Ventrac LE3200, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...VENTRAC 3200 09 10092 Rev 00 OPERATOR S MANUAL Original Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number ______________________________________________________________ Dealer Fax Number ________________________________________________________________ Model A __________________________ Serial B __________________________ Affix Part Serial Number label here Eng...

Page 3: ...tor Interlock Systems 16 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 17 Operational Control Locations 17 Ignition Key Switch J 18 Steering Tilt Adjustment Lever I 18 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light C 18 Water In Fuel Warning Light D 18 Glow Plug Indicator Light E 18 High Temperature Sensor Alarm K 18 Selector Lever Parking Brake T 18 Foot Pedal U 18 Attachment Lock Lever F 19 Weight Transfer Adjustment Lever G 19...

Page 4: ...ntake System 28 Servicing Air Filter Elements 29 Checking Coolant Level 30 Cleaning Radiator and Screen 31 Draining Cooling System 31 Flushing Cooling System 31 Servicing Fuel Filter 31 Filling the Fuel Tank 32 Servicing Fuel Filter 32 Water in Fuel 32 Changing the Fuel Filter 32 Checking Alternator Belt 32 Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension 33 Service the Battery Safely 33 Removing and Installing ...

Page 5: ... Unit 45 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 46 Engine 46 Electrical 46 Powertrain 46 Controls Instrumentation 46 Other Features 46 Dimensions 47 Fluid Capacities 47 Noise Emissions 48 Vibration Levels 48 EC Declaration of Conformity 49 WARRANTY PAGE 50 A copy of the parts manual and this operator s manual is available at http ventrac com manuals View all manuals SERVICE Continued ...

Page 6: ... Tines 39 55494 Blade 48 39 55258 Blade 60 39 55250 Blower 39 35445 Broom 39 35402 Edger 39 55330 Excavator 30 39 55236 Excavator 48 39 55230 Field Mower 45 39 35102 Finish Mower 52 39 35100 Finish Mower 60 39 35101 Rear Discharge Mower 39 35107 Slip Scoop 36 39 55216 Slip Scoop 48 39 55210 Snow Blower 39 35427 Stump Grinder 39 35300 Terra Rake 52 39 55431 V Blade 39 55271 Standard on the LE3200 V...

Page 7: ...r mounted 2 receiver hitch is also a standard feature Why Do I Need an Operator s Manual This manual has been created to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely operate maintain and service your machine It is divided into sections for convenient reference of the appropriate section You must read and understand the operator s manual for each piece of Ventrac equipment you ...

Page 8: ...oughout this manual Right Hand 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 Indic...

Page 9: ... 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 F F C C B B G G D D C C E E A A C C B B G G 1 1 WARNING Read operator s manual A 1 WARNING Cutting crushing hazard Stay away from moving parts 1 B C 1 1 Cutting entanglement hazard Stay away...

Page 10: ...a 7 WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury Keep hands face and body away from pinholes or nozzles the eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure 8 When towing or pushing the power unit the transaxles must be disengaged by moving the front and rear axle neutral links to the neutral position or damage to the transaxles will result G 1 Cutting dismembermen...

Page 11: ... 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 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...

Page 12: ...he 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 battery compartment engine and muffler areas free of grass leaves and exces...

Page 13: ...ity of the owner operator to determine loads that can safely be controlled on slopes Transport machine 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 continuou...

Page 14: ...ne Operating engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury Springs may contain stored energy Use caution when disengaging or removing springs and or spring loaded components 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 15: ...before disconnecting the auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers Dispose of all fluids in accordance with local laws Power unit hydraulic system may contain stored energy Before performing maintenance or repairs on the attachment hydraulic system remove attachments engage parking brake disengage weight trans fer system shut off engine and remove ignition key Weight transfer springs may contain stored e...

Page 16: ...arter should engage Place the power unit s selector lever in the neutral assist position Turn ignition key to start Starter should NOT engage Return the power unit s selector lever to the park position Pull upwards on the PTO switch to activate the PTO Turn ignition key to start Starter should NOT engage Press the PTO switch to deactivate the PTO Turn off the ignition key to shut off the ignition ...

