Ventrac LX420, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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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!