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Front Mounted Snowblower
Operator's Manual & Parts Book
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14869
(Toro GM4000 Series)
601TR4000 661TR4000 721TR4000
(Originating w/Serial Number 39-100)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
November, 2004
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- Page 1 Front Mounted Snowblower (Toro GM4000 Series) 601TR4000 661TR4000 721TR4000 Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 39-100) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc.. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
- Page 2 Loftness six (6) month warranty policy covers Timber Axes, Timber Ax Extremes, Carbide Cutters, Brush Shredders, Flail Mowers, and BPOs. 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Front Mounted 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 – Maintenance Maintenance ..................................3-1 Lubrication ..................................3-1... - 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.
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Page 5: Section 1 - Safety
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 (Toro GM4000 Series 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 (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and blower, always exercise the “Mandatory Shut- Maintenance Down Procedure” (section 1, page 1-2). After service has been performed, be sure to restore The following safety warnings are used here and on all guards, shields and covers to their original the snowblower. - Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and Operations Safety: Maintenance Continued Because this machine will be operated in a potentially hazardous environment, it is absolutely mandatory that you read and follow these safety WARNING: precautions. • Keep all guards, shields and decals in place.
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: DANGER: • Do not allow any people or animals within 1000 • Never get off the machine while it is in motion, feet of the work area while operating this as entanglement can cause personal injury or machine death.
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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 (Toro GM4000 Series 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... - Page 14 (figure 4) per illustration in section 4, page figure 6 – reference figure 8 page 2-3). 4-7. Loftness will provide the wiring harness (P/N N15370) from the spout and an additional wiring • Plug harness terminal onto traction unit...
- Page 15 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Adjust Lift Pressure Switch Decals: • Loosen jam nut on lift pressure adjusting screw. • Adjust lift pressure screw to attain 2000 psi minimum. • Tighten jam nut on lift pressure adjusting screw.
- Page 16 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued • The gearbox uses SAE #90 gear oil and should be checked regularly. Warranty will not be Operating Continued: allowed when it is evident that gears were run dry.
- Page 17 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Operating Continued: Diagram “A” 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 19: Maintenance
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Page 21: Lubrication
Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series 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 22: Trouble Shooting
Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series 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... -
Page 23: Storage
Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Maintenance Continued used next time. Be sure to exercise the Storage: “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section 1, page 2) before attempting any type of Storage at the end of the snow removal season or cleaning or maintenance. - Page 24 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series 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...
- Page 25 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series 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...
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Page 27: Section 4 - Service Parts
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Page 29: 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 30 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) Service Parts Continued Safety and Operational Decals: The following decals are placed in strategic positions on the unit to provide the operator with a continual reminder of the safe operating practices. If they become damaged or lost, replace them immediately.
- Page 37 Owner’s Manual (Toro GM4000 Series Snowblower) he above picture is shown to assist in the connecting of the snowblower to the Toro mower. Refer to the previous pages for the individual parts breakdown or identification and quantity required. N14869 November, 2004...
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