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Ventrac Ventrac HQ680 Owner's/operator's Manual
Summary of Ventrac HQ680
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Tough-cut mower model hq680 revised 08-10-05 09.10014 owner/operator’s manual & parts list.
Page 2: To The Owner
Ii to the owner congratulations on the purchase of a new ventrac hq680 tough cut mower! The purpose of this manual is to assist you in its safe and effective operation and maintenance. With proper usage and care, the tough cut mower will provide many years of service. Please read and understand this...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents introduction section a description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 safety section b safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4: Introduction
Product description the new ventrac model hq680 “tough-cut” rotary mower features an enclosed deck designed for field and brush mowing. The broad, belted, high intake front creates an “attack” on tall grasses and brush before it is leveled. The straight front deck design provides structural strength...
Page 5: Introduction
Ventrac hq680 specifications overall width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 inches length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 inches height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 inches weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6: 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. Signal word definitions indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or p...
Page 7: Safety
B-2 a b c d e decal page & location description part number a e-1, #28 danger shield missing 00.0062 b e-1, #20 warning moving part hazard 00.0101 c e-1, #27 danger pinching hazard 00.0102 d e-1, #15 (2) keep hands and feet away 00.0123 e ventrac serial no. Plate 00.0128 safety the following decals ...
Page 8: 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 9: Safety
Safety b-4 hq680 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. • do not mow in areas that contain stones, sticks or oth...
Page 10: Operation
Operation c-1 setup instructions for the hq680 tough cut mower jack stand installation: to install the jack stand into the mounting tube as shown below, raise the back of the mower far enough to insert the stand in the tube. This can be accomplished be setting the mower crosswise on the crate or usi...
Page 11: Operation
C-2 attaching: 1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the mating arms on the mower. 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 over the outside groove of the pto drive pulley on the ...
Page 12: Operation
Operating techniques and tips: with a little practice, operation of the mower will become very easy and simple. Always keep safety as the first priority. Remember to keep the size of the task appropriate to the size of the equipment. Always shut off engine and remove key to clean or make adjustments...
Page 13: Operation
Operation c-4 operating techniques and tips (cont.) wet or lush grass has some tendency to build up under the deck. Clean deck periodically and particularly if and when mowing performance seems to be reduced. Cleaning procedure 1. Raise the deck all the way up. 2. Turn the tractor off. 3. Remove the...
Page 14: Operation
Operation c-5 use of duals for mowing on level to modest inclines, single tires will suffice. Single tires should be inflated to 7 psi and outside dual tires to 3-4 psi. Lower inflation pressure reduces grass and soil compaction. On significant inclines, even if only a small portion of the total mow...
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance lubrication grease zerks are located as shown below. Apply 2-3 pumps of grease per spindle approximately every 50 hours of operation. All other bearings—one pump max! Do not over grease. In very dirty, sandy, or wet conditions, more frequent greasing may be advisable. D-1.
Page 16: Maintenance
D-2 maintenance removal and reinstallation of mower blades for sharpening or replacement: wear heavy gloves. 1. With the deck fully raised, place the tractor on a level surface. Set the parking brake and remove the key from the tractor. 2. Remove the latch pins, and lift the deck to the near vertica...
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance d-3 belt replacement: if belts become excessively worn or cracked, install a new belt. This is done most easily with the deck removed from the tractor. Main deck belt replacement: 1. Remove old belt. Note that one belt loop must surround the left hitch arm. Remove left hitch arm for acce...
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Figure 1 illustrated drawing main deck e-1 parts & drawings.
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Figure 1 main deck ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 97.0506. . . . . . . . . . 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 . . . . . . 60.0793. . . . . . . . . . Belting clamp bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 44.0191. . . . . . . . . . Belting curtain . ....
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Figure 2 illustrated drawing hitch arms e-3 parts & drawings.
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Figure 2 hitch arms ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 90.0812. . . . . . . . . . 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 . . . . . . 60.0792. . . . . . . . . . Left deck bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 85.Sc08 . . . . . . . . . 1/2” set collar ....
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Figure 3 illustrated drawing spindles (serial # aa1007-aa1275) e-5 parts & drawings.
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Figure 3 spindles (serial # aa1007-aa1275) ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 99.A12nf . . . . . . . . 3/4-16 lock nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2*. . . . . . 95.12 . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 sae washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . 99.B0057-2 . . . . . . ....
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Figure 3b illustrated drawing spindles (serial # ab1276--) e-5b parts & drawings.
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Figure 3b spindles (serial # ab1276--) ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 81.B162 . . . . . . . . . B162 belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 . . . . . . 81.Aa060 . . . . . . . . . Aa60 belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 99.A12nf . . . . . . . . 3...
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Figure 4 illustrated drawing cover shield e-7 parts & drawings.
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Figure 4 cover shield ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . 00.0189. . . . . . . . . . Decal - ventrac logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 . . . . . . 00.0192. . . . . . . . . . Decal - v-logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 . . . . . . 60.0790. . . . . . . . . . Top cover shiel...
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9 - 2 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 an...
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9 - 3 limited warranty – ventrac turf equipment operation of, or use of the turf equipment which is not in accordance with operating instructions as specified 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...
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Ventrac engine & component warranties vendor ventrac product vendor warranty warranty procedure kawasaki (engines) 3000 series 4200, 4100 series two (2) years claim processed by a kawasaki authorized servicing dealer to kawasaki vanguard (engines) 4200, 4100 series two (2) years 3 rd year on major p...