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OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700219-2 BERCO Subframe JOHN DEERE SERIES LX255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 288, LX172, 173, 176, 178, 188 SERIES GT225, 235, 242, 245, 262, 275, 325, 335, 345, 355,GX325, 335, 345, 355 SABRE SERIES GT1842, 1848, 2048, 2148, 2254, 2354, 2554 (GH or HV)
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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 IT MEANS:...
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS MODELS: LX 255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 288 and GT 225, 235 245 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
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ASSEMBLY Unhook the helper spring (item 6). Install the handle support (item 1) on the left hand side with a 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolt (item 2) and flange nut already in place, a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and flange nut.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME INSTALLATION: WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. Slide the subframe under the tractor between the front and back wheels on the left side.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS MODÈLS: LX 172, 173, 176, 178, 188, and GT 242, 262, 275 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe.
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ASSEMBLY Remove the helper spring (item 6). Install the handle support (item 1) on the left hand side with a 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolt (item 2) and flange nut already in place, a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and flange nut.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME INSTALLATION: WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. Slide the subframe under the tractor between the front and back wheels on the left side.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS MODELS: 325, 335, 345, 355 GX 325, 335, 345, 355 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe.
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ASSEMBLY Unhook the helper spring (item 6). Install the handle support (item 1) on the left hand side with a 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolt (item 2) and flange nut already in place, a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and flange nut.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME INSTALLATION: WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. Slide the subframe under the tractor between the front and back wheels on the left side.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE SABRE TRACTORS MODELS:GT1842, 1848, 2048, 2148, 2254, 2354, 2554 (GH or HV) IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe.
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ASSEMBLY Unhook the helper spring (item 6). Install the handle support (item 1) on the left hand side with a 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolt (item 2) and flange nut already in place, a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and flange nut.
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME INSTALLATION: WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. Slide the subframe under the tractor between the front and back wheels on the left side.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 CAUTION SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer snowblower owner’s manual, parts TO PREVENT INJURIES: breakdown section for parts identification. Always raise the attachment to reduce the tension on the spring before applying or WARNING releasing tension on the helper spring. Firmly hold the handle when you release the tension because the arm will kick back due to the tension FOR YOUR SECURITY:...
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION Never use the snowblower without the belt guard. Remove the belt guard from the back of snowblower. Move the tension arm (item 5) towards the back to facilitate installation. Install the belt on the snowblower by inserting it between the two flat pulleys (item 1) and around the snowblower pulley (item 2).
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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. -Check the belt to make sure it is well inserted in the pulleys and that it has not flipped on its side in the pulleys and that it does not touch the belt guides.
ASSEMBLY ROTARY BROOM INSTALLATION: Refer to 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 CAUTION Never use the Rotary Broom without the belt guard. Install the belt as shown NOTE: Do not hook the helper spring (item 4) to the lift lever (item 9) right now. The belt must be adjusted before installing the spring. Apply tension on the belt by moving the tension arm (item 5) towards the front.
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ASSEMBLY VERIFY BELT ROUTING: -Lower the rotary broom to the ground and let it run for a few seconds under supervision. -Disengage the rotary broom and stop the engine. -Check the belt to make sure it is well inserted in the pulleys and that it has not flipped on its side on the pulleys and that it does not touch the belt guides.
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. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor.
MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING SUBFRAME DISMOUNTING WARNING See Attachment Owner’s manual (Snowblower, Rotary Broom, Utility Blade) attachment TO PREVENT INJURIES: dismounting instructions. Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. a) Remove the rear counterweight. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and b) Release tension on the belt by moving the keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental tension arm towards the back.
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.
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES PUSH FRAME / CHÂSSIS DE POUSSÉE...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # 1 Pivot support Support de pivot 102655 2 Handgrip Poignée 102248 3 Spring bracket Fixation du ressort 102210 4 Spring lock left Ressort de barrure gauche 102208 5 Hex.
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES SUBFRAME / SOUS-CHÂSSIS...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # 1 Right subframe flat bar Fer plat droit du sous-chassis 102263 2 Left subframe flat bar Fer plat gauche du sous-chassis 102262 3 Push tube Tube de poussée 103076...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # 30 Pin 0.38" x 1.00" Goupille 0.38" x 1.00" 103077 31 Roll pin 3/16" x 1" Goupille roulée 3/16" x 1" 32 Hair pin 2.5 mm Goupille à...
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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