Venture Products Ventrac KV552 User manual

Operator’s Manual
V-Blade
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 04/18/23
09.10060 Rev. 08
Original Operator’s Manual
KV552

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To the Owner
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If you need to contact an authorized Ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product, al-
ways provide the product model and serial numbers.
Please ll in the following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to nd the loca-
tion 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):____________________________________
Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make chang-
es in design or specications without obligation to make
like changes on previously manufactured products.
500 Venture Drive
Orrville, OH 44667
www.ventrac.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using Your Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Manual Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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General Safety Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Training Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Keep Riders O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating On Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Roadway Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Truck Or Trailer Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fuel Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hydraulic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
KV552 Safety Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Blade Trip Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blade Wing Angle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blade Wing Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Detaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transport of the Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Resetting the Blade Safety Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Skid Shoe Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Cleaning and General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cutting Edge Reversal/Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Skid Shoe Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Levelling the Blade - Side to Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Levelling the Blade - Front to Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lubrication Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Introduction - 4
INTRODUCTION
Accessories
Item Description Part Number
Snow Containment Belt Kit 70.8044
6 inch Extension with 6 inch Top Flare Kit 70.8046
6 inch Straight Edge Extension Kit 70.8047
Polyurethane Cutting Edge Kit 70.8048
Product Description
The KV552 V-blade is designed for the sole purpose of snow removal and moving loose materials. The KV552
V-blade is an excellent tool for snow removal with all the capabilities of a conventional blade, plus the added
versatility of sweeping both wings back for single pass clearing of sidewalks or sweeping both wings forward
to clear large areas without the need for repeated cleanup passes.
Each blade wing can be angled forward or backward 30 degrees using the power unit’s secondary SDLA lever.
The angle of each wing is controlled independently with a 12 volt electro-hydraulic valve activated by a switch
on the power unit. The power unit must be equipped with a 12 volt front plug kit*.
*Check with your Ventrac dealer or the Ventrac website to nd the correct kit for your power unit.
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 and
maintain your machine, and to avoid injury and product damage. It is divided into chapters for convenient refer-
ence of the appropriate information.
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. If this manual
becomes damaged or unreadable, it should be replaced immediately. Contact 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 KV552 V-blade! We hope that Ventrac equipment will
provide you with a ONE Tractor Solution.
Please visit our website, or contact your authorized Ventrac
dealer for a complete list of items available for your new KV552
V-blade.

INTRODUCTION
Introduction - 5
Using Your Manual
This manual identies potential hazards and safety
concerns to help you, as well as others, avoid person-
al injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Safety should always be the rst priority when work-
ing on or operating equipment. Accidents are more
likely to occur when proper operating procedures are
not followed or inexperienced operators are involved.
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
This symbol identies potential health and
safety hazards. It marks safety precau-
tions. Your safety and the safety of others is
involved.
There are three signal words that describe the level of
safety concern: Danger, Warning, and Caution.
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS
DANGER
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.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
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.
This manual also uses two words to highlight informa-
tion. ATTENTION calls attention to special mechanical
information to prevent equipment damage and/or best
practices for equipment service and care.
NOTE emphasizes general information that is worthy
of special attention.
Note: Right-Hand and Left-Hand orientations may be
referred to at dierent places throughout this manual.
Right-Hand and Left-Hand is determined as if facing
forward from the operator station.
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 - 6
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 for the prevention of ac-
cidents or injuries occurring to him/herself, 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 understand 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 the controls.
• Know how to stop the power unit and the attachments quickly in the event of an emergency.
Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The owner is responsible for ensuring that all the operators use the proper PPE while operating the ma-
chine. Whenever you use the machine, use the following PPE:
• Certied eye protection and hearing protection.
• Closed toe, slip resistant footwear.
• Long pants or trousers.
• A dust mask for dusty conditions.
• Additional PPE may be required. Refer to the product safety procedures for any additional requirements.
Operation Safety
• Secure long hair and loose clothing. Do not wear jewelry.
• Inspect the machine before operation. Repair or replace any damaged, worn, or missing parts. Be sure the
guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place. Make any necessary adjust-
ments before operating the machine.
• Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly illustrate the
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 the safety devices or operate with the shields or covers removed.
• Before each use, verify that all the controls function properly and inspect all the safety devices. Do not op-
erate if the controls or safety devices are not in proper working condition.
• Check the parking brake function before operating. Repair or adjust the parking brake if necessary.
• Observe and follow all of the safety decals.
• All the controls are to be operated from the operator’s station only.
• Always wear a seat belt if the machine has a roll cage/bar installed and in the upright position.

