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.
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: park on a solid level ground, disengage drives, lower implement, set parking Exercise extreme caution when operating on or brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key, and crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION Symbol Description Decal #108750 Risk of getting pinched: To avoid serious injuries, keep away from moving parts. Securely and safely immobilize moving parts before doing any maintenance on them.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION 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 by sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing toward. WARNING When installing and operating the accessory, the front loader must be removed from the vehicle.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated area. Disengage the P.T. O. Apply parking brake. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Wait until all moving parts have stopped before leaving the driver’s seat.
ASSEMBLY T474 tractor: Install the rear hitch (item 1) into the vehicle hitch (item 2) and hold in place with a pin (item 3) and two lynch pins (item 4). T574 tractor: Install the rear hitch (item 1) into the vehicle hitch (item 2) and hold in place with a pin (item 3) and a hair pin (item 4).
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ASSEMBLY Insert the drive shaft (item 1) in the bearings (items 2 & 3) as shown. T474 tractor: There must be a distance A of 4 7/8’’ between the bearing and the end of the shaft (see figure). T574 tractor: There must be a distance A of 2 7/8’’...
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ASSEMBLY T574 tractor: Insert the rear subframe (item 1) into the front subframe (item 2) as shown. Secure in place with ten 5/8’’ x 1-1/2’’ hex bolts (item 3) and ten 5/8’’ nylon insert lock nuts (item 4). Make sure the two parts are properly aligned. Tighten the nuts securely.
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ASSEMBLY T474 tractor: Install the hitch support (item 1) on the rear subframe in the bottom holes using two 1/4’’ x 1’’ hex bolts and two 1/4’’ nylon insert lock nuts. Do the same on the other side. T574 tractor: Install the hitch support (item 1) on the rear subframe in the top holes using two 1/4’’...
ASSEMBLY STEP 3: WARNING SUBFRAME INSTALLATION Drive the vehicle over the subframe. Ground TO PREVENT INJURIES: clearance may vary according to the accessories Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well ventilated installed on the vehicle. area. Disengage the P.T. O. IMPORTANT: If there is not enough distance Apply parking brake.
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ASSEMBLY Put a wooden block (item 1) under the lift arms (item Start the vehicle's engine. Lower the arms in order to align the holes in the subframe (item 3) with those of the lift arms. Stop the vehicle’s engine. Secure the front subframe in place with the pin (item 4) and lynch pin (item 5).
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ASSEMBLY T474 tractor: Start the vehicle’s engine, lift the snowblower and stop the vehicle’s engine. The rear of the subframe was lifted off the ground when the snowblower was raised. Secure the rear of the subframe (item 1) in place with the pin (item 2) and lynch pin (item 3).
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Make sure to thread the hoses through Note: Identifications are for reference only, your the hook on the hydraulic hose support and the hook tractor may not have the ports configured this on the front hitch bracket as done previously with the way.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION To avoid serious injuries The subframe kit is to be used only to lift and Use only with approved accessories such as operate the snowblower for the T474 / T574 TYM snowblower. Do not use to lift something. tractors.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid serious injury or death : • Always follow all safety precautions in the important safety information section of this manual. • Follow all instructions and safety precautions in your vehicle manual and any other related accessory manual.
DISMOUNTING & STORAGE SUBFRAME DISMOUNTING Subframe without snowblower or other accessories: WARNING 1. Remove the rear pin that unites the rear subframe to the rear hitch. To avoid serious injury or death: 2. Put a block of wood under the lift arms. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING * Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Accessory does not raise or lower Dirt in the oil. Change the hydraulic oil. fast enough. Damaged bushing Replace the bushing.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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O/L = Obtain Locally / Obtenir localement Part numbers starting with 500XXX are not available for sale, however, separate parts are available for sale individually. Les numéros 500xxx ne sont pas disponibles pour la vente. Au besoin, veuillez commander les numéros de pièces séparément.
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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