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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 

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Product Description ................................................................................................................................5

Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................5

Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6

Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6

SAFETY 

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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

Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................ 11

Roadway Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11

Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11

Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................12

Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................12

Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS 

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Discharge Chute Rotation (A) ..............................................................................................................15

Discharge Chute Adjustment Link (B) ..................................................................................................15

Optional Discharge Chute Deflector Actuator Control (C)

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GENERAL OPERATION 

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Daily Inspection ....................................................................................................................................16

Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16

Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16

Snow Blower Operating Procedure ......................................................................................................17

Transport of Snow Blower ....................................................................................................................17

Discharge Chute Rotation ....................................................................................................................17

Discharge Chute Deflector Adjustment (Manual)

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Discharge Chute Deflector Adjustment (Optional Actuator Control)

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Rear Skid Shoe Adjustment .................................................................................................................17

Front Skid Shoe Adjustment .................................................................................................................18

Clearing a Blockage .............................................................................................................................18

Summary of Contents for LX423

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Snow Blower Model LX423 Revised 08 31 15 09 10058 Rev 02 Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...________________________ Dealer ____________________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number _______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number __________________________________...

Page 3: ...ler Transport 11 Maintenance 12 Fuel Safety 12 Hydraulic Safety 13 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15 Discharge Chute Rotation A 15 Discharge Chute Adjustment Link B 15 Optional Discharge Chute Deflector Actuator Control C 15 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16 Daily Inspection 16 Attaching 16 Detaching 16 Snow Blower Operating Procedure 17 Transport of Snow Blower 17 Discharge Chute Rotation 17 Discharge Chute D...

Page 4: ...ns 20 Gearbox 20 Storage 21 Maintenance Schedule 22 Maintenance Checklist 22 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 23 Dimensions 23 Features 23 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Frame Auger 24 Gearbox PTO Drive 26 Auger Drive 28 Fan Fan Shaft 30 Fan Drive 32 Discharge Chute 34 Discharge Chute Rotation Drive 36 Discharge Chute Guard Cleaning Tool 38 Drive Shields 40 Skid Shoes Cutting Edge Crossbar Guard 42 70 8025 12 Volt Actuato...

Page 5: ...e at all times The manual should remain with the machine even if it is sold If this manual becomes damaged or unreadable it should be replaced immediately Con tact your local Ventrac dealer for a replacement When using a Ventrac attachment be sure to read and follow the safety and operating instructions of both the power unit and the attachment being used to ensure the safest operation possible Th...

Page 6: ...d and Left Hand is determined as if sitting on the tractor seat facing forward SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme cases Indicates a potentially hazardous ...

Page 7: ... 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 When new components are installed be sure that current safety decals are affixed to the replacement components SAFETY B D A Under shield A Under shield E F G G H J E F C G I A B C ...

Page 8: ... 00 0101 1 C Warning High Pressure Fluid 00 0103 1 D Danger Thrown Object Hazard 00 0122 1 E Danger Discharge Chute Safety 00 0409 2 F Danger Auger Hazard 00 0208 2 G Warning Moving Parts 00 0216 3 H Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 I Warning Pinch Point 00 0218 1 J Warning General Safety 00 0220 1 D F G H I J E ...

Page 9: ...g parts Be sure guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place Make all necessary adjustments before operating machine Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly illustrate any instructions Under no circumstance should the machine be operated without these devices in place Alterations or modifications to this machine c...

Page 10: ...ion Do not run the engine in a building without adequate ventilation Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury To reduce the hazard of fire k...

Page 11: ...und to improve stability While operating on slopes drive in an up and down direction when possible If turning is necessary while driving across slopes reduce speed and turn slowly in the downhill direction Assure a sufficient supply of fuel for continuous operation A minimum of one half tank of fuel is recommended Roadway Safety Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways Obey al...

Page 12: ...mponents while the engine is running or imme diately after stopping the engine These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn Allow the engine to cool before storing and do not store near an open flame Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury Springs may contain stored energy Use caution when d...

Page 13: ...ll hydraulic hoses and tubes are in good condition Repair any leaks and replace any damaged or deteriorated hoses or tubes before starting the machine Hydraulic leaks can occur under high pressure Hydraulic leaks require special care and attention Use a piece of cardboard and a magnifying glass to locate sus pected hydraulic leaks Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject h...

