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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER 700277-2 Subframe 700278 Drive Mechanism BERCO Subframe SABRE Lawn tractors * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT 103474 E-05...
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LIMITED ONE YEAR ON BERCO TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS For one year from date of purchase, Bercomac Limitée will repair or replace free of charge at Bercomac's option, any parts which are defective as a result of defective materials or faulty workmanship.
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 attachment. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other manuals related to the tractor and attachments before operating. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation 4.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. Check shear bolts, mounting bolts, etc..., at frequent WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL intervals for proper tightness to be sure attachment is in safe working condition. 2. Never store the machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water tanks, space heaters, clothes dryers and the like.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1: FRONT SUBFRAME INSTALLATION MODELS WITH A 1 CYLINDER ENGINE For models with a 2 cylinder engine, go to Step 2. NOTE: You can install this subframe with or without the mower on tractor. The mower must be removed in order to mount the drive kit if mounting snowblower or broom.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2: FRONT SUBFRAME INSTALLATION MODELS WITH A 2 CYLINDER ENGINE Remove the heat shield in front of the muffler (fig.4, item 1), cut the plastic tie wrap (item 2) holding the headlights wiring. Remove the heat shield on each side of the front tractor frame (fig.4, items 3 &...
ASSEMBLY STEP 3: BACK SUBFRAME INSTALLATION: Slide the nylon bushing (fig.6, item 1) flange first, down the lift arm (item 2) to the sleeve (item 5). Slide the rear right support (item 3) down the lift arm and on the nylon bushing. Install the handgrip (item 4) as shown.
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ASSEMBLY Install the rear left bracket (fig.9, item 3) and handle support assembly (item 2) on tractor. To facilitate this operation raise the arm lift upright and hold in this position, slide the arm lift in the welded sleeve (item 6) between the welded channels (fig.7, item 7).
ASSEMBLY STEP 4: DRIVE MECHANISM INSTALLATION: NOTE: Remove the mower deck to install the drive mechanism. Pull back the pins (fig.15, item 4) until they are even with the inside of frame bracket on boot side. Install the clutch rod (fig.14, item 2) to tractor P.T.O. 2.187"...
ASSEMBLY STEP 5 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer to Snowblower owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for parts identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read the Snowblower’s owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor.
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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 on the pulleys and have not flipped on their sides in the pulleys and that they do not touch the belt guides.
ASSEMBLY ROTARY BROOM INSTALLATION: Refer Rotary Broom owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for parts identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read the Rotary Broom owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor.
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ASSEMBLY Insert handgrip on the handle. Insert the handle (item 1) through the support (item 2) as shown. Install the handle on the control rod (item 3) as shown and secure with a 2.5 mm. hair pin. Install handle VERIFY TIRE PRESSURE: Attachments should raise 3"...
ASSEMBLY UTILITY BLADE INSTALLATION: Refer to Utility Blade owner’s manual, parts breakdown section for parts identification. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read the Utility Blade owner's manual for safety precautions and rules. Follow the assembly and operation instructions. Attach the blade to the subframe as shown. Make sure the blade is pushed in until locked into place by the springs (item 1).
MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING MAINTENANCE BELT REPLACEMENT Drive Mechanism Belt: a) Check mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe Before proceeding with this step, notice carefully how working condition. the belt guide is installed to avoid damage to the belt. When re-installing, remove the bolt which retains the b) Apply oil at all pivot points.
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES SUBFRAME / SOUS-CHÂSSIS...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # 1 Left rear support Support arrière gauche 102962 2 Right rear support Support arrière droit 103471 3 Lift arm Bras de relevage 102971 4 Right front support Support avant droit 102973 5 Left front support...
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES DRIVE MECHANISM / MÉCANISME D’ENTRAÎNEMENT...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Drive frame Châssis d'entraînement 102972 Tension arm Bras de tension 102965 Clutch link Lien d'embrayage 102967 Goupille 102978 Flange washer Rondelle a bride 102969 Double pulley inc. 102736 & 102782 Poulie double inc.
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.
ATTACHMENTS SNOWBLOWER ROTARY TILLER #700312 #700210 40" #700211 44" Mounts to the rear of lawn & garden UTILITY BLADE #700266 #700255 40’’ tractors 14 to 25 HP. Comes complete #700300 48’’ with drive & manual lift mechanisms Mounts on the same subframe as the Fits on same subframe as rotary &...
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