Introduction 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. All photographs, illustrations and information in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachments, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Important safety information Important safety information Safety alert symbol/Signal words/Safety messages These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the product described in this manual. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Important safety information • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or • Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable and crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert vapors are explosive. for hidden hazards such as traffic, fences, trees, a) Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other buildings, wires, etc.
Important safety information TRANSPORT Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation. • • Review Transport Safety instructions in the Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before vehicle manual before moving or hauling. servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on implement •...
Important safety information Safety Decals Read and understand all instructions/explanations noted on decals or/and in the “Safety Decals” section. • Keep the safety decals clean and visible. • For decal location see part list section of this manual • Replace decals if decals are missing or illegible. •...
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Important safety information #108555 To avoid serious injury: Keep hand & clothing away from rotating gear while the hydraulic motor is connected. Always use the snowblower with all the guards in place. 108555 #108557 To avoid serious injury or death from thrown objects: Keep people away from the discharge area during operation and keep others away.
Assembly & initial set-up Assembly & initial set-up Tractor requirements 6. Lower the snowblower by rotating it forward so that the front of the snowblower is in contact with the ground. As illustrated: The tractor must be equipped with the subframe #701138 as well as an adapter kit (depending on your tractor model) (follow the instructions in the subframe manual for installation of these).
Assembly & initial set-up Accessory Assembly Turn the snowblower back on the parking stand following the instructions in the sub-section of Installation of the power transmission reception and assembly & initial set-up. shaft (half driveline) and the guard Assemble the half drivelines (item 1 & 2) making sure the grooves are well aligned.
Assembly & initial set-up Installation of the chute Installation of the chute rotation motor A. Wrap the rotation ring (item 1) (groove inside) around the edge of the discharge chute (item 2) as shown. A. Install the motor support (item 1) using two carriage B.
Assembly & initial set-up Installation of the centering guide Install the centering guide (item 1) in the hole (item A) using an hex bolt 3/8 n.c. x 1” (item 2) and a lock washer 3/8” (item 3). Put the cap (item 4) on the centering guide.
Assembly & initial set-up Installation of the hydraulic hoses Insert the two hydraulic hoses (item 1) in the nylon sleeve (item 2) and connect the two hoses to the hydraulic motor connectors (item A). Assembly options Please see your dealer for a complete list of updated options.
Hook and un-hook accessory Hook and un-hook accessory Hooking & Un-hooking Getting ready for installation Make sure your tractor is equipped with the subframe WARNING #701138 as well as bracket kit for your tractor. (Follow the instructions in the subframe manual for this item). To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Hook and un-hook accessory METHOD 1: Hooking snowblower on subframe: The snowblower (subframe is installed on the tractor): Make sure there is no snow, ice or other elements on the subframe or the back part of the snowblower so there is no interference for the hook up and create damage.
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Hook and un-hook accessory M. Connect the flexible hoses (item 1) for the snowblower’s chute rotation to the vehicle’s hydraulic system (item 2). Route the hoses as shown through the hose supports. Read all important following information on this page before proceeding to the installation of the hoses.
Hook and un-hook accessory Route hydraulic hose to the tractor hydraulic quick connect in a way to avoid damage to hose and allow movement of any components. Example : avoid any contact with any sharp edges, hot surfaces, any moving part of any component of the vehicle that may damage the hose during installation, operation or maintenance Clean quick couplers and connect the quick coupler...
Hook and un-hook accessory METHOD 2 : Unhooking the WARNING snowblower with subframe from the To avoid serious injury or death: tractor: This shaft turns at up to 2000 RPM. If the collar is not locked to the subframe shaft, or if the yoke at the snowblower end is not secured properly, the driveline Refer to the subframe manual for unhooking can fly loose with great force capable of causing serious...
Operating instructions Operating instructions Safety precaution DANGER WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: To avoid serious injury or death caused by vehicle • overturn: Always follow all safety precaution in the important Operate only with tractor equipped with an approved safety information section of this manual.
Operating instructions Controls and display deflector is open, the greater the distance will be. To direct the location of the projection, use the control of For the control of the movements of the subframe, the rotation of the chute (see subsection control and please see the subframe’s manual.
Operating instructions Clean a blockage DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowblowers. •...
Adjustments Adjustments Parking stand on the Raising the parking stand: IMPORTANT: when in operation or when the snowblower snowblower shaft is installed on the subframe shaft the parking stand must always be raised. WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: A.
Adjustments Chute Rotation See operation section - control and display. Skid Shoe adjustment PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 3/16" to 1/4" or 5mm to 7mm clearance (A) between cutting edge and surface. UNEVEN OR GRAVEL SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 1/2"...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowblower vibrates or is Damaged auger. Replace auger. abnormally noisy. Damaged drive shaft. Replace drive shaft. Damaged bearing. Replace bearing. Damaged fan. Dismount & repair or replace fan. Driveline is not well installed. Reinstall the driveline according to the instructions.
Maintenance & lubrication Maintenance & Lubrication NOTE: When reassembling after maintenance, be sure to WARNING apply Loctite when necessary. To avoid serious injury or death : Cutting edge maintenance • Always follow all safety precautions in the important Check the scraper bar wear from time to time to make sure safety information section of this manual.
Maintenance & Lubrification Chain Chain adjustment: Lubricate when required with commercial chain lubricant Unscrew the adjustment bolt (item 1) sufficiently (to be able (qty: as needed). to slide the sprocket into the groove), lower the sprocket to Replacing shear bolts for the add tension to the chain and raise it to remove tension.
Storage and transportation Storage and transportation Long-Term Storage Transportation Follow unhooking instruction in the section “Hook-up WARNING and Unhook Accessory” of this manual. To avoid serious injury or death : • Clean the accessory When travelling on public roads, use SMV sign, clean •...
Specifications Specifications Spécifications Model number 701136 701137 Width 72” 80” Height (without chute) 31” 31” Height (chute lowered) 51 1/4” 51 1/4” Height (chute raised) 61” 61” Depth (overall) 44” 44” Weight 707 lbs 740 lbs Tractor model TYM T474 TYM T574 See your dealer for the See your dealer for the...
Torque specification table Torque specification table • The following table shows the minimum torque requirement • Maximum is 15% more than the minimum (example: min100 Nm -> max is 115Nm) • If specific thread is not specified in the part list or manual, the bolt thread is coarse •...
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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