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The illustrations and data used in the manual were current at the time of printing, but the 
Snowrator may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. L. T. Rich Products, 
Inc reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to the Snowrator as 
may be necessary without prior notification. 

 

2.2

 

Safety Guards and Covers 

 

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of all L. T. Rich Products. 
Unfortunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single 
careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of the Snowrator, 
hazard control and accidents prevention are also dependent upon the awareness, 
condition, maintenance, and storage of the Snowrator. 

THE BEST SAFETY PRACTICE 

IS AN INFORMED, CAREFUL OPERATOR!!  

 

Safety guards are mounted around the engine and Hydro-Gear Pump coupler. These 
guards are designed to cover the hydro coupler and the engine to protect the operator. 
Removing these guards could cause injury to an operator and could void the Z-Spray’s 
warranty. Remove these guards ONLY when unit is turned off to do preventative 
maintenance.  

 

2.3

 

Operational Safety Rules 

 

Never

 operate the Snowrator without all covers, shields, and safety devices installed and 

secured. 

 

Never

 permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the Snowrator at any 

time. 

NEVER ALLOW RIDERS!!!

 

 

Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on a hillside or 
over rough ground, and when operating close to ditches, fences, or water. 

 

The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to 
himself or herself, other people. 

 

Never

 allow anyone near the Snowrator while in operation. 

 

Only

 operate machine from the operator’s platform (Foot Pan), 

never

 operate machine 

when standing on the ground. 

 

Be alert for holes in the terrain as well as any other hidden hazards. Always drive slowly 
over rough ground. 

 

Never

 operate this machine on slopes or grades exceeding 10 degrees in any direction. 

NOTE: To operate on terrain that exceeds these limits constitutes misuse of the equipment 
and as such, any and all injuries as a result of said use are expressly disclaimed. 

 

2.4

 

Maintenance Safety Rules 

 

Never perform maintenance on the Snowrator when children are present. 

 

Never allow anyone near the operation controls while performing service or maintenance 
to the Snowrator. 

 

Keep the Snowrator engine area free of accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil 
to prevent fire hazard. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Snowrator Zx4

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL Snowrator Zx4 920 Hendricks Drive Lebanon IN 46052 877 482 2040 www snowrator com ...

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Page 3: ...l Safety Rules 3 2 4 Maintenance Safety Rules 3 4 2 5 Storage Safety Rules 4 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE PAGE 3 1 Engine Maintenance 4 3 2 Hydraulic System Maintenance 5 10 3 3 Traction Unit Maintenance 11 3 4 Spray System Maintenance 11 3 5 Spreader System Maintenance Optional 11 12 Maintenance Chart 27 SECTION 4 SNOWRATOR OPERATIONS PAGE 4 1 Operations 12 13 4 2 Spraying operations 14 4 3 Spreader Ope...

Page 4: ...c warrants its line of equipment to be free of defects in material and factory workmanship for a period of 12 months of purchase Any exception to this will be explicitly stated in an individual warranty agreement in the operator s manual of that stated piece of equipment This statement does not limit engine warranties in which the engine manufactures carry extended time periods beyond the 12 month...

Page 5: ...ids Damages to engine drive system caused by improper operations and or maintenance SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 1 About This Manual The purpose of this manual is to assist you in properly and safely operating and maintaining the Snowrator Read and understand this entire manual before attempting to set up operate adjust perform maintenance on or store the Snowrator This manual provides essential...

Page 6: ...fety Rules Never operate the Snowrator without all covers shields and safety devices installed and secured Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the Snowrator at any time NEVER ALLOW RIDERS Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on a hillside or over rough ground and when operating close to ditches fences or water The owner user can prevent ...

Page 7: ...al equipment replacement parts Other parts may not perform as well may damage unit and may result in injury Engine Manual Oil Recommendations Manufacturer recommends the use of certified oils for best performance Use 4 Stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class SE or higher grade Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine Use the chart to select the best visco...

Page 8: ...n down and mark the hours the unit currently has on the filter with permanent marker Remove Hydraulic Tank cap and fill to mark approximately 2 3rd to the top of tank and re install Tank Cap Lift the unit completely all 4 wheels off the ground so that you can run the tires in the forward and reverse positions without the unit moving to bleed any air from the lines Turn the unit on and slowly run t...

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Page 14: ...ring the Snowrator dry can create algae build up Make sure that both In line filter screen and nozzle tip screens are checked daily and cleaned if needed Clogged filters can lead to improper liquid dispersal and will create inaccurate spray rates Keep hose reel valve in closed position when not in use This will prevent the boom nozzles from dripping due to pressure build up in the coil hose Check ...

Page 15: ...arted move the Throttle lever always turn down Throttle to the lowest position before starting and before turning off the unit to a desired position for operations picture 1 picture 2 Push Joy Sticks forward equally to have the unit move straight Should you want to unit to back up in the reverse direction pull back on the Joy Sticks If a turn is desired push opposite Joy Stick of the direction you...

