GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 30
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
1.
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.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power unit
and the spreader. Look for loose or missing hard-
ware, damaged components, or signs of wear.
3. Be sure all electrical connections are tight and
clean.
4. Be sure nothing is jammed in the hopper.
5. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
6. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Spreader Loading
Do not overload spreader or power unit. Use the
chart below to calculate weight of material. Weights
of material are an average for dry materials.
Material
Weight Per Cubic Ft.
Rock Salt
75-85 lbs. (34-38.5 kg)
Sand/Salt Mix
95-120 lbs. (43-54.5 kg)
Maximum Spreader Capacity (Volume) 3.0 ft
3
(.085 m
3
)
Maximum Spreader Capacity (Weight) 240 lbs. (109 kg)
Use the following charts to determine the allowable
weight capacity of the spreader in combination with
various power unit and attachment setups.
After loading material into spreader hopper, replace
the hopper cover.
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
Ventrac 3100 and 3200 (without cab)
♣
Attachment On Front Of Power Unit
SS300 Capacity
HE480
48” Slip Scoop
*
HJ480
48” Excavator
*
KD482
48” Dozer Blade
*
KD602
60” Dozer Blade
100 lbs (45 kg)
#
KD722
72” Dozer Blade
100 lbs (45 kg)
#
KV522
55” V-Blade
150 lbs (68 kg)
#
LB540
54” Broom
150 lbs (68 kg)
#
LX423
42” Snowblower
200 lbs (91 kg) ^
Ventrac 3100 and 3200 (with LW350 Cab)
♣
Attachment On Front Of Power Unit
SS300 Capacity
HE480
48” Slip Scoop
100 lbs (45 kg)
#
HJ480
48” Excavator
100 lbs (45 kg)
#
KD482
48” Dozer Blade
100 lbs (45 kg)
#
KD602
60” Dozer Blade
150 lbs (68 kg)
#
KD722
72” Dozer Blade
150 lbs (68 kg)
#
KV522
55” V-Blade
200 lbs (91 kg)
#
LB540
54” Broom
200 lbs (91 kg)
#
LX423
42” Snowblower
240 lbs (109 kg) ^
♣
If power unit is equipped with optional weights, the weights must be
removed from the power unit.
*
Attachments weighing less than 200 lbs (91 kg) are not recommended
for use with the spreader in this configuration.
#
Weight transfer set to Medium setting (Position 3).
^
Weight transfer set to High setting (Position 4).
Ventrac 4100 and 4200 (without cab)
Attachment On Front Of Power Unit
SS300 Capacity
HE480
48” Slip Scoop
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
HJ480
48” Excavator
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
KD482
48” Dozer Blade
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
KD602
60” Dozer Blade
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
KD722
72” Dozer Blade
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
KV522
55” V-Blade
240 lbs (109 kg)
&
HB580
58” Broom
240 lbs (109 kg)
@
KX523
52” Snowblower
240 lbs (109 kg)
@
Ventrac 4100 and 4200 (with KW350 Cab)
&
Attachment On Front Of Power Unit
SS300 Capacity
HE480
48” Slip Scoop
150 lbs (68 kg)
HJ480
48” Excavator
150 lbs (68 kg)
KD482
48” Dozer Blade
150 lbs (68 kg)
KD602
60” Dozer Blade
200 lbs (91 kg)
KD722
72” Dozer Blade
200 lbs (91 kg)
KV522
55” V-Blade
240 lbs (109 kg)
HB580
58” Broom
240 lbs (109 kg)
@
KX523
52” Snowblower
240 lbs (109 kg)
@
&
The rear weights must be removed from the power unit.
@
Weight transfer set to 50%.
Exceeding the listed weight capacities in the
following charts may result in loss of steering or
front wheel traction.
