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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.
*Defrost fan kit is not available in Europe. Product Description The Ventrac LW450 weather cab is designed for the sole purpose of sheltering the operator from the weather while providing superior visibility. Standard features include a front windshield wiper, front and rear LED work lights, a large left-side entry door, and a right-side emergency exit.
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 Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LW450 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.
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) 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.
LW450 weather cab. • The LW450 weather cab is equipped with an emergency exit (the right side front window). Learn to use the emergency exit prior to operating the power unit and LW450 weather cab. Refer to the General Operation section of this manual for instructions on using the emergency exit.
LW450 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Identification of Parts Setup - 14...
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Part # Name Qty. Ref. Name Qty. 30.0037 Tyton Tie, #50 .18 x 8 Sling, 4 Point Assy LW450 90.0708 Bolt, 7/16-14 USS x 1 Seat Belt, Lap W/Buckle 90.0808 Bolt, 1/2-13 USS x 1 Rod, Spacer Seat Belt Bkt 90.0812...
Ear (hearing) protection must be worn when using air or power tools. WARNING Use only the LW450 lift sling attached at all four lift points to lift the cab. Never walk or stand beneath the cab when it is 9. Install the right rear cab mount (A) onto the raised off the ground.
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(C) using the two front holes on the cab mount. Tighten by hand until finger tight. Use only the LW450 lift sling attached at all four lift points to lift the cab. Never walk or stand beneath the cab when it is raised off the ground.
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LW450 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 17. Place a 1/2” flat washer and a 1/2” fender washer 25. Insert the left seat belt mount up through the slot onto a 1/2 x 1-1/2” bolt and install up through the in the cab frame. Fasten the seat belt mount to the right rear cab mount into the right rear cab mount- power unit frame using a 3/8 x 1”...
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LW450 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 29. Place a 1/2” flat washer onto a 1/2 x 1” bolt (M). 34. Move the primary SDLA lever to the float posi- Insert the bolt through the rear hole in the left tion and check for clearance between the opera- seat belt bracket, place the required number of tor’s hand and the cab frame.
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LW450 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 37. Place the SDLA access cover into position and 44. Install the 30 amp circuit breaker fasten loosely with 2) flange bolts at the back. into slot 2 (U) in the rear fuse Fasten loosely at the top with 2) 1/4 x 1” flange panel and reinstall the fuse bolts (S) included in the installation hardware.
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. Outer Door Handle & Lock B. Inner Door Handle C.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Outer Door Handle & Lock (A) Fan Speed Switch (I) Push the button on the outer door handle to unlatch Optional accessory. The heater fan speed switch the door. The outer door handle can be locked with has four positions to adjust the speed of the heater a key.
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 •...
Ventrac replacement parts. Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the LW450, clean or wash the weather cab to remove dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or snow accumulations from the roof, windows, and If the door does not latch because the latch pin is accessories.
SERVICE Work Light Bulb Replacement Fuse Replacement The work lights are equipped with LEDs and do not The fuse block is located in the headliner just in use a replaceable bulb. If a work light no longer front of the right control panel. functions, the entire light must be replaced.
WARNING roof in line with the air vent covers. WARNING Use only the LW450 lift sling attached at all four lift points to lift the cab. Use only the LW450 lift sling attached at all four Never walk or stand beneath the cab when it is lift points to lift the cab.
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SERVICE 19. Lift the weather cab and remove from the power unit. NOTE: if hoist will not lift the cab high enough to clear the power unit seat, you must first remove the seat from the seat plate. If the cab will not clear the steering column, tilt the steering column back as far as possible and rotate the back panel of the cab up while moving...
Contoured headliner and roof assembly Heavy duty front wiper and wiper motor Front and rear LED work lights EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac LW450 Cab Ventrac LW450 Venture Products, Inc. 500 Venture Drive Manufacturer Orrville, OH 44667...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Cab Frame Mount & Insert Panels Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
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24 ..64.1899 ....MOUNT, CUP HOLDER (Serial # 1382-) ........1 *06.0043, 06.0047, 06.0049, and 06.0064 are sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Cab Roof & Headliner Mount Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
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12 ..47.0368 ....SLING, 4 POINT ASSY LW450 ..........1 *06.0068 and 07.003003 are sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Windshield & Windshield Wiper Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 40 replacement parts.
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12 ..07.0102744 ....MOTOR, WIPER 12V ............1 *06.0072 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 41...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Door Assembly Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
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31 ..07.0802758 ....MOUNT, DOOR LATCH ........... . . 1 *06.0072 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Left Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
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17 ..07.0801570 ....HINGE, RH 2PC TOP SINGLE BOLT......... . . 2 *06.0072 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 46 replacement parts.
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6 ..06.0072* ....TRIM, SEAL DOUBLE BULB 3/16” X 114” ........1 *06.0072 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 47...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Right Rear Window Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
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17 ..07.0801583 ....HINGE, LH 2PC TOP SINGLE BOLT ......... . . 2 *06.0072 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 49...
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8106 Console Fan/Heater Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 64 replacement parts.
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19 ..30.0166 ....FUSE, 15 AMP ATC BLADE - BLUE ......... . . 1 *07.0101065 is sold by the foot. Specify length when ordering. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 65...
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;...
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