LOFTNESS 481TR300, Operator'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual (Toro 300 Series Snowblower)
N14838 2 - January, 2004 2
Set-up and Operating Instructions Continued
Equipment Set-up Continued:
Attach the wiring harness for the electric spout
control (figure 4) as follows:
1.
Mount the 2-way selector switch in a convenient
location near the operator
2.
Select an appropriate 12 volt power source that
will supply 10 amp’s continuously.
3. Install a 20 amp inline fuse to the power source.
4. Connect a red 14 ga. wire from the outlet of the
fuse to the 2-way selector switch terminal (figure
5). Avoid hot or moving parts when routing
wires.
5.
Locate the main ground wire from the battery.
Install a black 14 ga. wire to the main ground
(Do Not ground to the frame of the machine,
connect directly to the main ground wire).
Securely torque the hardware retaining the main
ground to the harness ground wires.
6.
Connect the black 14 ga. wire from the main
ground to the 2-way selector switch terminal
(figure 5. Avoid hot or moving parts when
routing wires.
7.
Connect a second set of 14 ga. wires from the 2-
way selector switch to the electric spout motor.
Attach 4” jumper wires to connect opposite
terminals on the switch (figure 5).
Figure 5
8. Check the sprockets and drive chain for
alignment and proper tension on the chain.
Chain should have approximately one inch (1”)
of deflection.
9. Check all bolts and set screws to insure that
they are tight.
10.
Check to make sure that all shields are in place
and secure.
Operating:
The Loftness snowblower is an effective, reliable
machine used for the removal of snow. Before
operating this machine, become familiar with and
study all the hazard warning and safety precautions
listed in this book.
CAUTION:
Become familiar and know how to use all safety
devices and controls on the snowblower
before attempting to operate the unit. Know how to
stop the unit before starting it.
WARNING:
Read and observe all warnings on the machine
before attempting to operate the snowblower.
Do not attempt to operate this machine unless all
factory installed safety devices are in place.
CAUTION:
Before proceeding to perform any adjustments on
The snowblower, exercise the “Mandatory Shut-
down Procedure” (see section 1, page 2).
•
The chain and sprockets should be inspected
should be inspected for alignment and tension
on the initial use, and a periodic check should
be made to keep them in alignment.
•
Adjust the chain idler and re-tighten after one
(1) hour of use. Chain should have about one
inch of deflection.