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Ventrac 4500Y Operator's Manual

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    O perator ’ s m anual 09.10102 rev. 00 v entrac 4500y original operator’s manual.

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    2 500 venture drive po box 148 orrville oh 44667 www.Ventrac.Com to the owner contact information and product identification if you need to contact an authorized ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Please fill in the followin...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 3 introduction page 7 product description ................................................................................................................................8 why do i need an operator’s manual? .............................................................................

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 4 fuel shut-off valve (v) .........................................................................................................................28 circuit breaker & battery disconnect (w) ..............................................................................................

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    Table of contents 5 service page 38 service and general maintenance .......................................................................................................38 cleaning and appearance care ....................................................................................................

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    Table of contents 6 clutch air gap inspection & adjustment ..............................................................................................56 wheel removal & installation ..............................................................................................................56 ou...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction - 7 introduction v enture products inc. Is pleased to provide you with your new ventrac power unit! We hope that ventrac equipment will provide you with a one tractor solution. Listed below are just some of the items that can provide you versatility as you use your 4500. Please visit ou...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction introduction - 8 product description the ventrac 4500 tractor combines all wheel drive and an articulating chassis with a low center of gravity to provide superior traction, braking, stability, and security on tough terrain and slopes without disturbing turf when turning. The attachment...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction introduction - 9 using your manual throughout this manual, you will encounter special messages and symbols that identify potential safety concerns to help you as well as others avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. Attention this symbol identifies potential health and safety...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety safety - 10 k k directional/hazard light kit e h g j d a b e c safety decals the following safety decals must be maintained on your ventrac 4500 power unit. Keep all safety decals legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from safety decals and instructional labels. If any decals are faded...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety safety - 11 safety a 1 2 b 1 2 3 1. Warning: rollover! 2. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and the seat belt securely fastened during operation. 1. Danger: explosion/fire hazard 2. Keep away from fire, sparks, and pilot lights when refueling or storing machine and fuel. 3. ...

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    Safety safety - 12 f 1 1 e 1. Cutting/crushing hazard - stay away from moving parts. 1. Cutting/dismemberment/entanglement hazard - stay away from moving parts. H 1 2 3 g 1 1. Warning: read operator’s manual 1. Warning: 20° maximum slope rating when equipped with single wheels. 2. Warning: 25° maxim...

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    Safety safety - 13 safety decal description part number quantity a rops certification 00.0331 1 b danger, diesel only 00.0333 1 c moving parts 00.0339 1 d 4500 safety 00.0336 1 e warning, pinch point 00.0342 2 f warning, fan 00.0341 1 g warning, 4500 slope 00.0347 1 h right dash 00.0305 1 j danger, ...

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    Safety safety - 14 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories training required • the owner of this machine is solely responsible for properly training the operators. • the owner/operator is solely responsible for the operation of this machine and prevention of acc...

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    Safety safety - 15 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories operation safety (continued) • if equipped with a high/low range feature, never shift between high and low range while on a slope. Always move the machine to level ground and engage the parking brake bef...

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    Safety safety - 16 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories operating on slopes • slopes can cause loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Be familiar with the emergency parking brake, along with the power unit controls...

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    Safety safety - 17 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories maintenance • keep all safety decals legible. Remove all grease dirt, and debris from safety decals and instructional labels. • if any decals are faded, illegible, or missing, contact your dealer promptl...

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    Safety safety - 18 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories fuel safety (continued) • do not overfill fuel tank. Only fill to bottom of fuel neck, do not fill fuel neck full. Overfilling of fuel tank could result in engine flooding, fuel leakage from the tank, an...

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    Safety safety - 19 4500 safety procedures • power unit hydraulic system may contain stored energy. Before performing maintenance or repairs on the auxiliary hydraulic circuit, remove attachments, engage the park brake, disengage weight transfer system (if equipped), shut off engine, and remove the i...

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    Safety safety - 20 4500 safety procedures california proposition 65 warning the engine exhaust and some of its constituents contain chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Warning battery posts, terminals, and related accessories conta...