SAFETY
Safety - 7
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
• 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 the attachment before operating. Stop the ma-
chine 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 any necessary repairs before operating the ma-
chine 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 any necessary repairs before operating the machine again.
• 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.
• Do not leave the machine unattended while it is running.
• Always park the machine on level ground.
• Always shut o the engine when connecting the attachment drive belt to the power unit.
• Never leave the operator’s station without lowering the attachment to the ground, engaging the parking
brake, shutting o the engine, and removing the ignition key. Make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before dismounting.
• Never leave the machine unattended without lowering the attachment to the ground, engaging the park-
ing brake, shutting o the engine, and removing the ignition key.
• Only operate in well-lit conditions.
• Do not operate when there is a risk of lightning.
• Never direct the discharge of any attachment in the direction of people, buildings, animals, vehicles, or
other objects of value.
• Never discharge material against a wall or obstruction. The material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Use extra caution when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vi-
sion.
• Do not run the engine in a building without adequate ventilation.
• Do not touch the engine or the muer while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the en-
gine. These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speeds may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• To reduce the hazard of re, keep the battery compartment, engine, and muer areas free of grass, leaves,
excessive grease, and other ammable materials.
• Clear the working area of objects that might be hit or thrown from the machine.

SAFETY
Safety - 8
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
• Keep people and pets out of the working 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 un-
derstand the operation and safety of the power unit and the attachment being used.
• Do not operate the machine if you are not in good physical and mental health, if you will be distracted by
personal devices, or if you are under the inuence of any substance which might impair your decisions,
dexterity, or judgment.
• Children are attracted to machine activity. Be aware of children and do not allow them in the work area.
Turn o the machine if a child enters the work area.
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• Only allow the operator on the power unit. Keep riders o.
• Never allow riders on any attachment or accessory.
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 controls and their functions.
• If the power unit is equipped with a fold down roll bar, it must be locked in the upright position when operating
on any slope.
• Use low range (if equipped) when operating on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when operating on slopes.
• Never shift between high and low range while on a slope. Always move the power unit to level ground and
engage the parking brake before shifting range or placing the power unit in neutral.
• Variables such as wet surfaces and loose ground will reduce the degree of safety. Do not drive where the
machine could lose traction or tip over.
• Keep alert for hidden hazards in the terrain.
• Stay away from drop-os, ditches, and embankments.
• Sharp turns should be avoided when 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 the machine with the attachment lowered or close to the ground to improve stability.
• While operating on slopes, drive in an up and down direction whenever possible. If turning is necessary
while driving across slopes, reduce your speed and turn slowly in the downhill direction.
• Ensure a sucient supply of fuel for continuous operation. A minimum of one-half tank of fuel is recommended.

SAFETY
Safety - 9
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
Roadway Safety
• Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways.
• Obey all state and local laws concerning operation on roadways.
• Slow down and be careful of trac when operating near or crossing roadways. Stop before crossing roads
or sidewalks. Use care when approaching areas or objects that may obscure vision.
• If there is any doubt of safety conditions, discontinue the machine operation until a time when the opera-
tion can be performed safely.
• When operating near or on roadways, have a Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem clearly displayed.
Truck Or Trailer Transport
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a truck or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading the machine into a truck or trailer.
• The parking brake is not sucient to lock the machine during transport. Always secure the power unit and/
or attachment to the transporting vehicle securely using straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Both the front and
rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine.
• Shut o the fuel supply to the power unit during transport on a truck or trailer.
• If equipped, turn the battery disconnect switch to the O position to shut o electrical power.
Maintenance
• Keep the safety decals legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from the 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 the current safety decals are axed to the replacement
components.
• If any component requires replacement, use only original Ventrac replacement parts.
• Always turn the battery disconnect to the O position or disconnect the battery before performing any re-
pairs. Disconnect the negative terminal rst and the positive terminal last. Reconnect the positive terminal
rst and the negative terminal last.
• Keep all bolts, nuts, screws, and other fasteners properly tightened.
• Always lower the attachment to the ground, engage the parking brake, shut o the engine, and remove the
ignition key. Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before cleaning, inspecting, adjust-
ing, or repairing.
• If the power unit, attachment, or accessory requires repairs or adjustments not instructed in the operator’s
manual, the power unit, attachment, or accessory must be taken to an authorized Ventrac dealer for service.
• Never perform maintenance on the power unit and/or attachment if someone is in the operator’s station.
• Always use protective glasses when handling the battery.

