Bercomac - 700560 - Snowblowers for Compact Tractor - Manual

1 BERCO P.T.O. 48’’ Snowblower For COMPACT TRACTORS CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT 105897-EN L-02 * ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE *105897_EN* OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 700560 Snowblower 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Bercomac Limitée 92, Fortin North, Adstock, Quebec, Canada, G0N 1S0 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 pre-established times. For replacement parts only standard ground freight services are covered. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and is not transferable to any subsequent purchasers. Warranty Period (from date of the original retail purchase) • Residential or semi-commercial use: 1 year • Commercial, professional or rental use: 90 days Exceptions Noted Below; the following items are guaranteed by the original manufacturer and have their own warranty, conditions and limited time: • Tire Chains: 90 days • Engines: Will vary as per the manufacturer Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement included with the unit. BERCOMAC is not authorized to handle warranty adjustments on engines. Items and Conditions NOT Covered: This warranty does not cover the following: • Pick-up or delivery charges or in-home services fees. • Any damage or deterioration of the unit, parts and or finish of these due to normal use, wear and tear, or exposure. • Cost of regular use or maintenance service or parts, such as gas, oil, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments. • Any part or accessory which has been altered, modified, misused, neglected, accidentally damaged or not properly installed, maintained, stored or repaired not in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. • Repair due to normal wear and or any wear items such as shear pins, bolts, belts, etc. • Expedited freight fee services for replacement parts. • Shear bolts and shear pins are to be considered as a preventive measure not as an assured protection, any damages resulting from the lack of shear bolts breakage are not covered. NOTE: All warranty work must be performed by an authorized dealer using original (manufacturer) replacement parts. Owner’s Responsibilities: BERCOMAC’s defective equipment or part must be returned to an authorized dealer within the warranty period for repairs. In the event that defective merchandise must be returned to manufacturer for repairs, freight fees are prepaid and a written authorization from BERCOMAC must be obtained by dealer prior to the shipment. This warranty extends only to equipment operated under normal conditions. To validate a warranty claim, it is the user’s responsibility to maintain and service the unit as specified in the owner’s manual or to have the unit serviced at their dealer at their expense. General Conditions: The sole liability of BERCOMAC with respect to this warranty shall be strictly and exclusively repair and replacement as mentioned herein. BERCOMAC shall not have any liability for any other costs, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage. In particular, without being limited to, BERCOMAC shall have no liability or responsibility for: • Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or relating to repairs and or replacements outside of normal business hours. • Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of any, repair or replacement work. • Any communicating or travel charges. • Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty. • Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or any similar costs as a result of damage or repair. • Attorney’s fees. BERCOMAC’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacement without charge up to our maximum labor rates and pre-established times and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any product or accessory. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. 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 BERCO service dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.bercomac.com. Don't forget to bring your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the BERCO dealer. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................................................. 5 ASSEMBLY Step 1: Snowblower Preparation ............................................................................................................ 