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Ventrac NX340 Operator's Manual

Ventrac NX340 Operator's Manual

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NX340
Snow Blower
VENTRAC.COM
Revised 01/28/19
Original Operator's Manual
09.10153 Rev. 05

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual & Parts Drawings NX340 Snow Blower VENTRAC.COM Revised 01/28/19 Original Operator’s Manual 09.10153 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.

  • 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE (continued) Fan Drive Belt Replacement ........................21 Belt Tension Adjustment ........................21 Lubrication Locations ...........................22 Checking Gearbox Oil Level ........................23 Changing Gearbox Oil ..........................23 Storage ..............................23 Maintenance Schedule .........................24 Maintenance Checklist .........................24 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 25 Dimensions ............................25 Features ...............................25 PARTS PAGE 26 Main Frame &...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    *Power unit must be equipped with a 12 volt front kit (switch and 4-pin plug). Product Description The Ventrac NX340 snow blower is designed for clearing snow from sidewalks. It is a powerful two stage snow blower that moves large amounts of snow quickly.

  • 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 NX340 snowblower The following safety decals must be maintained on your 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 General Safety Procedures for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories Decal Description Part Number Quantity Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard 00.0103 Danger, Thrown Object Hazard 00.0122 Danger, Auger Hazard 00.0208 Warning, Moving Parts 00.0216 Warning, Read Owner’s Manual 00.0217 Warning, General Safety 00.0220...

  • 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 SAFETY NX340 Snow Blower Safety Procedures • This snow blower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. • Before making repairs or adjustments to the snow blower, engage the power unit’s parking brake, lower the snow blower to the ground, shut off the power unit’s engine, and remove the ignition key.

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS Operational Control Locations Discharge Chute Rotation (A) Use the following images to help identify the locations The hydraulic control lever* on the power unit controls of operational controls. The letter next to each control the hydraulic rotation of the discharge chute. The dis- can be referenced to the list that follows these images.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Daily Inspection 3. Engage the parking brake* and shut off the engine. 4. Rotate the attachment latch handle* forward to the latched position. Make sure the latch tabs are engaged in the lower latch plates, and the Always set the parking brake, shut off power latch handle lock is engaged to prevent acciden- unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure...

  • Page 17: Snow Blower Operating Procedure

    GENERAL OPERATION Snow Blower Operating Procedure Skid Shoe Adjustment Before operation, perform daily inspection, verify Skid shoes are provided to keep the cutting edge off skid shoes are set at the desired height, and engage the surface to be cleaned, especially when clearing the power unit’s weight transfer (if equipped) to the snow from gravel areas.

  • Page 18: Clearing A Blockage

    GENERAL OPERATION Clearing a Blockage WARNING Always engage the parking brake, shut off the power unit engine, remove the key from the ignition, and ensure all moving parts have come to a com- plete stop before attempting to clear a blockage. Never attempt to clear a blockage with your hands.

  • Page 19: Service

    Attention shown in the diagram. If If any component requires replacement, use only any of these original Ventrac replacement parts. conditions occur, the drive belt will require replacement. Attention Location Belt Size Part # To prevent thread galling, hand tools and a thread Attachment Drive Belt 81.B048...

  • Page 20: Auger Jack Shaft Drive Belt Replacement

    SERVICE Auger Jack Shaft Drive Belt Replacement Auger Drive Belt Replacement 1. Detach the snow blower from the power unit. 1. Detach the snow blower from the power unit. 2. Flip open the belt adjustment cover belting (A). 2. Remove the auger drive belt shield (A). Flip open the belt adjustment cover belting (B).

  • Page 21: Fan Drive Belt Replacement

    SERVICE Fan Drive Belt Replacement 7. Rotate the fan bearing mount plate (F) counter- clockwise to allow the fan drive belt to be removed. 1. Detach the snow blower from the power unit. 2. Remove the fan drive pulley upper shield (A). Flip open the belt adjustment cover belting (B).

  • Page 22: Lubrication Locations

    SERVICE Lubrication Locations 4. Lift up the belt adjustment cover belting and apply grease to the auger jack shaft bearings. The following images identify the lubrication loca- tions on the snow blower. Use a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease for all grease fitting locations. Refer to the maintenance schedule for service intervals and amount of grease.

