Ventrac LM520, Operator Manual & Illustrated Parts List

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Drawings Mower Model LM520 Serial Number 1923 Model LM600 Serial Number 1335 Revised 03 09 16 09 10062 Rev 03 Original Operator s Manual ...

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Page 4: ... Safety 14 Cutting Unit Safety 15 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 16 Operational Control Locations 16 Main Belt Tensioner A 16 Height Adjustment Handle B 16 GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 17 Daily Inspection 17 Attaching 17 Detaching 17 Mowing and Operating Procedure 17 Transport of Mower 18 Cutting Height Adjustment 18 Mulching Kit Optional Accessory 18 SERVICE PAGE 19 Cleaning and General Maintenance 19 Deck ...

Page 5: ...M520 Dimensions 23 LM600 Dimensions 23 Features 23 PARTS PAGE 24 Main Deck 24 Carrier Frame 26 Front Caster Wheels Rear Roller 28 Hitch Assembly 30 Spindles Blades 32 39 35150 LM520 Mulching Kit 34 39 35151 LM600 Mulching Kit 34 WARRANTY PAGE 36 ...

Page 6: ...ed 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 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 manua...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...als 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 E E A B C D E F ...

Page 9: ...umber 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 Thrown Object Hazard 00 0122 1 E Danger Keep Hands Feet Away 00 0123 3 F Warning Read Owner s Manual 00 0217 1 ...

Page 10: ...g 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 c...

Page 11: ...ay obscure vision Do not run 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 ha...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...mponents 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 d...

Page 14: ... 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 15: ... 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 LM520 LM600 Safety Procedures ...

Page 16: ...nsion to the attachment drive belt Rotating the main belt tensioner counter clockwise releases tension on the attachment drive belt allowing the operator to remove or install the attach ment 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 CONTROL...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... outward to release the catch from the height adjust index plate 3 Rotate the height adjustment handle up or down until the desired setting is reached 4 When the desired cutting height is reached release the height adjustment catch into the proper notch 5 Lift the height adjustment handle free of the height setting control bracket and rotate down to lay on the deck Mulching Kit Optional Accessory ...

Page 19: ...e ground 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 appropri...

Page 20: ...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 and ...

Page 21: ...r deck to the highest cutting height setting to access the grease fittings Mower Spindles 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 replac...

Page 22: ...omponents Inspect Belts Pulleys Blades and Blade Retaining Bolts Check Hitch Pivot Bolts Torque to 75 ft lbs Maintenance Checklist LM520 LM600 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...

Page 23: ... Positions 10 positions Number of Blades 3 blades LM600 Dimensions Overall Height 13 inches 33 cm Overall Length 45 inches 114 cm Overall Width 70 inches 178 cm Weight 310 pounds 141 kg Cutting Width 60 inches 152 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 ...

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

Page 25: ... 99 A06 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 2 23 00 0122 00 0122 DECAL THROWN OBJECT HAZARD 1 24 60 0723 60 0766 CHUTE SIDE DISCHARGE STEEL 1 25 90 0606 90 0606 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 3 4 2 26 41 0020 41 0020 SPRING 4 1 4 EXT 765 OD 1 27 81 0134 81 0134 CHAIN 1 8 PLATED 1 LINK 1 28 90 0408 90 0408 BOLT 1 4 20 USS X 1 1 29 99 SF06 99 SF06 NUT SRF 3 8 16 USS 6 30 00 0062 00 0062 DECAL DANGER SHIELD MISSING ...

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

Page 27: ...8 SPHERICAL 4 15 90 0612 90 0612 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 1 1 2 5 16 99 SF05 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 2 17 93 06 93 06 NUT 3 8 24 SAE 4 18 99 J0620NF 99 J0620NF ROD THREADED 3 8 24 X 2 1 2L 2 19 90 0514 90 0514 BOLT 5 16 18 USS X 1 3 4 2 20 42 0418 42 0425 SHAFT HEIGHT ADJUST CROSSBAR 1 21 99 A06 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 5 22 41 0039 41 0039 SPRING COMP 9 16 OD X 5 8 1 23 64 0795 64 0795 BRACK...

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

Page 29: ... 0644 90 0644 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 5 1 2 2 11 50 0185 50 0185 SPINDLE TIRE SWIVEL 9 2 12 04 0016 SNAP RING EXT 1 SHFT 042 THK Serial 1923 2029 2 12 04 0025 SNAP RING EXT 1 SHFT 078 THK Serial 2030 2 12 04 0025 SNAP RING EXT 1 SHFT 078 THK 2 13 64 0893 BUSHING ROLLER LM600 ONLY 2 14 50 0056 50 0056 ROLLER END 4 OD X 2 69 LONG 2 15 95 16 95 16 WASHER FLAT 1 SAE As Required 16 80 0300 80 0292 ROLLER REA...

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

Page 31: ... RETAINER 2 12 95 06 95 06 WASHER FLAT 3 8 SAE 10 13 90 0614 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 1923 2114 1 14 90 0622 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 3 4 Serial 2115 1 14 90 0620 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 1 2 Serial 1335 1464 1 14 90 0622 BOLT 3 8 16 USS X 2 3 4 Serial 1465 1 15 99 A06 99 A06 LOCKNUT STOVER 3 8 16 USS 3 16 00 0101 00 0101 DECAL HAZARD MOVING PART 1 17 99 SF...

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

Page 33: ...0091 WASHER 510 ID X 2 1 2 OD 1 4 LM600 Only Serial 1341 3 10 79 0039 79 0036 BLADE RH LOWLIFT 3 10 79 0057 79 0051 BLADE RH MULCH optional 3 11 64 0688 64 0688 GUARD SPINDLE STRING WRAPPER 3 12 99 B0091 99 B0091 WASHER 510 ID X 2 1 2 OD 1 4 3 13 91 0814 8 BOLT 1 2 20 X 1 3 4 GR8 3 13 91 0816 8 BOLT 1 2 20 X 2 GR8 3 14 60 0725 60 0768 BRACKET BELT RETAINER 2 31 29 GF0001 29 GF0001 GREASE FTG 1 4 S...

Page 34: ...PARTS Illustrated Parts 34 Use only original Ventrac replacement parts ILLUSTRATED DRAWING 39 35150 LM520 Mulching Kit 39 35151 LM600 Mulching Kit 5 5 5 5 6 1 2 3 6 6 6 4 6 6 5 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 ...

Page 35: ...LM600 Mulching Kit LM520 LM600 REF PART NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64 0801 64 0872 RING CENTER MULCHING 1 2 64 0802 64 0873 RING MULCHING RIGHT 1 3 64 0803 64 0874 RING MULCHING LEFT 1 4 60 0724 60 0770 PLATE RIGHT END 1 5 97 0506 97 0506 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 X 3 4 10 6 99 SF05 99 SF05 NUT SRF 5 16 18 USS 10 ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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...