6 Step 2: Snowbower Installation ................................................................................................................ 7 OPERATION Snowblower Operation ............................................................................................................................ 10 Controls ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Snow Removal ........................................................................................................................................ 10 MAINTENANCE Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Cutting Edge Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 11 Snowblower Pulley Replacement or Alignment ..................................................................................... 11 Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Augers and Fan Shear Bolt Replacement .............................................................................................. 11 Belt Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 12 Belt Adjustment ....................................................................................................................................... 12 DISMOUNTING & STORAGE .............................................................................................................................. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................... 14 TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ..................................................................................................................... 15 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST Chute ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Snowblower ............................................................................................................................................. 18 OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE PURCHASER This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided toassist 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, butare intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Familiarize yourself fully with the safety recommendations and operating procedures before putting the machine to use. Carefully read, understand and follow these recommendations and insist that they be followed by those who willuse this attachment. THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ARE SIGNAL WORDS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LEVEL OFHAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL. DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautionsare not followed. WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions arenot followed. CAUTION: Signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed. Record your attachment serial number and purchase date in the section reserved below (there is no serial number onthe subframe). Your dealer requires this information to give you prompt, efficient service when ordering replacement parts. Use only genuine parts when replacements are required. If warranty repairs are required please present this registration booklet and original sales invoice to your selling dealerfor warranty service. This manual should be kept for future reference. Please check if you have received all the parts for your kit with the list of the bag and the list of the box. SERIAL NUMBER : ___________________________ (IF APPLICABLE) MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________ PURCHASE DATE : ___________________________ 3 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. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation of the accessory. GLOSSARY: In this manual, right and left sides are determined by sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing forward. In this manual, "accessories" means attachments (snowblower, rotary broom, blade etc.) that you install on the vehicle (lawn tractors, A.T.V. s etc). TRAINING: This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on the accessory’s safety labels to warn of the possibility of serious injury. Please take special care in reading and understanding the safety precautions before operating the vehicle and accessory. 1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the vehicle and accessory. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the accessory. Never allow adults to operate the vehicle nor the accessory without proper instructions. 