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Ventrac LX423 Operator's Manual

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Original Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 ’ peratOr anual & p arts rawings lOwer lX423 ODel Revised 08/31/15 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10058 Rev. 02...
  • Page 2 To the Owner Contact Information and 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 picture(s) below to find the location of the identification numbers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Off ............................10...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE PAGE 19 Cleaning & General Maintenance ......................19 Cutting Edge Reversal/Replacement ....................19 Skid Shoe Replacement ........................19 Belt Inspection/Replacement .......................19 Fan Drive Belt Replacement ........................19 Auger Drive Belt Replacement ......................20 Belt Tension Adjustment ........................20 Lubrication Locations ...........................20 Gearbox ...............................20 Storage ..............................21 Maintenance Schedule .........................22 Maintenance Checklist .........................22...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    70.3023 Product Description The Ventrac Model LX423 Snow Blower is designed for the sole purpose of blowing snow. It is a powerful, high capacity, two stage snow blower that moves large amounts of snow quickly. The snow blower’s large 16” (40.6 cm) auger funnels the snow into the high speed fan which throws the snow up to 40 feet (12.1 meters) away from the operation area.

  • Page 6: Using Your Manual

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LX423 Snow Blower. 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.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Shield Missing 00.0062 Warning - Moving Part Hazard 00.0101 Warning, High Pressure Fluid 00.0103 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0122 Danger, Discharge Chute Safety 00.0409 Danger, Auger Hazard 00.0208 Warning, Moving Parts 00.0216 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Warning, Pinch Point 00.0218...

  • Page 9: General Safety Procedures

    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 prevention of accidents or injuries occurring to him/her- self, other people, or property.

  • Page 10: Preventing Accidents

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Operation Safety (continued) Operation Safety (continued) • 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.

  • Page 11: Operating On Slopes

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories 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.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    • 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 sitting in the operator’s seat.

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Fuel Safety (continued) • Do not overfill fuel tank. Only fill to bottom of fuel neck, do not fill fuel neck full. Overfilling of fuel tank could result in engine flooding, fuel leakage from the tank, and/or damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 14 • Read and understand the LX423 snow blower operator’s manual before operating the snow blower. • Before making repairs or adjustments to the snow blower, engage the power unit’s parking brake, lower the snow blower to the ground, shut off the power unit’s engine, and remove the ignition key.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations A. Discharge Chute Rotation (Secondary S.D.L.A. Lever) Use the following images to help identify the locations B. Discharge Chute Adjustment Link of operational controls. The letter next to each control can be referenced to the list that follows these images. C.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    LT3000: Requires the use of kit # 70.3023 to any repair or adjustment. operate the LX423 snow blower. Block up the snow blower securely to prevent it from lower- Park machine on a level surface, with the engine ing.

  • Page 17: Snow Blower Operating Procedure

    GENERAL OPERATION Discharge Chute Deflector Adjustment to release pressure from the auxiliary hydraulic circuit. Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers (Manual) from the power unit and lay the hoses across the Release the discharge chute adjustment link by pull- fan belt cover. Do not allow couplers to lay in dirt or snow.

  • Page 18: Front Skid Shoe Adjustment

    GENERAL OPERATION into the skid shoe mount. Place any extra spacer washers on top of the skid shoe mount and fasten skid shoe in place with the lynch pin. Both the right and left skid shoes should be set at the same height. Remove the blocks or jack stands and lower the snow blower to the ground.

  • Page 19: Service

    Ventrac replacement parts. Cleaning & General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the LX423, clean or wash the snow blower to remove Belt Size Venture Part # dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or PTO Drive Belt 81.A090...

  • Page 20: Auger Drive Belt Replacement

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations 3. Remove the two bolts (B) from the bracket that holds the rear blower shaft bearing. Lubrication is required at the following locations using 4. Rotate the bracket (C) as shown to allow the fan a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to the main- drive belt to be removed.

  • Page 21: Storage

    SERVICE Storage Preparing the Snow Blower for Storage 1. Clean the snow blower. Attention To maintain the finish of the power unit and attach- ment, thoroughly wash the equipment to remove any corrosive agents (e.g., salt). Failure to clean the equip- ment may result in corrosion of (including but not lim- ited to) steel, aluminum, and electrical components.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule LX423 Snow Blower Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Auger Shaft Bearing Fan Shaft Bearing Chute Rotation Roller Chain Check Gearbox Oil Level Change Gearbox Oil. Replace w/ 80-90...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ....... . 54 inches (137.2 cm) Overall Length .

  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame & Auger Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 19 ..00.0216 ....DECAL, WARNING MOVING PARTS ......... . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.

  • Page 26: Gearbox & Pto Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Gearbox & PTO Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 44 ..89.0081 ....SEAL, END CAP 1.50-25 ........... . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Auger Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Auger Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 16 ..90.0420 ....BOLT, 1/4-20 USS X 2 1/2 ........... 3 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Fan & Fan Shaft

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan & Fan Shaft Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 17 ..90.0810 ....BOLT, 1/2-13 USS X 1 1/4 ........... 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: Fan Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 13 ..90.0606 ....BOLT, 3/8-16 USS X 3/4 ........... . . 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: Discharge Chute

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 16 ..62.1428 ....POST, CHUTE MOUNT LX423 (Serial # 3497-) ..

  • Page 36: Discharge Chute Rotation Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Rotation Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 21 ..00.0216 ....DECAL, WARNING MOVING PARTS ......... . 2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.

  • Page 38: Discharge Chute Guard & Cleaning Tool

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Guard & Cleaning Tool Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 16 ..99.E0046 ....NUT, “U” 1/4-20 EXTRUDED ..........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 39 replacement parts.

  • Page 40: Drive Shields

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Drive Shields Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 40 replacement parts.
  • Page 41 14 ..64.1097 ....CLAMP, BELT SHIELD ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 41 replacement parts.

  • Page 42: Skid Shoes, Cutting Edge, & Crossbar Guard

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Skid Shoes, Cutting Edge, & Crossbar Guard Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
  • Page 43 32 ..95.16 ..... .WASHER, FLAT 1 SAE ........... . 19 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43 replacement parts.

  • Page 44: 70.8025 12 Volt Actuator

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8025 12 Volt Actuator Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
  • Page 45 7 ..30.0218 ....PLUG, TRAILER 4-PIN MALE ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45 replacement parts.

  • Page 46: 70.3023 Weight Transfer For Lt3000 Power Unit

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.3023 Weight Transfer for LT3000 Power Unit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 46 replacement parts.
  • Page 47 10 ..99.A06 .....LOCKNUT, STOVER 3/8-16 USS ..........4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 47 replacement parts.

  • Page 48: Warranty

    Ventrac equipment. Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
  • Page 49 (i) damage or defects due to or arising out of repair of Ventrac turf equipment by person or persons other than an authorized Ventrac service dealer or the installation of parts other than genuine Ventrac parts or Ventrac recommended parts.

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