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Ventrac KX523 Operator's Manual

Summary of KX523

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    O perator ’ s m anual & p arts d rawings s now b lower m odel kx523 revised 08/31/15 09.10059 rev. 03 original operator’s manual.

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    2 500 venture drive po box 148 orrville oh 44667 www.Ventrac.Com to the owner contact information and product identification if you need to contact an authorized ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Please fill in the followin...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 3 introduction page 5 product description ................................................................................................................................5 why do i need an operator’s manual? .............................................................................

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 4 service page 19 cleaning & general maintenance ........................................................................................................19 cutting edge reversal/replacement ...............................................................................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction introduction - 5 product description the ventrac model kx523 snow blower is designed for the sole purpose of blowing snow. It is a powerful, high capacity, two stage snow blower that moves large amounts of snow quickly. The snow blower’s large 16” (40.6 cm) auger funnels the snow into t...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction introduction - 6 using your manual throughout this manual, you will encounter special messages and symbols that identify potential safety concerns to help you as well as others avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. Attention this symbol identifies potential health and safety...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety safety - 7 safety decals the following safety decals must be maintained on your kx523 snow 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 r...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety safety - 8 decal description part number quantity a danger, shield missing 00.0062 2 (3) b warning - moving part hazard 00.0101 1 c warning, high pressure fluid 00.0103 1 d danger, thrown object hazard 00.0122 1 e danger, discharge chute safety 00.0409 2 f danger, auger hazard 00.0208 2 (3) g...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety safety - 9 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories training required • the owner of this machine is solely responsible for properly training the operators. • the owner/operator is solely responsible for the operation of this machine and prevention of acci...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety safety - 10 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories • if equipped with a high/low range feature, never shift between high and low range while on a slope. Always move the machine to level ground and engage the parking brake before shifting range. • do not ...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety safety - 11 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories operating on slopes • slopes can cause loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Be familiar with the emergency parking brake, along with the power unit controls...

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    Safety safety - 12 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories maintenance • 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 promptl...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety safety - 13 general safety procedures for ventrac power units, attachments, & accessories • do not overfill fuel tank. Only fill to bottom of fuel neck, do not fill fuel neck full. Overfilling of fuel tank could result in engine flooding, fuel leakage from the tank, and/or damage to the emiss...

  • Page 14: Safety

    Safety safety - 14 • this snow blower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. • read and understand the kx523 snow blower operator’s manual before operating the snow blower. • before making rep...

  • Page 15: Operational Controls

    Operation - 15 operational control locations use the following images to help identify the locations of operational controls. The letter next to each control can be referenced to the list that follows these images. A b c a. Discharge chute rotation (secondary s.D.L.A. Lever) b. Discharge chute adjus...

  • Page 16: General Operation

    Operation - 16 daily inspection 1. 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. Park machine on a level surface, with the engine shut o...

  • Page 17: General Operation

    General operation operation - 17 transport of snow blower transport the snow blower with the power unit front hitch and snowblower raised to reduce wear of the equipment. Travel slowly when transporting over undu- lating or rough surfaces to maintain control of power unit and to reduce the shock to ...

  • Page 18: General Operation

    General operation operation - 18 clearing a blockage 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 attempting to clear a blockage. Never attempt to clear a blockage with your hands. Use the provided ...

  • Page 19: Service

    Service service - 19 cleaning & general maintenance for best results, and to maintain the finish of the kx523, clean or wash the snow blower to remove dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or snow accumulations from the auger, fan, fan hous- ing, and discharge chute. Attention to maintain ...

  • Page 20: Service

    Service service - 20 3. Remove the four bolts (c) from the bracket that holds the rear blower shaft bearing. 4. C c c c rotate the bracket (d) as shown to allow the fan drive belt to be removed. 5. D remove the gearbox drive belt. 6. Remove the old fan drive belt and install the new belt onto the pu...

  • Page 21: Service

    Service service - 21 lubrication locations lubrication is required at the following locations using a lithium complex nlgi #2 grease. Refer to the main- tenance schedule for service intervals. Use only one pump of grease. Main auger bearings deep snow top auger bearings (if equipped) fan shaft beari...

  • Page 22: Service

    Service service - 22 maintenance schedule kx523 snow blower maintenance schedule # of lo ca tio ns # of pu m ps as ne ed ed da ily at 50 ho ur s at 10 0 ho ur s at 15 0 ho ur s at 20 0 ho ur s at 25 0 ho ur s at 30 0 ho ur s at 35 0 ho ur s at 40 0 ho ur s at 45 0 ho ur s at 50 0 ho ur s at 55 0 ho ...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications - 23 dimensions overall height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.5 inches (143.5 cm) overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 inches (124.5 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With kt 4000 series power u...

  • Page 24: Parts

    Illustrated parts - 24 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing main frame & auger parts.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 25 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Main frame & auger ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, 3/8-16 uss x 1 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 26: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 26 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing pto drive & gearbox drive.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 27 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Pto drive & gearbox drive ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 99.Sf08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nut, srf 1/2-13 uss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Parts illustrated parts - 28 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing gearbox & auger drive.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 29 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Gearbox & auger drive ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 81.B050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belt, b50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 30: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 30 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing fan & fan shaft.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 31 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Fan & fan shaft ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, 3/8-16 uss x 1 1/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Parts illustrated parts - 32 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing fan drive.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 33 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Fan drive ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 99.Sf06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nut, srf 3/8-16 uss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Parts illustrated parts - 34 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing discharge chute.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 35 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Discharge chute ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 62.0992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chute, final extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Parts illustrated parts - 36 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing discharge chute rotation drive.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 37 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Discharge chute rotation drive ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 60.0872 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shield, rotator chain cover (serial # 3001-3152) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 38: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 38 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing discharge chute guard & cleaning tool.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 39 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Discharge chute guard & cleaning tool ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 47.0127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Latch, rubber draw t-handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 40: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 40 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing drive shields.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 41 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Drive shields ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 99.Sf0405-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, smf 1/4-20 x 5/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 42: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 42 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing skid shoes, cutting edge, & crossbar guard.

  • Page 43: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 43 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Skid shoes, cutting edge, & crossbar guard ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 97.0608 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, carriage 3/8 x 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 44: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 44 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing 70.8025 12 volt actuator.

  • Page 45: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 45 use only original ventrac replacement parts. 70.8025 12 volt actuator ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 30.0226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clamp, wire mt adh. 3/8 gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 46: Parts

    Parts illustrated parts - 46 use only original ventrac replacement parts. Illustrated drawing 70.8072 deep snow auger kit.

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    Parts illustrated parts - 47 use only original ventrac replacement parts. 70.8072 deep snow auger kit ref. Part no. Description qty. 1 . . . . . . . . . 90.0508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bolt, 5/16-18 uss x 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    Warranty - 48 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment venture products, inc. (shall be referred to as v.P.I.) warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that it will repair, replace, or adjust any part manufactured by venture products inc. And found by venture products inc. To be defective in ma...

  • Page 49: Warranty

    Warranty warranty - 49 limited warranty - ventrac turf equipment equipment or other than as recommended in the operator’s manual or other operational instructions provided by v.P.I.; (h) repairs or replacements resulting from parts or accessories which have adversely affected the operation, performa...