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OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700374 700378 Berco Northeast Two Stage 44" & 48’’ Snowblower LAWN, YARD & GARDEN TRACTORS * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Conditions and Products Covered: BERCOMAC’s defective equipment or part must be returned to an authorized dealer within the warranty period for repairs. In BERCOMAC guarantees any part of the product or accessory the event that defective merchandise must be returned to manufactured by BERCOMAC and found in the reasonable manufacturer for repairs, freight fees are prepaid and a written judgment of BERCOMAC to be defective in material and or...
INTRODUCTION TO THE PURCHASER This new attachment was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment. NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the tractor and snowblower. This snowblower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other manuals related to the tractor and snowblower before operating.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop 16. Use only accessories approved the engine (motor) and check immediately for the manufacturer of the snowblower (such as wheel cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. chains, counterweights, cabs).
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 SNOWBLOWER PREPARATION: Install the hand guard (item 1) in the chute (item 2) as shown. Secure in place with two 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts, two flat washers and two 1/4’’ flange nuts on the inside. Tighten firmly. Install hand guard Before installing the chute (item 1), loosen the two flange nuts (item 2) (down to the last threads) which...
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer parts breakdown section parts identification. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting.
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ASSEMBLY VERIFY BELT ROUTING: -Lower the snowblower to the ground and let it run for a few seconds under supervision. -Disengage the snowblower and stop the engine. -Remove the belt guard. -Check the belts to make sure they are well inserted in the pulleys and that they have not flipped on their sides on the pulleys and that they do not touch the belt guides.
OPERATION SNOWBLOWER OPERATION WARNING a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow before engaging the snowblower. -Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or fan of snow while tractor engine is running. b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate -Disengage snowblower.
MAINTENANCE CUTTING EDGE MAINTENANCE WARNING Verify from time to time the wearing on the cutting edge to make sure you do not wear out the base of TO PREVENT INJURIES: the snowblower’s chassis. This cutting edge is Stop the motor. reversible.
MAINTENANCE BELT INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, CAUTION AND REPLACEMENT: SNOWBLOWER BELT: The belt tension and lift assist spring arm are a) Lower the snowblower to the ground. spring loaded & need to be held firmly while b) Install the belt as shown. displacing to prevent injury c) Apply tension to the belt by pulling up the tension arm (item 1).
DISMOUNTING SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. CAUTION The belt tension and lift assist spring arm are spring loaded &...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION One section or both sections of the Shear bolts are probably broken. R e p l a c e s h e a r b o l t ( f o r auger stops turning. identification, parts list...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowblower digs into ground. Ground is not frozen or too soft. Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower. If problem persists, change skid shoes for heavy duty skid shoes (option #700243) which cover more surface and prevents snowblower from digging.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE USE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry or when lubricated with normal oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly disulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads.
PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 1 Chute Goulotte 103936 2 Rotation bushing Coussinet de rotation 103945 3 Rotation worm Spirale de rotation 102005 4 Worm support Support spirale 103941 5 Worm support Support spirale 103942 6 Rotation ring...
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES SNOWBLOWER / SOUFFLEUSE...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 1 Frame 44" Châssis 44" 103929 2 Frame 48" Châssis 48" 103954 3 Shear plate Plaque de cisaillement 103933 4 Fan Éventail 103932 5 Flangette Flangette 102213 6 Bearing with set screw...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 36 Carriage bolt 3/8" n.c. x 1 1/4" Boulon à carrosserie 3/8" n.c. x 1 1/4" 37 Tension arm Bras de tension 103026 38 Handgrip Poignée 102062 39 Carriage bolt 3/8"...
OPTIONS & ATTACHMENTS ROTARY BROOM #700380 with nylon brush COUNTERWEIGHT #700381 with polypropylene brush. #700240 Universal rear weights Fits on same subframe as UTILITY BLADE #700266 #700246 Rear weights Electrolux snowblower or utility blade. Required for safety and traction. Requires an adaptor. Mounts on the same subframe as the Counter-balances weight of snowblower &...