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(Originating w/Serial Number 08-119 thru 08-662) N14816_I...
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The warranty policy begins upon delivery of the unit to the original customer. All Loftness products have a one (1) year warranty policy. 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.
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650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...
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650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...
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* Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624 Dear Customer: Thank you for your decision to purchase a Kwik-Pik loader mounted rock picker from Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. It has been designed to provide years of profitable and dependable service. To ensure maximum performance of your Kwik-Pik, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its...
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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”...
Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering on red background) Indicates am imminently hazardous Safety First situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the the most extreme situations typically for machine causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and components which, for functional purposes,...
Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) Safety Instructions Continued Warning: Safety First Continued: • Do not start, operate or work on this machine until you have carefully read and thoroughly 4. Never attempt to make any adjustments understand the contents of this manual, the while the engine is running or the key is operator’s manual for your loader, and the EMI in the “ON”...
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Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) Safety Instructions for Operation and Be especially carefully not to touch loader or any • Maintenance Continued: attachment parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before protective eyewear is absolutely mandatory attempting to maintain, adjust or service. for operator and others in the work area.
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Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) • When considering safe lift limits, remember to Safety Instructions for Operation and combine the additional weight of your Kwik-Pik Maintenance Continued: plus the weight of the payload you intend to carry. • Operate the Kwik-Pik only from the operator’s seat.
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Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) Safety Instructions for Operation and Maintenance Continued: • When it is apparent that you cannot lift the entire load safely, dump part of the material onto the ground, then safely transport the rest of the load to the desired location, return to pick up the remainder of the load and dump it at the previously designated location.
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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”...
Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) General Specifications 3. Tilt the loader mounting plate back until you feel the weight of the Kwik-Pik transfer to the The following information is an overview of the loader tires, however, do not lift the attachment Kwik-Piks general specifications: off the ground.
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• To avoid damage to the Kwik-Pik, make sure the chain is properly tensioned and hydraulic The Loftness Kwik-Pik is an effective, reliable motor bolts are retorqued after one (1) hour of machine used for the removal of rocks. Before...
Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) Maintenance • Hydraulic systems can contain stored energy or pressure when and if the reel becomes jammed The operation and component life of this machine or stuck. This energy could be released when are very dependent on regular maintenance and working on the machine.
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Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) 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...
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Owner’s Manual (Kwik-Pik) 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...
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.
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4189 Warning – Rotating Parts – (2) required N13517 Proudly Made In The USA – (1) required 4256 Caution – Do Not Start – (1) required N33106 Loftness QR Code – (1) required 4281 Kwik-Pik – Black – (2) required N12934 Decal Kit...
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