Table Of Contents - Ventrac LQ450 Operator Manual And Parts Drawings

INTRODUCTION
Product Description ................................................................................................................................5
Why Do I Need an Operator's Manual? .................................................................................................5
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY
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
Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................ 11
Roadway Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................12
Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................12
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Cutting Height Selection .......................................................................................................................15
Drive Belt Tension Spring .....................................................................................................................15
Primary S.D.L.A. Control Lever ............................................................................................................15
Weight Transfer ....................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection ....................................................................................................................................16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Mower ..............................................................................................................................17
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
SERVICE
Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................................................................................................18
Mower Blade Removal & Installation ...................................................................................................18
Sharpening Blades ...............................................................................................................................18
Deck Belt Inspection ............................................................................................................................18
Tire Pressure ........................................................................................................................................18
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................19
Storage .................................................................................................................................................19
Maintenance Schedule .........................................................................................................................20
Maintenance Checklist .........................................................................................................................20

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