3. No one should operate the vehicle nor the accessory while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all people, particularly small children and pets. PREPARATION: 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the accessory is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign objects and the like. 2. For motorized accessories, disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine. 3. Do not operate the accessory without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable. a) Use approved fuel container. b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle, or on a truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling. e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. g) Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. 5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer). 6. Let the vehicle and accessory adjust to outdoor temperatures before using. 7. Never use an accessory without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place 8. Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety equipment required (glasses, muffs, mask…) for each type of product. See operation section. 9. Always make sure of having safe traction on the vehicle by using the recommended accessories (chains, A.T.V. tracks, counterweights…). See operation section. 10. Always make sure the all components are correctly installed. (driveline securely attached and locked at both ends, belts properly installed…) 11. Never modify the accessory or any part without the written consent from the manufacturer. 4 OPERATION: 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. Thoroughly inspect the accessory for any damage and repair damage before restarting and using the accessory. 4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 5. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachment, place the transmission into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the contact key. 6. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting in or out of the building. Do not operate or let motor run in a storage area without ventilation because gas contains carbon monoxide which is odorless, colorless and can cause death. 7. Never use the accessories across the face of slopes, go from top to bottom. Exercise extreme caution when using equipment on slopes. Do not attempt to clear a steep slope. 8. Never tolerate bystanders in the working zone. Never use an accessory in the direction of bystanders, it might throw gravel or debris that can hurt people or damage property. 9. Never operate the accessory at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when backing up. 10. Do not carry passengers. 11. Disengage power to the accessory when it is transported or not in use. 12. Never operate the accessory without good visibility or light. 13. Keep the accessory away from heat sources or flames. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle and accessory, make certain that all moving parts have stopped. For gasoline engine, disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting. 2. Check all the bolts and components at frequent intervals to make sure that they are properly tightened. 3. Never store a motorized accessory with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 4. Always refer to the owner’s manual when you store the accessory and vehicle for a prolonged or an unspecified length of time. 5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 6 For winter accessories, (if applicable), let the engine run for a few minutes after clean snow in order to prevent the rotary parts from freezing. 7. Inspect the vehicle’s and accessory’s air filter (if applicable) every day. Clean it or replace it as necessary. Change the oil more often when working in dusty conditions. See the vehicle’s and accessory's owner’s manual. THIS SYMBOL MEANS DANGER BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 SAFETY DECALS REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION DECAL #105126 DECAL #105128 DECAL #105852 DECAL #105130 DECAL #105127 DECAL #105131 1 2 4 3 1-Do not drive faster than 3 KM/H when the snowblower is in operation. 2-Do not drive faster than 10 KM/H when the snowblower is in the raised position. 