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Operator’s Manual

& Parts Drawings

Finish Mower

Europe

- Serial Number LM440-BC1215 --

VENTRAC.COM

LM440

Revised 12/14/18

09.10071 Rev. 08

Original Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Ventrac LM440

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Finish Mower Europe Serial Number LM440 BC1215 VENTRAC COM LM440 Revised 12 14 18 09 10071 Rev 08 Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...aler Address __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number ____________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number ______________________________________________________ Model A ______________________ Serial B ______________________ Affix Part Serial Number label here Venture Products Inc res...

Page 3: ...ety 12 Hydraulic Safety 13 Cutting Unit Safety 14 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 15 Operational Control Locations 15 Main Belt Tensioner A 15 Height Adjustment Handle B 15 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 16 Daily Inspection 16 Attaching 16 Detaching 16 Mowing and Operating Procedure 16 Transport of Mower 17 Cutting Height Adjustment 17 SERVICE PAGE 18 Cleaning and General Maintenance 18 Deck Flip Up Procedure S...

Page 4: ...FICATIONS PAGE 22 Dimensions 22 Features 22 Noise Emissions 23 EC Declaration of Conformity 23 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Deck 24 Carrier Frame 26 Front Caster Wheels Rear Roller 28 Hitch Assembly 30 Spindles Blades 32 WARRANTY PAGE 34 ...

Page 5: ... convenient reference of the appropriate section You must read and understand the operator s manual for each piece of Ventrac equipment you own Read ing the operator s manual will help you become familiar with each specific piece of equipment Under standing the operator s manual will help you as well as others avoid personal injury and or damage to the equipment Keep this manual with the machine a...

Page 6: ...ughout this manual Right Hand and Left Hand is determined as if sitting on the power unit 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 Ind...

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

Page 8: ...Quantity A Danger Shield Missing 00 0062 1 B Warning Moving Part Hazard 00 0101 1 C Danger Pinching Hazard 00 0102 1 D Danger Keep Hands Feet Away 00 0123 3 E Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 F Danger Thrown Object Hazard 00 0265 2 A B C D E F ...

Page 9: ...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 can...

Page 10: ...un 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 keep the batt...

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: ...nents 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 dise...

Page 13: ... 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 high pressure hydraulic...

Page 14: ...nds and feet away Rotation of one blade may cause another blade to rotate Thrown Object Hazard Do not point discharge toward people animals or buildings when operating Never operate with the deflectors removed When not mowing always shut off the PTO to stop the mower blades Never raise the mower deck with the blades running LM440 Safety Procedures ...

Page 15: ...o the attachment drive belt Rotating the main belt tensioner counter clockwise releases tension on the attachment drive belt allow ing the operator to remove or install the attachment drive belt onto the power unit Release tension Apply tension Height Adjustment Handle B The height adjustment handle is used to raise or lower the deck to achieve the desired cutting height OPERATIONAL CONTROLS ...

Page 16: ...3 Shut off power unit engine 4 Raise the mower deck to the highest cutting height position for easy reattachment 5 Disengage the main belt tensioner 6 Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of the power unit 7 Disengage the hitch locking lever 8 Restart the power unit and slowly back away from the mower A side to side movement of the steering wheel may aid disengagement Mowing and Op...

Page 17: ...ignition key and set the parking brake before checking mower deck or blade condition or attempting any repair or adjustment Lift the height adjustment handle upward and hook the lock pin into the notch A on the height setting control bracket 2 A B Pull the handle outward to release the catch from the height adjust selector plate B 3 Rotate the height adjustment handle up or down until the desired ...

Page 18: ...ound Reinstall the ball pins and lower the mower deck shield into place Mower Blade Removal Installation 1 Mower blades may be sharp Always wear safety glasses leather gloves and a long sleeve shirt when working with mower blades Rotate the mower deck up to the service position following the deck flip up procedure 2 Place a short piece of 2 x 4 wood between the end of the blade and an appropriate ...

Page 19: ...re Pressure section 5 Place blocks under 4 corners of the deck when reaching under the mower deck to prevent the deck from accidentally dropping and trapping or crushing a bodily appendage Check the mower blades to ensure they are not bent To check for bent blades move one blade tip to the back of the deck and measure from the floor to the blade Rotate the other blade tip to the back of the deck a...

Page 20: ... Rear Roller Bearings Carrier Wheel Pivot Wheel Axle Bearing Storage Preparing the Mower for Storage 1 Clean the mower deck and frame 2 Inspect for loose or missing hardware damaged components or signs of wear Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 3 Inspect belts spindles and blades Repair or replace any damaged or worn components 4 Apply grease to all grease points 5 Wipe off all exces...

