Ventrac 7200 User manual

7200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
09.10048
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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 pictures below to find the loca-
tion of the identifications numbers. Record them in the spaces provided.
Date of Purchase: Month _______________________ Day ___________ Year ________________
Model Number (A): _________________________________________________________________
Serial Number (B):__________________________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number (C): ___________________________________________________________
Dealer:___________________________________________________________________________
DealerAddress:____________________________________________________________________
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Dealer Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________
Dealer Fax Number: ________________________________________________________________
Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications
without incurring obligation to make like changes on previously manufactured products.
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Venture Products Inc. is pleased to provide you with this new Power Unit! We hope that this tool will open up a
world of opportunities for you.
Listed below are just some of the items that can provide
you versatility as you use your RT7200. Please visit our
website, or contact your authorized Ventrac dealer for a
complete list of items available for your new machine.
ATTACHMENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDER PART #
Aerator with Open Spoon Tine 39.55490
Aerator with Coring Tine 39.55494
AeraVator (seeder kit available) 39.55460
Blade - 72” 39.55255
Blade - 60” 39.55250
Blade - 48” 39.55258
Power Blower 39.55440
Power Broom 39.55400
Edger 39.55330
Excavator - 30” 39.55236
Excavator - 48” 39.55230
Finish Mower - 60” 39.55105
Finish Mower - 72” 39.55106
Finish Mower - 72” (6-1/2” offset) 39.55107
Generator - 15,000 Watt 39.55315
Slip Scoop - 30” 39.55216
Slip Scoop - 48” 39.55210
Snow Blower 39.55425
Terra Rake - 52” 39.55431
Terra Rake - 70” 39.55432
Tough Cut Mower - 68” 39.55104
Trencher 39.55455
Turbine Blower 39.55340
V-Blade 39.55270
ACCESSORIES
ITEM DESCRIPTION ORDER PART #
Seat Arm Rest 47.0231-1
Spreader 39.55500
12 Volt Accessory Kit 70.7001
All Trail drive tires 53.0126
Two-N-One Front Hitch 70.2001
Visit WWW.VENTRAC.COM for more information about this machines Accessories andAttachments.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION PAGE 6
WHY DO I NEEDAN OPERATOR’S MANUAL?....................................................................................................6
USING YOUR MANUAL.........................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY PAGE 7
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES.....................................................................................................................9
TRAINING REQUIRED..........................................................................................................................................9
PREPARING OPERATOR FOR USE.....................................................................................................................9
OPERATING SAFELY............................................................................................................................................9
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS ................................................................................................................................10
OPERATING ON SLOPES...................................................................................................................................10
KEEP RIDERS OFF.............................................................................................................................................11
ROADWAY SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................11
SAFETY WHILE FUELING ..................................................................................................................................11
HYDRAULIC SAFETY..........................................................................................................................................11
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 13
TACHOMETER & HOUR METER (A)..................................................................................................................13
VOLT GAUGE (B).................................................................................................................................................13
FUEL GAUGE (C) ................................................................................................................................................13
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE (D) .............................................................................................13
HIGH/LOW RANGE SELECTOR (E)...................................................................................................................13
LIGHT SWITCH (F)..............................................................................................................................................13
THROTTLE (G)....................................................................................................................................................13
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SWITCH (H)..............................................................................................................13
12 VOLT SWITCHES (I & J).................................................................................................................................14
WATER IN FUEL WARNING LIGHT (K)...............................................................................................................14
GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT (L)..................................................................................................................14
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT (M)................................................................................................14
S.D.L.A. LEVER (N & O)......................................................................................................................................14
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMP ALARM (P) .....................................................................................................14
SELECTOR LEVER (Q).......................................................................................................................................14
IGNITION KEY SWITCH (R)................................................................................................................................14
12 VOLT POWER OUTLET (S)............................................................................................................................15
ATTACHMENT LOCK LEVERS (T & Z)...............................................................................................................15
PTO BELT TENSIONER (U) ................................................................................................................................15
12 VOLT 4-PIN SOCKET (V)................................................................................................................................15
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLERS (W).............................................................................................15
FOOT PEDAL (X).................................................................................................................................................15
PARKING & EMERGENCY BRAKE (Y)...............................................................................................................15
RIGHT & LEFT BRAKE PEDALS (AA).................................................................................................................15
STEERING TILTADJUSTMENT LEVER (BB).....................................................................................................15
SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTMENT LEVER (CC)...........................................................................................................15
WEIGHT TRANSFER CONTROL LEVER (DD)...................................................................................................15
GENERAL MACHINE OPERATION PAGE 16
STARTING THE ENGINE.....................................................................................................................................16
