Ventrac ES220, Operator'S Manual & Parts Drawings

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Spreader VENTRAC COM ES220 Revised 12 06 18 09 10005 Rev 03 Original Operator s Manual ...

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

Page 3: ...ler Transport 10 Maintenance 11 Fuel Safety 11 Hydraulic Safety 12 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 14 Operational Control Locations 14 Electronic Spreader Control A 14 Gate Control Lever B 14 Accuway Spread Pattern Control C 15 Rate Dial D 15 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16 Daily Inspection 16 Attaching To Rear Of Power Unit Receiver Hitch 16 Attaching To Rear Of Power Unit Rear Weight Bar Hitch 16 Attaching ...

Page 4: ...ling Spinner Blade or Mulch Basket 20 Lubrication Locations 21 Storage 21 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 22 Dimensions 22 Features 22 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Frame Hopper Electronic Control 24 Gate Diffuser Control Handles Linkage 26 Motor Spinner 28 Rate Dial Gate Diffuser 30 Optional Weight Bar Hitch Curtain Kit Mulch Basket Spinner 32 70 8105 Cable Control Kit 34 WARRANTY PAGE 36 ...

Page 5: ...ns for convenient reference of the appropriate section You must read and understand the operator s manual for each 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 mac...

Page 6: ...ughout this manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if sitting on the power unit seat facing forward 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 Ind...

Page 7: ...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 Decal Description Part Number Quantity A Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 A A ...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 compartmen...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ... 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 13: ...nd or traction Maintain a 50 foot 15 2 meter distance from all bystanders when operating the spreader Never attempt to remove the spreader from the power unit while there is material in the spreader hopper Never leave product in the spreader hopper for long periods of time Before working with the spreader secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair Refer to material packaging or Materi...

Page 14: ...ing the switch to either MAN ON or AUT ON Moving the switch to the MAN ON position disregards the speed control dial and sends full power to the motor Moving the switch to AUT ON allows the motor speed to be controlled by the speed control dial setting The motor and spinner speed is adjusted by rotat ing the speed control dial Position 0 is the slow est setting and provides a narrow spread pattern...

Page 15: ...d should be done in small increments until the spread pattern is centered Rate Dial D The rate dial is used to control the gate opening and regulate the amount of material that is dispensed The rate dial has nine numbers with ten stops between each number for accurate control and resetting of spread rate The higher the number the heavier the application of material The dial is set by turning to th...

Page 16: ...ed for this hitch Replace the standard spreader hitch with the weight bar hitch 1 Remove the weights from the power unit s rear weight bar 2 Mount the spreader to the power unit by placing the hitch over the power unit s weight bar 3 If the spreader does not sit level install height adjustment shims on the hitch frame refer to parts drawing with the flange between the hitch frame and the weight ba...

Page 17: ...speed spreading width weather conditions and the condition of the material damp dry over pulverized It is best to calibrate the spreader prior to using a product After determining the proper dial setting for a product record the setting for future reference It may need to be adjusted slightly based on usage condi tions In damp or humid conditions better results may be obtained by reducing the spre...

Page 18: ...the spread pattern is not centered adjust the Accuway spread pattern control by slowly rotating the handle away from the electronic control until the spread pattern is centered with the spreader NOTE if the Accuway spread pattern control is moved too quickly it may impede or shut off the flow of material from the hopper 8 At the end of the spreading area or edge of header strip close the rate gate...

Page 19: ...Pellets GRASS SEED SPREADING CHART 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 7 Product Bag Weight Sq Ft Coverage Dial Setting Full Rate Dial Setting Half Rate Spread Width Blue Grass or Red Top Park Merion Delta or Kentucky Bluegrass Hulled Bermuda Mixtures Including Coarse Seeds Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue Dichondra Pensacola Bahia 5 lbs 1 lbs 2 lbs 5 lbs 1 lbs 2 lbs 2 lbs 3 lbs 4 lbs 2 lbs 4 lbs 6 lbs 2 lb...

Page 20: ...et down off the spinner shaft Installing Spinner Blade or Mulch Basket 1 Slide the spinner blade or mulch basket onto the spinner shaft 2 Attention The spinner shaft has two mounting holes When installing a spinner blade the spring pin must be inserted through the upper hole When installing a mulch basket the spring pin must be inserted through the lower hole Line up the hole in the collar of the ...

Page 21: ...igns of wear 3 Inspect safety decals Replace any safety decals that are faded illegible or missing 4 Check painted components for damage to the paint Use touch up paint to cover any damage that exposes bare metal 5 Lubricate the gate slide and the Accuway dif fuser slide Removing the Spreader from Storage 1 Clean the spreader to remove any accumulated dust or debris 2 Inspect the spreader as instr...

