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Snowblower 962H 1082H Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 19-163 Thru 19-291) 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...
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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.
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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”...
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering on red 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,...
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions Continued serious injury to the operator or bystanders and Safety First Continued: cause 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 before attempting to operate the unit.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and protective eye ware is absolutely mandatory for Maintenance Continued: operator and others in the work area. • Do not direct discharge spout towards people, • Always use an approved roll bar and seatbelt for houses, vehicles, or other objects that could be safe operation.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: • Aways operate shredder level with the ground (front to rear). • Never operate the snowblower without good light or visibility. • When high pressure fluid escapes, it can be almost invisible, yet have enough pressure to •...
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: • Keep hands and feet out! Do not step on or climb over the unit while machine is in operation, or engine is running. Do not carry passengers. N14825 September. 2002...
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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”...
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.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued 2. Select an appropriate 12 volt power source that will supply 10 amp’s continuously. Equipment Set-up Continued: 3. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power washers to secure the motor into place, but source.
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1/2” above the ground for best and secure. 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.
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Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) 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) 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. Figure 7 CAUTION: Lubrication:...
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).
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Maintenance Continued • Repair or replace worn parts. Storage: • Coat moving parts and high wear areas with oil, especially the chains and lubricate all grease Storage at the end of the snow removal season or fitting. between each use, requires an inspection of the snowblower for repairs and general upkeep to •...
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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 Grade Grade Size...
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Owner’s Manual (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 W/ZnCr W/CL.8.8 Plated...
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 Loftness – Small 3D – (1) required 4189 Warning – Rotating Parts – (1) required N12686 Loftness – Large 3D – ((1) required 4190 Danger –...
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