Ventrac KW450 User manual

OperatOr’sManual
&parts Drawings
weather Cab
MODel Kw450
Revised 03/11/16
09.10083 Rev. 04
Original Operator’s Manual

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500 Venture Drive
PO Box 148
Orrville Oh 44667
www.ventrac.com
To the Owner
Contact Information and Product Identication
If you need to contact an authorized Ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product,
always provide the product model and serial numbers.
Please ll in the following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to nd the
location of the identication numbers. Record them in the spaces provided.
Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer:___________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Address:____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________
Dealer Fax Number: ________________________________________________________________
Model # (A):__________________________
Serial # (B): __________________________
Afx Part/Serial Number label here.
Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in design or specications without obligation to make like
changes on previously manufactured products.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION PAGE 6
Product Description................................................................................................................................6
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................6
Using Your Manual.................................................................................................................................7
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................7
SAFETY PAGE 8
Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................8
General Safety Procedures..................................................................................................................10
Training Required.................................................................................................................................10
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ....................................................................................10
Operation Safety ..................................................................................................................................10
Preventing Accidents............................................................................................................................ 11
Keep Riders Off.................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating On Slopes............................................................................................................................12
Roadway Safety...................................................................................................................................12
Truck Or Trailer Transport ....................................................................................................................12
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................13
Fuel Safety...........................................................................................................................................13
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................14
KW450 Safety Procedures...................................................................................................................15
WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 16
Identication of Parts............................................................................................................................16
Setup Instructions for Power Unit & Weather Cab...............................................................................18
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 28
Operational Control Locations..............................................................................................................28
Outer Door Handle & Lock (A) .............................................................................................................29
Inner Door Handle (B)..........................................................................................................................29
Emergency Exit/Window Latch Handle (C)..........................................................................................29
Rear Side Window Latch (D)................................................................................................................29
Fan Speed Switch (E) ..........................................................................................................................29
Temperature Control Dial (F)................................................................................................................29
Windshield Wiper Switch (G) ...............................................................................................................29
Front Work Light Switch (H) .................................................................................................................29
Rear Work Light Switch (I) ...................................................................................................................29
Strobe Beacon Switch (J).....................................................................................................................29
Hazard Flasher Light Switch (K) ..........................................................................................................29
Direction Turn Signal Switch (L)...........................................................................................................29
Interior Light & Switch (M)....................................................................................................................29
Defrost Fan & Switch (N) .....................................................................................................................29
Directional Heat Vents (O) ...................................................................................................................29
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 30
Daily Inspection....................................................................................................................................30
4-Point Seatbelt ...................................................................................................................................30
Strobe Beacon .....................................................................................................................................30

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SERVICE PAGE 31
Cleaning & General Maintenance ........................................................................................................31
Seatbelt Upper Mount Adjustment .......................................................................................................31
Window Latch Adjustment....................................................................................................................31
Door Latch Adjustment.........................................................................................................................31
Lower Door Window Adjustment..........................................................................................................31
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................................................................................................32
Interior Light Bulb Replacement...........................................................................................................32
Work Light Bulb Replacement..............................................................................................................32
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ............................................................................................................32
Strobe Beacon Bulb Replacement.......................................................................................................32
Heater Air Filter Replacement..............................................................................................................33
Fuse Replacement...............................................................................................................................33
Storage.................................................................................................................................................34
SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 36
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................36
Features...............................................................................................................................................36
PARTS PAGE 37
Electrical Diagram ................................................................................................................................37
Cab Frame & Mount.............................................................................................................................38
Cab Headliner & Roof Mount ...............................................................................................................40
Headliner Assembly .............................................................................................................................42
Front & Rear Work Lights.....................................................................................................................44
Canvas Bellows & Column Covers ......................................................................................................46
Front Windshield & Windshield Wiper..................................................................................................48
Upper Door Frame & Latch..................................................................................................................50
Lower Door ..........................................................................................................................................52
Left Rear Window.................................................................................................................................54
Rear Window........................................................................................................................................56
Right Rear Window ..............................................................................................................................58
Right Front Window/Emergency Exit ...................................................................................................60
Lower Right Window ............................................................................................................................62
Four Point Seatbelt ..............................................................................................................................64
Fuel Tank Cover, Seals, Wire Harness ................................................................................................66
70.2005-2 Directional Signal/Flasher Kit..............................................................................................68
70.2006-3 Strobe Beacon Kit...............................................................................................................70
70.2006-4 Mirror Kit .............................................................................................................................72
70.2006-6 Defrost Fan Kit....................................................................................................................74
70.8106 Console Fan/Heater Kit..........................................................................................................76
70.8136 Kubota Heater Install Kit For 4500Y & 4500Z........................................................................78
70.8137 Kawasaki Heater Install Kit For 4500P...................................................................................80
WARRANTY PAGE 82