Page 22: ...M Spreading Width 6 25 feet 1 8 7 6 m The spreading pattern and width is subject to many different variables such as spreader mounting height wind conditions material type etc Features 2 inch receiver hitch Ability to mount on either front or rear of power unit Electronic spreader control with on off switch and speed control Polymer hopper Hopper cover Stainless steel hopper components bottom plat...

Page 23: ...Specifications 23 Blank Page ...

Page 24: ...Illustrated Parts 24 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Hopper Electronic Control PARTS ...

Page 25: ... CONTROL ARMS TOP MT 1 10 07 20106 HOPPER PLASTIC 1 11 07 20103 COVER HOPPER PLASTIC ES220 1 12 00 0212 DECAL VENTRAC ORBITAL 1 13 62 0995 FRAME MAIN 1 14 00 0217 DECAL WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 1 15 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 8 16 90 0628 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 3 1 2 2 17 62 0999 FRAME MAIN HITCH 1 18 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 4 19 90 0606 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 3 4 4 20 07 20127 SCREEN 2 PIECE 1 21 64 1307 ...

Page 26: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Gate Diffuser Control Handles Linkage ...

Page 27: ...USS 5 10 90 0410 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 1 4 1 11 42 0463 LINK SS SPREAD CONTROL 1 12 99 K0095 MACHINE SCREW 1 4 X 3 4 SS 2 13 99 A04N 3 LOCKNUT NYLON 1 4 20 USS SS 2 14 47 0227 KNOB BALL 1 3 8 DIA 3 8 24 1 15 40 0315 ARM FLOW GATE ON OFF 1 16 05 0098 WASHER 1 2ID X 2 1 4OD 1 8THK 2 17 90 0408 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 2 18 43 004P ROD END 1 4 SPHERICAL PLASTIC 2 19 93 04 NUT 1 4 28 SAE 2 20 99 J0440NFSS TH...

Page 28: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 28 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Motor Spinner ...

Page 29: ...P VINYL YELLOW FLANGE COVER 1 8 47 0230 TUBE 6 DRAIN TILE X 6 3 4 1 9 60 0877 COVER MOTOR BASE 1 10 90 0404 3 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 2 SS 4 11 07 20107 COUPLING SPINNER SHAFT 1 11 07 20123 KEY HEX Not Shown 1 12 85 SS24 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 8 SS 2 13 07 20119 WIRE AGITATOR For Seed Pellet Mulch 1 14 07 20124 WASHER FELT 1 15 07 20112 BEARING HOPPER BOTTOM 1 16 99 SF04SS NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS STAINLESS 4...

Page 30: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 30 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rate Dial Gate Diffuser ...

Page 31: ...N QTY 1 07 20117 DIAL 1 2 07 20118 MOUNT DIAL 1 3 07 20121 CLIP PINE TREE 1 4 90 0404 3 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 2 SS 8 5 07 20111 PLATE HOPPER BOTTOM 1 6 07 20113 GUIDE RATE GATE DIFFUSER 4 7 07 20116 LINKAGE RATE GATE 1 8 07 20114 GATE RATE 1 9 07 20115 ASSEMBLY DIFFUSER 1 Rate Dial Gate Diffuser ...

Page 32: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 32 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Optional Weight Bar Hitch Curtain Kit Mulch Basket Spinner ...

Page 33: ...6 USS 2 6 64 1093 SHIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 4 7 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 2 8 90 0608 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 2 9 34 1400 1010 ADAPTER ELECTRIC 4 PIN TO 12V 1 10 64 1091 CLAMP CURTAIN BACKER BAR 1 11 90 0406 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 3 4 12 12 44 0203 RUBBER CONTAINMENT CURTAIN 1 13 64 1090 BRACKET CURTAIN MOUNT 1 14 99 A04 LOCKNUT STOVER 1 4 20 USS 12 15 64 1092 BRACKET CURTAIN SIDE SUPPORT 4 16 03 0006 PIN BAL...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts 2 2 2 7 10 10 3 3 3 9 9 1 8 6 11 11 5 5 4 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70 8105 Cable Control Kit ...

Page 35: ...BOLT SMF 1 4 20 X 5 8 3 3 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 3 4 47 0296 BRACKET CABLE MOUNT ES220 1 5 47 0295 FASTENER CABLE ES220 2 6 45 0049 RETAINER CABLE ES220 1 7 99 K0117 BOLT 10 32 X 1 2 SS 1 8 64 1508 BRACKET LW350 ES220 CABLE 1 9 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 2 10 90 0606 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 3 4 2 11 47 0294 CABLE CONTROL 8 FT 2 70 8105 Cable Control Kit ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...not be liable for any loss damage or expense including but not limited to consequential or incidental damages arising from the operation condition or use of the item The sole and exclusive remedy against Spyker Spreaders LLC being the replacement of the defective parts This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THIS EXPRESS WARRA...