Page 17: ...G Weight Transfer Adjustment Lever H Seat Slide Adjustment Lever I I J J K K I Steering Tilt Adjust ment Lever J Ignition Key Switch K High Temperature Sensor Alarm L L M M N N O O P P Q Q R R S S L Primary S D L A Control Lever M Secondary S D L A Control Lever N Tachometer Hour Meter O Throttle P Light Switch Q PTO Switch R 12 Volt Switch Momentary On Off On S 12 Volt Switch On Off T T U U V V W...

Page 18: ...ion the park brake is applied The lever must be in this position for starting When leav ing the seat with the engine running the lever must be in this position or the power unit will automatically shut off The foot pedal control and the S D L A con trol lever are locked while in this position 2 In this position the park brake and the control lever are released and the power unit can be oper ated T...

Page 19: ...ositions Note the front hitch must be fully raised to adjust the lever Seat Slide Adjustment Lever H Release Release Move lever to the left to release lock Slide the seat to the desired location and release the lever Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Couplers V The two couplers are a part of the auxiliary hydrau lic circuit and are used with an attachment which requires hydraulics e g to angle a dozer bla...

Page 20: ...rovide power to the front attachment Pushing down on the knob will turn the clutch off and apply the clutch brake to stop the attachment Note The PTO will turn off automatically if the operator leaves the seat The PTO can be restarted by turning the PTO switch off and then on again Light Switch P Pushing the front of the switch down will turn on the headlight the taillights and the backlighting on...

Page 21: ...ng When the glow plug indicator light goes out the engine is ready to start and must be started within a few seconds or glow plug preheating cycle may need repeated No preheat is required when the engine is at operat ing temperature 4 Turn the key to the start position and hold to engage starter Release key when engine starts Note if engine fails to start refer to the trouble shooting section 5 Th...

Page 22: ...circuit and disconnect the hydraulic quick cou plers from the power unit 8 Disconnect the electric plug from the socket 9 Disengage the front hitch locking lever 10 Restart power unit and slowly back away from the attachment Operating Attachments Refer to the attachment s manual for the proper operation and use of the particular attachment that is being operated Front Hitch The front hitch is used...

Page 23: ...pling Use protective rubber plugs over power unit couplers when not in use If equipped connect the hoses and quick couplers so the red indicators are paired together and the yellow indicators are paired together If the power unit or attachment is not equipped with red and yellow indicators connect the hoses and quick couplers and test the action of the attachment If the action is not the desired m...

Page 24: ...rease the amount of weight being transferred to the power unit from the attachment while operating on slopes See weight transfer section 5 A roll over protection device and seat belt are recommended for operation on slopes 6 Always operate carefully and in a manner that does not compromise safety Towing or Pushing the Power Unit If towing the power unit is necessary the transaxles must be disengag...

Page 25: ... to Following is a list of shields and covers that may need to be removed or opened during service Always set the parking brake shut off power unit engine remove the ignition key and ensure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before inspecting components or attempting any repair or adjustment Attention If any component requires replacement use only original Ventrac replacement parts SERV...

Page 26: ...rings Rear Lift Cylinder S D L A Bearings Rear Lift Cylinder Rear Steering Cylinder Center Pivot Rear Steering Cylinder Center Pivot Serial 1001 1588 Serial 1001 1588 Serial 1589 Serial 1589 Connector Link Front Connector Link Front Serial 1001 1588 Serial 1001 1588 Serial 1589 1589 i l 1589 Connector Link Rear Connector Link Rear Transaxle Neutral Arm Front Transaxle Neutral Arm Front Transaxle N...

Page 27: ...witch 4 Open up the engine hood to access the engine compartment 5 Remove the dipstick A located at the rear left of the engine Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth A A 6 Install dipstick back into the engine and remove again 7 Check oil level Level should be between the Add A and Full B marks on the dipstick NOTE if oil is low add small amounts of oil to bring the oil level no higher than the Full le...