Introduction - 6
Product Description
The Ventrac KW450 weather cab is designed for the sole purpose of sheltering the operator from the
weather while providing superior visibility. Standard features include a front windshield wiper, front and rear
LED work lights, a large left-side entry door, right-side emergency exit, door and side windows that can be
quickly and easily removed, and a 4-point seatbelt.
Optional accessories include a strobe light, directional lights, defrost fan, and heater kits. Refer to your
national and/or local regulations for lighting requirements specic to your intended application.
NOTE: The KW450 weather cab cannot be used with the Ventrac KH500 versa-loader or the Ventrac
RV600 Collection Vacuum.
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual?
This manual has been created to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely
operate, maintain, and service your machine. It is divided into sections for convenient reference of the
appropriate section.
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 specic 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.
INTRODUCTION
Accessories
Item Description Part Number
Directional Signal/Flasher Kit 70.2005-2
Strobe Beacon Kit 70.2006-3
Mirror Kit 70.2006-4
Defrost Fan Kit 70.2006-6
KW450 Console Fan/Heater Kit (Kubota engines) 70.2009-51
KW450 Console Fan/Heater Kit (Kawasaki engine) 70.2009-52
Venture Products Inc. is pleased to provide you with your new Ventrac KW450 weather cab! We hope that Ventrac equip-
ment will provide you with a ONE Tractor Solution.
Listed below are just some of the items that can provide you
versatility as you use your KW450 weather cab. Please visit our
web site, or contact your authorized Ventrac dealer for a com-
plete list of items available for your new KW450 weather cab.

INTRODUCTION
Introduction - 7
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 identies potential health and
safety hazards. It marks safety precautions.
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
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
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.
Manual Glossary
Power Unit A Ventrac tractor or other Ventrac engine powered device that may be operated by itself or
with an attachment or accessory.
Attachment A piece of Ventrac equipment that requires a Power Unit for operation.
Accessory A device that attaches to a Power Unit or Attachment to extend its capabilities.
Machine Describes any “Attachment” or “Accessory” that is used in conjunction with a power unit.

Safety - 8
Safety Decals
The following safety decals must be maintained on your KW450 weather cab.
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 replacements.
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety decals are afxed to the replacement
components.
SAFETY
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A
A
1
C D

SAFETY
Safety - 9
Decal Description Part Number Quantity
A Warning, Pinch Point 00.0218 2
B Warning, KW350 00.0272 1
C Danger, Gasoline Only 00.0332 1
D Danger, Diesel Only 00.0333 1
A
B1
2
C
D

SAFETY
Safety - 10
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 accidents or injuries occurring to him/her-
self, 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 the power unit and all attachments quickly in the event of an emergency.
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
It is the responsibility of the owner to be sure that the operators use the proper personal protective equip-
ment while operating the machine. Required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to,
the following list.
• Wear a certied ear protection device to prevent loss of hearing.
• Prevent eye injury by wearing safety glasses while operating the machine.
• Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times.
• Long pants must be worn at all times.
• When operating in dusty conditions, it is recommended that a dust mask be worn.
Operation Safety
• 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.
• Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly illustrate
any instructions. Under no circumstance should the machine be operated without these devices in place.
• Alterations or modications to this machine can reduce safety and could cause damage to the machine.
Do not alter safety devices or operate with shields or covers removed.
• 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.
• Check parking brake function before operating. Repair or adjust parking brake if necessary.
• Observe and follow all safety decals.
• All controls are to be operated from the operator’s seat only.
• Always wear a seat belt if the machine has a roll cage/bar installed and in upright position.
• Ensure the attachment or accessory is locked or fastened securely to the power unit before operating.
• Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the power unit and attachment before operating. Stop machine if
someone enters your work area.
• Always be alert to what is happening around you, but do not lose focus on the task you are performing.
Always look in the direction the machine is moving.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
• If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make all necessary repairs before operating machine again.
• Stop operation immediately at any sign of equipment failure. An unusual noise can be a warning of equipment
failure or a sign that maintenance is required. Make all necessary repairs before operating machine again.