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Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings Weather Cab Model LW452 Revised 01/11/17 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10127 Rev. 03...
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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.
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 ........................8 Training Required ...........................8 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ..................8 Operation Safety ............................8 Preventing Accidents ..........................9 Keep Riders Off ............................9...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE PAGE 23 Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................23 Window Latch Adjustment ........................23 Window Latch Handle Adjustment .......................23 Door Latch Adjustment .........................23 Fuse Replacement ..........................24 Windshield Washer Nozzle Adjustment ....................24 Changing the Strobe Light Flasher Mode ....................25 Strobe Light Pin Lubrication .........................25 Heater Air Filter Replacement ......................25 Storage ..............................25 Power Unit Tire Pressure ........................26...
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.
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.
SAFETY SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LW452 weather cab. 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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
SAFETY LW452 Safety Procedures WARNING CAUTION Do not exceed 30 amp draw to weather cab and 10 degree maximum angle of operation of power additional accessories. unit with weather cab installed. • Do not operate if visibility is restricted due to snow or ice accumulations or due to fogging of windows. Clear any ice or snow from the windows and windshield wiper and/or defrost the windows prior to operation.
WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Identification of Parts Parts List Hardware List (not pictured) Ref. Name Qty. Part # Name Qty. Breaker, Circuit 30 Amp Mini 90.0406 Bolt, 1/4-20 USS x 3/4 Seat Belt, Lap W/Buckle 90.0608 Bolt, 3/8-16 USS x 1 Mount, Cab Frame Rear Right 95.04 Washer, Flat 1/4 SAE...
Install the right rear cab frame mount (3) onto the power unit frame using four 3/8 x 1” bolts, To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # flat washers, and flange nuts. Tighten by hand 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or until finger tight.
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Tighten by hand until finger tight. To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or remove the cab roof and attach a lifting device rated for 500 lbs (226 kg) minimum to the two lift points in the cab roof.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 19. Once all the mounting bolts have been installed, 25. Route the cab wire harness under the right rear tighten the six 3/8” bolts and the two 1/4” bolts cab frame mount and through the grommet in the that fasten the front of the weather cab to the power unit frame.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 28. Install the front dash cover panel (5) into the gap 33. Install the left rear floor cover (9) onto the lower left between the cab frame and the front of the dash rear corner of the weather cab, taking care not to panel.
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WEATHER CAB SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 36. Reinstall the canvas cover under the seat and 43. Check the power unit’s tire pressure and adjust lower the seat down to the operating position. if necessary. Refer to the service section of this manual for recommended tire pressure with 37.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations Use the following images to help identify the locations of operational controls. The letter next to each control can be referenced to the list that follows these images. A - Outer Door Handle & Lock B - Inner Door Handle C - Window Latch Handle D - Interior Light Switch...
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Interior Light Switch (D) Heater Temperature Switch (K) Pressing the top portion of the interior light switch Optional accessory. The temperature switch con- turns on the interior light located in the right rear trols the air temperature from the heater. Rotate the corner of the headliner.
GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Using The Windshield Wiper In The Winter • When the cab is not in use, keep the wiper blade off the windshield to prevent it from freezing to the glass. Always set the parking brake, shut off power •...
Moving the handle up will position the handle closer to If any component requires replacement, use only the glass when latched. Moving original Ventrac replacement parts. the handle down will position Cleaning and General Maintenance the handle farther from the glass when latched.
SERVICE Fuse Replacement Wiper Blade Replacement The fuse panel is located in the headliner to the right The wiper blade should be of the main control panel. replaced on a yearly basis, or 1. Remove the two thumb screws (A) from the fuse sooner if the blade does not clean panel cover (B).
Ear (hearing) protection must be worn when using air or power tools. To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or remove the cab roof and attach a lifting device...
15. Attach a lifting device to the weather cab. To lift the cab, use a Ventrac lift sling (part # 47.0381) attached at the four corner lift points or remove the cab roof and attach a lifting device rated for 500 lbs (226 kg) minimum to the two lift points in the cab roof.
To Tractor - Routed down cab corner tube V-051 SPL-11 V-049 V-052 V-024 V-024 SPL-6 A B C A B C Left Rear Right Rear Tractor Connection Hazard Hazard To A2 Rear Rear Fuse Block Worklight Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Rear Surround Panels Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
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13 ..99.0404 ....BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1/2 BSCS ........... 3 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Cab Roof Mount Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
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21 ..06.0081* ....WEATHERSTRIP, 3/4 X 3/4 FOAM X 38”L ........2 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Switch Panel, Cover Plates, & Components Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
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19 ..31.0053 ....SWITCH, ROCKER ON/OFF ..........4 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Windshield & Windshield Wiper Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
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18 ..47.0301 ....KIT, WIPER MOTOR HARDWARE ......... . . 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 49...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Door Assembly Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 50 replacement parts.
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38 ..47.0357 ....KEY, DOOR HANDLE KW (2 KEYS) ......... . 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 51...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 52 replacement parts.
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21 ..99.0408 ....BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1 BSCS ........... . 1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 53...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 54 replacement parts.
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8 ..99.SF04 ....NUT, SRF 1/4-20 USS ............6 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 55...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 56 replacement parts.
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21 ..40.0403 ....ARM, SIDE WINDOW LATCH ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 57...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Side (Emergency Exit) Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 58 replacement parts.
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17 ..40.0403 ....ARM, SIDE WINDOW LATCH ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 59...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Lower Right Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 60 replacement parts.
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9 ..05.0165 ....GROMMET, FLANGE .28X0.74X0.43T ........4 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 61...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8160 Console Fan/Heater Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 74 replacement parts.
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26 ..32.0174 ....HARNESS, WIRE HEATER KIT ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 75...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.3056 Radiator Baffle 3400Y Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 80 replacement parts.
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3 ..00.0424 ....DECAL, CAUTION 3400Y ..........1 *Sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 81...
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.
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(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;...