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    Safety safety - 21 4500 safety procedures testing the safety interlock system warning never operate the power unit if the safety interlock system is malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch. Failure to heed warning could result in injury to yourself and others, or damage to property. Ca...

  • Page 22: Operational Controls

    Operation - 22 operational controls operational controls standard operational control locations use the following images to help identify the locations of operational controls. The letter next to each control can be referenced to the list that follows these images. A. Information cluster gauge b. Wa...

  • Page 23: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 23 optional operational control locations use the following images to help identify the locations of operational controls for optional kits. The letter next to each control can be referenced to the list that fol- lows these images. Aa. Work light switch bb. Strobe li...

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    Operational controls operation - 24 information cluster gauge (a) 1 2 6 5 4 3 1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer 3. Hour meter 4. Water temperature gauge 5. Fuel gauge 6. Glow plug indicator light the information cluster gauge contains a tachom- eter, speedometer, hour meter, water temperature gauge, fuel...

  • Page 25: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 25 throttle lever (e) moving the throttle lever forward toward the fast position increases the engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Mov- ing the throttle lever backward toward the slow position decreases the engine rpm. Headlight switch (f) depressing the top (1) of ...

  • Page 26: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 26 pto belt tensioner rod (m) the pto belt tensioner rod applies or releases belt tension to the attachment drive belt. After placing the attachment drive belt onto the pto drive pulley, pushing the pto belt tensioner rod in (1) until it locks applies tension to the ...

  • Page 27: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 27 sdla control lever (p & q) 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 1. Forward direction 2. Reverse direction 3. Lift 4. Hold 5. Lower 6. Float 7. Direction #1 8. Hold 9. Direction #2 10. Float (if equipped) the sdla (speed, direction, lift, and auxiliary) is the primary control for ...

  • Page 28: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 28 seat prop plate (w) the seat prop plate secures the seat in the flipped forward position while service is performed under the seat. To secure, tilt the seat forward, lift up the seat prop, and insert the end into the wide portion of the seat plate slot. Ensure the...

  • Page 29: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 29 front hitch valve (hh) the front hitch valve 1. Fast 2. Slow/locked 2 1 is used to control the lowering of the front hitch. Turning the knob on the front hitch valve counterclockwise increases the speed at which the front hitch and attachment can be lowered. Turni...

  • Page 30: Operational Controls

    Operational controls operation - 30 attention the front and rear 4-pin sockets are designed for use with ventrac original equipment only. These connectors (4-pin socket) are rated for 20 amp maximum current draw. Engine alternator and/or bat- tery capacity determine allowable continuous draw. 12 vol...

  • Page 31: General Operation

    Operation - 31 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 the power unit on a level surfac...

  • Page 32: General Operation

    General operation operation - 32 forward and reverse set the neutral assist lever to the desired position. Verify that the intended path is safe and free from obstacles. When safe to move, begin by disengag- ing the parking brake. 1 2 3 1. Forward 2. Neutral 3. Reverse warning never remove your righ...

  • Page 33: General Operation

    General operation operation - 33 detaching 1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake. 2. Fully raise the front hitch and attachment and set the weight transfer to 0 (if equipped). 3. Lower the attachment to the ground and place the primary sdla lever in the float position. ...

  • Page 34: General Operation

    General operation operation - 34 weight transfer the weight transfer system transfers weight from the attachment to the front wheels of the power unit when the front hitch is in float or assists in lifting the attachment. The operator can select different weight transfer rates using the weight trans...

  • Page 35: General Operation

    General operation operation - 35 roll-over protection system warning keep the rops locked in the upright position and the seat belt securely fastened during operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or loss of life. The 4500 is equipped with a fold down rops that allows the power un...

  • Page 36: General Operation

    General operation operation - 36 directional/hazard flasher operation (optional accessory) the directional signal / hazard flasher lights are mounted on adjustable arms. They can be posi- tioned with the arms up for standard use, or the arms can be rotated down for use on power units equipped with d...