3-The head of the snowblower weighs 114kg. 4-The sound pressure level (dBA) is measured from the driver’s position and with the snowblower on the ground at full engine speed. To avoid serious injury: Keep hands out of this discharge chute while engine is running. To avoid serious injury: Keep hands, feet & clothing away from rotating auger while engine is running. To avoid injury from drive belt: Keep hands, feet & clothing away. Do not attempt to install or remove drive belt without reading owner’s manual. To avoid serious injury: Keep people and clothing away. Do not operate without all driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place, nor without the drivelines securely attached at both ends. Before installing or using: Locate, read and make sure to understand all of the owner’s manual. Refer to owner’s manual about wearing safety glasses, ear muffs and mask. 6 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Install rotation rings & the chute STEP 1 SNOWBLOWER PREPARATION: Refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS), WHEN STATED: TIGHTEN FIRMLY. TOOLS REQUIRED: Wrench 7/16’’ Socket 7/16’’ Ratchet Loosen the tensioner of the hydraulic motor. Install rotation rings and chute. # Item Description Action 1 Metal rotation ring Install over opening of the chute as shown. 2 Nylon rotation ring Install over opening of the chute as shown. Turn the chute towards the front to lock into place. 3 Chute Place the chute (facing the rear) and clip the back under the rotation ring . Secure the rotation ring and chute together. IMPORTANT: Make sure to place the holes of the metal rotation ring (item 1) in line with the holes at the base of the chute (item 2) as shown in Figure A. # Item Description Action 3 Spacer (qty 4) Insert between the rotation ring and chute as shown. 4 Carriage bolt 1/4’’ x 1’’ (qty 4) Insert from the bottom of rotation ring as shown. Turn the chute towards the front to lock into place. Loosen the two bolts (item 6) to adjust the rotation motor’s sprocket into the teeth of the rotation ring. Tighten bolts. 5 Nylon insert lock nut 1/4’’ (qty 4) Insert on the bolts and tighten firmly. Secure the rotation ring & chute together. Figure A Remove the snowblower from the shipping crate. Remove the support plates from the skid shoes. 7 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY NOTE: Lower the parking stand with your foot. Turn the snowblower face down. Take care to avoid being pinched by the parking stand. Install the half drive line (item 2). # Item Description Action 1 Key Insert in the half drive line. 2 Half drive line Insert on input shaft and align the holes together as shown. 3 Hex bolt 1/4’’ x 2’’ Insert as shown. 4 Nylon insert lock nut 1/4’’ (qty 4) Insert on the bolt and tighten firmly. Turn the snowblower back on the parking stand. Install half drive line Install the P.T.O. drive mechanism (item 1) from separate kit, into the snowblower’s driveline (item 2) by aligning the stamped marks (item 3) (located between the splines at the end of the shaft) with the large groove (item 4) in the hollow tube on the snowblower’s section. Only one position allows the sections to be inserted one into the other. Install the P.T.O. drive mechanism STEP 2 SNOWBLOWER INSTALLATION: Refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. Install the hydraulic hoses (item 1, sold separately) into the hydraulic outlets on the rotation motor (item 2). Install the nylon sleeving over the hoses. Install hydraulic hoses WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Hydraulic oil under pressure can cause skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic oil, get medical attention immediately. 8 ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure the latch (item 3) on the snowblower is in the lowest position. Drive the tractor up to the snowblower. Insert the rod (item 1) on subframe’s male hitch into the hooks (item 2) of the snowblower’ s female hitch. Lift the snowblower with subframe hitch so that the latch (item 3) locks the bottom part of the subframe to the snowblower. Make sure the parts are well inserted together. Make sure the latch is locked into the lower position. Lower the snowblower to the ground. DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE Contact can cause death. KEEP AWAY Do not operate without: All driveline, tractor & equipment shields in place. Driveline securely attached at both ends. Install the snowblower Connect the PTO drive mechanism to the installed accessory drive P.T.O. spline shaft. Make sure the driveline yoke is securely attached to the P.T.O. drive mechanism. Connect the hydraulic hoses from the chute rotation to the tractor’s hydraulic outlets. Please refer to the tractor’s manual. 