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SAFETY

Safety - 14

HM602/HM722/HP722 Safety Procedures

Cutting Unit Safety

•  Rotating Blades: Contact with the rotating mower blades or other moving parts may cause 

personal injury. Keep hands and feet away.

•  Rotation of one blade may cause another blade to rotate.

•  Thrown Object Hazard: Do not point discharge toward people, animals, or buildings when 

operating. Never operate with the deflectors removed.

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When not mowing, always shut off the PTO to stop the mower blades.

•  Never raise the mower deck with the blades running.

Summary of Contents for HM602

Page 1: ...Operator sManual Parts Drawings Mower Model HM602 HM722 HP722 Revised 09 27 16 09 10042 Rev 08 Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...____________________________________________ Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number _________________________________________________________________ Model A ________________________...

Page 3: ...ers Off 10 Operating On Slopes 11 Roadway Safety 11 Truck Or Trailer Transport 11 Maintenance 12 Fuel Safety 12 Hydraulic Safety 13 Cutting Unit Safety 14 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15 Height Adjustment Handle 15 Primary S D L A Control Lever 15 Weight Transfer 15 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16 Daily Inspection 16 Attaching 16 Detaching 16 Mowing and Operating Procedure 16 Transport of Mower 16 Cutting ...

Page 4: ...cement 20 Deck Belt Tensioning Adjustment 20 Tire Pressure 20 Deck Leveling Procedure 20 Lubrication 21 Maintenance Schedule 23 Maintenance Checklist 23 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 24 HM602 Dimensions 24 HM722 Dimensions 24 HP722 Dimensions 24 Features 24 PARTS PAGE 26 Main Deck 26 Deck Belt Spindles Blades 28 Carrier Frame 30 Front Wheels Rear Roller 32 Hitch Frame Drive Shaft 34 39 55150 39 55151 Mulchi...

Page 5: ...l 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 If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable it should be replaced immediately Con tact your local V...

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: ...emove 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 D D D A B E F G H C HM602 Location HM HP722 Location ...

Page 8: ...0 0062 1 B Danger Pinching Hazard 00 0102 1 C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 00 0122 1 D Danger Keep Hands Feet Clear 00 0123 3 E Warning Moving Parts 00 0216 1 F Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 G Warning Do Not Reach 00 0219 1 H Warning General Safety 00 0220 1 A B C D E F G H ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...n 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 batte...

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: ...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 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: ... cause personal injury Keep hands and feet away Rotation of one blade may cause another blade to rotate Thrown Object Hazard Do not point discharge toward people animals or buildings when operating Never operate with the deflectors removed When not mowing always shut off the PTO to stop the mower blades Never raise the mower deck with the blades running ...

Page 15: ...r unit front hitch and mower deck The control lever must be in the float detent position during operation of the mower Float position is attained by pushing the lever to the right until the float detent locks the lever in place Weight Transfer Terrain and ground conditions may affect the appro priate setting for the power unit s weight transfer system In most cases the weight transfer system shoul...

Page 16: ... parking brake 2 Place the height adjuster bracket in setting 13 3 Disengage the weight transfer system 4 Lower the mower deck to the ground 5 Shut off power unit engine 6 Disengage the PTO belt tensioning lever 7 Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of the power unit 8 Open the front hitch locking lever 9 Restart the power unit and slowly back away from the mower A side to side mo...

Page 17: ...nt the front roller in the recommended position Position A Position B If the cutting height is set at 1 7 8 48 mm or lower mount the front roller in Position A If the cutting height is set at 2 51 mm or higher mount the front roller in Position B Cutting Height Range Position The HM HP series mower decks are designed with two cutting height range positions The cutting height ranges for the standar...

Page 18: ...deck 9 Standard Position High Position Reinstall the bumper mounting hardware and torque to 70 80 in lbs 8 9 Nm 10 Remove the 2 ball pins and lower the hitch arms back to the level position Reinstall the ball pins and lower the mower deck shield back into place 11 Move the height adjuster bracket to position 13 and remove the 3 blocks from under the deck Mulching Kit Optional Accessory Mulching pr...

Page 19: ... deck cover shield Mower Blade Inspection Replacement 1 Mower blades may be sharp Always wear heavy gloves when working with mower blades Rotate the mower deck up to the service posi tion following the deck flip up procedure 2 Inspect the mower blades to ensure cutting edges are sharp If blades are dull or damaged they must be removed and sharpened or replaced 3 Place a short piece of 2 x 4 wood b...

Page 20: ...against the inner face of the hitch arm to secure Deck Belt Tensioning Adjustment If the deck belt slips during normal mowing operation the belt tension will need to be adjusted 1 Park power unit on a smooth level surface and lower the mower deck to the ground 2 Set parking brake shut off engine and remove the ignition key 3 Raise the main deck cover shield 4 Loosen the nut under hitch arm brace o...

Page 21: ...s to raise the deck Note slight movement of the bolt in the front carrier slots will make a significant differ ence in the front deck height Lubrication Always set the parking brake shut off the power unit engine remove the ignition key and ensure all moving parts have stopped before checking mower deck or blade condition or attempting any repair or adjustment Lubrication is required at the follow...

