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Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14836
PTO Snowblower
(Jacobson 600 Series - Ransomes 700 Series )
481EFT
541EFT
(Originating w/Serial Number 28-100)
(Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
601EFT
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
January, 2004
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Summary of Contents for LOFTNESS 481EFT
- Page 1 PTO Snowblower (Jacobson 600 Series - Ransomes 700 Series ) 481EFT 541EFT 601EFT Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 28-100) (Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc..
- 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 (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) PTO 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... - 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 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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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 (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering on red back- ground) Indicates an imminently hazardous situation Safety First: that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the extreme situations... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions For Operation
Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Safety Instructions Continued the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or Safety First Continued: costly breakdown. 4. Remove from area of operation all • Become familiar with and know how to use all foreign objects such as sticks, wire, safety devices and controls on the snowblower rocks, etc., that might become tangled in... - Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Always use an approved roll bar and seatbelt for Maintenance Continued: safe operation. Overturning a loader without a roll bar and seatbelt can result in injury or death. •...
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Operations Safety Continued: • When high pressure fluid escapes, it can be almost invisible, yet have enough pressure to • Engage the hydraulic valve slowly at idle speed penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. to prevent unnecessary stress to driveline.
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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 (Jacobson 600 Series –Ransomes 700 Series) 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. - 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 (Jacobson 600 Series –Ransomes 700 Series) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Diagram “A” illustrates the removal of sow when it is possible to throw the snow to the left and right, as on a long driveway. Start in the middle and work Operating Continued: towards the opposite ends, throwing the snow to both sides without changing the direction of the...
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Page 17: Maintenance
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Page 19: Lubrication
Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 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 (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 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... -
Page 21: Storage
Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 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 (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 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...
- Page 23 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 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...
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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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