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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 Blank Page...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 6 Product Description ..........................6 Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? ....................6 Using Your Manual ..........................7 Manual Glossary ............................7 SAFETY PAGE 8 Safety Decals ............................8 Training Required ..........................10 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................10 Operating Safely ..........................10 General Safety Procedures ........................10 Preventing Accidents .......................... - Page 5 LM600 Dimensions ..........................23 Features ...............................23 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Deck ............................24 Carrier Frame ............................26 Front Caster Wheels & Rear Roller ......................28 Hitch Assembly .............................30 Spindles & Blades ..........................32 39.35150 LM520 Mulching Kit ......................34 39.35151 LM600 Mulching Kit ......................34 WARRANTY PAGE 36...
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Page 6: Introduction
The LM520 and LM600 mowers were designed for the sole purpose of finish mowing. The LM520 features a 52 inch (132 cm) cutting width, and the LM600 features a 60 inch (152 cm) cutting width. The LM series mowers utilize a rugged all steel frame design which suspends the Ventrac’s mower deck. -
Page 7: 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 8: Safety
SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LM series 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. When new components are installed, be sure that current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components. -
Page 9: Decal Description
SAFETY Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Shield Missing 00.0062 Warning - Moving Part Hazard 00.0101 Danger, Pinching Hazard 00.0102 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0122 Danger, Keep Hands & Feet Away 00.0123 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Safety - 9... -
Page 10: 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 11: Preventing Accidents
SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Cutting Unit Safety
SAFETY LM520 & 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 16: Operational Controls
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations A - Main Belt Tensioner B - Height Adjustment Handle Main Belt Tensioner (A) Rotating the main belt tensioner clockwise until it locks applies tension to the attachment drive belt. Rotating the main belt tensioner counter-clockwise releases tension on the attachment drive belt, allowing the operator to remove or install the attach- ment drive belt onto the power unit. -
Page 17: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 4. Raise the mower deck to the highest cutting height position for easy reattachment. 5. Disengage the main belt tensioner. 6. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of the power unit. Always set the parking brake, shut off the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure 7. -
Page 18: Transport Of Mower
GENERAL OPERATION Transport of Mower Transport the mower deck with the power unit front hitch and mower fully raised to reduce wear of the equipment. Travel slowly when transporting over undulating and rough surfaces to maintain control of power unit and to reduce the shock to the power unit and mower deck. -
Page 19: 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 Cleaning and General Maintenance sleeve shirt when working with mower blades. -
Page 20: Tire Pressure
SERVICE Deck Belt Replacement 1. Detach the mower deck from the power unit. 2. Raise the mower deck shield. Place blocks under 4) corners of the deck when 3. Remove the old deck belt. reaching under the mower deck to prevent the 4. -
Page 21: Lubrication
SERVICE Lubrication Storage Preparing the Mower for Storage Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI #2 type grease. Refer to the 1. Clean the mower deck and frame. maintenance schedule for service intervals. 2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged When greasing the rear roller bearings, if the car- components, or signs of wear. -
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE Maintenance Schedule LM520 & LM600 Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Caster Wheel Pivot ... -
Page 23: Specifications
Number of Blades ........3 blades LM600 Dimensions Overall Height . -
Page 24: Parts
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts. - Page 25 38 ......64.1181 ....SPACER, REAR SLIDE (Serial # 1647-) ......2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 25 replacement parts.
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Page 26: Carrier Frame
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts. - Page 27 2 ..00.0189 ... . . 00.0189 ....DECAL, VENTRAC ORBITAL ..
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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 13 ......64.0893 ....BUSHING,...
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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 (Serial # 1465-) ........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.
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Page 32: Spindles & Blades
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles & Blades Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts. - Page 33 9 ......64.0863 ....SPACER,...
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Page 34: 39.35150 Lm520 Mulching Kit
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 39.35150 LM520 Mulching Kit 39.35151 LM600 Mulching Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts. - Page 35 PARTS 39.35150 LM520 Mulching Kit 39.35151 LM600 Mulching Kit LM520 LM600 REF. PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..64.0801 ... . . 64.0872 ....RING, CENTER MULCHING ........1 2 .
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Page 36: Warranty
Ventrac equipment. Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. - Page 37 (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.