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Hydraulic Snowblower High Flow Series 721D1 781D1 721D2 781D2 841D2 781D3 841D3 Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Originating w/Serial Number 15-180 Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
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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.:...
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower Table of Contents Section 1 - Safety Page Safety Instructions ................................. 1-1 Safety Instructions for Operation ..........................1-2 Section 2 - Operating Equipment Set-up ................................2-1 Operating Instructions ..............................2-2 Section 3 –...
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* 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 ensure maximum performance of your snowblower, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.
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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 (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering background) Indicates an 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 (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions Continued enance instructions could result in death or Safety First Continued: serious injury to the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or costly breakdown. 4. Remove from area of operation all foreign objects such as sticks, wire, ...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) protective eye ware is absolutely mandatory for Safety Instructions for Operation and operator and others in the work area. Maintenance Continued: Always use an approved roll bar and seatbelt for safe operation. Overturning a loader without a ...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: When high pressure fluid escapes, it can be almost invisible, yet have enough pressure to Engage the hydraulic valve slowly at idle speed penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. to prevent unnecessary stress to driveline.
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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 (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions 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.
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Operating: Adjust the blower skid shoes so the cutting blade is about 1/2” above the ground for best The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable results. machine used for the removal of snow. Before operating this machine, become familiar with and...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Diagram “B” illustrates the removal of snow when snow can only be thrown in one direction of the Operating: sidewalk or driveway. Start on one side of the area that needs to be cleaned, set chute in the direction ...
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow 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.
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow 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).
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Maintenance Continued exercise “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section 1, page 1-2) before Storage: attempting type cleaning maintenance. Storage at the end of the snow removal season or between each use requires an inspection of the ...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow 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...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow 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...
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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4138 F.E.M.A. – (1) required N13721 Model & Serial Number tag – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts - (1) required N26974 Loftness Horizontal – Small – (3) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required N31306 SnowLogix – (1) required 4191 Danger –...
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