Ventrac MK960, Operator'S Manual & Parts Drawings

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Wide Area Mower VENTRAC COM MK960 09 10163 Rev 00 Original Operator s Manual ...

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

Page 3: ...tional Hydraulic Flip Up Kit Safety 14 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15 Operational Control Locations 15 Height Adjustment Handles A 15 Main Belt Tension Handle B 15 Outer Belt Tension Springs C 15 Primary SDLA Control Lever 15 Secondary SDLA 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 ...

Page 4: ...3 Maintenance Schedule 24 Maintenance Checklist 24 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 25 Dimensions 25 Features 25 PARTS PAGE 26 Main Frame Front Anti Scalp Rollers 26 Carrier Frames Wheels 28 Right Carrier Rockers Link 30 Left Carrier Rockers Link 32 Rear Roller 34 Rear Discharge Belting End Guards 36 Hitch Arms 38 Drive Shaft Attachment Belt 40 Main Deck Belt Pulleys Belt Tensioner 42 Single Spindle Belts Pull...

Page 5: ...ch piece of Ventrac equipment you own Read ing the operator s manual 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...

Page 6: ...roughout this manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if facing forward from the operator station 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 Indica...

Page 7: ...ove 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 A A A A A A A A G G G G G G H H F F F F C C E E B B D D ...

Page 8: ... 0123 4 B Warning Moving Parts 00 0216 1 C Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 D Warning Do Not Reach 00 0219 1 E Warning General Safety 00 0220 1 F Danger Thrown Object Hazard 00 0265 2 G Danger Shield Missing 00 0492 3 H Danger Pinching Hazard 00 0594 1 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H ...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ... 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 battery compartme...

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: ...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...

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: ... blades Never raise the mower deck with the blades running Optional Hydraulic Flip Up Kit Safety Attachment hydraulic system may contain stored energy Before performing maintenance or repairs on the hydraulic system the attachment s auxiliary hydraulic hoses must be disconnected from the power unit Lower the attachment to the ground shut off power unit engine move the secondary S D L A lever left ...

Page 15: ... degrees to release the belt tension Remove pin Remove pin Rotate 180 Rotate 180 Outer Belt Tension Springs C The outer belt tension springs are used to release or apply tension to the single spindle deck belts Primary SDLA Control Lever Pull the power unit s primary SDLA lever to the left to raise the power unit front hitch and MK960 mower deck Push the lever to the right to lower the power unit ...

Page 16: ...he power unit s weight transfer system Detaching 1 Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Attention It is important to set the mower deck height adjust ment handles to position 17 prior to detaching the mower deck from the power unit It is difficult to adjust the mower deck height for reattachment when the mower deck is detached Set both mower deck height adjustment han...

Page 17: ...e ignition key and ensure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before inspecting components or attempting any repair or adjustment Rotate the left height adjustment handle A down slightly to relieve pressure on the locking pin B and remove the pin from the handle 2 A A C C B B Raise or lower the handle to the desired cutting height setting and replace the locking pin 3 Repeat steps 1 2 fo...

Page 18: ...from the hinge bracket 6 To reinstall the cover insert the left hinge pin into the hole in the hinge bracket 7 Align the right hinge pin with the slot in the hinge bracket and push down until the latch plate snaps over the pin to secure in place Deck Flip Up Procedure Service Position Manual Flip Up Procedure 1 Park the power unit and mower on a smooth level surface 2 Engage the parking brake shut...

Page 19: ...he center deck cover but do not latch 8 Return to the operator s seat start the power unit s engine and raise the power unit front hitch to its highest position 9 Pull the secondary SDLA lever to the left to flip the deck up to a near vertical position 10 Shut off the power unit s engine and remove the key from the ignition switch 11 Open the center deck cover and reinstall the two ball pins to lo...

Page 20: ...f 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 Attachment Belt Replacement 1 Detach the mower deck from the power unit 2 Remove the drive A A pulley shield A 3 Remove the old attachment drive belt ...

Page 21: ...he top groove of the left spindle pulley 5 Release the belt tension spring A for the mid left spindle belt A A B B 6 Remove the mid left spindle belt B from the left spindle and mid left spindle pulleys 7 Place the new belt onto the mid left spindle pulley and the bottom groove of the left spindle pulley 8 Engage the belt tension spring for the mid left spindle belt 9 Place the main deck belt into...