Page 28: ...f engine 18 Remove ignition key from switch 19 Check oil after allowing engine to cool for ap proximately 2 minutes 20 Refer to Checking Engine Oil Level for proper procedures on how to check the oil Cleaning Air Intake System 1 Avoid personal injury Wear personal eye protection when using com pressed air or water for cleaning process ATTENTION Avoid engine damage Air intake screens must be clean ...

Page 29: ...ilter element an opening directly to the internal parts of the engine is created Extreme care should be used when changing this element Be sure nothing falls into the canister that could make its way into the engine Have the new filter element ready to install im mediately after the old one is removed AVOID PERSONAL INJURY If the unit has been running the radia tor will be hot and can burn skin Bu...

Page 30: ... of the filler neck 9 If coolant is low add coolant 10 Install radiator cap 11 Inspect condition of radiator hoses and clamps Replace as necessary 12 Close engine cover Environmental Hazard Antifreeze is hazardous to the environment Dispose of antifreeze in a proper container and at a proper recycle center Avoid Personal Injury Wear personal eye protection when using compressed air or water for cl...

Page 31: ...Cooling System 1 Park the power unit on a level surface 2 Shut off engine and engage park brake 3 Remove ignition key from switch 4 Drain system Add one can of radiator flush can be purchased at any auto parts store fill with clean water and follow the instructions on the can 5 Install radiator cap 6 Start engine and run until it reaches operating temperature 160 180 degrees 7 Shut off the engine ...

Page 32: ...g the engine Servicing Fuel Filter Avoid personal injury and or death from fumes fire or explosion when working on fuel related parts Do not smoke anywhere near the power unit Keep power unit away from flames or sparks Work in a well ventilated area Clean up spilled fuel immediately Avoid Personal Injury Wear Personal Protective Gear to protect eyes and hands when working with the fuel system Drai...

Page 33: ...ing parts to stop rotating before working on power unit Service the Battery Safely Avoid Personal Injury Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid It is poisonous and can cause serious burns Wear eye protection and gloves Keep skin protected If electrolyte is swallowed get medical attention immediately If electrolyte is splashed in eyes flush immediately with water for 15 30 minutes and get medic...

Page 34: ...corrosion Using a Booster Battery Avoid Personal Injury The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas The battery may explode Do not smoke near battery Wear eye protection and gloves Do not jump start or charge a cold or frozen battery Warm battery first Do not connect the negative booster cable to the negative terminal of the discharged bat tery Connect at a good ground location on the engin...

Page 35: ...ve the defective headlight from the light assembly by pinching the wire spring fastener D 8 Install the new light bulb and secure with the spring fastener 9 Place heat shrink tubing over the positive wire 10 Reconnect the positive and negative wires as removed 11 Slide the heat shrink tubing over the connector apply heat to shrink and replace the wire loom 12 Reinstall the headlight cover Changing...

Page 36: ... ignition key from switch 4 Identify and pull defective fuse from socket 5 Push new fuse into socket Be certain to have proper size fuse or damage may occur to the power unit Inspection of Belts Periodically checking the belts on the Ventrac 3200 can prevent sudden failure by finding problems before they cause the belt to break It is recom mended to inspect all belts every 50 hours of opera tion o...

Page 37: ...saxle Belt F the Front Transaxle Belt G the PTO Drive Belt H and the Alternator Belt I E E F F G G H H I I Engine Drive Belt Adjustment Due to the importance of this belt being properly adjusted this power unit has been designed with an indication hole to quickly view if the engine drive belt needs adjusting The engine drive belt should be inspected for proper adjustment every 50 hours 1 Park powe...

Page 38: ...lacement 1 Park power unit on a level surface 2 Shut off engine and engage park brake 3 Remove ignition key from switch and allow en gine to cool 4 Remove shields A B and D as shown in the Inspection of Belts section 5 Disengage the drive belt tension spring from the spring mount bracket 6 With spring tension released remove the belt from the engine pulley idler and center shaft Note removal from ...

Page 39: ...releasing spring as pinching may occur Slip the belt off the front double idler pulley and then remove the belt from the PTO clutch 9 Install the new belt following the removal steps in reverse order Be certain that the PTO sta tionary arm is bolted securely to the frame and that the arm is through the proper mounting hole of the clutch Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement Note it is recommended to ch...

