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Front Mounted Snowblower (Toro 580-D) Model 841TR Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 30-100) (Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
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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 ensure maximum performance of your snowblower, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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.
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) Safety Instructions for Operation and snowblower (located in section 5 of this Maintenance manual). The following safety warnings are used here and on • Keep children, spectators and other workers off the snowblower. Become familiar with them before and away from the machine while it is operating operating this machine.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Never operate the snowblower in a lifted Maintenance Continued: position. Work only on the surface that the loader is standing on. • To prevent serious personal injury from escaping high pressure fluid, never attempt to •...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) Operations Safety Continued in place. Shields are for your protection, please keep all shields in place. • Disengage power snowblower when • Do not operate on extremely steep slopes. transporting or not in use. •...
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued 1. Mount the 2-way selector switch in a convenient location near the operator. Equipment Set-up Continued: 2. Select an appropriate 12 volt power facing outward, away from the snowblower. source that will supply 10 amp’s Use the (4) hex head 3/8”...
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• Operator should not raise and lower blower under heavy loads to gain traction. Operating: The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable • Adjust the blower skid shoes so the cutting machine used for the removal of snow. Before blade is about 1/2” above the ground for best operating this machine, become familiar with and results.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued Operating: 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.
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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.
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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...
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower – Toro 580-D Mount) 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 N12685 Medium 3D – ((1) required 4190 Danger – Avoid Injury – (2) required N13721 Model &...
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