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Operator's Manual & Parts Book
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14810
2003
Snowblower
661S
721S
(2001 2002 2003 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
781S
841S
Specialized
Equipment, Inc.
December,

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  • Page 1 Snowblower 661S 721S 781S 841S Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (2001 2002 2003 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342 Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624...
  • Page 2: Warranty Policy

    Loftness one (1) year warranty policy covers only the Crop Shredders, Snowblowers, and Kwik-Piks. If any Loftness product is used as a rental unit, the warranty period extends for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Snowblower Table of Contents Section 1 - Safety Page Safety Instructions ................................. 1 Safety Instructions for Operation ..........................2 Section 2 - Operating Equipment Set-up ................................5 Operating Instructions ..............................7 Section 3 – Maintenance Maintenance ..................................9 Lubrication ..................................
  • Page 4 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624 Dear Customer: Thank you for your decision to purchase a snowblower from Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. It has been designed to provide years of profitable and dependable service. To insure maximum performance of your snowblower, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety

    Section Safety...
  • Page 6 WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operator and others in the work area. Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT- RESISTANT SHIELDING”...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions The following safety information is a general overview of precautions that should be adhered to: Safety First 1. Read this manual carefully. Become Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the thoroughly familiar with the controls causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and and proper use of the machine.
  • Page 8 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Keep children, spectators and other workers off Maintenance Continued: and away from the machine while it is operating or engine is running. Do not carry passengers. • Before Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure: inspecting, cleaning, lubricating,...
  • Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Never operate the snowblower in a lifted Maintenance Continued position. Work only on the surface that the loader is standing on. • To prevent serious personal injury from escaping high pressure fluid, never attempt to •...
  • Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) WARNING: Operations Safety Continued: • Never operate the snowblower without guards, • Disengage power snowblower when shields, plates or other safety precaution devices transporting or not in use. in place. Shields are for your protection, please • When transporting the snowblower on the road keep all shields in place.
  • Page 11: Section 2 - Operating

    Section Operating...
  • Page 12 WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operator and others in the work area. Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT- RESISTANT SHIELDING”...
  • Page 13: Equipment Set-Up

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) washers, shoulder bolts and lock nuts, then Set-up and Operating Instructions tighten. Equipment Set-up: The initial set-up of this machine will require you to become familiar with all hazard warnings and safety precautions listed in this manual. Review the illustrated parts lists (section 4) to become familiar with the component parts and how they are assembled.
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Equipment Set-up Continued: the motor under the mounting bracket with the output shaft protruding upward thru the bracket and with the ports facing outward, Figure 6 away from the snowblower. Use the (4) hex head 3/8”...
  • Page 15 • Operator should not raise and lower blower The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable under heavy loads to gain traction. machine used for the removal of snow. Before operating this machine, become familiar with and •...
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Equipment Set-up Continued: A definite pattern of operation is required to thoroughly clean the snow area. The patterns shown below will avoid throwing snow in unwanted places as well as eliminating a second removal of snow. Diagram “A”...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance...
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Maintenance The operation and component life of this machine are very dependent on regular maintenance and proper lubrication. The frequency of lubrication recommended is based on normal conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may determine actual service requirements. Figure 8 CAUTION: Lubrication:...
  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Maintenance Continued Trouble Shooting: To assist with maintenance, repair, or use of the snowblower, the following list of common problems and corrections is provided: Problems: Possible Cause: Solution: Auger Will Shear Bolts Broken Check and replace any shear bolts located on the auger drive Not Turn sprocket, cross shaft drive sprocket (see illustration of parts in section 4).
  • Page 21: Storage

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Maintenance Continued used next time. Be sure to exercise the Storage: “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section 1, page 2) before attempting any type of Storage at the end of the snow removal season or cleaning or maintenance. between each use, requires an inspection of the snowblower for repairs and general upkeep to •...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Torque Charts Minimum Hardware Tightening Torques In Foot Pounds (Newton-Metres) for Normal Assembly Applications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts SAE Gr. 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Lock Nuts Nominal Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Grade Grade Size...
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Torque Charts Minimum Hardware Tightening Torque Inch Pounds for Normal Assembly Applications Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Lock Nuts Nominal Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Class 8 Size W/ZnCr W/ZnCr W/ZnCr W/CL.8.8 Plated...
  • Page 25: Section 4 - Service Parts

    Section Service Parts...
  • Page 27: Ordering Service Parts

    Return of parts for either warranty or incorrect parts received, must have a “Return of Materials Authorization” (RMA) number. Call Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. service department for this return number. To receive this number, you will need your “Sales Order, Invoice and Part Numbers” with quantities of parts to be returned.
  • Page 28: September

    4137 Grease – (2) required 4257 Caution – Keep Guards – (1) required 4138 F.E.M.A. – (1) required N12684 Small 3D Loftness – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts - (1) required N12685 Medium 3D – ((1) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required N13721 Model &...

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