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N14815 1/01
SNOWBLOWER
48IL
541L
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
& PARTS BOOK (2001 & 2002)
MODEL NUMBER: _________________
SERIAL NUMBER: _________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Business Phone: 320-848-6266
601L
661L
SPECIALIZED
EQUIPMENT, INC.
*
Fax: 320-848-6269
*
721L
781L
Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
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- Page 1 SNOWBLOWER 48IL 541L 601L 661L 721L 781L OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS BOOK (2001 & 2002) MODEL NUMBER: _________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________ SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, INC. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
- Page 2 LOFTNESS Operator’s Manual. LOFTNESS’ liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at an authorized dealer or other LOFTNESS designated location, or replacing them as LOFTNESS shall elect. The above shall be in accordance with LOFTNESS warranty adjustment policies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. Snowblower Table of Contents Section 1 - Warranty and Safety Page Safety Instructions ................................1 Safety Instructions for Operation............................ 2 Section 2 - Operating Equipment Set-up ................................5 Operating Instructions ..............................7 Section 3 – Maintenance Maintenance.................................. - 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 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”...
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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: Safety Instructions For Operation
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Keep children, spectators and other workers off Maintenance and away from the machine while it is operating or engine is running. Do not carry passengers. The following safety warnings are used here and on the snowblower. - 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) • Never operate the snowblower without guards, shields, plates or other safety precaution devices Operations Safety Continued: in place. Shields are for your protection, please • Disengage power snowblower when keep all shields in place. transporting or not in use. •...
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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”...
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Page 13: Equipment Set-Up
Owner’s Manual (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 14 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued 2. Select an appropriate 12 volt power source that will supply 10 amp’s continuously. Equipment Set-up Continued: 3. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power tighten. Slide the drive sprocket and 1/4” x source.
- Page 15 1/2” above the ground for best Operating: results. The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable • Do not use the snowblower as a bulldozer to machine used for the removal of snow. Before push snow, let the blower work its way through operating this machine, become familiar with and the snow.
- Page 16 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Operating: Diagram “B” illustrates the removal of snow when snow can only be thrown in one direction of the sidewalk or driveway. Start on one side of the area that needs to be cleaned, set chute in the direction required to discharge the snow and proceed.
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Page 17: Maintenance
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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 7 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 “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section Storage: 1, page 2) before attempting any type of cleaning or maintenance. Storage at the end of the snow removal season or between each use, requires an inspection of the •... - 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 (Shredder) 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...
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Page 25: Section 4 - Service Parts
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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 Surface must be free from dirt, dust, grease and other foreign material before applying the new decal. Refer to illustration drawing on page 16 for placement of below listed decals: 4133 Loftness – Large Black – (1) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required 4134 Loftness –...
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