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INTRODUCTION

Product Description

The EC240 sod cutter is designed to cleanly cut sod for flower beds, walkways, and lawns. With a cutting 

depth of 0 - 2-1/2 inches (0 - 6.4 cm), the EC240 can be used to cut thick lush grass or even shave off the 

last bit of dirt to prepare your work site.

Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual?

This manual has been created to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely 

operate, maintain, and service your machine. It is divided into sections 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

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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. If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable, it should be replaced immediately. Con-

tact your local Ventrac dealer for a replacement.
When using a Ventrac attachment, be sure to read and follow the safety and operating instructions of both 

the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible.
The information in this manual provides the operator with the safest procedures to operate the machine 

while getting the maximum use out of the unit. Failure to follow the safety precautions listed in this manual 

may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

V

enture Products Inc. is pleased to provide you with your new 

Ventrac EC240 sod cutter! We hope that Ventrac equipment 

will provide you with a ONE Tractor Solution.

Содержание EC240

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Sod Cutter VENTRAC COM EC240 Revised 12 14 18 09 10044 Rev 03 Original Operator s Manual ...

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

Страница 3: ...Accidents 8 Keep Riders Off 8 Operating On Slopes 9 Roadway Safety 9 Truck Or Trailer Transport 9 Maintenance 10 Fuel Safety 10 Hydraulic Safety 11 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 13 Daily Inspection 13 Attaching 13 Detaching 13 Sod Cutter Operation 13 Setting the Cutting Depth 13 SERVICE PAGE 14 Cleaning and General Maintenance 14 Cutting Blade Replacement 14 Storage 14 Maintenance Chart 14 SPECIFICATIONS...

Страница 4: ...erator 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 If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable it should be replaced immediately Con tact your local Ventrac dealer for a replacement When using a Ventrac attachment be sure to read and follow ...

Страница 5: ...ughout 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 Ind...

Страница 6: ...s 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 Decal Description Part Number Quantity A Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 B Warning Pinch Point 00 0218 1 C Warning General Safety 00 0220 1 A B C A B C ...

Страница 7: ...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...

Страница 8: ...un 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 batt...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 12: ...y to be maintained Clear the work area of all obstacles hazards and personnel Keep hands away from pinch points when adjusting the cutting depth The EC240 cutting blade is very sharp Wear gloves and use caution when installing removing adjust ing or handling the cutting blade Do not make sharp turns with the cutting blade in the ground ...

Страница 13: ...king lever Detaching 1 Park the power unit on a level surface 2 Lower the sod cutter to the ground 3 Disengage the front hitch locking lever 4 Slowly back the power unit away from the sod cutter or remove the sod cutter manually Sod Cutter Operation Before operation set the sod cutter to the desired cutting depth and disengage the power unit s weight transfer system if equipped Move the power unit...

Страница 14: ...ame Torque to 210 in lbs 24 Nm Storage Preparing the Sod Cutter for Storage 1 Clean the sod cutter 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace damaged or worn components 3 Inspect the cutting blade edges and replace the cutting blade if it has become dulled 4 Oil the cutting blade to prevent rusting Removing the Sod Cutter from Storage 1 Clean the ...

Страница 15: ...cm Overall Length 24 1 2 inches 62 cm Overall Width 25 inches 63 5 cm Weight 38 pounds 17 2 kg Cutting Width 24 inches 61 cm Cutting Depth 0 2 1 2 inches 0 6 4 cm Features A heavy duty steel frame A maintenance free roller An adjustable roller for easy setting of cutting depth ...

Страница 16: ...Illustrated Parts 16 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Blade Roller PARTS ...

Страница 17: ...1 7 64 1190 CLAMP DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 2 8 62 1055 FRAME MAIN 1 9 79 0073 BLADE 24 SOD BLADE 1 10 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 6 11 99 SF0506 BOLT SRF 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 6 12 94 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 USS 4 13 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 4 15 00 0212 DECAL VENTRAC ORBITAL 1 16 00 0217 DECAL WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 1 17 00 0220 DECAL GENERAL SAFETY 1 18 00 0226 DECAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 19 92 10 NUT 5 8 11 US...

Страница 18: ...d no claim 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 norm...

Страница 19: ...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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