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Hydraulic Snowblower High Flow Series 601D1 661D1 721D1 781D1 601D2 661D2 721D2 781D2 841D2 841D3 841C3 841C4 841C5 721C7 841C7 Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Originating w/Serial Number 15-100 Thru 15-179 (Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________...
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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 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 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...
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, to the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or 4. Remove from area of operation all costly breakdown.
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Before working under hydraulically Maintenance Continued: controlled implement, be certain it is securely blocked! • coordination while working. An operator who is taking prescription drugs must get medical •...
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: • Thoroughly clear the work area of all foreign objects such as bottles, rocks, wire, etc. before starting shredder. WARNING: • Always operate shredder level with the ground • Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not (front to rear).
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: DANGER: • Never get off skid-steer while it is in motion, as entanglement can cause personal injury or death. • Keep hands and feet out! Do not step on or climb over the unit while machine is in operation, or engine is running.
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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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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued B. Select an appropriate 12 volt power source that will supply 10 amps continuously. Equipment Set-up Continued: C. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power tighten. Slide the drive sprocket and 1/4” x source.
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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.
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Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic High Flow 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.
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 • used next time. Be sure to exercise the Storage: “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section 1, page 2-1) before attempting any type of Storage at the end of the snow removal season or cleaning or maintenance.
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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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