OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700219-4 Deluxe subframe BERCO Deluxe Subframe for JOHN DEERE SERIES 300, LX, GT, GX and GG-100 Tractors with Hydraulic Lift * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT 106285_en *106285* 1 L-10
LIMITED WARRANTY Owner’s Responsibilities: Conditions and Products Covered: BERCOMAC guarantees any part of the product or accessory manufactured by BERCOMAC and found in the reasonable judgment of BERCOMAC to be defective in material and or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized dealer without charge up to our maximum labor rates and preestablished times. For replacement parts only standard ground freight services are covered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3 ASSEMBLY Step 1: Subframe Preparation .................................................................................................................
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.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating parts. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting.
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. This subframe may be used to install different attachments (see attachments page). NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe. INSTALLING THE REFLECTORS IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the front mounted attachment, install the two red-colored adhesive reflectors on the rear vertical surface of the tractor’s fender.
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. Tighten firmly. Insert the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support. Install the handgrip (item 5) as shown. NOTE: For the G-100 model Unscrew the bolts (items 2 & 7) from each side and raise the pulley support. Secure it in the second set of holes (1.00’’ higher) with the same bolts.
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. Lift the back part of the subframe and hook the supports (item 1) by the back slot (as shown) on the mounting pins (item 2).
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR THE DEERE TRACTORS MODELS: LX 172, 173, 176, 178, 188, and GT 242, 262, 275 JOHN 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. NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe. Replace the front supports (items 1 & 2) by the other supports (items 3 & 4) that are in the box.
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. Tighten firmly. Insert the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support. Install the handgrip (item 5) as shown. Install handle support Remove the hair pin (item 1) and unhook the adjusting rod (item 2) from the pivot 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. Lift the back part of the subframe and hook the supports (item 1) by the front slot (as shown) on the mounting pins (item 2).
ASSEMBLY SUBFRAME PREPARATION FOR DEERE TRACTORS MODELS: GT 325, 335, 345, 355 GX 325, 335, 345, 355 THE JOHN 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. NOTE: The mower deck must be removed to install the subframe. Replace the front supports (items 1 & 2) by the other supports (items 3 & 4) that are in the box.
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. Tighten firmly. Insert the plastic grommet (item 4) in the handle support. Install the handgrip (item 5) as shown. Install handle support Remove the hair pin (item 1) and unhook the adjusting rod (2) from the pivot 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. Lift the back part of the subframe and hook the supports (item 1), by the front slot (as shown) on the mounting pins (item 2).
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer to snowblower owner’s manual, breakdown section for parts identification. CAUTION parts 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. WARNING FOR YOUR SECURITY: Read the snowblower owner's manual for safety precautions and rules.
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). 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.
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. -Reinstall the belt guard. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: It is the person who installs the drive mechanism responsibility to make sure that when the clutch is disengaged that all moving parts stop.
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. 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.
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. Check the tension on the belt and adjust if necessary. See maintenance section for adjustment instructions.
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. -Reinstall the belt guard. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: It is the person who installs the drive mechanism responsibility to make sure that when the clutch is disengaged that all moving parts stop.
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. 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.
MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING SUBFRAME DISMOUNTING WARNING See Attachment Owner’s manual (Snowblower, Rotary Broom, Utility Blade) for attachment dismounting instructions. 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. a) Remove the rear counterweight. b) Release tension on the belt by moving the tension arm towards the back.
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PARTS LIST PUSH FRAME Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 1 Pivot support Support de pivot 1 102655 2 Handgrip Poignée 2 102248 3 Spring bracket Fixation du ressort 2 102210 4 Left spring lock Ressort de barrure gauche 1 102208 5 Hex. bolt 5/16" n.c. x 1" Boulon hex. 5/16" n.c.
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PARTS LIST SUBFRAME Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 1 Right subframe flat bar Fer plat droit du sous-châssis 1 102263 2 Left subframe flat bar Fer plat gauche du sous-châssis 1 102262 3 Push tube Tube de poussée 1 103076 4 Support plate Plaque de support 1 103646 5 Spring 1 1/8'' Ressort 1 1/8'' 1 102004 6 Flange nut 3/8" n.c. Écrou à bride 3/8" n.c.
PARTS LIST SUBFRAME Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 20 Hex. bolt 3/8" n.c. x 1 1/4" Boulon hex. 3/8" n.c.
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. * Thick nuts must be used with grade 8 bolts SEE G rade No.
ATTACHMENTS SNOWBLOWER ROTARY TILLER #700312 Mounts to the rear of lawn & garden tractors 14 to 25 HP. Comes complete with drive & manual lift mechanisms & mounting hardware. UTILITY BLADE #700266 #700210 40" #700211 44" Mounts on the same subframe as the snowblower & rotary broom. Fits on same subframe as rotary broom and utility blade. TRACTOR WINTER CAB #700271 34’’ #700423 40’’ TIRE CHAINS ROTARY BROOM /#700316 with polypropylene brush. Fits on same subframe snowblower & utility blade.
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