LOFTNESS 77-001 User manual

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Fertilizer Tender
Owner’s Manual and Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number 77-001)
02.16.16N62801 Rev. A

LOFTNESS SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, INC.
WARRANTY POLICY
The warranty policy begins upon delivery of the unit to the original customer.
Loftness one (1) year warranty policy covers the Fertilizer Tender.
If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, the warranty period extends for only 30 days from the
delivery date to the original customer.
Loftness Specialized Equipment, hereinafter referred to as LOFTNESS, a manufacturer of quality machinery since 1956,
warrants new LOFTNESS machinery and/or attachments at the time of delivery to the original purchaser, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship when properly set up and operated in accordance with the recommendations set
forth in the LOFTNESS Operator’s Manual.
LOFTNESS’ liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at an authorized
dealer or other LOFTNESS designated location, or replacing them as LOFTNESS shall elect. The above shall be in
accordance with LOFTNESS warranty adjustment policies. This warranty shall not apply to any machine or attachment
which shall have been repaired or altered outside the LOFTNESS factory or authorized LOFTNESS dealership or in any
way so as in LOFTNESS’ judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or
accident, nor to any machine or attachment which shall not have been operated in accordance with LOFTNESS’ printed
instructions or beyond the company recommended machine rated capacity.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
Warranty registration form must be lled out and returned to Loftness Specialized Equipment to validate all
future warranty claims.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
LOFTNESS products are designed to provide years of dependable service when proper use and maintenance is adhered
to. The potential for misuse in many applications exists, therefore a limited warranty is provided as follows:
The auger is considered a maintenance item, and its life is dependant on the material being conveyed. Tires are warranty
of the manufacturer of the tire.
To receive a warranty claim, a return authorization from LOFTNESS must be obtained. The failed part may then be
returned in an untampered status. This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when returning
machinery for servicing. Dealer mileage, service calls and pick-up/delivery charges are the customer’s responsibility.
EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTY
Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, LOFTNESS makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or
implied, and makes no warranty of merchantability in respect to its machinery and/or attachments and makes no warranty
that its machinery and/or attachments are t for any particular purpose. LOFTNESS shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential damages for any breach of warranty, including but not limited to inconvenience, rental or replacement
equipment, loss of prots or other commercial loss. Upon purchase, the buyer assumes all liability, all personal injury and
property damage resulting from the handling, possession or use of the goods by the buyer.
No agent, employee, or representative of LOFTNESS has any authority to bind LOFTNESS to any afrmation,
representation or warranty concerning its machinery and/or attachments except as specically set forth herein.
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Warranty
Table of Contents
Introduction
Owner Information ............................................................1
Warranty Policy ..............................................................1
Serial Number Location ........................................................1
Manual Storage ..............................................................1
Features ....................................................................2
Options ....................................................................2
Safety Instructions
Safety First..................................................................3
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................3
Safety Rules.................................................................4
Operating Safety ..........................................................4
Transporting Safety ........................................................4
Maintenance Safety ........................................................5
Hydraulic Safety...........................................................5
Chemical Fertilizer Safety ...................................................6
Safety Decal Locations ........................................................7
General Information
Fertilizer Tender Identification ...................................................8
Auger Controls...............................................................9
Gates ......................................................................9
Ladders ....................................................................9
Auger Cleanout .............................................................10
Tarp (Option) ...............................................................10
Roll-top Option...........................................................10
Initial Set-up
Initial Set-up................................................................11
Truck, PTO, and Hydraulic Pump Requirements....................................11
Hydraulic Pump .............................................................11
Mounting Hopper............................................................11
Locating Hopper .........................................................11
Securing Hopper .........................................................12
Hydraulic Reservoir Connections ...............................................13
Ladders ...................................................................13
Mounting Auger .............................................................13
Unstrap Lift Cylinder ......................................................13
Bleeding Air from Hydraulic Cylinder ..........................................13

