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Original Operator's Manual
09.10097 Rev. 02

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  • Page 1 ’ perator aNual & p artS rawiNgS lM600 M odel ower urope lM600-bb1569 -- erial uMber Revised 03/09/16 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10097 Rev. 02...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    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 Training Required ...........................9 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................9 Operation Safety ............................9 Preventing Accidents ..........................10 Keep Riders Off ............................10 Operating On Slopes ..........................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 22 Dimensions ............................22 Features ...............................22 Noise Emissions ...........................23 EC Declaration of Conformity .......................23 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Deck ............................24 Carrier Frame ............................26 Front Caster Wheels & Rear Roller ......................28 Hitch Assembly .............................30 Spindles & Blades ..........................32 WARRANTY PAGE 34...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    ONE Tractor Solution. Product Description The LM600 mower is designed for the sole purpose of finish mowing and is built to give you maximum performance and productivity. A rugged all steel reinforced carrier frame incorporates a full length rear roller that maximizes grass striping of this ground floating deck.
  • 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 LM600 mower. 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 General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Shield Missing 00.0062 Warning, Moving Part Hazard 00.0101 Danger, Pinching Hazard 00.0102 Danger, Keep Hands & Feet Clear 00.0123 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217...
  • Page 9: Training Required

    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 • 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: Cutting Unit Safety

    SAFETY LM600 Safety Procedures Cutting Unit Safety • Rotating Blades: Contact with the rotating mower blades or other moving parts may cause personal injury. Keep hands and feet away. • Rotation of one blade may cause another blade to rotate.
  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations Height Adjustment Handle (B) Use the following images to help identify the locations The height adjustment handle is used to raise or of operational controls. The letter next to each control lower the deck to achieve the desired cutting height. can be referenced to the list that follows these images.
  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Detaching 1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake.* 2. Lower the mower deck to the ground. Always set the parking brake, shut off power 3. Shut off power unit engine. unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure 4.
  • Page 17: Transport Of Mower

    GENERAL OPERATION Wet grass has a tendency to build up under the deck. Periodic checking should be done by the operator to determine if the deck should be cleaned. The deck should also be checked anytime mowing performance seems to be reduced. Mulching procedures may vary greatly due to cli- mate, type of grass, and soil conditions.
  • Page 18: Service

    Mower Blade Removal & Installation Attention If any component requires replacement, use only Mower blades may be sharp. Always wear original Ventrac replacement parts. safety glasses, leather gloves, and a long sleeve shirt when working with mower blades. Cleaning and General Maintenance...
  • Page 19: Deck Belt Replacement

    SERVICE Deck Belt Replacement 4. Check the mower blades to ensure they are not bent. To check for bent blades, move one blade 1. Detach the mower deck from the power unit. tip to the back of the deck and measure from 2.
  • Page 20: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI #2 type grease. Refer to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and amount of grease. Rear Roller Bearings Mower Spindles Carrier Wheel Pivot & Wheel Axle Bearing Storage Preparing the Mower for Storage 1.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Caster Wheel Pivot                     Wheel Axle Bearing                     Rear Roller Bearing ...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ........13 inches (33 cm) Overall Length .
  • Page 23: Noise Emissions

    SPECIFICATIONS LM600 Noise Emissions 1, 2 Noise Emissions Measured Sound Power Level, dB(A) 101.3 Sound Power Uncertainty, dB(A) Sound Pressure Level at Operator’s Ear, dB(A) 86.3 Sound Pressure Uncertainty, dB(A) Note 1: Noise emissions determined per EN ISO 5395-1. Note 2: Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts.
  • Page 25 34 ..64.1181 ....SPACER, REAR SLIDE (Serial # 1647-) ........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.
  • Page 26: Carrier Frame

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 35 ..99.G0014 ....WASHER, 3/8 USS FW .165 THK ..........4 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.
  • Page 28: Front Caster Wheels & Rear Roller

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Caster Wheels & Rear Roller Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 52 ..29.GF0001 ....GREASE FTG, 1/4 SAE ST ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.
  • Page 30: Hitch Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Assembly Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 24 ..60.1056 ....COVER, PULLEY ............2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.
  • Page 32: Spindles & Blades

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles & Blades Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 38 ..87.0210 ....SPINDLE, FLANGE SHIELD ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.
  • Page 34: Warranty

    V.P.I. V.P.I.’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements, and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ventrac equipment.
  • Page 35 (ii) loss, cost, or expense relating to transportation or delivery of turf equipment from the location of owner or location where used by owner to or from any authorized Ventrac dealer; (iii) travel time, overtime, after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charge relating to repairs or replace- ments outside of normal business hours at the place of business of an authorized Ventrac dealer;...

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