesses Route ...

Page 27: ...nd orienta tion referred to in these instructions is determined as if sitting on the tractor seat facing forwards Attention To prevent thread galling hand tools and a thread lubricant are recommended when tightening stain less steel fasteners Do not use air or electric power tools as this increases the potential of thread galling Drop Curtain Setup 1 On both ends of the drop curtain install a side...

Page 28: ...orque to 75 in lbs 8 5 Nm F G E E D Installation on SS575 Spreader 1 Remove the 2 3 8 bolts from the left side of the spreader frame and discard 2 Install the left drop curtain mount Q onto the spreader frame with the longer slot toward the top Fasten with 2 3 8 x 1 bolts and 2 3 8 flat washers Keep the edge of the curtain mount parallel with the edge of the spreader frame and torque the bolts to ...

Page 29: ...bolts 8 3 8 flat washers and 4 3 8 lock nuts Do not tighten the hardware at this time R S 7 Install the rear belting pivot brace T and drop curtain assembly on top of the left and right side belting hangers U using 4 3 8 x 1 bolts 8 3 8 flat washers 4 3 8 lock nuts Partially tighten the four bolts to help align the left and right side belting hangers 8 T U Tighten the 4 3 8 bolts V that fasten the...

Page 30: ...end onto the right eyebolt 12 The drop curtain belting will need to be cut to fit over the gate cable Drill a 13 32 hole through the left side of the drop curtain belting at the bottom of the V notch in the side drop curtain mounts Cut the drop curtain from the hole to the top edge of the curtain belting 13 Rotate each side of the drop curtain up into place with one of the side curtain mounts on e...

Page 31: ... until it is standing up against the spreader hopper 4 Fold the sides of the drop curtain back against the rear of the drop curtain making sure the that each side leg of the drop curtain is captured in the channel of the rear belting mount Z 5 Z Secure by placing the bungee strap around the back of the drop curtain and hooking it onto the right eyebolt If you prefer to completely remove the curtai...

Page 32: ...h securely Spreader Operation Refer to power unit operator s manual for operation of power unit controls Ventrac 4100 and 4200 without cab Attachment On Front Of Power Unit SS575 Capacity HE480 48 Slip Scoop 300 lbs 136 kg HJ480 48 Excavator 300 lbs 136 kg KD482 48 Dozer Blade 300 lbs 136 kg KD602 60 Dozer Blade 350 lbs 159 kg KD722 72 Dozer Blade 350 lbs 159 kg KV522 55 V Blade 400 lbs 181 kg HB5...

Page 33: ... or off An optional drop curtain is available for spread ing material in tight areas such as sidewalks cart paths etc The drop curtain will limit the spread width to approximately 48 inches 122 cm Wind conditions can greatly affect the spread pattern and distance Gate stop There is an adjustable stop provided on the gate assembly to allow for a repeatable spread pattern density If it is desired th...

Page 34: ...ake the spread pattern heavier 1 To spread material make sure the gate on the hopper is closed 2 Fill the hopper with the material that is to be spread 3 Turn the controller power switch on to start the spinner rotating NOTE the speed controller is equipped with a start up burst mode that sends full power to the motor at start up to prevent the motor from stalling if it is under load Be aware of t...

Page 35: ... 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 ence repeated exposure to corrosive agents should be pretreated with a corrosion preventative When pressure washing the motor enclosure area stay at least 36 inches 92 cm away from motor enclosures After first use tighten all n...

Page 36: ...wn Jammed agitator or spinner Poor electrical connections Electrical short Controller failure Carefully clear jammed material Clean or replace connectors Use dielectric grease Check electrical connections Check for bare wires Replace controller Material not flowing from hopper Empty hopper Gate not open Physical obstruction Wet material Frozen or coarse material Spinner not turning Agitator loose ...

Page 37: ...pper cover Noise Emissions SS575 Noise Emissions1 Measured Sound Power Level dB A 107 8 Sound Power Uncertainty dB A 2 0 Sound Pressure Level at Operator s Ear dB A 96 5 Sound Pressure Uncertainty dB A 2 0 Note 1 Specifications subject to change without notice EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac SS575 EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac SS575 Salt Spreader Manufacturer Venture Products Inc 500 V...

Page 38: ...Illustrated Parts 38 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 39 38 15 41 30 33 37 36 29 35 40 42 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Frame Hopper PARTS ...

Page 39: ...137 BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 SS 2 6 07 3D6169 WASHER 3 8 FLAT SS 2 7 07 3D6198 KEEPER LATCH 2 8 07 3D6240 COVER HOPPER SS575 1 9 07 3D6245 FRAME MAIN 575 01 1 10 07 3D6394 NUT 5 16 KEPS 2 11 99 SF0608 BOLT SRF 3 8 16 USS X 1 4 12 07 3D6463 FASTENER PLASTIC PUSH PIN 2 13 99 K0072 MACHINE SCREW 10 24 X 1 2 ZP 6 14 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 2 15 07 3F50118 HOPPER 5 75 CU FT BLACK 1 Frame Hopper Illustra...