Page 22: ...1 Place the mower deck on a hard surface that is clean and level 2 Set the mower deck cutting height to a position that will allow access to the underside of the deck Ensure both the left and right height adjustment handles are set to the same position 3 Ensure both front tires are inflated to the recom mended tire pressure 4 Block the tires and rear roller to prevent the mower deck from rolling d...

Page 23: ...wer for Storage 1 Clean the mower deck and frame 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 3 Inspect belts spindles and mower blades Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 4 Inspect safety decals Replace any decals that are faded illegible or missing 5 Apply grease to all grease points and wipe off any exc...

Page 24: ... lbs 102 108 Nm Check Tire Pressure 8 10 psi 55 69 kPa Grease Lubrication See Lubrication Section Inspection Maintenance Checklist 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 H o u r s A t 5 0...

Page 25: ...ounds 263 kg Cutting Width 95 inches 241 cm Cutting Height Range 1 5 inches 25 127 mm Cutting Positions 17 Features Flip up deck design Three front anti scalp rollers Full length rear roller for even cutting and striping Visit ventrac com manuals for the latest version of this operator s manual A downloadable parts manual is also available View all manuals ...

Page 26: ...Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Front Anti Scalp Rollers PARTS 5 8 8 10 10 10 9 6 6 3 3 3 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 4 4 4 11 12 ...

Page 27: ... Axle Front Roller 3 4 99 A06 Locknut Stover 3 8 16 USS 3 5 N A Plate Ventrac Serial Number 1 6 04 0029 Rivet Pop 1 8 X 1 4 SS 2 7 00 0123 Decal Keep Hands Feet Clear 4 8 00 0265 Decal Thrown Object Hazard 2 9 00 0594 Decal Danger Pinching Hazard 1 10 00 0492 Decal Shield Missing 3 11 MK 6001 Frame Deck Weldment MK960 1 12 00 0610 Decal 95 Cut Width 1 Main Frame Front Anti Scalp Rollers ...

Page 28: ... Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 14 14 12 12 1 1 13 13 3 3 15 15 16 16 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 4 4 2 2 2 2 5 5 6 6 6 6 11 11 17 18 53 0155 53 0148 42 40 40 41 41 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frames Wheels ...

Page 29: ...ring Cup 4 9 85 B0099 Bushing 875ID x 1 375OD x 120T 4 10 85 B0101 Bushing 005 Spacer 4 11 99 M0047 Locknut Stover M22 X 1 5 ZP 2 12 05 0172 Plug Ribbed Black LDPE 2 13 29 GF0011 Grease Ftg Plug 1 4 28 2 14 00 0577 Decal Cut Height Position Key 2 15 50 0195 Yoke Caster 13 Wheel 2 16 53 0155 Wheel Asm 13 x 5 x 6 Caster 2 16 53 0148 Wheel Asm 13x5x6 Rib Flatfree Optional 2 17 MK 6002 Frame Carrier R...

Page 30: ...Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 20 15 19 1 21 28 29 8 13 13 13 13 13 13 4 5 5 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 17 17 22 22 6 6 6 6 6 11 2 2 2 7 7 7 23 24 18 18 14 12 12 16 25 26 27 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Carrier Rockers Link ...

Page 31: ...2 MK 1150 Bushing Pivot Clamp 2 13 85 B0077 Bushing 3 4 ID X 1 OD X 1 6 14 MK 1146 Bushing Rocker Pivot 1 15 00 0577 Decal Cut Height Position Key 1 16 MK 1152 Plate Height Adjust 1 17 97 0508 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 2 18 99 E0102 Nut Locking Flange 5 16 18 2 19 03 0002 Pin Ball 3 8 x 2 W Ring Grip 1 20 00 0576 Decal Height Adjust Right 1 21 42 0601 Rod Thread 1 2 20 x 20 0 RH LH ZP 1 22 97 0814...

Page 32: ... Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 20 15 19 1 21 28 29 8 13 13 13 13 13 13 4 5 5 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 17 17 22 22 6 6 6 6 6 11 2 2 2 7 7 7 23 24 18 18 14 12 12 16 27 25 26 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Carrier Rockers Link ...

