Ventrac LX420 Bedienungsanleitung
OWNER/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL & PARTS LIST
Revised 01/08/20
09.10039
SNOW BLOWER
Model LX420
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TO THE OWNER
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 picture below to find the loca-
tion of the identification number. Record them in the spaces provided below.
Date of Purchase: Month _________________ Day ___________ Year ___________________
Dealer: _______________________________________________________________________
Dealer Address: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
Dealer FAX Number: ____________________________________________________________
Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in design or specifications without obligation to make like
changes on previously manufactured products.
Orrville, OH
www.ventrac.com
Model # (A): _______________________
Serial # (B): ________________________
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INTRODUCTION SECTION A
Description & Specifications ..................................A-1
SAFETY SECTION B
Safety Symbols ........................................B-1
Decals .............................................B-2
General Safety Procedures ..................................B-3
Safety Operation & Techniques ................................B-4
OPERATION SECTION C
Attaching ...........................................C-1
Detaching ...........................................C-2
Operating Techniques & Tips .................................C-2
MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENTS SECTION D
Bearing Lubrication ......................................D-1
Gearbox Lubrication ......................................D-1
Belt Replacement .......................................D-1
Chute Adjustment .......................................D-2
Skid Shoe Adjustment .....................................D-2
PARTS & ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGS SECTION E
Main Frame & Auger Drive ................................E-1 & 2
Main Drive & Fan Drive ..................................E-3 & 4
Chute & Hydraulics ....................................E-5 & 6
Shields & Decals .....................................E-7 & 8
Cutting Edge, Bump Bar, & Skid Shoes .........................E-9 & 10
PARTS/OPTIONS SECTION F
12 Volt Actuator Deflector Control .............................F-1 & 2
Weight Transfer for LT3000 Tractors ...........................F-3 & 4
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Description
LX420 Snow Blower
The Ventrac Model LX420 Snow Blower is a powerful, high capacity, two-stage snow blower. It
combines an aggressive sixteen inch auger with a heavy duty, high speed fan to make a powerful and
efficient snow removing attachment for the Ventrac 3000 series tractors.
The LX420 Snow Blower features:
•a hydraulic motor that rotates the chute 220 degrees.
•a reversible, hardened cutting edge.
•quick attach mounting to the tractor.
•adjustable skid shoes.
•optional 12 volt actuator to control the chute deflector angle.
A-1
INTRODUCTION
Ventrac LX420 Specifications
Overall Height....................................52-1/2 inches
Overall Length .....................................43 inches
Overall Width ......................................42 inches
Weight ........................................360 pounds
Auger Opening Width ..................................38 inches
Auger Diameter .....................................16 inches
Fan Diameter ....................................19-1/2 inches
Venture Products, Inc. reserves the right to change these specifications without notice.
SAFETY
B-1
ATTENTION:
This symbol identifies potential health and
safety hazards. It marks safety precautions.
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury and/or property dam-
age. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is
limited to the most extreme cases.
The following decals must be maintained on your Ventrac Attachment. If any decals
are faded or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements.
B-2
SAFETY
A
Decal Page &
Location Description Part Number
AE-7, #5 DECAL, DANGER SHIELD MISSING 00.0062
BE-7, #18 DECAL, HAZARD-MOVING PART 00.0101
CE-7, #17 DECAL, THROWN OBJECT HAZARD 00.0122
DE-5, #34 (2) DECAL, KEEP HAND AND FEET AWAY 00.0123
EE-7, #6 (2) DECAL, DANGER AUGER HAZARD 00.0208
FE-7, #23 DECAL, WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 00.0217
GE-7, #23 DECAL, GENERAL SAFETY 00.0220
BC
DE
F
G
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories
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. Make sure that all
operators of this equipment are thoroughly trained in using it safely.
Never allow additional riders on the tractor or attachments.
DO NOT operate tractor or attachments if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication
that may impair judgment or cause drowsiness, or if you are not feeling well.
Operate all controls from the operator’s seat only.
Before operating equipment, make sure all shields are in place and fastened.
Ensure the attachment or accessory is locked or fastened securely to the tractor before operating.
See tractor manual for locking procedure.
Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the tractor and attachment before operating. Be especially
careful and observant if other people are present. Never assume that bystanders will remain where
you last saw them.
Always look in the direction the tractor is moving.
Never direct the discharge of any attachment in the direction of people, animals, buildings, vehicles,
or objects of value.
Stop operation immediately at any sign of equipment failure and correct the problem before
continuing to operate. An unusual noise can be a warning of equipment failure or a sign that
maintenance is required.
Before adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, or changing parts on the tractor or attachment, engage the
parking brake, lower the attachment to the ground, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
To prevent the risk of uncontrolled equipment movement on tractors equipped with 2 speed axles,
always shift the transaxle range with the tractor stationary on level ground and with the parking brake
engaged.