SAFETY
Safety - 10
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
• Check the fuel lines for tightness and wear on a regular basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.
• To reduce the hazard of re, keep the battery compartment, engine, and muer areas free of grass, leaves,
and excess grease.
• Do not touch the engine, the muer, or other exhaust components while the engine is running or immedi-
ately after stopping the engine. These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing and do not store near an open ame.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating engine at excessive
speeds may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Springs may contain stored energy. Use caution when disengaging or removing springs and/or spring
loaded components.
• An obstruction or blockage in a drive system or moving/rotating parts may cause a buildup of stored en-
ergy. When the obstruction or blockage is removed, the drive system or moving/rotating parts may move
suddenly. Do not attempt to remove an obstruction or blockage with your hands. Keep your hands, feet,
and clothing away from all power-driven parts.
Fuel Safety
• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
ammable and the vapors are explosive.
• Do not refuel the machine while smoking or at a location near ames or sparks.
• Always refuel the machine outdoors.
• Do not store the machine or fuel container indoors where the fumes or fuel can reach an open ame,
spark, or pilot light.
• Only store fuel in an approved container. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before lling.
• Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel the
machine using a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• Never remove the fuel cap while on a slope. Only remove the fuel cap when parked on a level surface.
• Replace the fuel tank cap and the container cap securely.
• Do not overll the fuel tank. Only ll to the bottom of the fuel neck, do not ll the fuel neck full. Overlling
of the fuel tank could result in engine ooding, fuel leakage from the tank, and/or damage to the emissions
control system.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the power unit away from the fuel spill and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated.

SAFETY
Safety - 11
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
• If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained outdoors into an approved container.
• Check the fuel lines for tightness and wear on a regular basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.
• The fuel system is equipped with a shut-o valve. Shut o the fuel when transporting the machine to and
from the job, when parking the machine indoors, or when servicing the fuel system.
Hydraulic Safety
• Make sure the hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and tubes are in good condition. Re-
pair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine.
• Hydraulic leaks can occur under high pressure. Hydraulic leaks require special care and attention.
• Use a piece of cardboard and a magnifying glass to locate suspected hydraulic leaks.
• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic uid. Hy-
draulic uid escaping under high pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury, leading to severe
complications and/or secondary infections if left untreated. If hydraulic uid is injected into the skin, seek
immediate medical attention no matter how minor the injury appears.
• The hydraulic system may contain stored energy. Before performing maintenance or repairs on the hydrau-
lic system, remove any attachments, engage the parking brake, disengage the weight transfer system (if
equipped), shut o the engine, and remove the ignition key. To relieve pressure on the auxiliary hydraulic
system, shut o the power unit engine and move the hydraulic control lever left and right before disconnect-
ing the auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers.

SAFETY
Safety - 12
KV552 Safety Procedures
• Always block up the V-blade securely when adjusting the skid shoes.
• Operator’s should be familiar with the area they are clearing and make preparations ahead of time. Place
guide stakes appropriately and remove stones, markers, or other debris that may be hidden after a snow-
fall. Curbs, osets, steps, man hole covers, broken or raised pavement, etc. should be noted. Operators
should map areas to be cleared before the winter season so they can review potential hazards prior to
clearing snow in the area.
• If an area is to be cleared that is unfamiliar to the operator, travel slowly and use extreme caution. Inquire
of anyone who might know of potential hazards.
• Never travel at speeds that would cause injury to the operator or damage to the machine if the machine
were to be stopped suddenly by an unseen, immovable object.
• Always operate the blade with the safety trip mechanism in the unlocked position, unless digging in dirt at
very low speeds.
• Ensure that there are no objects between the back of the blade wings and the power unit. When the wings
are folded or swept back, objects may be crushed between blade wing and power unit.
• The operator should never proceed if visibility is poor. If the power unit is equipped with a cab, the wind-
shield must be kept clean.
• Use caution when operating around objects that can obstruct your vision.
• The attachment hydraulic system may contain stored energy. Before performing maintenance or repairs
on the hydraulic system, the attachment’s auxiliary hydraulic hoses must be disconnected from the power
unit. Lower the attachment to the ground, shut o the power unit’s engine, move the secondary SDLA lever
left and right to relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure, and disconnect the auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers.