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. DANGER If the driveline is not completely covered, be sure a guard extension is installed. Do not operate without driveline completely covered by the shield. 9 Skid shoe adjustment: LEVEL PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 3/16" to 1/4" or 5mm to 7mm clearance (A) between cutting edge and surface. UNEVEN OR GRAVEL SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 1/2" to 5/8" or 13mm to 16mm clearance (A) between cutting edge and surface. Adjust skid shoes VERIFY TIRE PRESSURE: Refer to the vehicle’s owner manual for tire pressure. Check and adjust tractor tire pressure. Tire pressure must be even on both sides of vehicle. ASSEMBLY 10 SNOWBLOWER OPERATION CONTROLS CHUTE ROTATION Use the tractor’s hydraulic joystick to turn the chute from one side to the other. If the chute does not turn in the desired direction, switch the hydraulic hoses on the tractor. CHUTE DEFLECTOR Set the angle of the deflector according to the distance the snow must be thrown and to prevent property damage. To change the deflector angle, loosen the two deflector knobs & adjust the deflector to the appropriate angle and retighten the two knobs securely or use the optional electric chute deflector kit. SNOW REMOVAL When removing snow, do not use the snowblower as a dozer blade to push snow. Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its own speed. If the speed of your tractor is too fast, the snowblower may become overloaded and plug. For best results, raise the snowblower and remove a top layer of snow. A second pass with the snowblower will remove the remaining snow. OPERATION WARNING Read the tractor Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper use of the attachment. Know how to stop the attachment & disengage the controls quickly. WARNING Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowblowers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. -Do not attempt to clear plugged chute, auger or fan of snow while the snowblower's engine is running. -Disengage snowblower. -Lower snowblower to the ground and set parking brake. -SHUT THE ENGINE OFF & REMOVE KEY -Wait 10 seconds to be sure that all moving parts such as the impeller blades have stopped moving. -Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) (if applicable) and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting. -Do not use hand to unplug chute use a clean-out tool of at least 36” (1 m) length. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Never leave the driver seat without disengaging the snowblower, stopping the engine and removing the ignition key. IMPORTANT: Always inspect the hydraulic components and hoses before using. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately. If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or wood. a) Make sure the snowblower is clear of snow before engaging the snowblower. b) Make sure that the auger and impeller operate freely. c) Start the tractor engine. d) Before engaging the snowblower drive, always have the engine running at medium R.P.M. e) Operate the snowblower at maximum engine R.P.M. IMPORTANT: USE FULL ENGINE R.P.M. WHEN REMOVING WET OR STICKY SNOW. LOW R.P.M. WILL TEND TO PLUG THE CHUTE. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Lower the snowblower when the vehicle is parked. Temperature changes could change the hydraulic pressure, causing the snowblower to drop unexpectedly, damaging the hydraulic components. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury. 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS Skid shoe adjustment: .LEVEL PAVED SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 3/16" to 1/4" or 5mm to 7mm clearance between cutting edge and surface. UNEVEN OR GRAVEL SURFACE: Adjust skid shoes to allow 1/2" to 5/8" or 13mm to 16mm clearance between cutting edge and surface. CUTTING EDGE MAINTENANCE Verify from time to time the wearing on the cutting edge to make sure you do not wear out the base of the snowblower’s chassis. This cutting edge is reversible. WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the snowblower motor. Apply parking brake. