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Ventrac LA162 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
& Parts Drawings
POWER BLOWER
LA162
Revised 02/09/10
09.10049

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & Parts Drawings POWER BLOWER LA162 Revised 02/09/10 09.10049...
  • Page 2 To the Owner Contact Information and Product Identifi cation If you need to contact an authorized Ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Please fi ll in the following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to fi nd the location of the identifi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating On Slopes ..........................9 Roadway Safety .............................9 Truck Or Trailer Transport ........................9 Maintenance ............................10 Fuel Safety ............................10 Hydraulic Safety ........................... 11 LA162 Safety Procedures ........................12 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 13 Hydraulic Rotational Control ........................13 Blower Defl ector ...........................13 Weight Transfer ............................13...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of a Ventrac LA162 Power Blower! We are pleased to have you as a customer and hope that your purchase of a Ventrac will bring you many years of satisfaction as you learn how the Ventrac can meet your day to day needs.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Safety

    SAFETY Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LA162 power blower. 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 7: 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 8: Preventing Accidents

    SAFETY SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Operating Safely (continued) Operating Safely (continued) • Do not leave machine unattended while it is running. • Always park the machine on level ground. • Always shut off engine when connecting attachment drive belt to the power unit.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Maintenance

    • If the power unit, attachment, or accessory requires repairs or adjustments not instructed in the opera- tor’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 11: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Hydraulic Safety • Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and tubes are in good condition. Repair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine.

  • Page 12: La162 Safety Procedures

    SAFETY LA162 Safety Procedures • Remove any loose objects from the work area. The power blower produces strong wind speeds and could blow loose objects at high velocity, causing damage or injury to other objects, buildings, vehicles, people, or animals.

  • Page 13: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Hydraulic Rotational Control Weight Transfer The LA162 power blower is equipped with hydraulic If using an LE3100 or LE3200 equipped with rotational control of the blower discharge. The adjustable weight transfer, it is advisable to set discharge direction is controlled using the auxiliary the weight transfer* to setting 2 or 3 to prevent the control lever* of the power unit.

  • Page 14: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection Detaching Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake.* Lower the power blower to the ground. Always set the parking brake, shut off power Shut off power unit engine. unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure Disengage the PTO tension spring.

  • Page 15: Service

    For best results, and to maintain the fi nish of the Detach the power blower from the power unit. LA162, clean or wash the power blower after each Remove the V-idler pulley. use to remove leaves, dirt, and other debris.

  • Page 16: Rotational Control Belt Replacement

    SERVICE Rotational Control Belt Replacement Detach the power blower from the power unit. Release the belt tension spring. Belt Tension Spring Remove the drive belt from the fan drive pulley. Replace the rotational control belt. Apply the belt tension spring. Reinstall the drive belt onto the fan drive pulley.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ........22 inches (56 cm) Overall Length .

  • Page 18: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 18 replacement parts.
  • Page 19 27 ..99.SF04 ....NUT, SRF 1/4-20 USS ............6 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 19 replacement parts.

  • Page 20: Fan Housing

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Housing Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 20 replacement parts.
  • Page 21 36 ..99.B0015 ....WASHER, MACH 1” 10 GA (SERIAL # 2013-) ........2* Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 21 replacement parts.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Rotational Control

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Rotational Control Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 22 replacement parts.
  • Page 23 21 ..05.0116 ....WASHER, .544ID X .817 X.14 RED ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 23 replacement parts.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Ventrac equipment. Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
  • Page 25 (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.

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