Page 33: ... 12 MK 1150 Bushing Pivot Clamp 2 13 85 B0077 Bushing 3 4 ID X 1 OD X 1 6 14 MK 1146 Bushing Rocker Pivot 1 15 00 0577 Decal Cut Height Position Key 1 16 MK 1152 Plate Height Adjust 1 17 97 0508 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 2 18 99 E0102 Nut Locking Flange 5 16 18 2 19 03 0002 Pin Ball 3 8 x 2 W Ring Grip 1 20 00 0575 Decal Height Adjust Left 1 21 42 0601 Rod Thread 1 2 20 x 20 0 RH LH ZP 1 22 97 081...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 8 8 1 1 7 7 3 3 9 9 9 9 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 2 2 11 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Roller ...

Page 35: ...Chute Bar Mounting 2 3 55 FB16016 2 Bearing 2 Bolt Flange 1 2 4 99 SF0510 Bolt SRF 5 16 18 USS X 1 1 4 4 5 99 SF05 Nut SRF 5 16 18 USS 4 6 85 SS14 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 1 4 4 7 50 0044 Roller End 4 Dia X 4 Long 2 8 04 0025 Snap Ring Ext 1 Shft 078 Thk 2 9 64 1930 Spacer Rear Roller End 4 10 95 16 Washer Flat 1 SAE 8 11 MK 6007 Roller Rear MK960 1 Rear Roller ...

Page 36: ...rac replacement parts 6 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 10 10 7 7 7 7 11 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Discharge Belting End Guards ...

Page 37: ... 1 4 3 99 B0115 Washer Fender 1 4 x 1 1 2 4 4 99 A04N Locknut Nylon 1 4 20 4 5 95 04 Washer Flat 1 4 SAE 24 6 44 0409 Belting Discharge Shield 1 7 MK 1299 Plate Chute Clamp 4 8 97 0406 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 20 9 99 A04 Locknut Stover 1 4 20 USS 20 10 MK 1273 Plate Rear Chute Bar Mounting 2 11 MK 6016 Mount Rear Chute 1 Rear Discharge Belting End Guards ...

Page 38: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 38 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 13 14 15 12 11 11 10 10 5 5 1 1 6 6 16 3 3 2 2 4 4 9 9 8 8 7 7 17 17 18 19 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Arms ...

Page 39: ...T 2 7 99 SF05 Nut SRF 5 16 18 USS 2 8 99 K0111 Bolt 5 8 11 X 2 1 4 Grd A325 2 9 99 E0094 Locknut 5 8 11 Flanged Stover 2 10 03 0039 Pin Ball 1 2 x 1 4 Usable Length 2 11 00 0427 Decal Wear Resistant 2 12 00 0220 Decal General Safety 1 13 00 0216 Decal Warning Moving Parts 1 14 00 0217 Decal Warning Read Owners Man 1 15 00 0219 Decal Warning Do Not Reach 1 16 64 1934 Brace Hitch Arm Spacing 1 17 99...

Page 40: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 40 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 1 1 6 6 13 15 8 7 9 9 14 14 4 4 4 4 11 11 11 11 11 2 12 3 3 3 3 10 10 10 10 5 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Drive Shaft Attachment Belt ...

Page 41: ...rew 1 4 28 x 1 4 4 5 80 0389 Shaft Hitch Arm 1 6 55 FB16016 1 Bearing Flange Block 1 2 7 83 BK55H Pulley 5 5 H Bushing 1 8 83 BK45H Pulley 4 5 H Bushing 1 9 83 H16S Bushing 1 Split 1 4 Key 2 10 99 SF0508 Bolt SRF 5 16 18 USS X 1 4 11 90 0406 Bolt 1 4 20 USS x 3 4 5 12 99 E0046 Nut U 1 4 20 Extruded 1 13 60 0665 Shield Drive Pulley 1 14 85 K0410 Key 1 4 X 1 1 4 2 15 81 B045 Belt B45 1 Drive Shaft A...

Page 42: ...2 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 21 14 22 26 24 24 24 24 15 19 23 6 6 6 2 3 3 13 18 18 12 10 7 7 7 20 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 5 5 5 4 4 4 11 11 11 11 8 8 8 8 17 25 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck Belt Pulleys Belt Tensioner ...

