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OWNER/OPERATOR’S MAN UAL & PARTS LIST TREE FARM MOWER Model LQ450 Serial # AA1001-AC1306 Re vised 02/03/20 09.10036 Rev. 01...
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Prod uct Iden ti fi ca tion If you need to con tact an Au tho rized Ventrac Dealer for in for ma tion on ser vic ing your prod uct, al ways pro vide the Prod uct Model and Se rial num bers.
TA BLE OF CON TENTS IN TRO DUC TION Sec tion A De scrip tion ........A-1 Spec i fi ca tions .
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INTRODUCTION Prod uct De scrip tion The VENTRAC LQ450 Tree Farm Mower is designed to maintain grass and small brush growth on tree farms and nurseries. Two counter rotating blades discharge the cut grass to the rear and into the middle section of the mowing path. Suspended front chains allow tall grass to be cut more effectively and reduce the potential for front discharge cuttings or debris.
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SAFETY AT TEN TION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. SIG NAL WORD DEF I NI TIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY De cals The following safety decals must be maintained on your Ventrac LQ450 mower. If any decals are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements. Page & Lo - De cal De scrip tion Part Num ber...
SAFETY Gen eral Safety Pro ce dures for Ventrac Trac tors, At tach ments, & Ac ces sories Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this equipment. Observe and follow all safety decals. DO NOT let children or any untrained person operate the tractor or attachment.
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SAFETY LQ450 Safety Pro ce dures Before making any repairs or adjustments, lower attachment to the ground, set parking brake, shut the engine off, and remove the key. Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating this equipment. Before mowing, clear the area of stones, sticks, and other foreign objects that can be thrown by the mower.
OPERATION Op er ating In struc tions Attaching: The mower in its parked position from last usage will have its hitch arms extended for re-engagement. Note: It will be easier to attach if the mower is blocked up with appropriate material to keep the back high enough to allow for an easier hook-up. 1.
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OPERATION Op er ating Tech niques and Tips: Be sure to se lect or con firm that the mower is set to cut the height that you pre fer. The cut ting height is con trolled by three pins; one on the front and two on the back. To change cut ting heights, shut off the trac tor en gine and re move the key from the ig ni tion.
MAINTENANCE Lu bri ca tion: *Grease zerks are located on top of each spindle. Apply slowly 2-3 pumps of grease per spindle after every 50 hours of operation. Do not over grease. In very dirty, sandy or wet conditions, more frequent greasing may be advisable. Re moval and Re in stal la tion of Mower Blades for Sharpening or Re - place ment: 1.