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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings LQ450 Field Mower Serial Number LQ450-AD1307 -- VENTRAC.COM Revised 12/19/18 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10063 Rev. 05...
- 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.
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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 Hitch Frame, Wheel, & Axle Grass Guards ..................24 Spindles & Pulleys ..........................26 70.0108 LT Shield Kit for LQ450 (LT3000) ...................28 70.3021 LE Shield Kit for LQ450 (LE3100 & LE3200) .................30 70.3047 LH Shield Kit for LQ450 (LH3400) ..................32 WARRANTY PAGE 34...
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Page 5: Introduction
70.3047 Product Description The Ventrac LQ450 field mower is designed for the sole purpose of mowing heavy grass and small brush. Two counter-rotating blades discharge the cut grass to the center rear. Suspended front chains allow tall grass to be cut more effectively and reduce the potential for front discharge. Three pins provide three cut- ting height options: 2 1/4, 3 1/2, and 4 3/4 inches (5.7, 8.9, and 12.1 cm). -
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 LQ450 field 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 Decal Description Part Number Quantity Danger, Shield Missing 00.0062 Warning - Moving Part Hazard 00.0101 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0122 Danger, Keep Hands and Feet Clear 00.0123 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Safety - 8...
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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) • 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 in the operator’s station. -
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 LQ450 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
4-3/4” (12.1 cm). Drive Belt Tension Spring The drive belt tension spring places tension on the LQ450 drive belt. Hook both arms (A) of the tension spring over the tension spring bolts (B). Primary S.D.L.A. Control Lever Pull the lever to the left to raise the power unit front hitch and LQ450 field mower. -
Page 16: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 3. Shut off power unit engine. 4. Remove the limb pickup rods from the rod mounts on the power unit (if equipped). 5. Remove the top deck covers and disengage the PTO tension spring. Always set the parking brake, shut off the power unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure 6. -
Page 17: 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 18: Service
Attention may result in the conditions shown in the diagram. If any component requires replacement, use only original Ventrac replacement parts. Cleaning and General Maintenance For best results, and to maintain the finish of the mower, clean or wash the mower to remove accu- mulated clippings, leaves, and dirt when the job is finished. -
Page 19: Lubrication
SERVICE Lubrication Lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to the main- tenance schedule for service intervals. Storage Preparing the Mower for Storage 1. Clean the mower deck and frame. 2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged components, or signs of wear. -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE Maintenance Schedule LQ450 Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Caster Wheel Pivot Wheel Axle Bearing Spindle Inspection Inspect for Loose, Missing, or Worn Components. Inspect Belts, Pulleys, Blades, and Blade Retaining Bolts... -
Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ....... . . 18 inches (45.7 cm) Overall Length . -
Page 22: Parts
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Deck Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts. - Page 23 26 ..00.0236 ....DECAL, LQ450 BELT ROUTING ..
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Page 24: Hitch Frame, Wheel, & Axle Grass Guards
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Frame, Wheel, & Axle Grass Guards AXLE GRASS GUARD 53.0133 53.0148 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 24 replacement parts. - Page 25 PARTS Hitch Frame, Wheel, & Axle Grass Guards REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..62.0865 ....FRAME, HITCH/CARRIER ..........1 2 .
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Page 26: Spindles & Pulleys
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles & Pulleys Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts. - Page 27 PARTS Spindles & Pulleys REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..81.AA128 ....BELT, AA128 ............. 1 2 .
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Page 28: Lt Shield Kit For Lq450 (Lt3000)
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.0108 LT Shield Kit for LQ450 (LT3000) Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts. - Page 29 PARTS 70.0108 LT Shield Kit for LQ450 (LT3000) REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..99.SF05 ....NUT, SRF 5/16-18 USS ........... . 25 2 .
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Page 30: Le Shield Kit For Lq450 (Le3100 & Le3200)
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.3021 LE Shield Kit for LQ450 (LE3100 & LE3200) Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts. - Page 31 PARTS 70.3021 LE Shield Kit for LQ450 (LE3100 & LE3200) REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..99.SF05 ....NUT, SRF 5/16-18 USS ........... . 32 2 .
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Page 32: Lh Shield Kit For Lq450 (Lh3400)
PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.3047 LH Shield Kit for LQ450 (LH3400) Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts. - Page 33 PARTS 70.3047 LH Shield Kit for LQ450 (LH3400) REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ..99.SF05 ....NUT, SRF 5/16-18 USS ........... . . 4 2 .
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Page 34: Warranty
4000 Series Tractors & Attachments 2-year All Ventrac add-on kits and accessories such as: 3-point hitch, 12V front & rear power outlets, foot pedal, dual wheel kit, etc., will be covered under the above warranty periods provided they are installed by an Authorized Ventrac Dealer. - Page 35 (i) expenses relating to gasoline, oil, lubricants; (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 replacements outside of normal business hours at the place of business of an Authorized Ventrac Dealer;...