Page 21: ...Blade Retaining Bolts Check Tire Pressure If Applicable Grease Lubrication See Lubrication Section Inspection Maintenance Checklist LM440 Maintenance Checklist o f L o c a t i o n s o f P u m p s A S N E E D E D D a i l y 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 3 0 0 H o u r s A t 3 5 0 H o u r s A t 4 0 0 H o u r s A t 4 5 0 H o u r s ...

Page 22: ...45 inches 114 cm Weight 220 pounds 100 kg Cutting Width 44 inches 112 cm Approximate Cutting Height Range 1 1 2 3 3 4 inches 3 8 9 5 cm Number of Cutting Positions 10 positions Number of Blades 3 blades Features Flip up Deck Single Lever Linear Adjustment System Field Serviceable Spindles Full Floating Deck SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 23: ... LM440 EC Declaration of Conformity Ventrac LM440 Mower Manufacturer Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA Authorized Representative also authorized to compile the technical file Lars Persson LAPAB MASKIN AB Box 46 S 734 22 Hallstahammar Flädervägen 5 734 38 Hallstahammar SWEDEN Technical File Keeper Ryan Steiner Venture Products Inc 500 Venture Drive Orrville OH 44667 USA D...

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

Page 25: ... ROLLER 1 14 99 A05 LOCKNUT STOVER 5 16 18 USS 1 15 03 0006 PIN BALL 3 8 X 1 2 16 00 0123 DECAL KEEP HANDS FEET CLEAR 3 17 90 0414 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 3 4 1 18 99 SF04 NUT SRF 1 4 20 USS 2 19 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 12 20 62 0917 FRAME TOP DECK PLATE 1 21 97 0506 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 X 3 4 12 22 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 6 23 00 0062 DECAL DANGER SHIELD MISSING 1 24 62 0919 DECK MAIN WELDMENT 1...

Page 26: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 26 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Carrier Frame ...

Page 27: ...SPHERICAL 4 15 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 5 16 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 2 17 93 06 NUT 3 8 24 SAE 4 18 99 J0620NF ROD THREADED 3 8 24 X 2 1 2L 2 19 90 0514 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 1 3 4 2 20 42 0446 SHAFT HEIGHT ADJUST CROSSBAR 1 21 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 5 22 41 0039 SPRING COMP 9 16 OD X 5 8 1 23 64 0795 BRACKET HT SETTING CONTROL 1 24 64 0799 BUSHING PIPE 1 4 X 1 1 8L 2 25 95 06 WA...

Page 28: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 28 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Front Caster Wheels Rear Roller ...

Page 29: ...EEL LM 2 10 90 0644 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 5 1 2 2 11 50 0185 SPINDLE TIRE SWIVEL 9 2 12 04 0016 SNAP RING EXT 1 SHFT 042 THK Serial 1215 1238 2 12 04 0025 SNAP RING EXT 1 SHFT 078 THK Serial 1239 2 13 50 0056 ROLLER END 4 OD X 2 69 LONG 2 14 95 16 WASHER FLAT 1 SAE 4 15 80 0319 ROLLER 4 REAR 1 16 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 4 17 55 FB16016 BEARING FLANGE BLOCK 1 REGGF 2 18 99 SF0508 BOLT SRF 5 16 18 U...

Page 30: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 30 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hitch Assembly ...

Page 31: ...BRACKET IDLER BELT RETAINER 2 12 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 11 13 90 0614 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 3 4 2 14 90 0620 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 1 2 Serial 1215 1269 1 14 90 0622 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 3 4 Serial 1270 1 15 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 3 16 00 0101 DECAL HAZARD MOVING PART 1 17 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 1 18 41 0048 SPRING EXT 1 OD X 6 1 19 90 0610 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 4 1 20 00 0102 DECAL DAN...

Page 32: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 32 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Spindles Blades ...

Page 33: ...0080 BUSHING 1 1 2 OD 1 ID 3 9 87 0229 SPINDLE ASM RH 25MM AL 3 10 99 E0082 NUT LOCKING FLANGE 3 8 16 12 11 99 B0091 WASHER 510 ID X 2 1 2 OD 1 4 6 12 79 0060 BLADE 15 00X1 2 RH F MULCH 3 13 64 2002 GUARD SPINDLE ANTI STRING 3 14 91 0814 8 BOLT 1 2 20 X 1 3 4 GR8 3 31 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 SAE ST 1 32 55 0057 BEARING BALL 25 MM X 62 MM 1 33 87 0209 2 SHAFT SPINDLE RH 1 34 85 W0406 KEY WOODRUFF ...

Page 34: ...m of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ventrac equipment Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim Only warranty work performed and submitted by an Authorized Ventrac Dealer may be eligible for warranty credit This warranty extends only to Ventrac commercial equipment operated under normal condit...

Page 35: ...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 consequential damages of any nature In no event shall V P I be liable for any sum in excess of the price received for the goods for which liability is claimed There are no representations or warranties which have been authorized to the buyer of the Ventra...

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