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Front Mounted Snowblower
481TR300 541TR300 601TR300
Operator's Manual & Parts Book
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14838
(Toro GM300 Series)
(Originating W/Serial Number 38-184)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
October, 2006
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- Page 1 Front Mounted Snowblower (Toro GM300 Series) 481TR300 541TR300 601TR300 Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating W/Serial Number 38-184) 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 (Toro 300 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 Trouble Shooting ................................3-2 Storage .....................................3-3... - 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 300 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 300 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 300 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. WARNING: •...
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 Series Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: • Be especially careful not to touch attachment parts which might be hot from operation. • Do not allow any people or animals within 1000 Allow such parts to cool before attempting to feet of the work area while operating this maintain, adjust, or service.
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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 300 Series Snowblower) Figure 2 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 3. - Page 14 10 amp’s continuously. Operating: 3. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power source. The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable 4. Connect a red 14 ga. wire from the outlet of the machine used for the removal of snow. Before...
- Page 15 Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 Series Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued both sides without changing the direction of the discharge chute. Operating: WARNING: Keep all guards, shields, and decals in place. • The gearbox uses 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 (Toro 300 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 20: Trouble Shooting
Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 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 Not Turn sprocket, cross shaft drive sprocket (see illustration of parts in section 4). -
Page 21: Storage
Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 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. between each use, requires an inspection of the snowblower for repairs and general upkeep to •... - Page 22 Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 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 Plated Unplated Plated...
- Page 23 Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 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 Size 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 &...
- Page 35 Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 Series Snowblower) The 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. N14838 January, 2004...
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