OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Operation - 20
E
NGINE
O
IL
P
RESSURE
W
ARNING
L
IGHT
(H)
Signi
fi
es low or no engine oil pressure.
S
EAT
B
ELT
L
IGHT
(I)
Light indicates when seat belt is not in use. When
seat belt is fastened, the light will turn off.
L
IGHT
S
WITCH
(J)
Depressing the top of the switch will turn on the
headlights, the taillights, and the backlighting on the
dash gauge(s). Depressing the bottom part of the
switch will turn the lights off. Lights only work when
the key is in the run or start position.
12 V
OLT
S
WITCHES
(K & L)
Optional accessory. These switches turn off and
on the 12 volt accessories utilized by some attach-
ments.
E
NGINE
C
OOLANT
H
IGH
T
EMP
A
LARM
(M)
(Vanguard engines only)
Alarm sounds when the
engine coolant temperature exceeds 240°. Refer to
troubleshooting section for possible symptoms.
C
HOKE
(N)
(Gasoline models only)
Pulling the choke handle
out aids in starting a cold engine.
S
ELECTOR
L
EVER
/P
ARKING
B
RAKE
(O)
1
1
2
2
3
3
Position
#
1: Park/Start Position. In this position, the
park brake is applied, and the
S.D.L.A. control lever is
locked out. The lever must be
in this position to start.
Position
#
2: Neutral Assist
Position. In this position,
the parking brake and the
S.D.L.A. control lever are
released. If an operator is
present on the seat, the
power unit can now be oper-
ated. In the neutral assist
position, the S.D.L.A. control
lever has a “spring assist to
neutral” action. This position makes neutral easy to
select and maintain. Neutral assist is recommended
when learning the operation of your Ventrac, loading
& unloading, attaching and removing attachments,
and whenever the operator is working in tight areas
or is unsure of the power unit’s response to the task
being performed.
Position
#
3: Easy shift position. In this position, the
S.D.L.A. control lever is in an “easy shift” mode. This
position is designed for experienced operators for
operation of the power unit in open areas where
travel speed and direction are relatively constant
and control is easily maintained. Easy shift reduces
operator arm fatigue when using the power unit for
prolonged periods of time.
Stopping in this position requires the operator to
return the S.D.L.A. control or foot pedal to the
neutral position.
B
ELT
T
ENSION
L
EVER
(P)
Rotating the belt tension
lever up until it locks applies
tension to the attachment
drive belt. Rotating the belt
tension lever down releases
the tension of the attach-
ment drive belt, allowing the
operator to remove or install
the attachment drive belt.
F
RONT
H
ITCH
L
ATCH
L
EVER
(Q)
The front hitch latch handle engages or disengages
the hitch latch for attaching or detaching Ventrac at-
tachments. Raise the handle to open the hitch latch.
Lower the handle and ensure the handle is secured
in the notch to close the hitch latch.
F
RONT
H
ITCH
L
OCK
(R)
The front hitch lock prevents the accidental release
of the front hitch latch lever. To release, lift the tab
of the front hitch lock and raise the front hitch latch
handle.
S
EAT
S
LIDE
A
DJUSTMENT
L
EVER
(S)
Move lever outward to release lock. Slide the seat to
desired location and release lever.