Page 40: ...Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 2 24 8 21 5 26 9 22 19 12 1 11 4 17 13 10 20 28 27 25 3 16 18 7 14 15 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 5 7 8 9 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spinner Drive Gate Slide ...

Page 41: ... 1 13 07 3D6232 COUPLER MOTOR DRIVE 1 14 07 3D6302 KNOB GATE 1 15 07 3D6304 CABLE 10 GATE Serial 1051 1210 1 15 47 0355 CABLE CONTROL 10 Serial 1211 1 16 07 3D6305 FITTING ASSEMBLY CABLE Serial 1051 1210 1 16 45 0051 FITTING ASSEMBLY CABLE SS Serial 1211 1 17 07 3D6308 BOLT 5 16 18 SPECIAL 1 18 07 3D6309 NUT SQUATE FOR KNOB 1 19 90 0404 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 2 2 20 07 3D6365 GATE BODY SS 1 21 07 3D6...

Page 42: ...ce or ground 3 No other devices may be spliced into wiring harness 4 Any repairs to wiring harness must be done with heat shrink butt connectors 5 For connecting the harness to the battery refer to the steps listed in the spreader installation kit instructions for your power unit 7 8 6 5 2 4 3 1 A B C D E F G H I J K ON OFF VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DEC INC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 RED BLK POS NEG BLK...

Page 43: ...llustrated Parts 43 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts REF PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 07 3D7130 CONTROLLER SS575 W PACKARD 1 2 07 3D7341 HARNESS BATTERY 1 3 07 3D7342 HARNESS CONTROL 1 Control Harness ...

Page 44: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 44 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SS575 Install 4100 4200 Used only when installed on a power unit with a cab ...

Page 45: ...64 1533 BRACKET FRAME CLAMP 1 10 47 0213 KNOB 4 ARM 3 8 16 THRU HOLE 2 11 90 0512 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 1 1 2 2 12 92 05 NUT 5 16 18 USS 4 13 34 0008 WIRE ASM FUSED POSITIVE 1 14 34 0009 WIRE ASM NEGATIVE 1 15 99 SF0406 BOLT SRF 1 4 20 X 3 4 2 16 11 0071 CLAMP CUSHIONED METAL 3 4 2 17 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 2 18 03 1024 CLEVIS PIN 5 8 X 3 OAL 1 19 02 HP0420 HAIRPIN 1 8 X 2 1 2 1 20 90 0810 3 BOLT...

Page 46: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 46 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SS575 Install 4500 ...

Page 47: ...12 64 1742 BRACKET CONTROL BOX MNT KW450 1 13 99 0404 BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 2 BSCS 2 14 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 4 15 11 0071 CLAMP CUSHIONED METAL 3 4 1 16 99 SF0408 BOLT SRF 1 4 X 1 USS 1 17 62 1339 HITCH SS575 1 18 03 1024 CLEVIS PIN 5 8 X 3 OAL 1 19 02 HP0420 HAIRPIN 1 8 X 2 1 2 1 20 90 0810 3 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 1 1 4 SS 4 21 95 08 3 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE SS 4 22 32 0127 HARNESS ADAPTER SS575 1 23 30...

Page 48: ...8 8 8 8 8 14 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 17 17 21 21 18 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 10 11 20 19 1 1 22 15 15 15 15 13 13 12 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SS575 Drop Curtain ...

Page 49: ...90 0406 3 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 3 4 SS 10 9 99 A04N 3 LOCKNUT NYLON 1 4 20 USS SS 12 10 44 0298 BELTING DROP CURTAIN 1 11 64 1544 BRACKET CURTAIN CLAMP 1 12 64 1667 MOUNT REAR BELTING 1 13 64 1666 CLAMP PIVOT TUBE 2 14 90 0408 3 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 SS 2 15 64 1665 MOUNT SIDE DROP CURTAIN 4 16 99 K0122 BOLT EYE 5 16 18 X 3 1 2 SS 2 17 92 05 3 NUT 5 16 18 USS SS 2 18 47 0320 STRAP 22 5 OAL POLY BUNGEE 1...

Page 50: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 50 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70 8120 Vibrator Kit ...

Page 51: ...90 0616 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 4 5 31 0034 SWITCH TOGGLE ON OFF SPST 1 6 30 0333 FUSE 10 AMP MINI RED 1 7 30 0208 CONNECTOR BUTT 12 10GA YELLOW 1 8 15 0035 GREASE DIELECTRIC 1 9 07 3D6403 HARNESS UNIVERSAL 20 1 10 07 3D6404 HARNESS BATTERY 10 1 11 30 0157 BOOT TOGGLE SWITCH 1 12 07 3D6425 FUSE HOLDER 1 13 30 0241 TERMINAL 1 2 RING 12 10GA INS 2 14 30 0227 TERMINAL 25 PUSHON F 12 10GA 2 70 8120 Vibrat...

Page 52: ...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 warranty statement that is included in the owner s manual The Ventrac turf equipment including any defective parts must be returned to an authorized Ventrac dealer within the warranty period The warranty shall extend to the cost to r...

Page 53: ...breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees The remedies of buyer set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other remedies The liability of V P I whether in contract tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not extend beyond its obligation as 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...

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