Page 14: ...direction as much as possible Discharging into the wind reduces blowing distance and visibility The operator should never proceed if visibility is poor If the tractor is equipped with a cab the wind shield must be kept clean Use caution when operating around objects that can obstruct your vision Never travel at speeds that would cause injury to the operator or damage to the machine if the machine ...

Page 15: ...to discharge snow in the desired direction Discharge Chute Adjustment Link B The discharge chute adjustment link controls the angle of the discharge chute deflector The angle of the discharge chute deflector determines the dis tance that snow is thrown Optional Discharge Chute Deflector Actuator Control C This optional actuator replaces the discharge chute adjustment link on the snow blower It cou...

Page 16: ... the snow blower A 6 Wipe hose ends clean and connect to the power unit s hydraulic quick couplers 7 Connect electric plug if equipped 8 Raise the snow blower to the highest position then shut off power unit engine 9 LE3100 LE3200 LH3400 Set the weight trans fer system to high maximum weight transfer NOTE If your LE3100 is not equipped with weight transfer kit 70 3014 must be ordered and installed...

Page 17: ...ge the PTO before transporting the snow blower Discharge Chute Rotation Move the secondary S D L A lever to the left or right and hold in position to rotate the discharge chute When the discharge chute is pointed in the desired direction release the secondary S D L A lever to stop chute rotation Discharge Chute Deflector Adjustment Manual Release the discharge chute adjustment link by pull ing to ...

Page 18: ...have come to a complete stop before attempting to clear a blockage Never attempt to clear a blockage with your hands Use the provided chute cleaning tool to remove blockages Keep hands feet and clothing away from all power driven parts when loosening and removing a blockage If a blockage occurs in the snow blower immediately shut off the PTO and stop the power unit Set the parking brake shut off t...

Page 19: ... be replaced when wear surface is less than 1 8 thick Belt Inspection Replacement Inspecting the drive belts of the snow blower can prevent sudden belt failure by finding problems before they cause a belt to break Typical wear on a drive belt may result in the conditions shown in the diagram If any of these conditions occur the drive belt will require replacement Belt Size Venture Part PTO Drive B...

Page 20: ...g spring 5 Reinstall the auger drive belt cover Belt Tension Adjustment The belt spring tension is adjustable The belt tension is factory set with the least amount of tension This allows some belt slippage to protect the gearbox and drive components in the event an immovable object stops the auger or fan If excessive belt slippage occurs in normal operating conditions belt tension may be increased...

Page 21: ...sing hardware damaged components or signs of wear 3 Inspect safety decals Replace any safety decals that are faded illegible or missing 4 Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings to ensure tight leak free connections Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 5 Inspect belts for signs of damage or wear and replace as required 6 Inspect cutting edge and skid shoes for wear and service as required...

Page 22: ... Inspect Safety Decals Grease Lubrication See Lubrication Section Inspection Inspect for Loose Missing or Worn Components Check Gearbox Oil Level Change Gearbox Oil Replace w 80 90 Synthetic gear oil Maintenance Checklist LX423 Snow Blower Maintenance Checklist o f L o c a t i o n s o f P u m p s A t 5 0 H o u r s A t 1 0 0 H o u r s A t 1 5 0 H o u r s A t 2 0 0 H o u r s A t 2 5 0 H o u r s A t ...

Page 23: ...n Diameter 19 5 inches 49 5 cm Fan Shaft Speed 700 RPM 656 RPM Chute Rotation 180 degrees Blowing Distance Approximately 35 40 feet 10 7 12 1 meters Snow Capacity 2 500 lbs minute 1 134 kg minute Based on engine speed of 3 200 RPM Based on engine speed of 3 000 RPM Capacity is dependent upon conditions Features 2 Stage Snow Blower Vertical Discharge Chute Adjustment Manual Hydraulically Controlled...

Page 24: ...Illustrated Parts 24 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame Auger PARTS ...