  • Page 37: General Operation

    General operation operation - 37 maintain sufficient fuel in tank to ensure continuous operation. Cease operation if power unit stability is question- able, or if the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of continuing safely. Attachments can affect the stability of the power unit. Each attachment wil...

  • Page 38: Attention

    Service - 38 service and general maintenance proper and timely service of this power unit is critical to keep the power unit in a safe and reliable operating condition. Follow the maintenance sched- ule at the end of the service section. For conve- nience, a frequent service guide decal and a quick ...

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    Service service - 39 service access points throughout the service section, different access points are referred to. The following list and images identify shields and covers that may need to be removed or opened during service. 8. Lower rear frame cover 9. Debris barrier 8 9 1 2 3 4 1. Engine hood 2...

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    Service service - 40 lubrication locations (cont.) drive shaft the front fitting of the drive shaft can be reached under the radiator from the right side of the power unit, using a grease gun with a 13” (33 cm) or longer rubber hose. Rotate the drive shaft so the grease fitting is pointed directly t...

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    Service service - 41 checking rear transaxle oil check the rear transaxle oil level when the oil is cold, prior to operating the power unit. 1. Park the power unit on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine. A 3. Remove the rear weights from the hitch bar (if equipped). ...

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    Service service - 42 changing hydraulic oil 1. Wash the underside of both the front and rear transaxles thoroughly. 2. Park the power unit on a level surface and adjust the steering to aim the power unit straight ahead. 3. Fully raise the front hitch and lower the 3-point hitch (if equipped). 4. Eng...

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    Service service - 43 changing rear transaxle differential oil 1. Remove the rear weights from the hitch bar (if equipped). 2. Place a drain pan (minimum 6 quart / 5.5 liter) under the rear transaxle. C b 3. Remove the drain plug (b) from the rear transaxle and allow the hydrau- lic oil to drain from...

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    Service service - 44 checking engine oil level 1. Attention avoid engine damage! Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious damage to your engine, if the engine is run with an incorrect oil level. • check the engine oil level with the power unit sitting on a level surface and wit...

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    Service service - 45 8. Remove the oil filter (b) located on the side of the engine. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove. 9. B wipe the filter mounting surface with a clean cloth. 10. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. 11. Install the new filter turning it clo...

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    Service service - 46 9. Install the new air filter element(s). 10. Install the filter cap and fasten both latches. Filling the fuel tank 1. Danger fuel is flammable and/or explosive. Follow all safety instructions in the fuel safety section of this manual and in the engine operator’s manual. Caution...

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    Service service - 47 checking the fan (alternator) belt 1. Warning avoid personal injury! Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotat- ing parts. Shut off the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop rotating before working on the power unit. Park the p...

  • Page 48: Service

    Service service - 48 servicing the cooling system attention avoid damage to your engine! Using incorrect coolant mixture and/or type can cause engine damage. Use only a mixture of 50% distilled water and 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze. Recommended antifreeze: a low silicate, phos- phate free antifre...

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    Service service - 49 cleaning the radiator and screen 1. Park the power unit on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and allow the engine to cool. 4. Open the engine hood to access the engine compartment. A 5. Remove the rad...

  • Page 50: Service

    Service service - 50 servicing the battery caution batteries contain poisonous and hazardous sub- stances. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws. Danger the battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode. • wear eye protection and gloves. • do not smoke nea...

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    Service service - 51 cleaning the battery and terminals 1. Park the power unit on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 4. Tilt the seat forward and fasten in place with the seat prop. 5. Disconnect and remove the battery. 6...

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    Service service - 52 booster battery’s negative (-) terminal (3). 8. Connect the other end of the negative (-) booster cable to the disabled power unit’s ground stud (4). 9. Start the disabled power unit and remove the booster cables in reverse order of installation (negative booster cable first). T...

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    Service service - 53 replacing fuses (rear fuse panel) 1. Park the power unit on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch. A 4. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the off position. 5. Tilt the seat forward and fasten in place...

