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NOTE: All warranty work must be performed by an authorized dealer using original (manufacturer) replacement parts. NOTE: Bercomac reserves the right to change or improve the design of any part or accessory without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
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DISMOUNTING ..............................TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ........................PARTS BREAKDOWN AND LISTS Driveline Kit #700321 ..........................Driveline Kit #700322 ..........................Driveline Kit #700323 ..........................Front Frame #700320 ..........................OPTIONS ................................TROUBLESHOOTING See attachment owner’s manual for this section. (Snowblower, Utility Blade, Rotary Broom)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PURCHASER This new accessory 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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the vehicle and accessory. This accessory 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 vehicle and accessory before operating.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION: 13. Keep the accessory away from heat sources or flames. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating parts. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Exercise extreme caution when operating on or When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 1 FRONT FRAME INSTALLATION: MODELS 425-445-455 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR THEIR IDENTIFICATION. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface. Disengage the P.T.
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ASSEMBLY Install the handle support (item 1) on the stopper plate (item 2) and secure with the same bolts (item 3) and nuts (item 4) that you have removed. Tighten firmly. Install the plastic grommet (item 5) in the handle support.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT FRAME INSTALLATION: MODELS X475, X485, X495, X700, X720, X740 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR THEIR IDENTIFICATION. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface.
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ASSEMBLY Install the handle support (item 1) by unscrewing the two bolts in place (if installed) and secure with two 1/2 x 1 1/4’’ hex bolts (item 2) and nylon insert locknuts (item 3). Tighten firmly. Install the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support (item 1).
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ASSEMBLY FRONT FRAME INSTALLATION: MODELS X575, X585, X595, X728, X748 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR THEIR IDENTIFICATION. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface. Disengage the P.T.
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ASSEMBLY Install the bearing (item 1) onto the shaft on the front side of axle. Install a small retaining ring (item 2) and the big retaining ring (item 3). Install bearing and retaining rings Lightly grease the lip of the seals (item 1) and install the seals into the front and back.
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ASSEMBLY Install the handle support (item 1) by unscrewing the two bolts in place (if installed) and secure with two 1/2 x 1 1/4’’ hex bolts (item 2) and nylon insert locknuts (item 3). Tighten firmly. Install the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support (item 1).
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2 COUNTERWEIGHT SUPPORT ADAPTOR INSTALLATION CAUTION THIS KIT IS REQUIRED your security and better traction, counterweights #700240 (option) which includes the bracket and six weights (suitcase style) for a total of 160 lbs. See installation instructions included with the counterweights. NOTE: This adaptor is required to be able to install the Berco #700240 counterweight kit only.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 4 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer to snowblower owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for their identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read snowblower’s owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface. Disengage the P.T.
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ASSEMBLY Attach the snowblower to the front frame as shown. Make sure the snowblower’s hitch is pushed in until locked into place by the springs (item 1). Connect the driveline to the tractor’s P.T.O. spline shaft. Make sure that the yoke is securely attached to the tractor’s P.T.O.
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ASSEMBLY Insert the hook (item 5) on the rotation worm (item 8) Install the handgrip (item 1) on the handle (item 2) and slide the handle in handle support (item 3). Install the handle in the handle extension (item 4) and on the hook (item 5).
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ASSEMBLY ROTARY BROOM INSTALLATION: Refer to rotary broom owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for their identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read rotary broom owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface.
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ASSEMBLY Attach the rotary broom to the front frame as shown. Make sure the rotary broom’s hitch is pushed in until locked into place by the springs (item 1). Connect the driveline to the tractor’s P.T.O. spline shaft. Make sure that the yoke is securely attached to the tractor’s P.T.O.
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ASSEMBLY UTILITY BLADE INSTALLATION: Refer to utility blade owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for their identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read utility blade owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. Attach the utility blade to the front frame as shown. Make sure the utility blade’s hitch is pushed in until locked into place by the springs (item 1).
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: DANGER ANY CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING DRIVELINE MAY CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY AND NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT: All extension guards for the tractor and the driveline in place. The driveline securely attached at both ends. WARNING Figure 1 TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface.
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DISMOUNTING DISMOUNT THE FRONT FRAME See attachment’s owner’s manual (snowblower, rotary broom and utility blade) for dismounting instructions. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the machine on a flat surface. Disengage the P.T. O. Lower the attachment to the ground. Apply parking brake. Stop the motor and remove the ignition key.
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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.
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PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES DRIVELINE KIT #700321 ENSEMBLE D’ARBRE À CARDAN #700321...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # 1 Shaft Arbre 103227 2 Shaft support Support d'arbre 103533 3 Collar w/set screw Collet a/vis à pression 103241 4 Seal Joint d'étanchéité 103238 5 Bushing Coussinet...
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PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES DRIVELINE KIT #700322 ENSEMBLE D’ARBRE À CARDAN #700322...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # 1 Shaft Arbre 103528 2 Shaft support Support d'arbre 103534 3 Collar w/set screw Collet a/vis à pression 103241 4 Seal Joint d'étanchéité 103238 5 Bushing Coussinet...
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PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES DRIVELINE KIT #700323 ENSEMBLE D’ARBRE À CARDAN #700323...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # Shaft Arbre 103530 Bearing Roulement a billes 103545 Retaining ring Bague de retenue 103547 Retaining ring Bague de retenue 102760 Seal Joint d'étanchéité 103546 Half telescopic driveline Demi arbre a cardan...
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PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES FRONT FRAME / CHASSIS AVANT...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # Front frame Châssis avant 103532 Adaptor 90° Adapteur 90° 103537 Hex. bolt 1/2" n.c. x 1 1/4" Boulon hex. 1/2" n.c. x 1 1/4" Nylon Insert lock Nut 1/2"...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # Handle extension Extension de manivelle 103577 Handle support Support de manivelle 103536 Plastic grommet Oeillet de plastique 102063 Counterweight adaptor Adapteur de contrepoids 103225 Hex.
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ATTACHMENTS ELECTRIC DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT KIT #700526 ELECTRIC CHUTE ROTATION & 56" UTILITY BLADE #700416 SNOWBLOWER DEFLECTOR KIT HYDRAULIC ANGLING KIT #700318 #700518 #700400 48’’ Allows to adjust deflector or rotate Mounts on the same subframe as the Fits on same subframe as rotary the chute electrically from driver’s snowblower &...