Page 25: ... A06N LOCKNUT NYLON 3 8 16 4 7 85 K0610 KEY 3 8 X 1 1 4 1 8 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 8 9 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 SAE ST 2 10 55 FB22023 BEARING FLANGE BLOCK 1 7 16 2 11 85 SS09 SET SCREW 5 16 X 3 8 1 12 83 2AK11423 PULLEY 11 4 1 7 16 BORE 1 13 99 SF0506 BOLT SRF 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 6 14 95 08 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE 8 15 90 0810 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 1 1 4 8 16 60 0876 PLATE FAN DISCHARGE GUIDE 1 17 99 S...

Page 26: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Gearbox PTO Drive ...

Page 27: ...DLER 4 1 4 X 3 8 ID 1 15 85 SS15 SET SCREW 5 16 18 X 5 16 1 16 90 0614 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 3 4 1 17 90 0414 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 3 4 3 18 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 6 19 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 2 20 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 1 21 83 0037 PULLEY IDLER FLAT 4 X 3 8 1 22 90 0836 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 4 1 2 1 23 95 08 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE 2 24 41 0066 SPRING SINGLE TORSION LH 1 25 85 B0027 BUSHING ...

Page 28: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 28 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Auger Drive ...

Page 29: ...ION LH 1 5 85 B0027 BUSHING 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 2 6 40 0314 ARM AUGER DRIVE BELT IDLER 1 7 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 2 8 90 0616 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 1 9 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE A R 10 83 0040 PULLEY IDLER FLAT 5 PLAIN 1 11 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 1 12 85 SS09 SET SCREW 5 16 X 3 8 1 13 83 2AK2816 PULLEY 2 8 1 BORE 1 14 85 K0410 KEY 1 4 X 1 1 4 1 15 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 6 16 90 0420 BO...

Page 30: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 30 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Fan Shaft ...

Page 31: ... BEARING as required 6 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 SAE ST 2 7 55 PB22023 BEARING PILLOW BLOCK 1 7 16 2 8 95 08 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE 6 9 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 6 10 85 K0610 KEY 3 8 X 1 1 4 2 11 80 0346 SHAFT TGP 1 7 16 X 11 3 4L 1 12 85 SS09 SET SCREW 5 16 X 3 8 2 13 83 BK13023 PULLEY 13 1 7 16 BORE 1 14 64 1099 PLATE BEARING REINFORCEMENT Serial 3001 3232 1 15 90 0816 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 2 4 16 64 ...

Page 32: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 32 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Drive ...

Page 33: ...41 0066 SPRING SINGLE TORSION LH 1 4 85 B0027 BUSHING 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 2 5 40 0318 ARM ROTOR DRIVE BELT IDLER 1 6 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 2 7 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 1 8 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 5 9 83 0037 PULLEY IDLER FLAT 4 X 3 8 1 10 90 0614 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 3 4 1 11 81 B063 BELT B63 1 12 60 0874 SHIELD GEARBOX DRIVE 1 13 90 0606 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 3 4 2 ...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute ...

Page 35: ... 1 11 90 0816 BOLT 1 2 13 USS X 2 1 12 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 1 13 00 0218 DECAL WARNING PINCH POINT 1 14 85 B0027 BUSHING 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 1 15 99 SF08 NUT SRF 1 2 13 USS 2 16 62 1280 POST CHUTE MOUNT Serial 3001 3496 1 16 62 1428 POST CHUTE MOUNT LX423 Serial 3497 1 17 00 0103 DECAL HAZARD HIGH PRESS FLUID 1 18 62 1012 CHUTE MAIN BLOWER DISCHARGE 1 19 00 0123 DECAL KEEP HAND AND FE...

Page 36: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 36 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Rotation Drive ...

Page 37: ...8 SS 1 7 81 0056 1 LINK CONN 40 SS 1 8 85 K0307 KEY 3 16 X 5 8 1 9 21 0113 MOTOR HYD 1 93 CU IN 1 10 20 0210 HOSE ASM C 1 4 X 78 2750 2 11 29 0092 FITTING 025 ORIFICE 1 4 PIPE 1 12 05 0116 WASHER 544ID X 817 X 14 RED 1 13 05 0117 WASHER 544ID X 817 X 14 YEL 1 14 23 0104 COUPLER HYD QUICK MALE 1 4 2 15 99 A04 LOCKNUT STOVER 1 4 20 USS 1 16 64 0673 CLAMP HYDRAULIC HOSE 1 17 95 04 WASHER FLAT 1 4 SAE...

