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Bercomac 700312-5 Owner's Manual

Rotary tiller universal mount for yard & garden tractors
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READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
106111_EN
BERCO
Rotary Tiller
Universal mount for
YARD & GARDEN
Tractors
* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
CAUTION:
OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT
*106111*
OWNER'S MANUAL

Model Number

* REPAIR PARTS
* MAINTENANCE
1
700312-5
N-08

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  • Page 1: Model Number

    OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700312-5 BERCO Rotary Tiller Universal mount for YARD & GARDEN Tractors * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT *106111* 106111_EN N-08...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................SAFETY DECALS ..............................ASSEMBLY Overall View & Required Tools ........................Step 1: Tractor Preparation ........................Step 2: Rotary Tiller Preparation ......................Step 3: Rotary Tiller Installation, (Primary installation) ................Primary Belt Adjustment ......................Clutch Cable Installation ......................

  • Page 4: 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. 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating parts. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle and accessory: stop the engine, set brake, remove Exercise extreme caution when operating on or ignition key, and wait that all moving parts have crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION DECAL #105988 DECAL #105129 DECAL #105989 To avoid serious injury: Keep hands, feet & clothing away from rotating knives while engine is running. To avoid damaging the tiller: DECAL #105130 Put the pin in the working position (on the right) before...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY CONVERSION TABLE GLOSSARY 1’’ (po, in) 25.4 mm Quad = V.T.T., A.T.V. 1’ (pi, ft) 0.3 m Véhicule tout terrain V.T.T. 1 psi (lb/in 6.89 kPa All terrain vehicle A.T.V. 1 lb 0.45 kg P.T.O. = P.D.F 1 lbf 4.4 N Power take-off (P.T.O)

  • Page 9: Step 1: Tractor Preparation

    ASSEMBLY STEP 1 THIS ATTACHMENT IS A UNIVERSAL MOUNT. TRACTOR PREPARATION: THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED ON EVERY BRAND/MODEL OF TRACTOR. A WARNING BELT SIZE OTHER THAN THE BELTS SUPPLIED MAY BE NECESSARY. TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY For tractors with a set of holes on the transaxle that measure 14" center to center. Install the mounting supports (item 1), the holes (item 2) towards the back and towards the center of the tractor. If necessary , reverse the position of the supports in order to be able to bolt on the transmission.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Rotary Tiller Preparation

    ASSEMBLY STEP 2 ROTARY TILLER PREPARATION Determine the set of holes (item 1) to use to attach the tiller’s hitch (item 2) by using the following chart: NOTE: If you have used the short sleeves to install the mounting supports, install the tiller hitch (item 2) in one set of holes higher than which is mentioned in the chart.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY Install the lift arm (item 1) with four 5/16 x 3/4" bolts (item 2) and flange nuts. Install the lift arm For Installation Purposes Only: Remove the pin (item 1) from the working position and insert it in the locked position (item 2). Secure in place with a hair pin (item 3).
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a transmission that has a distance between the bolts of 14", interchange the mounting pins (item 2 on the left side and item 3 on the right side) to get a distance of 12 1/4’’...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Rotary Tiller Installation, (Primary Installation)

    ASSEMBLY STEP 3 ROTARY TILLER INSTALLATION: (Primary installation) Lower the lift arm to place the rotary tiller’s frame flat on the ground. Slide the rotary tiller under the tractor. Lower the lift arm (item 1) until it locks in the "UP" position (item 2) to lift the front portion, then lower the support (item 3) so that it supports the rotary tiller frame.

  • Page 15: Primary Belt Adjustment

    ASSEMBLY Please refer to the Recommended Installation Chart that is included specific brands of tractors. Note: Choose the appropriate belt among the ones supplied. However, the rotary tiller being a universal mounting, a belt size other than the ones supplied may be necessary.

  • Page 16: Clutch Cable Installation

    ASSEMBLY CLUTCH CABLE INSTALLATION Tractors with manual clutch mechanism: Disengage the clutch: If your cable (item 1) does not have a spring at the end, attach the cable to the spring (item 3) on the tiller and attach the cable on the adjustable tension rod (item 2). Secure in place.

  • Page 17: Verify The Rotary Tiller's Secondary Belt Adjustment

    ASSEMBLY VERIFY THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE ROTARY TILLER’S SECONDARY BELT: When the belt is correctly adjusted, you should barely see the hole in the tension gauge (item 1). If the hole is exposed (item 2), readjust the belt by screwing the nut (item 3) until well adjusted (item 1). Adjustment Requires Well adjusted...