  • Page 23: Checking Gearbox Oil Level

    SERVICE Checking Gearbox Oil Level 7. Reinstall the pipe plug into the bottom port of the gearbox. 1. Detach the snow blower from the power unit. 8. Add 75W-90 synthetic gear oil until the proper 2. Flip open the belt adjustment cover belting. level is reached.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Grease & Lubrication: See Lubrication Section Auger Shaft Bearing                     Auger Jack Shaft Bearing                     Fan Shaft Bearing ...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Overall Height ......51-1/2 inches (130.8 cm) Overall Length ....... . .47 inches (119.4 cm) Overall Width .

  • Page 26: Parts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame & Auger Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 26 replacement parts.
  • Page 27 23 ..NX-6103 ....Auger, Snowblower ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 27 replacement parts.

  • Page 28: Cutting Edge, Skid Shoes, & Auger Housing Crossbar

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Cutting Edge, Skid Shoes, & Auger Housing Crossbar Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 28 replacement parts.
  • Page 29 11 ..NX-6107 ....Shoe, Skid Left ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 29 replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Snow Discharge Guide

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Snow Discharge Guide Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 30 replacement parts.
  • Page 31 8 ..NX-1155 ....Belting, NX Rubber Curtain ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 31 replacement parts.

  • Page 32: Fan & Fan Bearing Mount

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan & Fan Bearing Mount Serial # 01001-01186 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 32 replacement parts.
  • Page 33 12 ..NX-6102 ....Fan, Blower ............. . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 33 replacement parts.

  • Page 34: Discharge Chute & Post

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute & Post as required Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 34 replacement parts.
  • Page 35 10 ..62.0990 ....Chute, Main Blower Discharge ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 35 replacement parts.

  • Page 36: Discharge Chute Extensions

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Extensions Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 36 replacement parts.
  • Page 37 20 ..NX-6108 ....Chute, Mid Discharge Section ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 37 replacement parts.

  • Page 38: Discharge Chute Rotation Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Rotation Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 38 replacement parts.
  • Page 39 22 ..20.0363 ....Hose, 1/4x56.00 SAE 100R17AR ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 39 replacement parts.

  • Page 40: Gearbox, Input Drive, Output To Jack Shaft

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Gearbox, Input Drive, Output to Jack Shaft 87.0252 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 40 replacement parts.
  • Page 41 46 ..29.0090 ....Pipe, Breather Plug 1/8 ........... . . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 41 replacement parts.

  • Page 42: Auger Drive & Cover

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Auger Drive & Cover Serial # 01001-01232 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 42 replacement parts.
  • Page 43 36 ..NX-1178 ....Plate, Auger Drive Inner Cover (Serial # 01001-01232) ......1 *If snow blower is equipped with a deep snow (top auger) kit, refer to the deep snow kit illustrated drawing for auger drive belts. Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 43...

  • Page 44: Fan Drive

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Drive Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 44 replacement parts.
  • Page 45 20 ..NX-6102 ....Fan, Blower ............. . 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 45 replacement parts.

  • Page 46: Fan Drive Covers & Adjustment Cover Belting

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Drive Covers & Adjustment Cover Belting Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 46 replacement parts.
  • Page 47 18 ..00.0122 ....Decal, Thrown Object Hazard ..........1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 47 replacement parts.

  • Page 48: Discharge Chute Guard & Cleaning Tool

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Guard & Cleaning Tool Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 48 replacement parts.
  • Page 49 11 ..47.0127 ....Latch, Rubber Draw T-Handle ..........2 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 49 replacement parts.

  • Page 50: 70.8192 12 Volt Actuator Kit

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8192 12 Volt Actuator Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 50 replacement parts.
  • Page 51 5 ..32.0211 ....Harness, Wire NX Actuator ........... 1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 51 replacement parts.

  • Page 52: 70.8188 Deep Snow Kit

    PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70.8188 Deep Snow Kit Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 52 replacement parts.
  • Page 53 10 ..NX-6104 ....Auger, Top NX340 ............1 Use only original Ventrac Illustrated Parts - 53 replacement parts.

  • Page 54: 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 55 (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;...

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