OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Operation - 20
L
IGHT
S
WITCH
(H)
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
(I & J)
Optional accessory. These switches turn off and on
the 12 volt accessories utilized by some attachments.
C
HOKE
(K)
Pulling the choke handle out aids in starting a cold
engine.
S
ELECTOR
L
EVER
/P
ARKING
B
RAKE
(L)
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 operated. 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 main-
tain. 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
(M)
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
(N)
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
(O)
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
(P)
Move lever outward to release lock. Slide the seat to
desired location and release lever.
H
IGH
/L
OW
R
ANGE
S
HIFT
H
ANDLE
(Q)
Never shift while under load, while moving, or
while on a slope. Always ensure the shift handle
is secured in the lock position at the end of each
shift stroke.
The high/low range shift handle shifts both the front
and rear transaxles simultaneously. With the power
unit parked on level ground, push the shift handle
forward to select low range. Pull the shift handle
back to select high range. Ensure the shift handle is
secured in the lock position at the end of each shift
stroke.
W
EIGHT
T
RANSFER
(R)
Optional Accessory. The weight transfer system
allows the operator to select the amount of weight
transferred from the front mounted attachment to
the front drive wheels of the power unit. Transfer-
ring weight from the attachment to the power unit