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Initial Set-up (Cont’d)
Connecting Control Valve Hydraulics ............................................15
Hydraulic Check ............................................................15
Fenders ...................................................................16
Lights .....................................................................16
Operation
Preparation for Use ..........................................................17
Loading the Tender ..........................................................17
Emptying the Tender .........................................................17
Maintenance
General Maintenance.........................................................19
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................19
Lubricants .................................................................20
Grease Points............................................................20
Hydraulic System............................................................20
Hydraulic Fluid..............................................................21
Filling the Hydraulic Reservoir ...............................................21
Draining the Hydraulic Reservoir .............................................21
Hydraulic Fluid Filter ......................................................22
Hydraulic Reservoir Breather ................................................22
Relief Valve..............................................................22
Gate Adjustment ............................................................23
Cleaning...................................................................23
Storage ...................................................................23
Troubleshooting .............................................................24
Parts Identification
Hydraulic Reservoir ..........................................................26
Auger Assembly (N67720 - 24 ft. Auger) (N67822 - 21 ft. Auger) .......................28
Auger Slide Plates ...........................................................30
Hydraulic Pump .............................................................31
Control Valve ...............................................................32
Auger Lift Cylinder ...........................................................33
Gate Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Ladder ....................................................................35
Fenders ...................................................................36
U-Bolt Tie-Down Kit..........................................................36
Lights .....................................................................37
Manual Holder ..............................................................37
Machine Decals and Signs ....................................................38

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Appendix
Specifications ..............................................................39
Dimensions ................................................................40
Torque Specifications ........................................................41
Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts .............................................41
Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts .............................................42
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Owner Information
Thank you for your decision to purchase a FT 1600
Fertilizer Tender from Loftness. To ensure maximum
performance of this product, it is mandatory that you
thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its
recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance
are essential to prevent injury or damage and to maximize
machine life.
Operate and maintain this machine in a safe manner and
in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
codes, regulations and / or laws, and in compliance with
on-product labeling and these instructions.
Make sure that all personnel have read this owner’s
manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct
operating, installation and maintenance procedures.
Continuous improvement and advancement of Loftness
products may result in changes to your equipment
that may not be reflected in this publication. Loftness
reserves the right to make product improvements to the
tender at any time. Although great care has been taken
to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Loftness does
not assume any liability for errors or omissions.
Loftness is not responsible for costs or damages
caused by misapplication of fertilizers. It is the
responsibility of the operator to assure that the
fertilizer is applied uniformly and correctly over the
application area.
Warranty Policy
Be sure to read and understand the Warranty Policy at
the beginning of this manual. It is also important that you
fill out the Warranty Registration form(s) completely and
return to Loftness so as not to void the warranty.
Serial Number Location
Always use your serial number when requesting
information or when ordering parts. The machine’s serial
number tag (1) is located toward the front of the tender
frame as shown. The number is also stamped (2) into the
frame just below the serial number tag.
Manual Storage
Keep the owner’s manual and the entire documentation
packet in the storage compartment provided with your
fertilizer tender. The owner’s manual must be available
for all operators.
The manual holder is located at the rear of the tender,
adjacent to the hydraulic controls.
Introduction
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Features
• 30° Tender slop angle
• Two compartment hopper (14 gauge stainless steel)
• Two stainless steel control gates adjust product
flow
• 21 ft or 24 ft x 10 in. stainless steel auger tube and
screw
• Hydraulic auger drive
• Hydraulic auger on/off control
• Hydraulic auger raise/lower control at left rear
corner
• Integral DOT clearance light package
• Self contained hydraulic system
• 10 gallon hydraulic oil reservoir
• Oil level sight glass
• Oil temperature gauge
• In tank suction strainer
• 10 micron replaceable filter
• Front and rear ladders
• 2 part epoxy primer
• White acrylic enamel
• Fenders
• No internal gussets/plates to catch fertilizer.
Introduction
Options
• Roll top tarp