Ventrac 3000, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...REVISED 09 30 05 09 10038 VENTRAC 3000 OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL Venture Products Inc Orrville OH ...

Page 2: ... read and understand this manual entirely before using the machine Keep this manual on file for future reference Please fill in the following information for future reference Date of Purchase Month _________________ Day __________ Year ____________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________ Dealer _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Ad...

Page 3: ...rols C 2 Side Controls C 3 Fenders Battery C 4 Seat Owner s Manual C 5 Front Hitch PTO Drive C 6 PTO Driven Attachments C 6 Attaching Attachments C 7 Mower Attachments C 7 Detachment C 8 PTO Engagement C 8 Lights C 9 Starting Procedure C 9 Operating on Slopes C 10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE Section D Engine D 1 General Instructions D 1 Fuel In line Filter D 2 Transaxles Hydraulic Oil D 2 Hydraulic Oil Ba...

Page 4: ...ts D 6 Belt Replacement D 7 PTO Drive Belt D 8 PTO Belt Replacement D 9 iv VENTRAC 3000 VPI WARRANTY SERVICE SCHEDULE Section E Service Schedule E 1 Daily E 1 Visual E 1 Oil Filter Change E 1 Transaxle Oil Filters E 1 Storage E 1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Section F ...

Page 5: ...ver for hydraulic control on an attachment such as tilting or angling A rugged uni body frame system a fast hitch design and a high torque weight transfer mechanism create a variety of attachment possibilities for the VENTRAC 3000 The PTO drive train operates effectively through the entire hitch stroke of 30 degrees A rear tow hitch is also a standard feature Up front visibility for the mid mounte...

Page 6: ...Meter Lights PTO Switch with indicator light Ignition Switch Manual Choke Throttle Dimension Wheelbase 36 inches Width 38 inches Width with optional tires 40 inches Overall height seat 49 inches Length 73 inches Ground Speed At 3250 engine rpms 5 mph With optional multi trac tires 5 7 mph Weight 710 pounds OPTIONS Control Left Foot pedal kit Hydraulic Auxiliary control package Tires Turf Trac RIS ...

Page 7: ...Check that wheel nuts are tight several times during the first 100 hours of operation and after any wheel change This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards It marks safety precautions Never Allow Riders Allow only the operator on the machine Riders have no designated or secure place to sit Riders also obstruct the operator s view Use Caution Around Children Never assume that childr...

Page 8: ... hitch points provided Limit loads to those you can safely control Slopes Roll cage with seat belt is recommended for driving on slopes Be careful when you change direction on a slope Drive slowly Make allowances in speed selection for hills slopes and rough terrain If the operator is uncomfortable or there is uncertainty of the machine s stability the operator should slow down or cease operation ...

Page 9: ...arts to stop before leaving operator s seat Before adjusting cleaning or lubricating this machine set the parking brake shut down the engine and remove the ignition key NEVER attempt to work on machine or attachments with engine running General Safety A safety switch requires the 3 position control selector to be in the park position to start the engine Always maintain adequate engine speed to pre...

Page 10: ...n on slopes climbing or descending banks operating without attachments for counter weight and stability NOTE Machine stability is reduced in turning mode NOTE Mounted attachments generally increase machine s stability Seat belt must always be used if machine is equipped with a roll bar Machine towing Towing is not recommended but in some cases the machine may need to be pushed a short distance Par...

Page 11: ...eals its low profile four 4 identical drive tires and the articulated frame Less obvious is the easy to use fast hitch and PTO drive that accommodates use of other attachments The open left fender area enhances getting on and off the VENTRAC 3000 Figure 1 Extend the right foot into place like getting into a car or pick up then simply sit on the seat and lift the left foot into place To dismount re...

Page 12: ...ion makes neutral easy to find and maintain If the tractor creeps when in neutral see Neutral Adjustment section 3 UP puts the directional control lever beside the operator into an Easy Shift mode This position is recommended only for open area operation where travel speed and direction is relatively constant and control is very easy to maintain Easy Shift reduces operator arm fatigue when machine...

Page 13: ...and STOPPING This shift on the go feature with engine power and brake power to all four tires makes the VENTRAC 3000 an amazing performer Yet extreme caution is critical to avoid unexpected and difficult situations that could cause serious injury or damage to operator or equipment See safety section II Next to the directional control is the hydraulic control lever for the front hitch Figure 8 Pull...

Page 14: ... 10 Always keep sufficient fuel in the tank to prevent an unexpected engine shut off When operating on slopes fuel level should be kept above the 1 4 mark FENDERS The right front fender has a small covered toolbox It also houses the optional auxiliary quick couplers Figure 9 The battery is located under the right rear fender Figure 11 Tilting the engine cover gives full access to the battery Befor...

Page 15: ... back of the seat with one hand and push down the front of the seat locking bracket with the other A prop bracket is attached to the seat plate to prop the seat in the tilted position The seat and seat plate can be removed by disconnecting the two seat switch wires removing the cotter pin on the right tilting the seat to the steering wheel and moving it slightly to the left Figure 13 OWNER S MANUA...

Page 16: ...e engagement The EASY TACH spring loaded LOCKS secure the attachments Always confirm that the lock action has been completed Note Engagement of attachment can be assisted by opening the spring loaded locks by moving the EASY TACH lever Figure 16 to the left side of the hitch Moving the lever to the right can assist the closing action of the locks when necessary PTO DRIVEN ATTACHMENTS After the EAS...