Page 16: ...right tilts the blade to the right allowing to angle the snow to the right Pushing the Joystick Valve forward to the FIRST forward position from center lowers the blade with down force pressure for plowing Pushing the Joystick Valve forward to the SECOND position gives FLOAT to the blade Neutral position First forward position downforce Float detent second forward position Blade lift position Top ...

Page 17: ...line filter screen and nozzle tip screens are checked daily and cleaned if needed Clogged filters can lead to improper liquid dispersal and will create inaccurate spray rates Keep hose reel valve in closed position when not in use This will prevent the boom nozzles from dripping due to pressure build up in the coil hose Check 5 psi check ball screens daily Build up on screen will create clogging a...

Page 18: ...ble Doing this will allow you to spread salt granular product heavier to the left consistent in the middle or heavier to the right Once you have adjusted to your desired pattern turn the knob clockwise to lock in position The lower cable on the far right hand side is the deflector shield cable This cable allows you to lift and lower the deflector shield accordingly During normal spreading applicat...

Page 19: ...SECTION 5 PARTS 5 1 Part Number Pictorial Serial SR4320 2015 001 to SR3620 2016 085 Page 16 ...

Page 20: ...5 1 Part Number Pictorial Serial SR3620 2016 086 to current Page 17 ...

Page 21: ...Spot Spray Gun Part Description Qty 60040 Spot Spray Gun 1 60041 Spot Spray Tip 1 60029 MPT X 3 8 Barb 1 Page 18 ...

Page 22: ...able 1 ea 80511 CHOKE CABLE 1 ea 30678 SPEED BAR KNOB 2 ea 60058 3 4 X 1 2 MPT RED NIPPLE 1 ea 60024 1 2 MPT X 3 8 HB 90 n3EL1238 4 ea 60027 1 2 MPT X 1 2 HB 90 n3EL12 1 ea 60026 3 4 MPT X 1 2 HB 90 n3EL3412 1 ea 60022 1 2 FPT TEE n3TT12 2 ea 60023 1 2 TO 1 4 BUSHING n3RB1214 2 ea 60040 SPOT SPRAY GUN 1 ea 60041 SPOT SPRAY TIP 12 1 ea 30711 Oil Decal 1 ea 30706 SERIAL NUMBER DECAL 1 ea 30708 FOOT ...

Page 23: ...4 ea 80453 1 BORE X 4 STROKE 5 8 ROD MAXIM WSB CYLINDER 2 ea 80748 3 8X1 1 2 SS COTTERLESS HITCH PIN 2 ea 30677 Snowrator knee pad snowrator 1 ea 20GAL SNOWRATOR STEEL KIT 20GAL SNOWRATOR STEEL KIT 1 ea 30727 ENGINE OIL DECAL 1 ea 30700 SNOW DASH PANEL DECAL SNOWRATOR 1 ea 70100 BLACK TOOL HOLDER CLIP BLACK VINYL COATED 2 ea 30726 Warning Tag engine oil and fuel valve 1 ea 86006 A hose assembly cu...

Page 24: ...9 1 4 MPT TO 3 8 BARB n3A 1438 1 ea 80205 EXT 12 extension cable 1 ea 86060 HOSE ASSEMBLY 3 8 W 2 JIC FEMALE 90S LONG CUT LENGTH 21 2 ea LTRDRAIN2 11 ENGINE OIL DRAIN 1 ea SJ3 04 VP TIP SJ3 STREAM JET RED 4 ea SL025 90 STREET ELBOW 1 4 1 ea 2706LN 04 04 MP X BH MJ MALE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR 4 ea 80432 AUX PUMP FITTING 2 n6400 04 04 2 ea 80432 B AUX PUMP FITTING 1 n6500 06 04 4 2 ea 80489 45 3 8 JIC X...

Page 25: ... could be caused by a couple of things The most common is if there is air in the system This can be caused when changing out a hydro pump replacing a hydraulic hose or having a loose fitting on the intake lines If air is not present check for low levels in the system This happens when there is a leak in the hydraulic system somewhere or hydraulic fluids were just changed and did not get back to th...

Page 26: ...and the hopper base Also a potential factor is if the hopper cable is not completely closing the hopper door When your hopper door cannot open there are typically 3 things to look at One is that your hopper cable may be frozen and locked up the ball joint end may have broken off or there may be product jammed between the hopper door and the base due to loose door guides Spray System Liquid is drib...

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Page 29: ...ipal Cemetery Home Owner Other Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer City State Dealer Phone Dealer Salesman Date of Purchase L T Rich Products warrants its line of equipment to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship for a period of 12 months Any exceptions to this will be explicitly stated in an individual warrant agreement in the operator s manual of that piece of equipment Fax to ...

Page 30: ...el check X Hydro System Fittings check for leaks X Spray Nozzles tip check X Spray Nozzle tip Screens check X Spray Nozzle Gasket check X Spray System Hoses check X In Line Filter check X In Line Filter Gasket check X DIRECTO Valve check X Spot Spray Gun check X Spot Spray Gun Tip check X OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT Hopper Cables lubricate w Silicone Spray X Accuway Cable lubricate w Silicone Spray X Defl...

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