SAFETY
Safety - 13
Safety Decals
The following safety decals must be maintained on your attachment.
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 axed to the replacement compo-
nents.
B
1 2
1. Keep your body and hands away from
suspected hydraulic leaks.
2. Wear eye protection when inspecting the
hydraulic system for leaks.
1. Pinching or crushing hazard.
1
A
A
AB
C
D
E

SAFETY
Safety - 14
Decal Description Part Number Quantity
A Pinching or Crushing Hazard 00.0620 2
B High Pressure Fluid Hazard 00.0621 1
C Pinch Point Hazard 00.0364 1
D Read Operator’s Manual 00.0619 1
E Moving Parts Hazard 00.0632 1
1. Read the operator’s manual.
1
D
1. Stay away from moving parts.
2. Keep all guards and shields in place.
E
1
2
1. Caution - pinch point. Stay away
from moving parts.
C
1

Operation - 15
Blade Trip Control
The blade trip control allows the blade to be locked
to the frame with a pin or unlocked which allows the
blade to trip when the blade hits an immovable object.
The unlocked position (A) helps prevent sudden stops
caused when contact is made with sidewalk joints,
rocks, or other immovable objects. The unlocked posi-
tion should always be used for snow removal.
A
B
For heavy dozing, the pin can be installed in the
lockout hole (B) to lock the blade trip mechanism. This
position should only be used for digging or scraping
at very slow speeds.
CAUTION
The V-blade will not trip with the pin in the locked po-
sition. Power with 2 speed transaxles must be oper-
ated in low range. The machine must be operated at
very slow speed to prevent personal injury or dam-
age to the machine if an immovable object is struck.
Blade Wing Angle Adjustment
The secondary SDLA lever* on the power unit controls
the angle of the blade wings. The blade wings can be
angled independently from 30° forward to 30° back-
wards. The blade can be angled right and left, swept
back, and swept forward.
WARNING
Angling the blade wings to the swept back position
creates a pinching or crushing hazard between the
blade wing and the power unit.
Ensure the area is clear before angling the blade
wing to the rear.
Angled Right Angled Left
Swept Back Swept Forward
Angle the blade wings to the right or the left to push
material to that side. Sweep the blade wings back
to push material to both sides for single pass clear-
ing of sidewalks or paths. Sweep both blade wings
forward to clear areas without the need for repeated
cleanup passes.
Blade Wing Selection
The 12 volt on/o switch* on the power unit is used to
control the 12 volt solenoid valve. The valve controls
the selection of the left and right blade wings.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
*Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of power unit controls.

Operation - 16
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
WARNING
Always engage the parking brake, shut o the pow-
er unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
that all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting the components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, with the en-
gine shut o and all uids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power
unit and the attachment. Look for loose or miss-
ing hardware, damaged components, or signs of
wear.
3. Inspect the hydraulic hoses and the hydraulic t-
tings to ensure tight, leak free connections.
4. Inspect the cutting edges and skid shoes for wear
and service as required.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the attachment. Align the lift arms of the
power unit with the attachment hitch arms by
raising or lowering the front hitch and complete
the engagement.
A
B
2. Once completely
engaged, move the
front hitch latch
lever* to the locked
position. The latch
(A) must lock over
the attachment’s
hitch arm pin (B).
3. Engage the parking
brake* and shut o
the engine.
4. Wipe the hose ends clean and connect to the power
unit’s hydraulic quick couplers. If equipped, connect
the hoses and the quick couplers so the colored
indicators are paired together (red to red, etc.).
5. Connect the electric plug to the power unit.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.*
2. Angle both blade wings to the swept back position
and lower the attachment to the ground.
3. Shut o the power unit engine.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
power unit and lay the hoses across the blade
frame. Do not allow the hose ends to lay in dirt
or snow.
5. Disconnect the electric plug from the power unit.
6. Disengage the front hitch locking lever.*
7. Restart the power unit and slowly back away from
the attachment. A side to side movement of the
steering wheel may aid in disengagement.
Operating Procedure
Before operation, perform the daily inspection and
verify the skid shoes are set at the desired position.
If weight transfer is used, set the weight transfer so the
blade will lower to the ground in the oat position.
If power unit is equipped with a 2 speed transaxle, shift
the power unit into low range.
Use the 12 volt switch on the power unit to select the
desired blade wing and move the secondary SDLA lever
to the left or right to angle the blade wing.
Move the machine into position and lower the V-blade
to the ground.
If the skid shoes are used to determine the depth of
the blade, place the power unit’s primary SDLA lever
in the oat position by pushing it to the right until
the detent engages. The lever will stay in this position
until intentionally removed.
If you are digging or cleaning a hard surface, slight
down pressure may be used.
CAUTION
Using down pressure on the V-blade may reduce the
power unit’s steering ability. Use only slight down
pressure when necessary.
Push the power unit’s primary SDLA lever to the right
until there is slight down pressure on the blade and
then release.
*Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of power unit controls.

GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 17
Drive forward slowly while keeping a close watch for
potential hazards.
WARNING
Sudden deceleration caused by large amounts of
material or hidden objects may cause injury to the
operator and/or damage to the machine.
Do not push or ram materials at high speeds.
When using the V-blade to dig, take shallow cuts and
drive slowly.
Back dragging may be used to spread loose material,
resulting in a smooth nish. After spreading material
over the working area, back the power unit over the
area while dragging the blade to smooth and level
the material.
Transport of the Attachment
Transport the attachment with the power unit front
hitch and attachment fully raised to reduce wear of
the equipment. Travel slowly when transporting over
undulating and rough surfaces to maintain control of
the power unit and to reduce the shock to the power
unit and the attachment.
Resetting the Blade Safety Trip
WARNING
When the V-blade safety trip is activated, the blade
may suddenly return to the operating position caus-
ing personal injury from pinching.
When the V-blade safety trip is activated, do not
leave the power unit seat or attempt to manually
reset the blade.
If the V-blade safety trip is activated but does not
reset itself, do not attempt to raise the V-blade. Slowly
back away from the obstacle. The blade will return to
the operating position when it is moved away from
the obstacle on which it is caught.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
Skid shoes are provided to keep the cutting edge o
the surface to be cleared, especially when clearing
snow from gravel driveways or roadways.
The skid shoe height is determined by the placement
of spacer washers between the skid shoe and the skid
shoe mount. Extra spacer washers are stored on top
of the skid shoe mount.
1. Determine the number of spacer washers that need
to be moved to reach the desired skid shoe height.
WARNING
Hydraulic drift or accidental release of hydraulic
pressure could allow the V-blade to lower and trap a
person or appendage.
When making adjustments with the V-blade in the
raised position, support the V-blade securely with
blocks or jack stands under the cutting edge.
2. Raise the V-blade to the highest position and
adjust the blade wing angle until both wings are
perpendicular to the power unit. Support the V-
blade securely with blocks or jack stands.
3. Remove the lynch pin (A) and the spacer washers
(B) from the top of the skid shoe mount.
4.
A
B
Remove the skid shoe from the bottom of the skid
shoe mount. Add or remove spacer washers to
reach the desired skid shoe height and insert the
skid shoe into the skid shoe mount. Place any ex-
tra spacer washers on top of the skid shoe mount
and fasten the skid shoe in place with the lynch
pin. Both the right and left skid shoes should be
set at the same height.
5. Remove the blocks or jack stands and lower the
V-blade to the ground.

