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Ventrac MR740 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings
Summary of MR740
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O perator ’ s m anual & p arts d rawings r eel m ower m odel mr740 revised 04/01/15 09.10054 rev. 04 original operator’s manual.
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2 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 following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents 3 introduction page 5 product description ................................................................................................................................5 why do i need an operator’s manual? .............................................................................
Page 4: Table of Contents
Table of contents 4 service page 19 back lapping ......................................................................................................................................19 reel grinding .......................................................................................................
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction introduction - 5 product description the ventrac mr740 reel mower is designed to be the ultimate trim and surround mower. The mr740 fea- tures a 74” (188 cm) cutting width and variable speed hydraulics. The 3 reel heads are identical and easy to change. Bypass valves enable/disable each...
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction introduction - 6 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 7: Safety
Safety safety - 7 safety decals the following safety decals must be maintained on your mr740 reel mower. 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 r...
Page 8: Safety
Safety safety - 8 decal description part number quantity a warning, high pressure fluid hazard 00.0103 2 b warning, read owner’s manual 00.0217 1 c warning, general safety 00.0220 1 d warning, do not reach 00.0219 4 e warning, moving parts 00.0216 1 f warning, pinch point 00.0218 2 g danger, keep ha...
Page 9: Safety
Safety - 9 safety 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 10: Safety
Safety safety - 10 safety 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. • ...
Page 11: Safety
Safety safety - 11 safety 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 c...
Page 12: Safety
Safety safety - 12 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 13: Safety
Safety safety - 13 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 damage to the emission...
Page 14: Safety
Safety safety - 14 mr740 safety procedures cutting unit safety • contact with the reel, bed knife, or other sharp objects may result in personal injury. Keep hands and feet away. • never perform adjustments or maintenance to the cutting units with the engine running. • rotation of one reel may cause...
Page 15: Operational Controls
Operation - 15 reel speed control lever a the position of the reel speed control lever (a) determines the reel speed. To determine the correct operating position, refer to the reel speed section of adjustments, or the back lapping section of service. Hydraulic drive motor bypass lever a each hydraul...
Page 16: General Operation
Operation - 16 daily inspection 1. Always set the parking brake, shut off the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure all moving parts have stopped before checking mower deck or blade condition, or attempting any repair or adjustment. Park power unit and reel mower on a level sur- fac...
Page 17: General Operation
General operation operation - 17 transport of reel mower transport the reel mower with the power unit front hitch fully raised and the left and right lift arms fully raised. This will aid in protecting cutting units from contact with obstructions during transport. Damage to the cutting units may res...
Page 18: General Operation
General operation operation - 18 for the reel speed control lever. 2. Rotate reel speed control lever to the desired position and tighten the retaining nut. Note: selecting a reel speed that is too slow for the application may result in visible clip marks. Adjust the reel speed as required. Blade ad...
Page 19: Service
Service service - 19 back lapping never make an adjustment with the engine running. Contact with the reel, bed knife, or other sharp objects may result in personal injury. The reel blades and bed knife of each cutting unit should be kept in good condition. Sharp blades will increase the efficiency a...
Page 20: Service
Service service - 20 checking the hydraulic oil level 1. Remove the filler cap (a) on the top of the oil tank. 2. A wipe the attached dipstick with a clean a b towel and set the filler cap back in place without threading in. 3. Remove the filler cap and check the oil level. The level must be between...
Page 21: Service
Service service - 21 lubrication locations grease the reel mower in the locations shown in the following diagram using a lithium complex ngli #2 grease. Wipe off any excess grease or oil. Maintenance schedule maintenance schedule # of lo ca tio ns # of pu m ps as ne ed ed da ily at 50 ho ur s at 10 ...
Page 22: Service
Service service - 22 maintenance checklist maintenance checklist # of lo ca tio ns # of pu m ps 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 55 0 ho ur s at 60 0 ho ur s at 65 0 ho ur ...
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications - 23 dimensions overall height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 inches (56 cm) ground clearance, transport mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (18 cm) overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 24: Parts
Illustrated parts - 24 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Parts illustrated drawing oil tank frame & hitch frame.
Page 25: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 25 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Oil tank frame & hitch frame ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, hex 1/2-13 unc x 1-1/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 26: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 26 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing lift arms & front reel mount.
Page 27: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 27 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Lift arms & front reel mount ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 62.1290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frame, right lift arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 28: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 28 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing hydraulic drive.
Page 29: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 29 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Hydraulic drive ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 60.1021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover, drive pulley mr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 30: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 30 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing hydraulic motors & hoses.
Page 31: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 31 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Hydraulic motors & hoses ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 21.0117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Motor, hyd. Eaton reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 32: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 32 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing lift arm hydraulic hoses.
Page 33: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 33 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Lift arm hydraulic hoses ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 25.Ff6804-6-6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fitting, m tee 6mb x 6mff x 6mff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 34: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 34 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing reel head carrier frame.
Page 35: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 35 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Reel head carrier frame ref. Part no. Description qty.* 1 . . . . . . . . . 99.B0024-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washer, mach 1-1/4 x 1-7/8 10 ga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 36: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 36 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing reel head.
Page 37: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 37 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Reel head ref. Part no. Description qty.* 2 . . . . . . . . . 07.02002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mount, bed knife base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 38: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 38 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing front & rear rollers.
Page 39: Parts
Parts illustrated parts - 39 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Front & rear rollers ref. Part no. Description qty.* 1 . . . . . . . . . 07.02039 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roller, grooved assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 40: Warranty
Warranty - 40 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 ma...
Page 41: Warranty
Warranty warranty - 41 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment or replacements resulting from parts or accessories which have adversely affected the operation, performance or durability of the turf equipment; or (i) damage or defects due to or arising out of repair of ventrac turf equipment by per...