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Operator's Manual & Parts Book
Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14865
Snowblower
MC 48 & MC 60
Originating w/Serial Number 23-100
(Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
Specialized
Equipment, Inc..
November, 2004

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  • Page 1 Snowblower MC 48 & MC 60 Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Originating w/Serial Number 23-100 (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...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) MC 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 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.

  • 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”...

  • 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 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, to foreign objects such as sticks, wire, the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or rocks, etc., that might become tangled in...
  • Page 9 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Safety Instructions for Operation and people, tools, and other objects before engaging Maintenance Continued PTO or hydraulic valve. • The operator must not use drugs or alcoholic • Before working under hydraulically drinks which would impair his alertness or controlled implement, be certain it is securely coordination while working.
  • Page 10 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety: • Do not allow any people or animals within 1000 feet of the work area while operating this Because this machine will be operated in a machine potentially hazardous environment, it is absolutely mandatory that you read and follow these safety •...
  • Page 11 Owner’s Manual (Snowblower) Operations Safety Continued: • Be sure the auger has stopped completely before servicing. • Be especially careful not to touch attachment parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service. DANGER: •...

  • Page 12: Section 2 - Operating

    Section Operating...
  • Page 13 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 14: 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 15 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 tighten. Slide the drive sprocket and 1/4” x source.
  • Page 16 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 17 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 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 • used next time. Be sure to exercise the “Mandatory Shut-down Procedure”, (section Storage: 1, page 2) before attempting any type of cleaning or maintenance. Storage at the end of the snow removal season or between each use, requires an inspection of the •...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 27: Section 4 - Service Parts

    Section Service Parts...

  • 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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