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Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14835
Hydraulic Snowblower
(Ransomes 951D Series )
601 EMT
(Originating w/Serial Number 29-100)
(Also Includes years 2003 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
661EMT
721EMT
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
January, 2004
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- Page 1 Hydraulic Snowblower (Ransomes 951D Series ) 601 EMT 661EMT 721EMT Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 29-100) (Also Includes years 2003 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc.. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) Hydraulic 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 Trouble Shooting ................................3-2 Storage ..................................3-3 Bolt Torque Chart ...............................3-4... - 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 (Ransomes 951D Series) 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 (Ransomes 951D Series) 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 1-2). After service has been performed, be sure to restore Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure: all guards, shields and covers to their original position. - Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) 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- • Keep all guards, shields and decals in place. down Procedure”...
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) Operations Safety Continued: • Always remove snow by traveling in an up and down direction on slopes. To avoid loss of • Never park on a steep incline. control and to prevent overturn, never drive diagonally across the slope.
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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 (Ransomes 951D Series) Set-up and Operating Instructions washers, shoulder bolts and lock nuts, then tighten. 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 Operating: 4. Connect a red 14 ga. wire from the outlet of The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable the fuse to the 2-way selector switch machine used for the removal of snow. Before terminal (figure 5). Avoid hot or moving operating this machine, become familiar with and parts when routing wires.
- Page 15 Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued both sides without changing the direction of the discharge chute. Operating Continued: WARNING: Keep all guards, shields, and decals in place. • The gearboxes use SAE #90 gear oil and should be checked regularly.
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Page 17: Maintenance
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Page 19: Lubrication
Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) 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 20: Trouble Shooting
Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) 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 (Ransomes 951D Series) Maintenance Continued • used next time. Be sure to exercise the “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section Storage: 1, page 1-2) 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 (Ransomes 951D Series) 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...
- Page 23 Owner’s Manual (Ransomes 951D Series) 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...
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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 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 N12685 Medium 3D – ((1) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required N13721 Model &...
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