Page 38: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 38 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Discharge Chute Guard Cleaning Tool ...

Page 39: ... LOCKNUT STOVER 5 16 18 USS 6 5 95 05 WASHER FLAT 5 16 SAE 12 6 90 0506 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 4 7 72 0023 TOOL CHUTE CLEANING 1 8 41 0039 SPRING COMP 9 16 OD X 5 8 2 9 64 1482 BRACKET SNO STIK DETENT 2 10 99 SF0405 1 BOLT SMF 1 4 20 X 5 8 6 11 64 1481 BRACKET SNO STIK MOUNT 1 12 90 0510 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 1 1 4 2 13 60 0875 SHIELD GEARBOX DRIVE AREA 1 14 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 4 15 00 0101 DE...

Page 40: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 40 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Drive Shields ...

Page 41: ...DRIVE BELT 1 4 00 0217 DECAL WARNING READ OWNERS MAN 1 5 00 0220 DECAL GENERAL SAFETY 1 6 00 0122 DECAL THROWN OBJECT HAZARD 1 7 00 0062 DECAL DANGER SHIELD MISSING 2 8 99 E0046 NUT U 1 4 20 EXTRUDED 3 9 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 1 10 00 0189 DECAL VENTRAC ORBITAL 1 11 99 A04 LOCKNUT STOVER 1 4 20 USS 4 12 60 0875 SHIELD GEARBOX DRIVE AREA 1 13 44 0204 BELTING DRIVE BELT COVER 1 14 64 1097 CLAMP ...

Page 42: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 42 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Skid Shoes Cutting Edge Crossbar Guard ...

Page 43: ... 2 78 0060 CUTTING EDGE 37 THRU HARD 1 3 60 1061 GUARD AUGER HSG CROSSBAR 1 4 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 5 5 99 SF0506 BOLT SRF 5 16 18 USS X 3 4 5 6 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 12 7 99 SF0606 BOLT SRF 3 8 16 USS X 3 4 4 8 64 1470 SHOE SKID FRONT LEFT 1 9 64 1471 SHOE SKID FRONT RIGHT 1 10 79 0083 SHOE SKID ROUND ASM 2 31 03 0005 PIN LYNCH 1 32 95 16 WASHER FLAT 1 SAE 19 ...

Page 44: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 44 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70 8025 12 Volt Actuator ...

Page 45: ...or REF PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 30 0226 CLAMP WIRE MT ADH 3 8 GRAY 2 2 02 CP0306 COTTER PIN 3 32 X 3 4 2 3 03 0610 CLEVIS PIN 3 8 X 1 1 4 ZP 2 4 70 8025 KIT 12V ACTUATOR HB KX 1 5 30 0135 CLAMP LOOM 3 8 ROSEBUD MOUNT 2 6 32 0074 HARNESS 12 V ACTUATOR HB KX 1 7 30 0218 PLUG TRAILER 4 PIN MALE 1 ...

Page 46: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 46 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 70 3023 Weight Transfer for LT3000 Power Unit ...

Page 47: ...Y 1 99 SF0404 BOLT SRF 1 4 20 X 1 2 4 2 64 1116 PLATE TOP SPRING MOUNT 2 3 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 4 4 41 0075 SPRING EXT 2 OD X 8 3 8 LG 2 5 64 1115 PLATE LOWER SPRING MOUNT 2 6 40 0321 LEVER LOWER SPRING MOUNT 2 7 03 0006 PIN BALL 3 8 X 1 2 8 90 0608 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 4 9 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 6 10 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 4 ...

Page 48: ...connection with the manufacture or sale of its products The engine warranty is covered by its respective engine manufacturer Please refer to the engine manufacturer s warranty statement that is included in the owner s manual The Ventrac turf equipment including any defective parts must be returned to an authorized Ventrac dealer within the warranty period The warranty shall extend to the cost to r...

Page 49: ...breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees The remedies of buyer set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other remedies The liability of V P I whether in contract tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not extend beyond its obligation as set forth herein V P I shall not be liable for cost of removal or installation nor shall V P I be responsible for any direct indirect special or...

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