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BOMBARDIER SNOWBLOWER 1081A150 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS BOOK MODEL NUMBER: _________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________ SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, INC. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342 N14812 Business Phone: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624...
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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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* 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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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 (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.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Before inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, Maintenance Continued: adjusting or servicing any part of the snow- blower, always exercise the “Mandatory Shut- Down Procedure” (section 1, page 2). After service has been performed, be sure to restore Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure: all guards, shields and covers to their original position.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) • Do not operate the snowblower above the rated rpm. Safety Instructions for Operation and Maintenance Continued: DANGER: • Before leaving the operator’s position for any WARNING: reason or allowing anyone near the snowblower, always exercise the following “Mandatory Shut- •...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) control and to prevent overturn, never drive • Never park on a steep incline. diagonally across the slope. Operations Safety Continued: • Reduce speed when turning. • Do not leave equipment in raised position. • Before servicing or adjusting the snowblower, or •...
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions 4. Rotate the spout by hand to check for binding, re-adjust the bolts if binding occurs as the spout Equipment Set-up: should rotate freely. The initial set-up of this machine will require you to become familiar with all hazard warnings and safety precautions listed in this manual.
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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”...
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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 Use the (4) hex head 3/8” x 1-1/4” grade 5 bolts, source.
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Operating: blade is about 1/2” above the ground for best results. The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable machine used for the removal of snow. Before • Do not use the snowblower as a bulldozer to operating this machine, become familiar with and...
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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.
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:...
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).
Owner’s Manual (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 cleaning Storage at the end of the snow removal season or or maintenance. between each use, requires an inspection of the snowblower for repairs and general upkeep to •...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) 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...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) 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...
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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4137 Grease – (2) required 4257 Caution – Keep Guards – (1) required 4138 F.E.M.A. – (1) required N12684 Small 3D Loftness – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts - (1) required N12686 Large 3D – ((1) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required N13721 Model &...
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