Page 17: ... cutting height is set near the highest position the machine can be driven to the hitch arm Then raise the hitch until the mating arms are parallel 1 Shut off the engine and engage the park brake 2 Walk to the front of the mower and push it into the machine as far as the hitch will allow Make sure both sides are completely engaged and locked Figure 21 3 Install the mower PTO belt on the drive pull...

Page 18: ...e VENTRAC 3000 is equipped with a heavy duty electric clutch causing potential engine stalls by the abrupt and forceful transfer of power An integral brake system stops the PTO within 7 seconds when the switch is moved to OFF or the seat switch is deactivated PTO ENGAGEMENT DETACHMENT Attachments are detached by reverse sequence of the attaching steps Note EASY TACH lever between the hitch arms mu...

Page 19: ...tions 3 Make sure the right side three 3 position control selector is in start position DOWN 4 Move throttle forward about 1 4 stroke Engines vary 5 For gasoline models pull the choke out For diesel models turn the key counter clockwise and hold until the glow light goes off 6 Turn the key clockwise until the engine starts If the engine fails to start in 15 seconds stop Check if there is fuel in t...

Page 20: ...sure continuous operation 5 making slow and cautious starts stops and turns 6 limiting maximum operation to 20 25 degrees respectively 7 ceasing operation if machine instability is suspected or evident or if the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of continuing safely 8 using an attachment as much as possible Mounted attachments increase the overall length and can add stability to the machine 9 re...

Page 21: ...ange oil and oil filter Clean air cleaner paper element 300 Hours Replace air cleaner paper element See engine manufacturer s OWNERS MANUAL in your VENTRAC 3000 manual pocket for details on engine care GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide Service should be performed more frequently in severe operating conditions For engine problems see Trouble Shooting guide i...

Page 22: ...expansion from heat without over flowing through the vented cap on top of case This oil level will remain constant unless leakage occurs Oil level when cold to be 1 1 2 4 cm from top of the transaxle housing Note side plug can be used to fill and determine full on rear transaxle Front transaxle has an oil tank vented cap and dipstick Figure 2 Never fill oil above high level on dipstick Heat expans...

Page 23: ...atic oil level remains constant except when 1 New attachments are added that use the auxiliary oil circuit front transaxle only 2 There is an oil leak NOTE Replacement of hydrostatic oil is not recommended except in the event of contamination When it is necessary to remove and or replace the battery remove both cables Then remove the front or rear hold down bracket Figure 4 To install the new batt...

Page 24: ...eutral position level when the Directional Control lever is released Figure 6 If the machine consistently wants to creep while in neutral an adjustment must be made Each transaxle has its own neutral locator The factory setting generally will not require adjustment The most likely adjustment needed is in the cable connecting the two transaxle control mechanisms Simply lengthen or shorten one end o...

Page 25: ... pivot area of the tractor See Figure 9 and 10 Each handle needs to be pulled out a short distance and must be secured in notch Always release BOTH handles when towing is complete Failure to release one or both handles creates a potential free wheeling hazard Park brake is still operative in free wheeling mode but must be released in order to tow Figure 9 Right side Front frame Figure 10 Left side...

Page 26: ...ring is mounted on the axis of the leverage and has two extended prongs The prongs can be engaged individually making the tensioning process manageable by hand This leverage for the two rear drive belts is located on the same axis Figure 11 The FRONT TRANSAXLE BELT Figure LTB C is located on the front chassis frame It is on the same plain as the rear transaxle belt It goes from the center drive sh...

Page 27: ...ransaxle belt from the engine pulley and let it lay down on the transaxle case out of the way Dislodge the primary belt from the engine pulley and move it up between the engine and the transaxle Second remove the two bolts and the two spacers from the top center shaft pillow block bearing Figure 15 This makes clearance for belts to be removed or installed over the center shaft assembly Do not remo...

Page 28: ...he front transaxle belt into the center shaft area Slip it through the loop of the primary drive belt and out over the top bearing assembly Reverse this procedure to install the new belt PTO DRIVE BELT The PTO Drive Belt is the bottom belt on the center shaft pulley assembly It is directed around the front transaxle to the double pulley located on the lift hitch Figure 19 A torsion double prong sp...

Page 29: ...ure 22 23 This gives clearance to remove or install belt over the lower end of the center shaft assembly Do not remove bearing from shaft Dislodge belt from the front pulleys and lower it over the clutch assembly and through the bearing mount spacer area Reverse procedure to install the new belt Be sure to reinstall clutch torque arm Figure 22 23 Note Remove seat assembly and any front mounted att...

Page 30: ... or missing hardware shields or a broken belt These should be repaired or replaced before operation Some equipment conditions are not evident until operation For example a failing bearing broken electrical wire faulty switch or loose part These should be corrected as soon as evident Operation should cease immediately if an unsafe condition is observed Operators should always be alert for potential...

Page 31: ...SECTION F ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM VPI VENTRAC 3000 F 1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 19 HP KAWASAKI ENGINE HBA1346 HBA1425 21 HP KAWASAKI ENGINE Beginning with Serial Number JBA1426 Revised 10 29 02 ...

Page 32: ...e If this warranty covers a product used commercially or for any income producing purpose the foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties and no representations guarantees or warranties express or implied including but not limited to a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are made by V P I in connection with the manufacture or sale of its products The engine...

Page 33: ...similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty repair or replacement work v any telephone or telegram charges vi loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty vii any claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost or expense incurred as a result of a claim of breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees The remedies of buyer set f...