Page 43: ... 3 8 16 USS 1 10 90 0414 Bolt 1 4 20 USS x 1 3 4 1 11 99 SF04 Nut SRF 1 4 20 USS 4 12 90 0408 Bolt 1 4 20 USS x 1 1 13 83 BK45H Pulley 4 5 H Bushing 1 14 40 0399 Idler Arm Belt Tension 1 15 64 0602 Bushing 3 8 x 5 8 x 265 1 16 94 06 Washer Flat 3 8 USS 1 17 99 SF0608 Bolt SRF 3 8 16 USS x 1 1 18 85 B0088 Bushing 5 8 ID X 3 4 OD X 1 2 2 19 64 1936 Bushing Belt Tension Pivot 1 20 90 0618 Bolt 3 8 16...

Page 44: ...ed Parts 44 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 13 13 17 17 15 14 8 8 2 2 3 3 11 11 11 11 6 6 12 12 1 1 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 7 7 9 9 9 9 16 16 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Single Spindle Belts Pulleys Tensioners ...

Page 45: ... 99 A12NF Locknut Stover 3 4 16 SAE 4 6 90 0614 Bolt 3 8 16 USS x 1 3 4 2 7 99 SF06 Nut SRF 3 8 16 USS 2 8 83 0037 Pulley Idler Flat 4 X 3 8 2 9 99 SF08 Nut SRF 1 2 13 USS 4 10 95 08 Washer Flat 1 2 SAE 4 11 85 B0027 Bushing 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 4 12 90 0822 Bolt 1 2 13 USS x 2 3 4 2 13 41 0083 Spring Torsion Rh 1 3 16 Idx7 2 14 81 A055 Belt A55 1 15 81 A055 Belt A55 1 16 MK 6010 Arm Spindle Tens...

Page 46: ...10 9 9 9 9 9 5 5 5 6 6 4 4 4 13 13 13 13 13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 12 12 12 12 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 11 11 11 11 11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 87 0229 46 47 41 41 43 45 40 42 44 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles Blades ...

Page 47: ... 99 A12NF Locknut Stover 3 4 16 SAE 5 9 79 0119 Blade 20 00x1 2 RH S Lowlift 5 9 79 0120 Blade 20 00x1 2 RH S Highlift Optional 5 10 64 2002 Guard Spindle Anti String 5 11 99 B0091 Washer 510 ID X 2 1 2 OD 1 4 5 12 91 0814 8 Bolt 1 2 20 x 1 3 4 GR8 5 13 87 0229 Spindle Asm RH 25MM AL 5 40 87 0209 1 Housing Spindle AL 1 41 55 0057 Bearing Ball 25 MM x 62 MM 2 42 87 0209 2 Shaft Spindle RH 1 43 85 B...

Page 48: ...rac replacement parts 13 12 11 10 7 7 14 16 15 20 20 21 21 5 5 5 25 25 25 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 8 8 9 9 19 26 26 19 19 19 19 26 19 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 22 23 24 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Top Deck Covers ...

Page 49: ...1 12 00 0192 Decal V Decal Die Cut Blue 1 13 00 0100 Decal Made In Usa 1 14 06 0049 1 75IN Trim 7 16 Bulb Seal Side 1 16T x 1 3 4 1 15 06 0049 2 75IN Trim 7 16 Bulb Seal Side 1 16T x 2 3 4 1 16 06 0049 10 5IN Trim 7 16 Bulb Seal Side 1 16T x 10 1 2 1 17 MK 1300 Bracket Top Shield Hinge 6 18 MK 1302 Latch Top Shield 3 19 99 K0072 Machine Screw 10 24 X 1 2 ZP 6 20 06 0049 23 5IN Trim 7 16 Bulb Seal ...

Page 50: ...S Illustrated Parts 50 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 17 18 23 24 19 19 22 15 15 16 1 13 9 8 20 14 2 12 4 5 5 3 3 6 7 7 11 10 21 23 0168 40 40 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70 8203 Hydraulic Flip Up Kit ...

Page 51: ...56 x 1 75 x 1 2 Thk 1 11 99 E0103 Nut Locking Flange 1 2 13 1 12 90 1018 Bolt 5 8 11 USS x 2 1 4 1 13 41 0108 Spring Comp 531 OD X 780 LG 1 14 90 0412 Bolt 1 4 20 USS x 1 1 2 1 15 25 6801 06 06 Fitting 90 ME 3 8 x 3 8 2 16 29 0092 Fitting 025 Orifice 1 4 Pipe 1 17 05 0116 Washer 544 ID x 817 x 14 Red 1 18 05 0117 Washer 544 ID x 817 x 14 Yel 1 19 23 0104 Coupler Quick Male 1 4 2 20 64 2014 Bracket...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...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...