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) (if applicable) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. SNOWBLOWER PULLEY REPLACEMENT or ALIGNMENT: Clean the parts before aligning or replacing the pulley. Apply some "Loctite" 2760 on the key and the set screws. Tighten firmly. (Use heat to soften the "loctite’’ when removing the set screws). AUGERS AND FAN SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT Shear bolts are to be considered a preventive measure and not an assured protection. Operator vigilance is required. Thoroughly inspect the areas where the snowblower is to be used and remove all foreign objects. To avoid damage to the snowblower: Use only the original shear bolts (grooved bolts). #104000 in bags of 10 for the augers. #105627in bags of 10 for the fan. The use of any other shear bolt will not insure any protection and may void the warranty. IMPORTANT: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REPLACE THE AUGERS IN THE SAME POSITION AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING BEFORE INSTALLING THE SHEAR BOLTS. LUBRICATION Apply oil at all pivot points. Chute Rotation System: Oil chute base every sixteen hours of operation. Gear box: Check the oil annually. If necessary, add AGMA 5 EP or SAE 90 oil. The gear box should have a total of 155 ml of oil or filled to the rim of the bolt hole when installed on the snowblower. (see figure). Gear Box MAINTENANCE a) Check mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness in order to prevent costly repairs. Make sure your snowblower is in safe working condition. b) Provide adequate blocking before working under the snowblower when in raised position. 12 MAINTENANCE BELT REPLACEMENT: 1) Remove the belt guard (item 1). 2) Remove the half driveline (item 2). 3) Remove the driveline guard (item 3). 4) Loosen the nuts (item 4) on both sides. 5) Loosen the tensioner nuts (item 5). 6) Remove the belt (item 6). IMPORTANT: If aligning or replacing the pulley is necessary, clean the parts and apply some "Loctite" 2760 on the key and the set screws. Tighten firmly. (Use heat to soften the "loctite’’ when removing the set screws). Reinstall the belt and parts by reversing the steps. See belt adjustment section for appropriate belt tension. IMPORTANT: Make sure the notches of the belt are well inserted into the those of the pulley. BELT ADJUSTMENT: Loosen the nuts on the belt guard (item 1). Loosen the four nuts (item 4) (two on each side) from the reduction box. Use the two adjustment nuts (item 5) to adjust tension. Lack of tension or too much on the belt will drastically reduce the belt’s life span. Loosen the bolts to reduce tension on belt or tighten the bolts to apply tension. TIP: There must be between 1/16" and 1/8" of deflection on one strand of the belt when you apply a slight pressure on the belt with your finger. IMPORTANT: Verify belt alignment. Retighten the nuts and reinstall the belt guard. DANGER CONTACT WITH ROTATING DRIVELINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. Operate only when all driveline, tractor and equipment shields are in place. Be sure driveline securely attached and locked at both ends before operating. 13 DISMOUNTING & STORAGE SNOWBLOWER DISMOUNTING WARNING TO PREVENT INJURIES: Stop the motor. Apply parking brakes. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) (if applicable) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting. a) Lower the parking stand with your foot. b) Disconnect the driveline from tractor’s P.T.O. by sliding back the collar on the yoke then pull the driveline out. c) Unlock the snowblower by lifting the latch on the snowblower. d) Start the tractor and lower the subframe and snoblower to the ground. Back up with the tractor and the snowblower will come off. SUBFRAME DISMOUNTING See the subframe owner's manual for dismounting instructions. END OF SEASON STORAGE a) Clean snowblower and subframe thoroughly and repaint all parts from which paint has worn. b) List the replacement parts that will be needed for the next season. c) Store the snowblower and the subframe in a dry place. d) Follow the instructions in the Lubrication section. 14 * Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowblower vibrates or is Damaged pulley. Replace pulley. Damaged bearing. Replace bearing. Damaged fan. Dismount & repair or replace fan. One or both sections of the auger is bent. Replace one or both sections of auger. One or both sections of the auger have stopped turning. Shear bolt is probably broken. Replace shear bolt (for identification, see Parts List "Snowblower"). Also see "Maintenance" section. Snowblower stopped turning. The belts are damaged or snapped. Check & replace damaged belts (see instructions in section:Belt replacement & adjustments. Belt is worn at a specific point. Snowblower was engaged when already plugged. Make sure auger & fan are not plugged or frozen before engaging snowblower. Chute rotation is difficult. Dirt or ice may be underneath chute. Clean the base of chute & the rotation ring. Lubricate chute inside & out. The base of the chute may be damaged or bent. Replace defective parts. The chute plugs easily. Vehicle engine is turning too slowly. Always have engine at full R.P.M. when using the snowblower. Advancing too quickly with vehicle. Reduce speed. Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its own speed. Snowblower digs into ground. Ground is not frozen or too soft. Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower. Snowblower does not raise evenly. Uneven tire pressure from one side to another. Refer to the vehicle’s owner manual for tire pressure. Check and adjust tractor tire pressure. Tire pressure must be even on both sides of vehicle. Electric motor for the chute deflector does not work. Overheating of the motor. These motors are equipped with an internal protector. Wait 10 minutes before using. abnormally noisy. Damaged drive shaft. Replace drive shaft. Damaged drive shaft. Replace drive shaft. Snoblower raises or lowers too slowly. Dirt in the oil. Change the hydraulic oil. Dirt in the oil. Replace hydraulic oil. Damaged bushing Replace the bushing. Motor and connector terminals are oxidized. Clean the terminals inside the connector and the motor terminals. TROUBLESHOOTING 15 TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLEUSE 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 boltsSEE Grade No. 2 5 8 * BOLT HEAD IDENTIFICATION MARKS AS PER GRADE NOTE MANUFACTURING MARKS W ILL VARY TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE BOLT SIZE FOOT POUNDS NEW TON-METERS FOOT POUNDS NEW TON-METERS FOOT POUNDS NEW TON-METERS Inches Millimetre Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Min. Max. Max. 1/4" 6.35 5 6 6.8 8.13 9 11 12.2 14.9 12 15 16.3 30.3 5/16" 7.94 10 12 13.6 16.3 17 20.5 23.1 27.8 24 29 32.5 39.3 3/8" 9.53 20 23 27.1 31.2 35 42 47.5 57 45 54 61 73.2 7/16" 11.11 30 35 40.7 47.4 54 64 73.2 86.8 70 84 94.9 113.9 1/2" 12.7 45 52 61 70.5 80 96 108.5 130.2 110 132 149.2 179 9/16" 14.29 65 75 88.1 101.6 110 132 149.2 179 160 192 217 260.4 5/8" 15.88 95 105 128.7 142.3 150 180 203.4 244.1 220 264 298.3 358 3/4" 19.05 150 185 203.3 250.7 270 324 366.1 439.3 380 456 515.3 618.3 7/8" 22.23 160 200 216.8 271 400 480 542.4 650.9 600 720 813.6 976.3 1" 25.4 250 300 338.8 406.5 580 696 786.5 943.8 900 1080 1220.4 1464.5 METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS COARSE THREAD Size Screw Grade No. Pitch (mm) Foot Pounds Newton-Meters Pitch (mm) Foot Pounds Newton-Meters M6 4T 1.00 3.6 - 5.8 4.9 - 7.9 - - - 7T 5.8 - 9.4 7.9 - 12.7 - - 8T 7.2 - 10 9.8 - 13.6 - - M8 4T 1.25 7.2 - 14 9.8 - 19 1.00 12 - 17 16.3 - 23 7T 17 - 22 23 - 29.8 19 - 27 25.7 - 36.6 8T 20 - 26 27.1 - 35.2 22 - 31 29.8 - 42 M10 4T 1.50 20 - 25 27.1 - 33.9 1.25 20 - 29 27.1 - 39.3 7T 34 - 40 46.1 - 54.2 35 - 47 47.4 - 63.7 8T 38 - 46 51.5 - 62.3 40 - 52 54.2 - 70.5 M12 4T 1.75 28 - 34 37.9 - 46.1 1.25 31 - 41 42 - 55.6 7T 51 - 59 69.1 - 79.9 56 - 68 75.9 - 92.1 8T 57 - 66 77.2 - 89.4 62 - 75 84 - 101.6 M14 4T 2.00 49 - 56 66.4 - 75.9 1.50 52 - 64 70.5 - 86.7 7T 81 - 93 109.8 - 126 90 - 106 122 - 143.6 8T 96 - 109 130.1 - 147.7 107 - 124 145 - 168 M16 4T 2.00 67 - 77 90.8 - 104.3 1.50 69 - 83 93.5 - 112.5 7T 116 - 130 157.2 - 176.2 120 - 138 162.6 - 187 8T 129 - 145 174.8 - 196.5 140 - 158 189.7 - 214.1 M18 4T 2.00 88 - 100 119.2 - 136 1.50 100 - 117 136 - 158.5 7T 150 - 168 203.3 - 227.6 177 - 199 239.8 - 269.6 8T 175 - 194 237.1 - 262.9 202 - 231 273.7 - 313 M20 4T 2.50 108 - 130 146.3 - 176.2 1.50 132 - 150 178.9 - 203.3 7T 186 - 205 252 - 277.8 206 - 242 279.1 - 327.9 8T 213 - 249 288.6 - 337.4 246 - 289 333.3 - 391.6 FINE THREAD 16 PARTS BREAKDOWN CHUTE 17 PARTS LIST CHUTE Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 1 Chute Goulotte 1 105890 2 Hydraulic motor 32cc Moteur Hydraulique 32cc 1 105783 3 Motor support Support-moteur 1 105885 4 Support plate Plaque de support 1 105886 5 Sprocket Pignon 1 105887 6 Rotation ring Anneau de rotation 1 105888 7 Spacer Espaceur 4 105889 8 Rotation ring Anneau de rotation 1 103943 9 Nylon flat washer 7/16" Rondelle plate de nylon 7/16" 2 102011 10 Hand guard Fourche protectrice 1 102012 11 Nylon flat washer 11/32" Rondelle plate de nylon 11/32" 2 102009 12 Knob Bouton 2 102020 13 Hex. bolt M6 x 1.00 x 16 Boulon hex. M6 x 1.00 x 16 3 O/L 14 Hex. bolt 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon hex. 