Service - 18
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
MC600, clean or wash the mower to remove accu-
mulated clippings, leaves, and dirt when the job is
finished. Refer to the “Deck Flip-up procedure” in the
service section to access the underside of the deck.
If washing the deck, do not spray directly into bearings
or seals. After washing, it is important to run the mower
so that water does not reside on seals of bearings for
the drive system. When washing is complete, return
the deck to the operating position and activate the PTO
for 30 seconds to remove any standing water.
Deck Flip-Up Procedure (Service Position)
Park power unit on a smooth level surface.
Raise power unit front hitch to its highest position.
Set parking brake, shut off engine, and remove
the key.
Adjust the mower deck height to setting #1.
Release the deck belt tensioning spring (A).
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A
B
B
Move the deck pivot latch (B) toward the center
of the deck to disengage and lift the mower deck
up to a near vertical position.
Move the deck pivot latch back to lock the deck
in the upright position.
To return the deck to the operating position, lift
up on the front of the deck, move the pivot latch
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towards the center of the deck, and lower the deck.
Release the deck pivot latch and engage the deck
belt tensioning spring.
Mower Blade Inspection/Replacement
Mower blades may be sharp. Always wear
heavy gloves when working with mower blades.
Rotate the mower deck up to the service position
following the deck flip-up procedure.
Inspect the mower blades to ensure cutting edges
are sharp. If blades are dull or damaged, they must
be removed and sharpened or replaced.
Place a short piece of 2 x 4 wood between the
end of the blade and an appropriate structural
part of the underside of the deck to prevent the
blade from rotating.
Loosen the blade bolt counterclockwise and
remove the blade for sharpening or replacement.
When installing a blade, the wood block must be
placed on the opposite side to prevent rotation
for tightening the blade bolt.
Torque the blade bolt to 75-80 ft lbs (102-108 Nm).
Mower Blade Sharpening
Blades should be sharpened and balanced by a pro-
fessional. Maintain balance, same bevel, and length
of sharpened surface.
Belt Inspection/Replacement
Inspecting the drive belts of
the mower can prevent
sudden belt failure by finding
problems before they cause
a belt to break. Typical wear
on a drive belt may result in
the conditions shown in the
diagram. If any of these
conditions occur, the drive
belt will require replacement.
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SERVICE
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components or attempting any
repair or adjustment.
Attention
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.
