Service - 18
SERVICE
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
mower deck, clean or wash the mower to remove
accumulated clippings, leaves, and dirt when the job
is finished. Refer to the Deck Flip-up Procedure to
access the underside of the deck.
If washing the mower 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
or bearings for the drive system. When washing is
complete, return the deck to the operating position.
Move the power unit and mower to a clean, debris-
free location and activate the PTO for 30 seconds to
remove any standing water.
Deck Cover Removal and Installation
The left, center, and right deck covers all use the
same procedure for removal and installation.
NOTE: the center deck cover must be opened or
removed before the left and right deck covers can
be removed.
1. Unfasten the rubber handle that secures the
rear of the cover to the main deck.
2. Rotate the cover forward to open.
3. Pull the latch plate (A) away from the right hinge
point of the cover.
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Step 3
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Step 4
Step 4
Step 5
Step 5
4. Lift up the right side of the cover to clear the
latch plate.
5. Slide the cover to the right to remove the left
hinge pin 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 off the engine,
and remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Place the right and left cutting height adjustment
handles into position # 1.
4. Remove the center deck cover.
5. Remove the ball pin from the main belt tension
handle and rotate the handle 180 degrees to
release the main deck belt tension.
6. Remove the two ball pins (A) from the left and
right hitch arm mounting brackets.
7.
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Start the power unit’s engine and raise the
power unit front hitch to its highest position.
8.
Shut off the power unit’s engine and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
9. Lift the mower deck up to a near vertical position
and reinstall the two ball pins to lock the deck in
the upright position.
Reinstall ball
Reinstall ball
pins to lock
pins to lock
deck in place
deck in place
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.
