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OWNER/OPERATOR’S

MANUAL & PARTS

LIST

Revised 07-07-06

09.10029

KX520

SNOW THROWER

Venture Products Inc. Orrville, OH

Summary of Contents for KX520

Page 1: ...OWNER OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS LIST Revised 07 07 06 09 10029 KX520 SNOW THROWER Venture Products Inc Orrville OH ...

Page 2: ... Purchase Month _________________ Day __________ Year _______________ Model Number ___________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Dealer _________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________...

Page 3: ...3 Detaching C 3 Operating Tips C 3 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 Cutting Edge E 7 8 OPTIONAL PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWINGS SECTION F 12 Volt Actuator Def...

Page 4: ...rs The KX520 Snow Thrower features a hydraulic motor that rotates the chute 220 degrees a reversible hardened cutting edge a shock absorbing belt drive to protect the gearbox quick attach mounting to the tractor adjustable skid shoes optional 12 volt actuator to control the chute deflector angle Ventrac KX520 Specifications Overall Height 58 1 2 inches Overall Length 43 3 4 inches Overall Width 52...

Page 5: ...ot avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or property damage It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices 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 ...

Page 6: ...ntact your dealer promptly for replacements SAFETY Decal Page Location Description Part Number A E 7 5 Danger Shield Missing 00 0062 B E 7 18 Moving Part Hazard 00 0101 C E 7 17 Thrown Object Hazard 00 0122 D E 5 34 2 Keep Hands and Feet Away 00 0123 E E 7 22 Serial Number Plate N A F E 7 23 2 Danger Auger Hazard 00 0208 ...

Page 7: ... 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 Immediately stop at any...

Page 8: ...re the winter season to remind the operator of potential hazards 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 Wait for blinding snowstorms and squalls to subside ...

Page 9: ...ig 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Step 2 Move the chute into place setting the base of the chute over the fan throat while at the same time guiding the bolt thru the hole of the chute support post and secure with a flange nut Fig 2 3 NOTE The chute extension must rotate freely after nut is tightened down Chute Extension support post Fan throat Hoses route Secure with 1 2 flange nut Hydrauli...

Page 10: ...ned to cut through deep snow Depending on which way the cutting edges are installed the cutting width can be changed from 52 54 wide When the 3 side of the cutting edge is bolted to the Snow Thrower it is a 52 cut If the 4 3 4 side of the cutting edge is bolted to the Snow Thrower it is a 54 cut NOTE The Figure on page E 7 in the parts manual shows the cutting edges installed for a 52 cut To insta...

Page 11: ...ne 4 Disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers Do not allow the hoses and couplers to lay in the dirt and snow 5 Disconnect the electric plug if equipped 6 Disengage the PTO spring tension lever 7 Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley on the tractor 8 Disengage the hitch latch 9 Restart the tractor and slowly back away from the snow thrower Refer to tractor manual for operation of con...

Page 12: ...Fan drive belt B55 81 B055 Fan Drive Belt Replacement 1 Release the belt tension springs for the gearbox drive and the fan drive belts 2 Remove the four bolts Figure 1 from the bracket which holds the rear blower shaft bearing 3 Rotate the bracket as shown Figure 2 4 Remove the gearbox drive belt Remove old fan drive belt and install a new one Reinstall the gearbox drive belt 5 Rotate the bracket ...

Page 13: ...o the desired angle Re engage the link With an optional electric actuator installed the discharge deflector can be adjusted with a switch on the dash of the tractor Skid Shoe Adjustment Skid shoes are provided to keep the cutting edge off the surface to be cleaned espe cially when clearing snow on gravel drives and roadways To adjust the skid shoes park the tractor and snow thrower on a level surf...

Page 14: ...PARTS E 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING MAIN FRAME AUGER DRIVE ...

Page 15: ...0066 Single Torsion Spring 1 17 85 B0027 1 2 ID x 5 8 OD Bushing 2 18 40 0314 Auger Drive Idler Arm 1 19 99 SF06 3 8 16 Flange Nut 1 20 95 06 3 8 SAE Flat Washer 12 21 83 0040 5 Flat Idler Pulley 1 22 90 0616 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt 1 23 90 0418 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 Bolt 3 24 99 SF04 1 4 20 Flange Nut 6 25 62 0989 Main Frame 1 26 29 0093 1 4 NPT Breather Plug 1 27 85 K0408 1 4 x 1 Key 2 28 83 SH16 1 SH Bushing ...

Page 16: ...PARTS E 3 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING MAIN DRIVE FAN DRIVE ...

Page 17: ...8 55 FB16016 1 1 Flange Block Bearing 2 19 90 0410 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Bolt 3 20 85 K0408 1 4 x 1 Key 2 21 80 0345 1 Jack Shaft 1 22 81 B035 B35 Belt 1 23 99 SF0508 5 16 18 x 1 Flange Bolt 4 24 83 BK75H 7 1 2 Pulley 1 25 81 B050 B50 Belt 1 26 40 0313 Fan Drive Idler Arm 1 27 90 0414 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Bolt 1 28 81 B055 B55 Belt 1 29 90 0814 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bolt 4 30 90 0606 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bolt 4 31 95 06 3 8 ...

Page 18: ...PARTS E 5 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING CHUTE HYDRAULICS ...

Page 19: ...e Rotation Drive Cover 1 17 99 SF0404 1 1 4 20 x 1 2 Flange Bolt w Rubber 4 18 99 SF04 1 4 20 Flange Nut 4 19 83 H409 40 9 T Sprocket 1 20 85 K0307 3 16 x 5 8 Key 1 21 91 0404 1 4 28 x 1 2 Bolt 3 22 05 0040 Rubber Grommet 1 23 62 1000 Motor Mount 1 24 85 B0027 1 2 ID x 5 8 OD Bushing 1 25 99 SF08 1 2 13 Flange Nut 2 26 21 0113 Hydraulic Motor 1 27 23 0104 Hydraulic Male Quick Coupler 2 28 29 0092 ...

Page 20: ...PARTS E 7 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING SHIELDS DECALS CUTTING EDGE ...

Page 21: ...Washer 2 14 90 0606 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bolt 2 15 47 0167 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Diameter Knob 1 16 60 0869 Drive Pulley Cover 1 17 00 0122 Decal Thrown Object Hazard 1 18 00 0101 Decal Moving Part Hazard 1 19 60 0871 Main Drive Cover 1 20 94 05 5 16 USS Flat Washer 4 21 64 1087 Skid Shoe 2 22 N A Serial Number Plate 1 23 00 0208 Decal Danger Auger Hazard 2 24 99 SF0506 5 16 18 x 3 4 Flange Bolt 8 25 60 0879 Rig...

Page 22: ...PARTS F 1 ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 12 VOLT ACTUATOR DEFLECTOR CONTROL ...

Page 23: ...FLECTOR CONTROL PARTS F 2 REF PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 30 0226 Wire Clamp 2 2 02 CP0306 3 32 x 3 4 Cotter Pin 2 3 03 0610 3 8 x 1 1 4 Clevis Pin 2 4 37 0049 12 Volt Electric Actuator 1 5 34 1400 1005 60 Wiring Harness 1 ...

Page 24: ...e If this warranty covers a product used commercially or for any income producing purpose the foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties and no representations guarantees or warranties express or implied including but not limited to a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are made by V P I in connection with the manufacture or sale of its products The engine...

Page 25: ...similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty repair or replacement work v any telephone or telegram charges vi loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty vii any claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost or expense incurred as a result of a claim of breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees The remedies of buyer set f...

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