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    Service service - 54 replacing light bulbs (headlights & work lights) 1. Caution the light bulb contains gases under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass is scratched or dropped. Wear eye protection and handle bulb with care. Park the power unit on a level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake...

  • Page 55: Service

    Service service - 55 pto belt inspection 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. Inspecting the pto belt (a) of this power unit can...

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    Service service - 56 7. Pull the pto belt tensioner rod out to release the belt tension. 8. Remove the belt tension rod from the belt tension rocker. 9. Lift up on the pto idler pul- ley and remove the belt from the pulley. 10. Pull the belt up between the pto tension rocker and the front grill. If ...

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    Service service - 57 5. Lift up the corner of the power unit and secure with a jack stand. 6. Remove the lug nuts and lift the wheel off the mounting studs. Wheel installation: 1. Place the wheel onto the mounting studs with the hub side of the rim against the axle hub. Note: if the wheel is equippe...

  • Page 58: Service

    Service service - 58 rops and seat belt inspection warning failure to inspect and maintain the roll-over pro- tection system and seat belt can lead to serious injury or death. If any part of the rops experiences structural damage, the entire rops must be replaced. Inspect the roll bar and seat belt ...

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    Service service - 59 brake engagement tab moves more than that, it is possible for the brake to drag when travelling at full forward speed, causing premature wear of the brake. 7. If it is not possible to get the required 15 lbs (7 kg) of force to engage the brake lever 7 clicks or less from the off...

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    Service service - 60 changing the neutral setting, it is possible that the power unit will not start, due to the neutral switch being out of adjustment. Refer to the neu- tral switch adjustment section for procedure on correctly setting the neutral switch position. 17. Engage the parking brake and s...

  • Page 61: Service

    Service service - 61 storage preparing the power unit for storage 1. Clean the power unit. 2. Attention to maintain the finish of the power unit and attach- ment, thoroughly wash the equipment to remove any corrosive agents (e.G., salt). Failure to clean the equip- ment may result in corrosion of (i...

  • Page 62: Service

    Service service - 62 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule # of lo ca tio ns # of pu m ps as ne ed ed af te r fi rs t 5 0 hr s. Da ily at 50 ho ur s at 10 0 ho ur s at 15 0 ho ur s at 20 0 ho ur s at 25 0 ho ur s at 30 0 ho ur s at 35 0 ho ur s at 40 0 ho ur s at 45 0 ho ur s at 50 0 ho ur s at ...

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    Service service - 63 maintenance checklist maintenance checklist # of lo ca tio ns # of pu m ps as ne ed ed af te r fi rs t 5 0 hr s. Da ily at 50 ho ur s at 10 0 ho ur s at 15 0 ho ur s at 20 0 ho ur s at 25 0 ho ur s at 30 0 ho ur s at 35 0 ho ur s at 40 0 ho ur s at 45 0 ho ur s at 50 0 ho ur s a...

  • Page 64: Service

    Service - 64 ventrac maintenance log model number:___________________ serial number: ͞ date: hours: description of repairs/service initials service.

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    Service service - 65 date: hours: description of repairs/service initials ventrac maintenance log.

