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481EL 541EL 601EL 661EL 481ES 541ES 601ES 661ES 721ES
Operator's Manual & Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number 14-100 Thru 14-339)
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14813
Hydraulic Snowblower
541EM 601EM 661EM 721EM 781EM
(Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Specialized
Equipment, Inc.
October, 2012

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  • Page 1 Hydraulic Snowblower 481EL 541EL 601EL 661EL 481ES 541ES 601ES 661ES 721ES 541EM 601EM 661EM 721EM 781EM Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 14-100 Thru 14-339) (Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 650 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.:...
  • Page 5 650 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.:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Hydraulic Standard 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 ...............................2-3 Section 3 – Maintenance Maintenance .................................3-1 Lubrication ...................................3-1 Trouble Shooting ................................3-2 Storage ..................................3-3 Bolt Torque Chart ...............................3-4...
  • Page 8 * 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.

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Safety

    Section Safety...
  • Page 10 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 11: Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering 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,...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions For Operation

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions Continued serious injury to the operator or bystanders and cause costly breakdowns. Safety First Continued:  Become familiar with and know how to use all 4. Remove from area of operation all safety devices and controls on the snowblower foreign objects such as sticks, wire, before attempting to operate the unit.
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and  Always use an approved roll bar and seatbelt for Maintenance Continued safe operation. Overturning a loader without a roll bar and seatbelt can result in injury or death. ...
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard Flow Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. Never attempt to use hands to search for  Engage the hydraulic valve slowly at idle speed suspected oil leak. If injured by escaping fluid, consult a doctor at once! Serious reaction or to prevent unnecessary stress to driveline.

  • Page 15: Section 2 - Operating

    Section Operating...
  • Page 16 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 17: Equipment Set-Up

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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.
  • Page 18 Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Operating: Equipment Set-up Continued: The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable machine used for the removal of snow. Before D. Connect a red 14 ga. wire from the outlet of operating this machine, become familiar with and...
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard Flow Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued  Adjust the blower skid shoes so the cutting Diagram “B” illustrates the removal of snow when snow can only be thrown in one direction of the blade is about 1/2” above the ground for best sidewalk or driveway.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance...

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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.

  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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).

  • Page 25: Storage

    Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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 ...
  • Page 26 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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...
  • Page 27 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Standard 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...

  • Page 29: Section 4 - Service Parts

    Section Service Parts...

  • Page 31: 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 32 4137 Grease – (2) required 4257 Caution – Keep Guards – (1) required 4138 F.E.M.A. – (1) required N26974 Loftness Horizontal – Small – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts - (1) required N26973 Loftness Horizontal – Medium – (1) required 4190 Danger –...
  • Page 42 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2008...

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