FORWARD AND REVERSE ................................................................................................................................16
STOPPING THE MACHINE.................................................................................................................................16
ATTACHING.........................................................................................................................................................17
DETACHING ........................................................................................................................................................17
FRONT HITCH.....................................................................................................................................................17
PTO DRIVE BELT & PULLEY..............................................................................................................................17
12 VOLTAUXILIARY OUTLETS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) ..............................................................................17
FRONTAUXILIARY COUPLERS.........................................................................................................................18
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WEIGHT TRANSFER...........................................................................................................................................18
OPERATING ATTACHMENTS.............................................................................................................................18
TOWING OR PUSHING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................19
DRIVING CONTROL............................................................................................................................................19
PROPER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................20
SERVICE - LUBRICATION PAGE 21
SERVICE - HYDRAULICS PAGE 22
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL..................................................................................................................22
CHANGING HYDRAULIC OILAND FILTER........................................................................................................22
SERVICE - ENGINE PAGE 23
CHECKING ENGINE RPM...................................................................................................................................23
CHANGING ENGINE OILAND FILTER...............................................................................................................23
CLEANING AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................24
SERVICINGAIR FILTER ELEMENT ...................................................................................................................25
SERVICING FUEL FILTER ..................................................................................................................................26
WATER IN FUEL..................................................................................................................................................26
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER...........................................................................................................................26
ADJUSTING ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION......................................................................................................26
SERVICE - ELECTRICAL PAGE 27
REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY ..........................................................................................................27
CLEANING BATTERYAND TERMINALS............................................................................................................27
USING A BOOSTER BATTERY...........................................................................................................................28
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULB..................................................................................................................28
CHANGING THE TAILLIGHTS.............................................................................................................................29
CHANGING THE FUSES.....................................................................................................................................29
SERVICE - RADIATOR PAGE 30
CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL............................................................................................................................30
CLEANING RADIATOR & SCREEN....................................................................................................................31
DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................31
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM..........................................................................................................................31
SERVICE - BELT PAGE 32
INSPECTION OF PTO BELT ...............................................................................................................................32
PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................33
PTO BELT REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 36
ENGINE................................................................................................................................................................36
ELECTRICAL.......................................................................................................................................................37
HYDRAULIC.........................................................................................................................................................38
MACHINE.............................................................................................................................................................38
SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 39
ENGINE................................................................................................................................................................39
ELECTRICAL.......................................................................................................................................................39
POWERTRAIN.....................................................................................................................................................39
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................................................................................................39
OTHER FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................39
DIMENSIONS.......................................................................................................................................................40
OPTIONALACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................40
WARRANTY PAGE 41
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Introduction - 6
Why do I need an Operator’s manual?
This manual has been created in sections to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to
safely operate, maintain, and service this machine.
You must read and understand the operator’s manual for each piece of Ventrac equipment you own. Read-
ing the operator’s manual will help you become familiar with each specific piece of equipment. Under-
standing the operator’s manual will help you, as well as others, avoid personal injury and/or damage to the
equipment. Keep this manual with the machine at all times. The manual should remain with the machine
even if it is sold. If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable, it should be replaced immediately. Con-
tact your local Ventrac dealer for a replacement.
When using a Ventrac attachment, be sure to read and follow the safety and operating instructions of both
the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible.
The information in this manual provides the operator with the safest procedures to operate the machine
while getting the maximum use out of the unit. Failure to follow the safety precautions listed in this manual
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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. There are three
signal words that describe the level of safety concern: Danger, Warning, and Caution. Safety should always
be the #1 priority when working on or operating equipment. Accidents are more likely to occur when proper
operating procedures are not followed or inexperienced operators are involved.
