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* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS
106446-EN
BERCO
Subframe
JOHN DEERE
SERIES 300, LX, GT, GX and G-100
WITH FOOT LIFT OR MANUAL HAND LIFT
Tractors
CAUTION:
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model Number
for
* REPAIR PARTS
* MAINTENANCE
*106446*
1
700370-3
M-01
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Page 1: Model Number
OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700370-3 BERCO Subframe JOHN DEERE SERIES 300, LX, GT, GX and G-100 WITH FOOT LIFT OR MANUAL HAND LIFT Tractors * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS... -
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. Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Services: Contact dealer where equipment was purchased or any other BERCOMAC Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................. ASSEMBLY Step 1: John Deere models: LX 255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 288 and GT 225, 235 245 and G-100 Subframe Preparation ....................... Subframe Installation ......................... John Deere models: LX 172, 173, 176, 178, 188, and GT 242, 262, 275 Subframe Preparation ....................... -
Page 4: Introduction
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. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the tractor and attachment. 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 tractor and attachments before operating. - Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. Use only attachments approved manufacturer (such wheel chains, WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL counterweights, cabs). You must use 100 lbs. of rear counterweight for better traction and a greater stability at all times when using an attachment that is installed on the front of a tractor.
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Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 SUBFRAME PREPARATION MODÈLS: LX 255, 266, 277, 277AWS, 279, 288 & GT 225, 235, 245 & G-100 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION. -
Page 8: Subframe Installation
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. -
Page 9: Subframe Preparation
ASSEMBLY Install the lift arm (item 1) to the lift arm extension (item 2) with two 5/16 x 3/4" bolts and flange nuts. Tighten firmly. Install the handgrip (item 3) as shown. Pull lift arm towards the rear of tractor. The arm should be 1"... - Page 10 ASSEMBLY IF YOUR TRACTOR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH MOUNTING PINS: Remove the bolt that holds the left hand side mower lift arm (item 1). Reinstall the lift arm by inserting (as shown) the mounting pin (item 2), original sleeve (item 4) and flat washer (item 3) from the tractor.
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Page 11: Subframe Installation
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. -
Page 12: Subframe Preparation
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS MODELS: GT325, 335, 345, 355 GX 325, 335, 345, 355 IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TA- BLE OF CONTENTS) WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SEC- TION FOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION. -
Page 13: Subframe Installation
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 al- ready in place, a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt (item 3) and flange nut. Tighten firmly. -
Page 14: Subframe Preparation
ASSEMBLY Install the lift arm (item 1) to the lift arm extension (item 2) with two 5/16 x 3/4" bolts and flange nuts. Tighten firmly. Install the handgrip (item 3) as shown. Pull lift arm towards the rear of tractor. The arm should be 1"... - Page 15 ASSEMBLY Remove the bolt that holds the left hand side mower lift arm (item 1). Reinstall the lift arm by inserting (as shown) the mounting pin (item 2), original sleeve (item 4) and flat washer (item 3) from the tractor. Secure with the original nut inside the tractor frame.
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Page 16: Subframe Installation
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. -
Page 17: Step 2: Snowblower Installation
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. - Page 18 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 the two flat pulleys (items 1 &...
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Page 19: Verify Tire Pressure
ASSEMBLY CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always raise the attachment to reduce the tension on the spring before applying or 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 on the spring. -
Page 20: Rotary Broom Installation
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. - Page 21 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...
- Page 22 ASSEMBLY CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURIES: Always raise the attachment to reduce the tension on the spring before applying or 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 on the spring.
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Page 23: Utility Blade Installation
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. - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Maintenance & Dismounting
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. -
Page 26: Push Frame
PARTS BREAKDOWN PUSH FRAME 700370-3... - Page 27 PARTS LIST PUSH FRAME 700370-3 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.
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Page 28: Subframe
PARTS BREAKDOWN SUBFRAME 700370-3... - Page 29 PARTS LIST SUBFRAME 700370-3 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...
- Page 30 PARTS LIST SUBFRAME 700370-3 Ref. English description Description française Qty. Part # Réf. Qté. Pièce # Mounting pin Goupille de montage 102257 Adjusting rod Tige d'ajustement 102653 Freeway bearing Roulement utilitaire 102075 Right spacer Douille d'espacement droite 104071 Hex. bolt 5/8" n.c. x 4"...
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Page 31: 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 32: Options
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 &... - Page 33 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________...
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