Venture-products Ventrac HQ680 User Manual

Tough-Cut MowerModel HQ680Revised 08-10-0509.10014OWNER/OPERATOR’SMANUAL & PARTSLIST

OPERATIONC-1Setup Instructions for the HQ680 Tough Cut MowerJack Stand Installation:To install the jack stand into the mounting tube as shown below, r

C-2Attaching:1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the mating arms on the mower. Align the hitcharms to complete the engagement.2. Once comple

Operating Techniques and Tips:With a little practice, operation of the mower will become very easy and simple. Alwayskeep SAFETY as the First Priority

OPERATIONC-4Operating Techniques and Tips (cont.)Wet or lush grass has some tendency to build up under the deck. Clean deckperiodically and particula

OPERATIONC-5Use of Duals for MowingOn level to modest inclines, single tires will suffice. Single tires should be inflated to 7psi and outside dual ti

MAINTENANCELubricationGrease zerks are located as shown below. Apply 2-3 pumps of grease per spindleapproximately every 50hours of operation. All othe

D-2MAINTENANCERemoval and Reinstallation of Mower Bladesfor Sharpening or Replacement:Wear HeavyGloves.1. With the deck fully raised, place the trac

MAINTENANCED-3Belt Replacement:If belts become excessively worn or cracked, install a new belt. This is done mosteasily with the deck removed from th

FIGURE 1ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGMAIN DECKE-1PARTS & DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1MAIN DECKREF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 . . . . . . 97.0506. . . . . . . . . . 5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolt . . . . . . .

iiTO THE OWNERCongratulations on the purchase of a new VENTRAC HQ680 Tough Cut Mower! Thepurpose of this manual is to assist you in its safe and effec

FIGURE 2ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGHITCH ARMSE-3PARTS & DRAWINGS

FIGURE 2HITCH ARMSREF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 . . . . . . 90.0812. . . . . . . . . . 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 Bolt . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 3ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGSPINDLES (Serial # AA1007-AA1275)E-5PARTS & DRAWINGS

FIGURE 3SPINDLES (Serial # AA1007-AA1275)REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 . . . . . . 99.A12NF . . . . . . . . 3/4-16 Lock Nut . . . .

FIGURE 3bILLUSTRATED DRAWINGSPINDLES (Serial # AB1276--)E-5bPARTS & DRAWINGS

FIGURE 3bSPINDLES (Serial # AB1276--)REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 . . . . . . 81.B162 . . . . . . . . . B162 Belt. . . . . . .

FIGURE 4ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGCOVER SHIELDE-7PARTS & DRAWINGS

FIGURE 4COVER SHIELDREF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 . . . . . . 00.0189. . . . . . . . . . Decal - Ventrac Logo. . . . . . . . .

9 - 2 LIMITED WARRANTY – VENTRAC TURF EQUIPMENT Venture Products, Inc. (shall be referred to as V.P.I.) warrants on the terms and conditions herei

9 - 3 LIMITED WARRANTY – VENTRAC TURF EQUIPMENT operation of, or use of the turf equipment which is not in accordance with operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION Section ADescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ventrac Engine & Component Warranties VENDOR VENTRAC PRODUCT VENDOR WARRANTY WARRANTY PROCEDURE Kawasaki (Engines) 3000 Series 4200, 4100 Seri

Product DescriptionThe new VENTRAC Model HQ680 “Tough-Cut” rotary mower features an encloseddeck designed for field and brush mowing. The broad, belte

Ventrac HQ680 SpecificationsOverall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 inchesLength . . . .

SAFETYB-1ATTENTION:This symbol identifies potential health andsafety hazards. It marks safetyprecautions. Your safety and the safety ofothers is inv

B-2ABCDEDecalPage &LocationDescription Part NumberA E-1, #28 Danger Shield Missing 00.0062B E-1, #20 Warning Moving Part Hazard 00.0101C E-1, #27

B-3SAFETYGeneral Safety Proceduresfor Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & AccessoriesRead and understand the operator’s manual before operating this

SAFETYB-4HQ680 Safety ProceduresBefore making any repairs or adjustments, lowerattachment to the ground, set parking brake, shutthe engine off, and re