Note: Right-Hand and Left-Hand orientations may be referred to at different places throughout this manual.
Right-Hand and Left-Hand is determined as if sitting on the tractor seat facing forward.
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS
ATTENTION
This symbol identifies potential health and
safety hazards. It marks safety precau-
tions. Your safety and the safety of others
is involved. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the
most extreme cases.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury and/or property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY
Safety - 7
The following safety decals must be maintained on your Ventrac power unit. If any decals are
faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. (See following page for refer-
ence letters and re-order numbers)
SAFETY
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B
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C
Note: Ref B located inside of shield and to the right of the battery.
Ref C located in engine compartment on Radiator Shroud.
Ref D located on inner crossmemeber of Rear Hood Screen.
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SAFETY
Safety - 8
Decal Description Part Number Quantity
A Danger, Explosion Hazard 00.0121 1
B Warning - Battery Gases 00.0124 1
C Warning - Moving Parts 00.0216 1
D Warning - Read Owners Manual 00.0217 2
E Warning - Pinching Points 00.0218 1
F Warning - Safety Alteration 00.0220 1
G Warning - General Safety 00.0243 1
H Danger - Moving Parts/PTO Belt 00.0248 1
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Diesel Exhaust Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of it’s
constituents are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Battery Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling!
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
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SAFETY
Safety - 9
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Tractors, 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 accidents or injuries occurring to them-
selves, other people, or property.
Do not allow operation or service by children or untrained personnel.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Before operating this machine, read the operator’s manual and under-
stand its contents.
If the operator of the machine cannot understand this manual, then it
is the responsibility of this machine’s owner to fully explain the material
within this manual to the operator.
Learn and understand the use of all controls.
Know how to stop this machine and all attachments quickly in the event of an emergency.
Preparing Operator for Use
It is the responsibility of the owner to be sure that the operators use the proper personal
protective equipment while operating the machine.
Wear a certified ear protection device to prevent loss of hearing.
Prevent eye injury by wearing safety glasses while operating the machine.
Operating Safely
Inspect machine before operation. Repair or replace any damaged, worn, or missing parts. Be sure
guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place. Make all necessary
adjustments before operating machine.
Before each use, verify that all controls function properly and inspect all safety devices. Do not operate
if controls or safety devices are not in proper working condition.
Always wear a seat belt and operate with the roll bar in the up-right position.
Check brake function before operating. Repair or adjust brakes if necessary.
Stop machine if someone enters your work area.
If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make all necessary repairs before operating machine
again.
Do not leave machine unattended while it is running.
Only operate when lighting is sufficient for safe visibility.
Alteration or modifications to this machine can reduce safety and could cause damage to machine.
Alteration or modifications may void warranty.
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SAFETY
Safety - 10
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories
Preventing Accidents Clear mowing area of objects that might be hit or thrown from mower.
Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
Know the work area well before operation. Do not operate where traction or
stability is questionable.
Reduce speed when you are operating over rough ground.
Equipment can cause serious injury and/or death when improperly used.
Before operating, know and understand the operation and safety of the
machine and the attachment being used.
Do not operate the machine if you are under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Children are attracted to machine activity. Be aware of chil-
dren and do not allow them in the working area. Turn off the
machine if a child enters the work area.
Operating On Slopes
Slopes can cause loss-of-control and tip-over accidents,
which can result in severe injury or death.
Variables such as wet surface and loose ground will reduce the degree of safety. Do not drive where
machine could loose traction or tip-over.
Keep alert for hidden hazards in the terrain.
Stay away from drop-offs, ditches, and embankments.
Slow down before making sharp turns or operating on slopes.
Pulling loads on hills decreases safety. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to determine loads
that can safely be controlled on slopes.
Transport machine with attachment lowered or close to the ground to improve stability.
While operating on slopes, drive in an
up and down direction when possible.
If turning is necessary while driving
across slopes, reduce speed and turn
slowly in the downhill direction.
If machine stops when driving up
slopes, disengage the PTO and back
machine down slowly.
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