Ventrac LA162, Operator'S Manual & Parts Drawings

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Parts Drawings POWER BLOWER LA162 Revised 02 09 10 09 10049 ...

Page 2: ..._______________________________________________ Dealer Address ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number ______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number ________________________________________________________________ Model A _________________________...

Page 3: ...er Transport 9 Maintenance 10 Fuel Safety 10 Hydraulic Safety 11 LA162 Safety Procedures 12 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 13 Hydraulic Rotational Control 13 Blower Deflector 13 Weight Transfer 13 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 14 Daily Inspection 14 Attaching 14 Detaching 14 Hydraulic Rotation 14 Blower Operation 14 SERVICE PAGE 15 Cleaning General Maintenance 15 Lubrication 15 Drive Belt Replacement 15 Rotat...

Page 4: ... s Manual This manual has been created in sections to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely operate maintain and service this machine 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 he...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... Safety Decals The following safety decals must be maintained on your LA162 power blower Keep all safety decals 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 ...

Page 7: ...d worn or missing parts Be sure guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place Make all necessary adjustments before operating machine Alterations or modifications to this machine can reduce safety and could cause damage to the machine Do not alter safety devices or operate with shields or covers removed Before each use verify that all controls function properly and in...

Page 8: ...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 battery compartment engine and muffler areas free of grass leaves and excessive grease Preventing Accidents Clear working area of objects that might be hit or thrown from machine Keep people and pets out of m...

Page 9: ...ine with attachment lowered or close to the ground 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 li...

Page 10: ... 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 disengaging or removing springs An obstruction or blockage in a drive system or moving rotating parts may cause a buildup of stored energy When the obstruction or blockage is removed the drive system or moving rotating parts may move s...

Page 11: ...raulic fluid escaping under high pres sure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into skin seek immediate medical attention Hydraulic system may contain stored energy Before performing maintenance or repairs on the hydraulic system remove attachments engage parking brake disengage weight transfer system if equipped shut off engine and remove ignition key To r...

Page 12: ...t the blower discharge in the direction of people buildings animals vehicles or other objects of value Do not attempt to clear leaves or other debris from the intake shield or the blower discharge while the machine is running Always lower the attachment to the ground engage parking brake shut off engine and remove the ignition key Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop attempting ...

Page 13: ...er to the power blower The blower deflector can also be set to direct the airflow down at a steeper angle to remove leaves and debris from ditches To set the blower deflector angle loosen the knob on the side of the deflector Move the deflector to the desired angle and tighten the knob Knob Blower Deflector Weight Transfer If using an LE3100 or LE3200 equipped with adjustable weight transfer it is...

Page 14: ...e paired together 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Detaching Park the power unit on a level surface and set the parking brake Lower the power blower to the ground Shut off power unit engine Disengage the PTO tension spring Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive pulley of the power unit A A Disconnect the hydraulic quick cou plers from the power unit and store the hose ends in the top frame holes A on th...

Page 15: ... harsh environments it should be greased promptly and or more frequently Remove the gauge wheels and grease the axle shafts as needed Drive Belt Replacement Detach the power blower from the power unit Remove the V idler pulley V idler Pulley Replace the drive belt Reinstall the V idler pulley 1 2 3 4 SERVICE Always set the parking brake shut off power unit engine remove the ignition key and ensure...

Page 16: ...he power blower from the power unit Release the belt tension spring Belt Tension Spring Remove the drive belt from the fan drive pulley Replace the rotational control belt Apply the belt tension spring Reinstall the drive belt onto the fan drive pulley 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 17: ...Diameter 14 inches 35 5 cm Fan Width 4 inches 10 cm Discharge Opening 4 1 2 x 7 1 2 inches 11 5 x 19 cm Features Blower Design Vertical Shaft Blower Rotation 180 degrees Blower Rotational Control Hydraulic Motor Fan 16 Blade Welded Gauge Wheels 3 inches 7 5 cm OD x 3 1 2 inches 9 cm long Wind Speed 160 MPH 257 km h at discharge opening SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 18: ...Illustrated Parts 18 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts PARTS ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Main Frame ...

Page 19: ...SHAFT ROLLER 2 9 99 SF0404 BOLT SF 1 4 20 X 1 2 5 10 64 0877 ANCHOR SHAFT BELT TIGHTNER 1 11 41 0065 SPRING DOUBLE TORSION BLACK 1 12 95 08 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE 4 13 85 B0027 BUSHING 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 2 14 62 0872 FRAME MAIN 1 15 99 SF06 NUT SF 3 8 16 USS 2 16 40 0284 IDLER ARM 1 17 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 7 18 83 0037 PULLEY IDLER FLAT 4 X 3 8 1 19 90 0614 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 3 4 2 20 83 003...

Page 20: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 20 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Fan Housing ...

Page 21: ...16 18 USS 5 15 80 0306 SHAFT FAN 1 16 85 K0410 KEY 1 4 X 1 1 4 1 17 83 P116 BUSHING 1 P1 1 18 62 0871 FAN KA LA 1 19 00 0189 DECAL VENTRAC ORBITAL 1 20 99 SF0405 1 BOLT SF 1 4 20 X 5 8 W RUBBER 4 21 99 E0046 NUT U 1 4 20 EXTRUDED 3 22 62 1054 HOUSING FAN 1 23 64 1110 BUSHING FAN SPACER SERIAL 2001 2012 1 23 64 1374 BUSHING FAN SPACER KA LA SERIAL 2013 1 24 55 FB22016 BEARING FLANGE 1 1 25 81 A075 ...

Page 22: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 22 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING Hydraulic Rotational Control ...

Page 23: ...3 MOTOR HYD PEERLESS 1 93 CU IN 1 7 81 A050 BELT A50 1 9 85 K0307 KEY 3 16 X 5 8 1 10 83 AS1710 PULLEY AS 1 7 5 8 BORE 1 11 99 SF05 NUT SF 5 16 18 USS 2 12 64 0869 ANCHOR SHAFT ROTATOR MOTOR 1 13 41 0065 SPRING DOUBLE TORSION BLACK 1 14 95 08 WASHER FLAT 1 2 SAE 1 15 85 B0027 BUSHING 1 2 ID X 5 8 OD X 5 8 2 16 99 SF0404 BOLT SF 1 4 20 X 1 2 1 17 64 0868 MOUNT ROTATOR MOTOR 1 18 91 0404 BOLT 1 4 28...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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...