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Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14837
Hydraulic Snowblower
(Jacobson 600 Series - Ransomes 700 Series )
481 EST
(Originating w/Serial Number 27-100)
(Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
541EST
601EST
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
January, 2004
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Summary of Contents for LOFTNESS 481 EST
- Page 1 Hydraulic Snowblower (Jacobson 600 Series - Ransomes 700 Series ) 481 EST 541EST 601EST Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 27-100) (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) Hydraulic 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 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... -
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 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.
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Operations Safety Continued: • Never operate snowblower over 2 feet above the ground. • Never operate the snowblower without good light or visibility. • When high pressure fluid escapes, it can be almost invisible, yet have enough pressure to •...
- Page 11 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) 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. N14837 November, 2002...
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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 (Jacobson 600 Series –Ransomes 700 Series) 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. - Page 16 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 17 Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series –Ransomes 700 Series) Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued both sides without changing the direction of the discharge chute. Operating Continued: WARNING: Keep all guards, shields, and decals in place. • The gearboxes use SAE #90 gear oil and should be checked regularly.
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Page 19: Maintenance
Section Maintenance... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Storage
Owner’s Manual (Jacobson 600 Series – Ransomes 700 Series) Maintenance Continued Storage: Storage at the end of the snow removal season or between each use, requires an inspection of the snowblower for repairs and general upkeep to insure it will be ready for future use. Below is a list of suggestions. - Page 24 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 25 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 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 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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