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Operator's Manual & Parts book
(Originating w/Serial Number 18-100 Thru 18-127)
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14821
Snowblower
842S
(Also Including Years 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
962S
Specialized
Equipment, Inc.
January, 2004
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- Page 1 Snowblower 842S 962S Operator’s Manual & Parts book (Originating w/Serial Number 18-100 Thru 18-127) (Also Including Years 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
- Page 2 Loftness one (1) year warranty policy covers only the Crop Shredders, Snowblowers, and Kwik-Piks. 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 (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 ..............................2-3 Section 3 – Maintenance Maintenance ..................................3-1 Lubrication.................................. - 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 (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,... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions For Operation
Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions Continued enance instructions could result in death or Safety First Continued: serious injury to the operator or bystanders, to the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or 4. Remove from area of operation all costly breakdown. foreign objects such as sticks, wire, rocks, etc., that might become tangled in •... - Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and • Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes Maintenance Continued: from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, use of protective eye ware is absolutely mandatory for • taking prescription drugs must get medical operator and others in the work area.
- Page 10 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. • Never operate snowblower over 2 feet above the ground. • Engage the hydraulic valve slowly at idle speed to prevent unnecessary stress to driveline.
- Page 11 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.
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Page 13: Section 2 - Operating
Section Operating... - Page 14 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 15: 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 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Maintenance
Section Maintenance... -
Page 21: 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. Figure 7 CAUTION: Lubrication:... -
Page 22: 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 23: Storage
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 •... - Page 24 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...
- Page 25 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...
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Page 27: Section 4 - Service Parts
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Page 29: 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 30 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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