Page 40: ... loca tion on the jackshaft Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 1 Park power unit on a level surface 2 Shut off engine and engage park brake 3 Remove ignition key from switch and allow en gine time to cool 4 Open engine hood to access engine compartment 5 Locate the hydraulic tank as shown A 6 A A Visually inspect to see that the level of hy draulic oil is centered between the low and full marks of the t...

Page 41: ... 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Grease Until Fresh Grease is visible Silicon Based Spray Lubricant Consult Engine Owner s Manual for engine oil information and complete servicing information Optional Equipment If heavy load high temperature or dusty condition service intervals are not specified Ventrac recommends servicing more frequently at 1 2 the standard service interval Operation i...

Page 42: ...information Optional Equipment If heavy load high temperature or dusty condition service intervals are not specified Ventrac recommends servicing more frequently at 1 2 the standard service interval Operation in severe conditions may require more frequent service intervals Check Front Rear Connector Link Bolts Torque to 140 ft lbs Check Front Hitch Pivot Bolts Torque to 75 ft lbs Check Wheel Lug N...

Page 43: ...ally plugged fuel filters Plugged or partially plugged air filters Fuel cap vent is plugged or dirty Stale fuel dirty fuel insufficient fuel level Dirty or faulty fuel injectors Faulty injector pump Engine is low in power Plugged or partially plugged fuel filters most common Plugged or partially plugged air filters Low cylinder compression Dirty or faulty fuel injectors pump Engine overheats Dirty...

Page 44: ...ystem SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Battery will not charge Loose or corroded connections Broken wire in charge system Defective battery Loose alternator belt Defective alternator Defective voltage regulator Loose wiring at the alternator Lights won t work Blown fuse Blown light bulb Broken wire connection Faulty light switch Glow plugs won t work Blown fuse Faulty relay Faulty glow plugs Electrical prob...

Page 45: ...ydraulic oil Faulty steering cylinder Excessive noise in hydraulic motors Low hydraulic oil Cold temperature Allow power unit to warm up Power Unit SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power unit will not move with engine running Selector lever not in proper position Brake is stuck Low hydraulic oil Pump control linkage is loose Transaxle lock out levers are engaged for towing TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 46: ...o Gear Fwd Speed Rev Speed 7 4 MPH 11 6 5 Km H Brakes Hydro Dynamic Hydraulic Oil Filtration 10 Micron Spin on Filter Controls Instrumentation Steering Power PTO Power Take Off Electric w brake Throttle Control Cable Directional Control Speed Directional Lift Auxiliary S D L A Control Orientation Hand Foot Gauges Volt Water Temperature Hour Meter Parking Brake Emergency Disc Other Features Turning...

Page 47: ...etic Hydraulic Oil 3 quarts 2 8 liters Cooling System 50 distilled water and 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze 4 quarts 3 8 liters Fuel System Diesel Fuel Minimum 40 octane 6 gallons 22 7 liters 13 820311 Grease Lithium Complex NLGI 2 Refer to Maintenance Chart use API Classification CF CF 4 or higher Recommended antifreeze a low silicate phospate free antifreeze ethylene glycol containing supplementa...

Page 48: ...ions determined per EN 836 Note 2 Specifications subject to change without notice Vibration Levels Power Unit 3200 Mower Attachment LM440 LM520 LM600 LK520 Hand Arm Vibration m s2 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 Uncertainty m s2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 Whole Body Vibration m s2 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 Uncertainty m s2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Note 1 Vibration levels determined per EN 836 Note 2 Specifications subject to change without no...

Page 49: ...r Unit LK520 Mower Model Number 39 31409 39 35104 39 31409 39 35100 39 31409 39 35101 39 31409 39 35107 Serial Number 3200 TAG1719 up LM440 BC1215 up 3200 TAG1719 up LM520 ACxxxx 3200 TAG1719 up LM600 ABxxxx 3200 TAG1719 up LK520 ABxxxx This Product Conforms to Directives 2006 42 EC 2000 14 EC This Product Conforms to Standards EN 836 Notified Body SNCH 11 route de Luxembourg L 5230 Sandweiler Mea...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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...