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.
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.
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: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle parts. and accessory: stop the engine, set brake, remove ignition key, and wait that all moving parts have Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross- stopped.
SAFETY LABELS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION To avoid serious injury: Keep all parts of the body away from moving components. Decal #105946 Decal #107584 Decal #105128 Decal #107585...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECI- FICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PART IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: In this manual, the right and left side is determined being seated on the driver’s seat. INTENDED USE The 44”...
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 ENGINE AND BATTERY PREPARATION Disengage spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make a connection. Add oil in the engine. Verify oil level and add if necessary before starting engine. (See engine owner’s manual). U1 battery must be purchased locally: Check the battery.
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ASSEMBLY LIFT SUPPORT INSTALLATION Remove the supports which hold the axle support in place and assemble the lift support (item 11) to the axle support as shown using two carriage bolts 3/8 x 1-1/4’’ (item 12) and two nuts 3/8’’ (item 13). Use the middle hole Z on the lift support.
ASSEMBLY TOW BAR INSTALLATION Install the tow bar assembly (item 17) as shown using a bolt 1/2 x 3-1/2’’ (item 18), two washers 1/2’’ (item 19), a sleeve (item 20) and a nut 5/8’’ (item 21). Finally secure the position of the tow bar with the pin (item 22) and a cotter pin (item 23).
OPERATION CAUTION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the equipment and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. DANGER ALWAYS OPERATE FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT AND ALWAYS INSTALL ON YOURSELF THE EMERGENCY SWITCH LANYARD THAT IS LINKED...
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OPERATION INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX IN ITS SUPPORT Put the control box in the support previously installed. Attach the electrical cable and the engine control cable to the equipment and to the vehicle, if necessary use cable ties. The control wire must go under the axle support.
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OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE See engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set, mower is level, and blades are disengaged. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.
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OPERATION & TRANSPORTATION BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES Set the vehicle parking brake and chock the wheels. Operate cutter engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance maximum material With the engine running at minimum rpm, slowly discharge.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CABLE BEFORE DOING ANY ADJUSTMENTS ON THE ROUGH CUTTER. FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT For best cutting results, the cutter deck should be parallel to the ground. To check parallel adjustment, measure the distance from the bottom edge of the deck in both the front and rear of the deck.
MAINTENCE ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE AND SERVICE Always understand the procedures before doing any For best results cutter blades must be kept sharp. work. Use the proper tools and equipment, refer to The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a the Owner’s manual for additional information.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The unit is not cutting level. Level deck. Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal. See tires for maximum inflation. Without the engine running, make certain blades are installed identically. The engine will not start. WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES Disengage blades, turn key switch to the “OFF”...
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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