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OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700370 BERCO Subframe JOHN DEERE SERIES LX255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 280, 288, 289 SERIES GT225, 235, 245, GX255 and G-100 Tractors * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS...
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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 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. View once unpacked IF YOUR TRACTOR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH MOUNTING PINS: Remove the bolt that holds the left hand side mower lift...
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ASSEMBLY 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. Tighten firmly. Insert the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support.
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 WARNING SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer snowblower owner’s manual, parts TO PREVENT INJURIES: breakdown section for parts identification. Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. WARNING Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental FOR YOUR SECURITY: starting.
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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 8) towards the back to facilitate the belt installation. Install the belt on the snowblower by inserting it between Install belt the two flat pulleys (items 1 &...
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ASSEMBLY Insert the handle (item 1) into the support (item 2) as shown. Install the hook (item 3) on the rotation worm (item 4). Insert the hook in the handle (item 1) and secure with a 2.5 mm hair pin (item 5). Install handle VERIFY SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT: LEVEL PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow...
ASSEMBLY ROTARY BROOM INSTALLATION: Refer to rotary broom owner’s manual, parts WARNING breakdown section for parts identification. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. FOR YOUR SECURITY: Remove the ignition key. Read the rotary broom owner's manual for safety Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and precautions and rules.
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ASSEMBLY Install the belt as shown. Apply tension on the belt by moving the tension arm (item 8) towards the front. And secure with a 3mm hair pin (item 9) in the hole (item 7). Check the tension on the belt and adjust if necessary. maintenance section belt...
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ASSEMBLY Insert the handle (item 1) into the support (item 2) as shown. Install the handle (item 1) on the control rod (item 3) as shown and secure with a 2.5 mm hair pin (item 4). 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. CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always raise the attachment to reduce the tension on the spring before applying or releasing tension on the helper spring.
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ASSEMBLY Insert the handle (item 1) into the support (item 2) as shown. Install the handle (item 1) on the control rod (item 3) as shown and secure with a 2.5 mm hair pin (item 4). Install handle Reinstall the helper spring as originally installed. Raise the blade.
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. b) Release tension on the belt by moving the Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and tension arm towards the back.
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 # Pivot support Support de pivot 102655 Handgrip Poignée 102248 Spring bracket Fixation du ressort 102210 Left spring lock Ressort de barrure gauche 102208 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 # Right subframe flat bar Fer plat droit du sous-châssis 102263 Left subframe flat bar Fer plat gauche du sous-châssis 102262 Push tube Tube de poussée 103922 Support plate...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # Hex. bolt 5/8" n.c. x 4" Boulon hex. 5/8" n.c. x 4" Flat washer 11/16" hole Rondelle plate 11/16" trou Lever lock Barrure de levier 102078 Lock washer 5/8"...
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" Mounts to the rear of lawn & garden UTILITY BLADE #700266 #700211 44" tractors 14 to 25 HP. Comes complete with drive & manual lift mechanisms Mounts on the same subframe as the Fits on same subframe as rotary &...
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