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  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - 67 troubleshooting wiring diagram reference key a = 32.0108 - harness, rear b = 32.0109 - harness, dash c = 32.0110 - harness, front d = 32.0107 - harness, b&s engine e = 32.0105 - harness, kawasaki engine f = 32.0104 - harness, kubota gas g = 32.0106 - harness, kubota diesel h = i...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 68 wiring diagram - rear harness a-061 ground stud #1 a-065 a-061 a-062 a- 062 a- 063 a-063 a- 064 a-066 a-069 a-070 a- 072 a- 032 a- 074 a- 076 a-091 a-089 a-084 a-087 a- 090 a-067 a-092 diode a-083 a-076 a-069 a-072 a-074 a-074 a-079 a-067 a-068 a- 266 a-267 a-267...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 69 wiring diagram - front harness d ia gn os tic li gh t ground b-091 j-102 b-091 ground stud spe ed sens or r pm sens or 12v dual ft valve sw 4 pi n fr ont pto clutch left headlight right headlight pto info guage w ar ni ng g au ge g l s m b h yd t em p sens or a b...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 70 wiring diagram - engine harness b&s ac kawasaki engine starter alternator kubota gas starter alternator engine stop kubota diesel a b d e g f c a f b c e d g 2 5 3 6 4 start trigger engine run (+) keyed power oil pressure light engine temp ground start trigger fu...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 71 wiring diagram - optional 30.0219 4-pin female socket & 30.0218 4-pin male plug attention this connector (4-pin socket) is designed for use with ventrac original equipment only. This connector (4-pin socket) is rated for 20 amp maximum current draw. Engine altern...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - 72 troubleshooting electrical troubleshooting using the tractor control module (tcm) the tcm monitors the electronic circuits necessary for the engine, starter, and pto to function. These “input” circuits include the pto switch, neutral switch, park- ing brake switch, key switch, s...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 73 output circuits specific input conditions must be satisfied before each output circuit can function. Starter (k) the light indicates that power is being sent to the starter solenoid. For the starter output to function, the parking brake must be set and the power ...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 74 electrical troubleshooting guide 1. Always ensure that there is power supplied to the computer (tcm). With the key switch in the off posi- tion, check to ensure the led light for the power input (j) is turned on. If the light is not on: a. Check the battery disco...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 75 engine symptom: possible cause: starter will not engage. Battery disconnect switch in off position. Tractor control module (tcm) is in ‘sleep’ mode. Blown fuse in power relay module. Blown fuse in start circuit. Parking brake is not engaged. Parking brake switch ...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 76 symptom: possible cause: oil light comes on when running. Low oil level. Faulty oil sender. Faulty or plugged oil pump. Engine emits white smoke. Low engine temperature. Faulty head gasket. Water in combustion chamber. Excessive fuel consumption. Plugged or restr...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 77 symptom: possible cause: pto does not engage. Blown fuse. Faulty seat switch. (operator must be in seat). Faulty pto switch. Pto belt failure. Clutch air gap out of adjustment. Faulty clutch. All tcm lights are on, even with key switch off. Low battery voltage. H...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting - 78 power unit symptom: possible cause: power unit will not move with engine running. High/low shift lever in the neutral position. Hydraulic oil level is low. Brake not releasing. Pump control arm connecting linkage loose or off. Tow valve bypassing at hydraulic pum...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Specifications - 79 specifications engine model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4500y manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kubota model number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D902 type . . ...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications specifications - 80 dimensions wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45” (114 cm) overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82” (208 cm) overall height (top of rops bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67” ...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications specifications - 81 amperage draw chart stockcode component description 4500y tractor (general amp draw) 4.4 fuel pump 0.7 lights 9.4 37.0060 pto clutch 6.1 21.0121 hydraulic cooler fan 4.8 options 70.4113 work light kit 9.2 70.4114 strobe light kit 0.2 70.4119 directional / hazard si...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Specifications specifications - 82 belt chart 4500 power unit belt size ventrac part number 4500 pto belt (clutch to pto idler pulley) b38 belt 81.B038 attachment model belt size ventrac part number ea600 aera-vator b50 belt 81.B050 ed200 edger (with blower) b45 belt 81.B045 et200 turbine blower b46...

  • Page 83: Warranty

    Warranty - 83 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment warranty warranty venture products, inc. (shall be referred to as v.P.I.) warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that it will repair, replace, or adjust any part manufactured by venture products inc. And found by venture products inc. To ...

  • Page 84: Warranty

    Warranty warranty - 84 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment or that has altered, modified or affected the turf equipment so as to change the intended use of the product; (g) repair or replacement necessitated by the use of parts, accessories or supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, i...

  • Page 85: Warranty

    Warranty warranty - 85 california evaporative emission control warranty statement your warranty rights and obligations the california air resources board and venture products, inc. Are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2015-2016 model year ventrac power un...

  • Page 86: Warranty

    Warranty warranty - 86 3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the par...