Service - 18
SERVICE
WARNING
Always engage the parking brake, shut o the pow-
er unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
that all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting the components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
ATTENTION
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results and to maintain the nish of the
V-blade, clean or wash the V-blade to remove dirt,
gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or snow ac-
cumulations from the blade and frame.
ATTENTION
To maintain the nish of the power unit and attach-
ment, thoroughly wash the equipment after each
use to remove any corrosive agents (e.g., salt). Fail-
ure to clean the equipment may result in corrosion
of (including but not limited to) steel, aluminum,
and electrical components. Equipment that will
experience repeated exposure to corrosive agents
should be pretreated with a corrosion preventative.
Cutting Edge Reversal/Replacement
If the cutting edges wear down near the blade frame
structure, remove the cutting edges and ip over so
the unworn top edge is now on the bottom. Reinstall
the cutting edges onto the V-blade. When both sides
of the cutting edges have been worn down, the cut-
ting edges will need to be replaced. Always reverse or
replace both cutting edges at the same time.
NOTE: It is normal for the forward edge of the cut-
ting edges to wear faster than the rest of the cut-
ting edge if the V-blade is used extensively in the
swept forward position or in the left and right angled
positions. To help minimize this eect, make sure
the blade is level from side to side and that the skid
shoes are adjusted properly.
Skid Shoe Replacement
Skid shoes should be replaced when wear surface is
less then 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick.
Levelling the Blade - Side to Side
1. Make sure the power unit tires are inated to the
correct pressure.
2. With the V-blade attached to the power unit and
the power unit parked on a level surface, adjust
both wings until they are straight out perpendicu-
lar to the power unit.
3. Disengage the power unit’s weight transfer sys-
tem (if equipped).
4. Lower the V-blade to the ground and place the
power unit’s primary SDLA lever in the oat position
by pushing it to the right until the detent engages.
5. Check to see if the cutting edges are making even
contact with the ground. If they are not making
even contact, raise the blade all the way up and
support securely with blocks or jack stands.
WARNING
Hydraulic drift or accidental release of hydraulic
pressure could allow the V-blade to lower and trap a
person or appendage.
When making adjustments with the V-blade in the
raised position, support the V-blade securely with
blocks or jack stands under the cutting edge.
6. Loosen the ve 1/2 bolts (A) that fasten the center
frame to the center hinge shaft and the center
skid shoe.
7.
A
A
A
A
A
Sliding the center frame left or right in relation-
ship to the center hinge shaft will raise or lower
the outside corners of the blade wings. Moving the
bottom to the right will raise the right side of the
blade and lower the left side and moving it to the
left will do the opposite. It may be helpful to use a
jack or hoist to lift the appropriate side of the blade
and then tighten the 1/2 inch bolts.

SERVICE
Service - 19
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5. If blade is still not level, re-
peat steps 6 and 7.
9. When the blade is level, tighten the ve 1/2 inch
bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).
Levelling the Blade - Front to Rear
1. Make sure the blade is level from side to side.
2. With the V-blade attached to the power unit and
the power unit parked on a level surface, adjust
both wings back into the swept back position.
3. Disengage the power unit’s weight transfer sys-
tem (if equipped).
4. Lower the V-blade to the ground and place the
power unit’s primary SDLA lever in the oat position
by pushing it to the right until the detent engages.
5. Check to see if the cutting edges are making even
contact with the ground. If they are not making
even contact, loosen the jam nut (A) on the adjust-
ing bolt (B). NOTE: if the blade trip control pin is
in the locked position as shown below, it must be
removed prior to leveling the blade.
6.
AB
C
Turn the adjusting bolt in to lower the outside
corners of the blades and turn the adjusting bolt
out to lower the front point of the blade.
7. When the cutting edges are making even contact
with the ground, tighten the jam nut to 136 Nm
(100 ft-lbs).
8. Loosen the two bolts (C) holding the lockout
plate to the hitch frame and slide the plate in the
mounting slots until the lockout hole is aligned
with the hole in the hitch frame. Use the lockout
pin to make sure the holes are aligned and the
lockout pin can be installed.
9. Tighten the two bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).
Lubrication Locations
Lubrication is required at the following locations using
a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease.
Wipe the grease ttings clean before applying grease
to the grease ttings.
Refer to the maintenance schedule for service inter-
vals and the amount of grease.
Grease the cylinder ends and the center hinge shaft.
Lubricate the trip/pivot shaft using a spray lubricant.

SERVICE
Service - 20
Storage
Preparing the Attachment for Storage
1. Clean the V-blade.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear. Repair or replace
any damaged or worn components.
3. Inspect the cutting edges and skid shoes for wear
and service as required.
4. Inspect the safety decals. Replace any decals that
are faded, illegible, or missing.
5. Lubricate the V-blade as instructed in the Lubrica-
tion Locations section. Wipe o any excess grease.
6. Inspect the painted components for chips,
scratches, or rust. Clean and touch up the sur-
faces as needed.
7. Adjust the blade wings to the swept back position
before detaching for storage.
Removing the Attachment from Storage
1. Clean the attachment to remove any accumulated
dust or debris.
2. Inspect the attachment as instructed in the Daily
Inspection section of this manual.
3. Test the attachment to ensure that all the compo-
nents are working properly.