  • Page 18: Re-Installation

    ASSEMBLY RE-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. On a level surface remove the mower deck from tractor. Remove the pin (item 1) from the working position and install it in the locked position.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY Install the drive belt (item 1) on the engine pulley (item Lift the support (item 3). If your tractor is equipped with a manual clutch, install the spring (item 4) at the end of cable to the extension bar (Item 5). Attach the cable shield to the adjustable tension rod (item 6).

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION IMPORTANT TO PREVENT INJURIES: AVOID DAMAGE TO THE ROTARY TILLER -Remove all objects and keep people away from Never back up or make sharp turns with the the working area. rotary tiller in the ground. -Never let children operate the rotary tiller or tractor.

  • Page 21: Transporting The Rotary Tiller

    OPERATION TRANSPORTING THE ROTARY TILLER: Always lift the rotary tiller off the ground by lowering the lift arm as far as it will go and disengage the accessory when moving from one tilling area to another. Drive at a safe traveling speed (max 10km/h) when the tiller is off the ground because of the extra weight due to the rotary tiller, the tractor is unbalanced.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING PRIMARY BELT ADJUSTMENT Tractors with an electric clutch mechanism: TO PREVENT INJURIES: Adjust the tension on the front belt by loosening the Stop the motor. square head set screw (item 10). Pull the adjustable Apply parking brake. tension rod (item 11) to stretch the spring by 3/4" to 1". Remove the ignition key.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Tines

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TINES CAUTION WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always safely block the tiller. Never work under TO PREVENT INJURIES: the tractor nor under the accessory. 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.

  • Page 24: Dismounting

    DISMOUNTING DISMOUNTING THE ROTARY TILLER END OF SEASON STORAGE: a) Clean the rotary tiller. WARNING b) Check the belts. TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. c) Replace damaged or worn parts. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. d) Paint scratched surfaces to prevent rust. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental e) Lubricate the grease points.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING * Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Tiller will not turn. Belt is damaged. Replace the belt. Belt is broken. Replace the belt. Tiller operates irregularly. Tighten belts. Belts are loose. Belts are damaged.

  • Page 26: Rotary Tiller (Frame)

    PARTS BREAKDOWN ROTARY TILLER (FRAME)
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST ROTARY TILLER (FRAME) Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Frame Châssis 103436 Hitch Attache 103437 Hitch pin Goupille d'attache 103438 Belt guard Garde-courroie 103439 Spacer Douille 103429 Support Support 103440 Flat pulley Poulie plate 102765 Spacer...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST ROTARY TILLER (FRAME) Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Pin-lock Goupille de barrure 103398 Spring Ressort 102868 Lift mechanism Mécanisme de relevage 103452 Cable shield Gaine de câble 104304 Cable Câble 104305 Handgrip Poignée 103453...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST ROTARY TILLER (FRAME) Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Spacer Douille d'espacement 104583 Hex. socket set screw 1/4" n.c. x 1/4" Vis à pression hex. 1/4" n.c. x 1/4" Hex. bolt 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon hex.

  • Page 30: Rotary Tiller (Head)

    PARTS BREAKDOWN ROTARY TILLER (HEAD)

  • Page 31: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ROTARY TILLER (HEAD) Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Frame Châssis 103417 Tine shaft Arbre des dents 103418 Left tine Dent gauche 103419 Right tine Dent droite 103420 Spacer Douille 103421 Drive shaft Arbre d'entrainement 103422 Sprocket assembly...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST ROTARY TILLER (HEAD) Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Cotter pin 5/32" x 1" Goupille fendue 5/32" x 1" Carriage bolt 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon à carrosserie 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Carriage bolt 5/16"...

  • Page 33: Torque Specification Table

    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.

  • Page 34: Attachments

    ATTACHMENTS SNOWBLOWER ROTARY TILLER #700312 #700210 40" #700211 44" Mounts to the rear of yard & garden #700255 40’’ 48’’ UTILITY BLADE #700266 tractors 14 to 25 HP. Comes complete #700400 48’’ with drive & manual lift mechanisms Fits on same subframe as rotary Mounts on the same subframe as the &...
  • Page 35 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 36 WHEN PERFORMANCE & DEPENDABILITY ARE NON NEGOTIABLE ! Bercomac Limitée 92, Fortin North, Adstock, Quebec, Canada, G0N 1S0 WWW.BERCOMAC.COM PRINTED IN CANADA (ORIGINAL NOTICE)

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