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Snowblower
48IL
541L
601L
661L
721L
781L
Operator's Manual & Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number 13-140 Thru 13-280)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
Specialized
Equipment, Inc.
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14815
January, 2012

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  • Page 1 Snowblower 48IL 541L 601L 661L 721L 781L Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 13-140 Thru 13-280) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342 Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624 N14815 January, 2012...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...
  • Page 5 650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) 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 Section 4 –...
  • Page 8 * 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.

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Safety

    Section Safety...
  • Page 10 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”...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering background) Indicates am imminently hazardous Safety First situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the the most extreme situations typically for machine causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and components which, for functional purposes,...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions For Operation

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions Continued CAUTION: Safety First Continued:  Failure to follow safety, operating, and maint- enance instructions could result in death or 4. Remove from area of operation all serious injury to the operator or bystanders and foreign objects such as sticks, wire, cause costly breakdown.
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and  Before working under hydraulically Maintenance Continued: controlled implement, be certain it is securely blocked!  The operator must not use drugs or alcoholic drinks which would impair his alertness or  Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes coordination while working.
  • Page 14 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued:  Thoroughly clear the work area of all foreign objects such as bottles, rocks, wire, etc. before starting snowblower. WARNING:  Aways operate snowblower level with the  Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not ground (front to rear).
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: DANGER:  Never get off skid-steer while it is in motion, as entanglement can cause personal injury or death.  Keep hands and feet out! Do not step on or climb over the unit while machine is in operation, or engine is running.

  • Page 17: Section 2 - Operating

    Section Operating...
  • Page 18 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”...

  • Page 19: Equipment Set-Up

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) 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 20 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued B. Select an appropriate 12 volt power source that will supply 10 amp’s continuously. Equipment Set-up Continued: C. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power tighten. Slide the drive sprocket and 1/4” x source.
  • Page 21 1/2” above the ground for best Operating: results. The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable  Do not use the snowblower as a bulldozer to machine used for the removal of snow. Before push snow, let the blower work its way through operating this machine, become familiar with and the snow.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance...

  • Page 25: Lubrication

    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. CAUTION: Figure 7 Exercise all safety precautions before attempting...

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    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).

  • Page 27: Storage

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Maintenance Continued used next time. Be sure to exercise the “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section Storage: 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 ...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 31: Section 4 - Service Parts

    Section Service Parts...

  • Page 33: 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 34 4137 Grease – (2) required 4257 Caution – Keep Guards – (1) required 4138 F.E.M.A. – (1) required N26974 Loftness Horizontal – Small – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts – (1) required N26973 Loftness Horizontal – Medium – (1) required 4190 Danger –...
  • Page 44 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2008...

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