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Ventrac KC180 Owner/operator's Manual & Parts List
Summary of KC180
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Stump grinder model kc180 revised 06/15/12 09.10017 owner/operator’s manual & parts list.
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Venture products inc. Reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications without obligation to make like changes on previously manufactured products. Ii model # (a): _______________________ serial # (b): ________________________ affix part/serial number label here 328 east water st. Po b...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents iii introduction section a description & specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 safety section b safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4: Introduction
Product description kc180 the kc180 stump grinder is an easy-to-mount ventrac attachment that allows quick removal of unwanted stumps and roots. Heavy duty carbide cutters provide extended and effective performance in spite of dirt, stones, and debris in the work area. When not in use, an adjustable...
Page 5: Safety
Safety b-1 attention : this symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage. It may a...
Page 6: Safety
B-2 safety a c b decal page & location description part number a e-1, #16 warning - moving part hazard 00.0101 b e-1, #18 danger - pinching hazard 00.0102 c e-1, #17 danger - keep hands and feet away 00.0123 d e-1, #23 warning - read owner's manual 00.0217 decals the following safety decals must be ...
Page 7: Safety
B-3 safety general safety procedures for ventrac tractors, attachments, & accessories read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this equipment. Observe and follow all safety decals. Do not let children or any untrained person operate the tractor or attachment. Make sure that all ope...
Page 8: Safety
Safety b-4 kc180 safety procedures before making any repairs or adjustments, lower attachment to the ground, set parking brake, shut the engine off, and remove the key. Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this equipment. Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating th...
Page 9: Setup & Operation
Mirror installation instructions 1. Install the right and left mount brackets (page e-5, ref. 2 & 3) to the front sides of the tractor chassis at the front bumper mount. The kt4100 & kt4200 use only the top and bottom mounting holes. The ht4000 uses all three mounting holes. The top two holes on eac...
Page 10: Operation
C-2 operation attaching: 1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the hitch arms on the stump grinder. Align the hitch arms to complete the engagement. 2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch latch. 3. Stop the tractor engine. 4. Place attachment belt on the pto drive pulley of the tractor...
Page 11: Operation
C-3 operating techniques and tips (cont.) grinding: before grinding, cut stump as low to the ground as possible with a chain saw. Position the grinder above the closest edge of the stump and lower slowly until it begins to cut. Turn the steering wheel left and right to sweep the cutter head across t...
Page 12: Maintenance & Service
D-1 maintenance grease the bearings every 50 hours. Do not over grease. Usually one pump is sufficient. Check gearbox oil every 100 hours or seasonally, whichever comes first. If necessary, add 80-90 weight gear oil. Oil level should be halfway up in gearbox. The cutter teeth (kc180 serial # 1231-) ...
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Kc180 parts manual.
Page 14: Illustrated Drawing
Illustrated drawing main frame & shields e-1 parts.
Page 15: Main Frame & Shields
Main frame & shields ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 44.0195. . . . . . . . . . Belting curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 . . . . . . 64.0958. . . . . . . . . . Belting clamp bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 . . . . . . 62.0911. . . . . . . . . . Main frame . . ...
Page 16: Illustrated Drawing
Illustrated drawing drive and pulleys e-3 parts.
Page 17: Drive And Pulleys
Drive and pulleys ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 81.B053 . . . . . . . . . B53 belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 . . . . . . 83.H20 . . . . . . . . . . 1-1/4 h bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 83.Bk80h . . . . . . . . 8” pulley (h-bushing) ...
Page 18: Illustrated Drawing
Illustrated drawing mirror bracket e-5 parts.
Page 19: Mirror Bracket
Mirror bracket ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 64.0970. . . . . . . . . . T-bolt handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 . . . . . . 64.0969. . . . . . . . . . Mirror attachment bracket - left . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 64.0968. . . . . . . . . . Mirror attachment brac...
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Limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment 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 defective in material and / o...
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Limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment with operating instructions as specifi ed in the operator’s manual or other operational instructions provided by v.P.I.; (f) repair or replacement arising as a result of any operation from ventrac turf equipment that has been altered or modi- fi ed so as to,...