If equipment is to be left unattended, engage the parking brake, lower the attachment to the ground,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
B-3
SAFETY
LX420 Safety Procedures
Never operate snow blower when people are in the area. Frozen snow, ice, gravel, and other objects
can be thrown at lethal velocity.
Operators should be familiar with the area they are clearing and make preparations ahead of time.
Place guide stakes appropriately and remove stones, markers, or other debris that may be hidden
after a snowfall. Curbs, offsets, steps, man hole covers, broken or raised pavement, etc. should be
noted. Operators should map areas to be cleared before the winter season so they can review
potential hazards prior to clearing snow in the area.
If an area is to be cleared that is unfamiliar to the operator, travel slowly and use EXTREME
CAUTION. Inquire of anyone who might know of potential hazards.
The operator should never proceed if visibility is poor. If the tractor is equipped with a cab, the
windshield must be kept clean.
Discharge snow with the wind direction as much as possible. Discharging into the wind reduces
blowing distance and visibility.
Use caution when operating around objects that can obstruct your vision.
Shut off the PTO when you are not blowing snow.
Always shut off the PTO and engage the parking brake before dismounting to change the angle of the
discharge chute deflector.
Never travel at speeds that would cause injury to the operator or damage to the machine, if the
machine were to be stopped suddenly by an unseen, immovable object.
SAFETY
B-4
Before making any repairs or adjustments, engage
the parking brake, lower attachment to the ground,
shut the engine off, and remove the key.
Read and understand the operator’s manual
before operating this equipment.
Never direct the snow blower discharge chute to-
ward people, animals, buildings, vehicles, or other
personal property. Debris can be thrown from the
chute causing damage, serious injury, or death.
Before operating any LX420 prior to serial
AB1135 with a LE3100 or LE3200 that is
equipped with a tractor cab, a new center post
(Kit #70.3022) must be installed, or the tractor
cab must be removed. Damage may occur to
the cab if proper precaution is not followed.
See Warning Above
Before Operating the
LX420 with a LE Cab!
Attaching
1. Drive the tractor slowly forward into the hitch arms on the snow blower. Align the lift arms of the
tractor with the snow blower hitch arms by raising or lowering the front hitch and complete the
engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch locking lever. *
3. Raise snow blower to the highest position, engage the parking brake*, and shut off the engine.
4. LT3000: Place blocks underneath the snow blower to prevent it from lowering. Insert the spring
hook through the hole on the upper spring mounting bracket and slip the other spring hook over
the spring anchor lever on the snow blower (Fig 1). Rotate the spring anchor lever down until the
hole is aligned with one of the holes on the main frame. The lowest hole is recommended. Insert
the ball pin to secure. See (Fig 2).
LE3100-3200: Set the weight transfer system* to the maximum amount of weight transfer allow-
able. (Note: If your LE3100 is not equipped with weight transfer, part # 70.3014 must be ordered).
5. Place the attachment belt over the outside groove of the PTO drive pulley on the tractor. Ensure
the belt is properly seated in each pulley.
6. Engage the PTO belt tension spring on the
snow blower. See Figure 3. Belt tension can
be adjusted by moving the belt tension spring
to a different slot. See belt tension adjustment
on page D-2.
7. Wipe the quick couplers clean, and connect to
the tractor. If equipped, connect the hoses and
quick couplers so the red indicators are paired
together and the yellow indicators are paired
together.
8. Connect the electric plug. (if equipped)
* Refer to tractor manual for operation of
controls.
OPERATION
C-1
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Spring mount bracket
Spring anchor lever Ball pin
Belt tension spring
Detaching
1. Park the tractor on a level surface and set the parking brake.*
2. Raise the snow blower to the highest position and shut off tractor engine.
3. Place blocks under snow blower to prevent it from lowering.
4. LT3000: To remove the weight transfer springs, hold down the spring anchor lever, remove the
ball pin, and slowly rotate the lever up. Remove the springs and keep with the snow blower.
LE3100-3200: Disengage the weight transfer system*.
5. Remove the blocks and lower the snow blower to the ground.
6. Disengage the PTO belt tension spring.
7. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of the tractor.
8. Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers from the tractor.
9. Disconnect the electric plug. (if equipped)
10. Disengage the hitch locking lever.*
11. Restart tractor and slowly back away from the snow blower.
*Refer to tractor manual for operation of controls.
Operating Techniques & Tips
The tractor should be running approximately 2000-2500 RPM before engaging the PTO.
Always direct the discharge chute toward open areas. Whenever possible, blow snow with the wind
direction and not against it.
Rotate the discharge chute until discharge is pointed in the desired direction. Adjust the chute
deflector to the desired angle. (Refer to page D-2) Engage the PTO and lower the snow blower to the
ground. Push the front lift lever forward until it locks in the float position. Drive forward slowly. Shut off
PTO whenever you are not blowing snow.
C-2
OPERATION
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