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 deck, do not spray directly into bear-
ings 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.
Move the power unit and mower to a clean, debris-
free location and activate the PTO for 30 seconds to
remove any standing water.
Main Deck Cover Shield Removal and
Installation
1. Open the main deck cover shield.
2. Push the shield to the right until the left pin
clears the carrier frame.
3.
Step 2
Step 3
Lift the left side of the cover up, then slide to the
left to remove the right pin from the carrier frame.
4. Place the shield in a location
where it will not get scratched
or damaged.
5. To reinstall the cover, insert
the right pin into the hole in the
right carrier frame arm.
6. Push against the spring tension until the left pin
clears the left carrier frame arm.
7. Lower the left side of the
cover until the pin can be
inserted into the hole in the
left carrier frame arm. Note:
the bolt in the carrier frame
must engage in the radial slot
in the end of the cover.
Deck Flip-up Procedure (Service Position)
Manual Flip-up Procedure
1. Park the power unit 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 mower deck height adjustment handle
into position # 1.
4. Open the main deck cover shield.
5. Remove the ball pin from the belt tensioner
handle and rotate the handle 180 degrees to
release the belt tension.
6. Remove the two ball pins (A) from the left and
right hitch arm mounting brackets.
7.
A
Close the main deck cover shield.
8. Start the power unit’s engine and raise the
power unit front hitch to its highest position.
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
pins to lock
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.
