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Ventrac KA160 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings
Summary of KA160
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Operator’s manual & parts drawings power blower model ka160 revised 01/18/17 09.10016 rev. 05 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 4 product description ................................................................................................................................4 why do i need an operator’s manual? .............................................................................
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction - 4 introduction product description the ka160 power blower features a vertical shaft design that delivers powerful, yet quiet performance. It can be used to remove leaves, light snow, water, and other debris. The blower housing can be rotated 180 degrees using the power unit’s secondar...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction introduction - 5 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 6: Safety
Safety - 6 safety safety decals the following safety decals must be maintained on your ka160 power blower. 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 promptly for...
Page 7: Safety
Safety safety - 7 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 acci...
Page 8: Safety
Safety safety - 8 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories • 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 before shifting range. • do not l...
Page 9: Safety
Safety safety - 9 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 ...
Page 10: Safety
Safety safety - 10 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...
Page 11: Safety
Safety safety - 11 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories • 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, and/or damage to the emiss...
Page 12: Safety
Safety safety - 12 ka160 safety procedures • remove any loose objects from the work area. The power blower produces strong wind speeds and could blow loose objects at high velocity, causing damage or injury to other objects, buildings, vehicles, people, or animals. • never direct the blower discharg...
Page 13: Operational Controls
Operation - 13 operational controls hydraulic rotational control the ka160 power blower (serial # 1097 -) is equipped with hydraulic rotational control of the blower discharge. The discharge direction is con- trolled using the secondary sdla control lever* of the power unit. The ka160 power blower (...
Page 14: General Operation
Operation - 14 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...
Page 15: Service
Service - 15 service cleaning and general maintenance for best results, and to maintain the finish of the power blower, clean or wash the power blower after each use to remove leaves, dirt, and other debris. Lubrication use a lithium complex nlgi #2 grease to lubricate the upper and lower fan shaft ...
Page 16: Service
Service service - 16 gearbox drive belt replacement 1. Detach the power blower from the power unit. 2. Remove the belt shield from the gearbox. 3. Remove the old drive belt. 4. Install the new drive belt over the pulley and reinstall the belt shield onto the gearbox. Fan drive belt replacement 1. De...
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications - 17 specifications dimensions overall height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 inches (51 cm) overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 inches (91 cm) overall width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 18: Parts
Illustrated parts - 18 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Parts illustrated drawing main frame.
Page 19: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 19 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0606 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, 3/8-16 uss x 3/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4...
Page 20: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 20 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing fan housing.
Page 21: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 21 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0606 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, 3/8-16 uss x 3/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2...
Page 22: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 22 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing hydraulic rotational control hydraulic rotational control is a standard feature beginning with serial # aa1097..
Page 23: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 23 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Ref. Part no. Description qty. 2 . . . . . . . . . 23.0104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coupler, hyd. Quick male 1/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 . . . . . ....
Page 24: Warranty
Warranty - 24 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment 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 be defect...
Page 25: Warranty
Warranty warranty - 25 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...