Page 22: ...ardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 3 Inspect belts spindles and blades Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 4 Apply grease to all grease points 5 Wipe off all excess grease or oil Removing the Mower from Storage Inspect clean and prepare the mower for use ...

Page 23: ...leys Blades and Blade Retaining Bolts Check Tire Pressure Check Hitch Pivot Bolts Torque to 75 ft lbs 102 Nm Maintenance Checklist HM602 HM722 HP722 Maintenance Checklist o f L o c a t i o n s o f P u m p s A S N E E D E D D a i l y 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...

Page 24: ...osition 1 1 8 4 1 8 inches 29 105 mm Cutting Height Range High Position 1 3 4 4 3 4 inches 44 121 mm Cutting Positions 13 Weight 450 pounds 204 kg HP722 Dimensions Overall Height 16 inches 40 6 cm Overall Length 58 inches 147 cm Overall Width 85 inches 216 cm Cutting Width 72 inches 183 cm Deck Offset To the Left 6 1 2 inches 16 5 cm Cutting Height Range Standard Position 1 1 8 4 1 8 inches 29 105...

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Page 26: ...Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck ...

Page 27: ...1 18A 40 0238 ARM BELT TIGHTNER ARM HP722 Serial 3001 3124 1 18B 40 0366 IDLER ARM BELT TENSION HM602 Serial 3513 1 18B 40 0366 IDLER ARM BELT TENSION HM722 Serial 3585 1 18B 40 0366 IDLER ARM BELT TENSION HP722 Serial 3125 1 19 64 0602 64 0602 BUSHING 3 8 X 5 8 X 265 4 20 94 06 94 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 USS 1 21 99 SF0608 99 SF0608 BOLT SRF 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 22 90 0608 90 0608 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 3 23...

Page 28: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 28 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Deck Belt Spindles Blades ...

Page 29: ...84 3 87 0222 SPINDLE ASM RH 25MM STEEL HP722 Serial 3105 3124 3 12 87 0225 SPINDLE ASM RH KEY 25MM CI HM602 Serial 3513 3 87 0225 SPINDLE ASM RH KEY 25MM CI HM722 Serial 3585 3 87 0225 SPINDLE ASM RH KEY 25MM CI HP722 Serial 3125 3 13 99 E0082 99 E0082 NUT LOCKING FLANGE 3 8 16 12 14 79 0036 79 0038 BLADE LOWLIFT Standard 3 79 0035 79 0037 BLADE HIGHLIFT Optional 3 79 0051 not available BLADE MULC...

Page 30: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 30 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frame ...

Page 31: ...D SPRING 1 18 41 0021 41 0021 SPRING COMP 1 2 OD X 2 3 4 LG 1 19 99 A05 99 A05 LOCKNUT STOVER 5 16 18 USS 2 20 95 06 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 7 21 43 006 43 006 ROD END 3 8 SPHERICAL 4 22 90 0610 90 0610 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 4 2 23 93 06 93 06 NUT 3 8 24 SAE 4 24 99 J0643NFZ 99 J0643NFZ ROD THREADED 3 8 24 X 5 3 8 2 25 90 0612 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 2 26 42 0431 42 0432 SHAFT HEIGHT ADJ...

Page 32: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 32 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Wheels Rear Roller ...

Page 33: ...ASTER HM722 Serial 3215 4644 2 53 0133 WHEEL ASM 13 X 5 X 6 CASTER HP722 Serial 3065 3331 2 13 53 0155 WHEEL ASM 13 X 5 X 6 CASTER HM602 Serial 4031 2 53 0155 WHEEL ASM 13 X 5 X 6 CASTER HM722 Serial 4645 2 53 0155 WHEEL ASM 13 X 5 X 6 CASTER HP722 Serial 3332 2 13 53 0148 53 0148 WHEEL ASM 13X5X6 RIB FLATFREE Optional 2 14 99 A06C 99 A06C LOCKNUT CENTER 3 8 16 2 15 04 0025 04 0025 SNAP RING EXT 1...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Frame Drive Shaft ...

Page 35: ...SHAFT 1 X 16 3 4 TWO KEYS 1 15 80 0294 SHAFT 1 X 19 TWO KEYS 1 16 83 BK55H 83 BK55H PULLEY 5 5 H BUSHING 1 17 81 B045 81 B045 BELT B45 1 18 90 0410 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 1 4 HM602 Serial 3001 3433 1 90 0410 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 1 4 HM722 Serial 3001 3432 1 90 0410 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 1 4 HP722 Serial 3001 3114 1 19 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS HM602 Serial 3001 3433 2 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS HM722 S...

Page 36: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 36 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 39 55150 HM602 Mulching Kit 39 55151 HM722 HP722 Mulching Kit ...

Page 37: ...2 REF PART NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 97 0506 97 0506 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 X 3 4 5 2 60 0794 60 0783 PLATE RIGHT END 1 3 99 SF05 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 9 4 64 0746 64 0754 RING MULCHING RIGHT 1 5 64 0745 64 0753 RING MULCHING CENTER 1 6 64 0744 64 0752 RING MULCHING LEFT 1 7 97 0506 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 X 3 4 4 7 97 0508 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 X 1 4 ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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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