Sommaire des Matières pour Bercomac Limitee 700374-1
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OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700374-1 700378-1 Berco Northeast Two Stage 44" & 48’’ Snowblower LAWN, YARD & GARDEN TRACTORS * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Conditions and Products Covered: Owner’s Responsibilities: BERCOMAC guarantees any part of the product or accessory BERCOMAC’s defective equipment or part must be returned manufactured by BERCOMAC and found in the reasonable to an authorized dealer within the warranty period for repairs. judgment of BERCOMAC to be defective in material and or In the event that defective merchandise must be returned to workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized...
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 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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION: 13.Never operate the accessory without good visibility or light. 1. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating parts. 14.Keep the accessory away from heat sources or flames. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 SNOWBLOWER PREPARATION: Install the hand guard (item 1) in the chute (item 2) as shown. Secure in place with two 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts, two flat washers and two 1/4’’ flange nuts on the inside. Tighten firmly. Install hand guard Before installing the chute (item 1), loosen the two flange nuts (item 2) (down to the last threads) which...
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer parts breakdown section parts identification. 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.
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ASSEMBLY Insert the handgrip (item 1) on the handle as shown. Insert the handle hook (item 2) into the handle and secure with a 2.5 mm hair pin (item 3) as shown. Install handle VERIFY SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT: LEVEL PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 3/16"...
OPERATION SNOWBLOWER OPERATION WARNING a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow -Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or before engaging the snowblower. fan of snow while tractor engine is running. -Disengage snowblower. b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate -Lower snowblower onto ground.
MAINTENANCE CUTTING EDGE MAINTENANCE WARNING Verify from time to time the wearing on the cutting TO PREVENT INJURIES: edge to make sure you do not wear out the base of Stop the motor. the snowblower’s chassis. This cutting edge is Apply parking brake.
MAINTENANCE BELT INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT: SNOWBLOWER BELT: a) Lower the snowblower to the ground. b) Remove the belt guard. c) Loosen the knob (item 10) of the bearing support (item 11). d) Install the belt as shown. Belt installation Item 1: Snowblower pulley Item 2: V pulley Item 3: Tension arm...
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MAINTENANCE f) Apply tension to the belt by pulling up the tension WARNING arm (item 1). After installation of the snowblower belt, make sure there is enough tension on the belt. To obtain TO PREVENT INJURIES: the proper tension, the distance between the coils It is the person who installs the drive mechanism of the spring should be .25’’...
DISMOUNTING SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. CAUTION The belt tension and lift assist spring arm are spring loaded &...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION One section or both sections of the Shear bolts are probably broken. R e p l a c e s h e a r b o l t ( f o r auger stops turning. identification, parts list...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowblower digs into ground. Ground is not frozen or too soft. Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower. If problem persists, change skid shoes for heavy duty skid shoes (option #700243) which cover more surface and prevents snowblower from digging.
PARTS BREAKDOWN / NOMENCLATURE DES PIÈCES SNOWBLOWER / SOUFFLEUSE...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 1 Frame 44" Châssis 44" 103929 2 Frame 48" Châssis 48" 103954 3 Shear plate Plaque de cisaillement 103933 4 Fan Éventail 103932 5 Flangette Flangette 102213 6 Bearing with set screw...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 29 Sleeve Douille 103939 30 V pulley Poulie en V 102766 31 Hex socket f.h. cap screw 3/8" n.c. x 1-3/4" Vis a pression hex. t.p. 3/8" n.c. x 1-3/4" 32 Nylon insert lock nut 3/8"...
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PARTS LIST / LISTE DES PIÈCES REF. PART # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RÉF. QTÉ PIÈCE # 57 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 2" Clé 1/4" x 1/4" x 2" 102922 58 Hex. socket set screw 5/16" n.c. x 5/16" Vis à pression hex. 5/16" n.c. x 5/16" 59 Stover lock nut 5/16"...
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.
OPTIONS & ATTACHMENTS ROTARY BROOM COUNTERWEIGHT #700380 with nylon brush #700381 with polypropylene brush. #700240 Universal rear weights UTILITY BLADE #700266 #700246 Rear weights Electrolux Fits on same subframe as Required for safety and traction. Mounts on the same subframe as the snowblower or utility blade.