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OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700316-4 ( Polypropylene brush) BERCO Rotary Broom LAWN, YARD, & GARDEN TRACTORS BELT OR SHAFT DRIVE P.T.O. * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT *106017* M-02...
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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.
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.
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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, make certain that all moving parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or have stopped.
SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION DECAL #105130 DECAL #105997 To avoid serious injuries : Keep hands, feet & clothing away from the broom when the vehicle is in operation. Before installing or using: Locate, read and make sure to understand all of the owner’s manual.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 ROTARY BROOM PREPARATION 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. CONVERSION TABLE 1’’ (po, in) 25.4 mm 1’ (pi, ft) 0.3 m 1 psi (lb/in 6.89 kPa...
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 ADAPTOR INSTALLATION Follow the instructions for the installation of the adaptor in the Broom Adaptor Instruction Booklet. STEP 3 ROTARY BROOM 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.
OPERATION WARNING WARNING BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS: PREVENT INJURIES MORE Stop the motor. TRACTION WHEN USING AN ACCESSORY: Apply parking brake. -Rear counterweights of 100 lbs. minimum are Remove the ignition key. required to counter-balance accessory’s weight. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and -Tractor manufacturer approved tire chains are keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental required.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISMOUNTING AN ACCESSORY, REFER TO THE Remove the bolt (item 5) which retains the brush SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. to the brush hollow shaft. MAINTENANCE Remove the brush tube from axle. Check oil level in gear box every fifty hours and fill Install the new brush by reversing the procedure.
DISMOUNTING DISMOUNTING END OF SEASON STORAGE Select a flat and horizontal surface, set parking 1. Clean the broom and inside of the hood and brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition paint all the parts where the paint has worn off. key to prevent accidental starting.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Brush wears out prematurely or The pressure on the brush is not Reduce the pressure on the brush does not wear out evenly. well adjusted. when on the ground. Adjust when needed to compensate for the wearing out of the brush.
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PARTS LIST ROTARY BROOM 700316-4 Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Hood Capot 104316 Nylon brush Brosse en nylon 104065 Polypropylene brush Brosse de polypropylène 104010 Broom frame Châssis du balai 104315 Chain guard Garde chaine 106001 Collar...
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PARTS LIST ROTARY BROOM 700316-4 Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Spacer Espaceur 102241 Idler sprocket Pignon tendeur 102027 Spacer Douille 102286 Bearing with set screw Roulement à billes avec vis à pression 102864 Drive shaft Arbre de commande 104063...
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PARTS LIST ROTARY BROOM 700316-4 Ref. Qty. Part # English description Description française Réf. Qté. Pièce # Spring Ressort 102201 Spring holder Support de ressort 102197 Special washer Rondelle spéciale 102429 Hex. bolt 1/4" n.c. x 1/2" Boulon hex. 1/4" n.c. x 1/2" Hex.
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.
ACCESSORIES &OPTIONS SNOWBLOWER ROTARY TILLER #700312 #700255 40" Mounts to the rear of lawn, yard & #700210-40" UTILITY BLADE #700266 garden tractors 14 to 25 HP. Comes #700211-44" complete with drive & manual lift Fits on same subframe as rotary Mounts on the same subframe as the mechanisms &...
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