Ventrac RV602 User manual
Operator’s Manual
& Parts Drawings
Collection Vacuum
VENTRAC.COM
RV602
Revised 05/26/20
09.10084 Rev. 09
Original Operator’s Manual
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To the Owner
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION PAGE 5
Product Description................................................................................................................................5
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................5
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY PAGE 7
Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................7
General Safety Procedures....................................................................................................................9
Training Required...................................................................................................................................9
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................9
Operation Safety ....................................................................................................................................9
Preventing Accidents............................................................................................................................10
Keep Riders O....................................................................................................................................10
Operating On Slopes............................................................................................................................ 11
Roadway Safety................................................................................................................................... 11
Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................12
Fuel Safety...........................................................................................................................................12
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13
Engine and Blower Fan Safety.............................................................................................................14
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
Material Collection Safety ....................................................................................................................14
Safety Interlock System .......................................................................................................................14
Testing The Safety Interlock System....................................................................................................14
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15
Operational Control Locations..............................................................................................................15
Ignition Key Switch (A).........................................................................................................................15
Throttle (B) ...........................................................................................................................................15
Hour Meter (C) .....................................................................................................................................15
Choke (D).............................................................................................................................................15
Fuel Shut-o Lever (E).........................................................................................................................15
Left Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics Handle (F) ............................................................................................15
Right Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics Handle (G) .........................................................................................15
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16
Daily Inspection....................................................................................................................................16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Attaching Using Optional Docking Station ...........................................................................................17
Detaching.............................................................................................................................................18
Detaching Using Optional Docking Station ..........................................................................................19
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................20
Mowing Speed .....................................................................................................................................20
Checking For and Removing Obstructions from the Collection Vacuum .............................................20
Emptying the Collection Bin .................................................................................................................21
Transport of the Power Unit and RV602 Collection Vacuum................................................................21
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SERVICE PAGE 22
Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................................................................................................22
Servicing the Collection Vacuum with the Bin in the Raised Position ..................................................22
Power Unit Tire Pressure .....................................................................................................................22
Automatic Engine Shut-o Switch........................................................................................................22
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................23
Servicing Air Filter Elements ................................................................................................................24
Filling The Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................24
Changing The Fuel Filter......................................................................................................................25
Service & Lubrication Diagram.............................................................................................................25
Storage.................................................................................................................................................26
Maintenance Schedule.........................................................................................................................27
Maintenance Checklist.........................................................................................................................27
SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 28
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................28
Engine..................................................................................................................................................28
Features...............................................................................................................................................28
Power Unit Requirements ....................................................................................................................28
PARTS PAGE 29
Electrical Diagram ................................................................................................................................29
Collection Bin - Front Panel .................................................................................................................30
Collection Bin - Left Panel & Brace......................................................................................................32
Collection Bin - Right Panel & Brace....................................................................................................34
Collection Bin - Floor Panel & Front Window.......................................................................................36
Collection Bin - Door & Latch (Serial # 01001 - 01369) .......................................................................38
Collection Bin - Door & Latch (Serial # 01370 -) ..................................................................................40
Collection Bin Door Hydraulics.............................................................................................................42
Main Frame & Collection Bin Lift Arm Frame.......................................................................................44
Collection Bin Lift Hydraulics................................................................................................................46
Tractor Mount (Hitch and Roll Bar) ......................................................................................................48
Engine & Guard....................................................................................................................................50
Engine Controls & Electrical Components ...........................................................................................52
Battery Cable Connector......................................................................................................................54
Fan Housing, Fan, & Upper Chute.......................................................................................................56
Vacuum Hose & Support Arm ..............................................................................................................58
Storage Stands with Casters................................................................................................................60
70.8090 HM602 Vacuum Boot .............................................................................................................62
70.8091 HM/HP722 Vacuum Boot .......................................................................................................64
70.8092 Docking Station Base.............................................................................................................66
70.8092 Docking Station Latch ............................................................................................................68
70.8169 MS/MT Vacuum Boot .............................................................................................................70
70.8210 Vacuum Boot MS/MT Mowers................................................................................................72
WARRANTY PAGE 74
Introduction - 5
INTRODUCTION
Product Description
Accessories
Item Description Part Number
HM602 Collection Vacuum Boot 70.8090
HM/HP722Collection Vacuum Boot 70.8091
MS/MT Collection Vacuum Boot 70.8210
Docking Station 70.8092
The Ventrac RV602 vacuum collection system is designed for the sole purpose of grass and leaf collection.
The vacuum collection system consists of three primary components.
1. The bin assembly mounts to the rear of the 4000 series power units
2. The suction/blower system is powered by a 10 horsepower engine with electric start for ecient pickup
and superior performance.
3. The high lift mechanism raises the collection bin up to 60 inches (152 cm) to dump the contents into a
garbage bin or trailer.
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 specic 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.
Venture Products Inc. is pleased to provide you with your new
Ventrac RV602 collection vacuum! We hope that Ventrac
equipment 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 RV602. Please visit our web site,
or contact your authorized Ventrac dealer for a complete list of
items available for your new RV602 collection vacuum.
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