Ventrac KX520 Owner's And Operator's Manual - Operation
OPERATION
Operating Instructions
Attaching:
1. Drive the tractor forward slowly into the hitch arms of the snow thrower. Align the
hitch arms with the snow thrower arms by raising or lowering the front hitch and
complete the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch latch.*
3. Shut off the tractor engine and engage the parking brake.
4. Place attachment belt over the outside groove of the PTO drive pulley on the tractor.
Ensure the belt is properly seated in each pulley.
5. Engage the PTO spring tension lever.*
6. Wipe hose ends clean, and connect to the tractor’s hydraulic quick couplers.
7. Connect the electric plug. (if equipped)
8. Engage the weight transfer system.*
Detaching:
1. Park the tractor on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
3. Shut off tractor engine.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers. Do not allow the hoses and couplers to lay
in the dirt and snow.
5. Disconnect the electric plug. (if equipped)
6. Disengage the PTO spring tension lever.*
7. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley on the tractor.
8. Disengage the hitch latch.*
9. Restart the tractor and slowly back away from the snow thrower.
*Refer to tractor manual for operation of controls.
Operating Tips:
Shift the tractor transaxle to low range when operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION: Always shift transaxle range with the tractor parked on LEVEL ground.
Never shift on a slope since all hydraulic braking capacity will be lost during the shifting
process.
The tractor should be running at approximately 2000-2500 RPM before engaging the
PTO.
Snow hides many obstacles. Always be prepared for the unexpected, like sudden stops
or engaging a hidden object into the thrower.
Always direct the discharge chute toward open areas. Whenever possible, throw snow
with the wind direction and not against it.
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