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" 2 O/L 15 Carriage bolt 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon à carrosserie 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" 4 O/L 16 Carriage bolt 1/4" n.c. x 1" Boulon à carrosserie 1/4" n.c. x 1" 4 O/L 17 Carriage bolt 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon à carrosserie 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" 2 O/L 18 Carriage bolt 5/16" n.c. x 1" Boulon à carrosserie 5/16" n.c. x 1" 2 O/L 19 Hex. socket set screw 1/4" n.c. x 1/4" Vis à pression hex. 1/4" n.c. x 1/4" 1 O/L 20 Nylon insert lock nut 1/4" n.c. Écrou a garniture de nylon 1/4" n.c. 8 O/L 21 Nylon insert lock nut 5/16" n.c. Écrou à garniture de nylon 5/16" n.c. 2 O/L 22 Flange nut 1/4" n.c. Écrou à bride 1/4" n.c. 2 O/L 23 Flat washer 5/16" hole Rondelle plate 5/16" trou 4 O/L 24 Flat washer 3/8" hole Rondelle plate 3/8" trou 2 O/L 25 Danger decal chute Décalque danger goulotte 1 105127 O/L = Obtain Locally 18 PARTS BREAKDOWN SNOWBLOWER 19 Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 1 Frame 48" Châssis 48" 1 105891 2 Latch Loquet 1 105875 3 Parking stand Pied de stationnement 1 105876 4 Sleeve Douille 2 105877 5 Reduction box Boîte de réduction 1 105878 6 Driveline guard Garde de l'arbre à cardan 1 105879 7 Belt guard Garde-courroie 1 105880 8 Spring Ressort 1 105881 9 Latch bracket Attache de loquet 2 105883 10 Latch Loquet 2 105882 11 Cutting edge 48" Racloir 48" 1 105825 12 Spring Ressort 1 105874 13 Flangette Flangette 6 102213 14 Flangette Flangette 2 102680 15 Bearing with set screw Roulement à billes avec vis à pression 5 102755 16 Oil lite bushing Coussinet imprégné d'huile 2 102784 17 Half teles. driveline w/set screw Demi arbre à cardan a/vis à pression 1 105770 18 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 2" Clé 1/4" x 1/4" x 2" 3 102922 19 Shear plate Plaque de cisaillement 1 103933 20 Rotation bushing Coussinet de rotation 4 103946 PARTS LIST SNOWBLOWER 21 Shear bolt / N.I.L.N. (auger) pkg-10 Boulon de séc. / É.G.N. (vis) pqt-10 2 104000 22 Sprocket with set screw Pignon avec vis à pression 1 104428 23 Gear box left rotation Boîte d'engrenage rotation gauche 1 104718 O/L = Obtain Locally 20 Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 24 Shaft 48" Arbre 48" 1 104721 25 Reinforcement Renfort 1 105484 26 Sprocket with set screw Pignon avec vis à pression 1 105677 27 Input shaft Arbre d'entré 1 105771 28 Gear box support Support de boîte d'engrenage 1 105787 29 Fan Éventail 1 105789 30 Auger 48" left Vis 48" gauche 1 105793 31 Auger 48" right Vis 48" droite 1 105794 32 Left skid shoe Patin gauche 1 105795 33 Right skid shoe Patin droit 1 105796 34 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 1.000" Clé 1/4" x 1/4" x 1.000" 1 102017 35 Shear bolt / N.I.L.N. (fan) pkg-10 Boulon de séc./ É.G.N. (éven.) pqt-10 1 105627 36 Adjustment bolt Boulon d'ajustement 2 105898 37 Timing belt 640-8MT-50 Courroie synchronisée 640-8MT-50 1 105765 38 Hex. bolt 1/4" n.c. x 1" Boulon hex. 1/4" n.c. x 1" 1 O/L 39 Hex. bolt 1/4" n.c. x 2" Boulon hex. 1/4" n.c. x 2" 1 O/L 40 Hex. bolt 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon hex. 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" 8 O/L 41 Hex. bolt 5/16" n.c. x 1 1/4" Boulon hex. 5/16" n.c. x 1 1/4" 1 O/L 42 Hex. bolt 5/16" n.c. x 2 1/4" GR8 Boulon hex. 5/16" n.c. x 2 1/4" GR8 1 O/L 43 Hex. bolt 3/8" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon hex. 3/8" n.c. x 3/4" 4 O/L PARTS LIST SNOWBLOWER 44 Hex. bolt 3/8" n.c. x 1 1/2" Boulon hex. 3/8" n.c. x 1 1/2" 2 O/L 45 Hex. bolt 7/16" n.c. x 1" Boulon hex. 7/16" n.c. x 1" 4 O/L 46 Hex. bolt 7/16" n.c. x 1 1/4" Boulon hex. 7/16" n.c. x 1 1/4" 6 O/L O/L = Obtain Locally 21 Ref. Réf. English description Description française Qty. Qté. Part # Pièce # 47 Carriage bolt 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon à carrosserie 1/4" n.c. x 3/4" 2 O/L 48 Carriage bolt 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" Boulon à carrosserie 5/16" n.c. x 3/4" 11 O/L 49 Carriage bolt 5/16" n.c. x 1" Boulon à carrosserie 5/16" n.c. x 1" 10 O/L 50 Nylon insert lock nut 1/4" n.c. Écrou a garniture de nylon 1/4" n.c. 3 O/L 51 Nylon insert lock nut 1/4" n.c. (thin) Écrou à garniture de nylon 1/4" n.c.(mince) 3 O/L 52 Nylon insert lock nut 5/16" n.c. Écrou à garniture de nylon 5/16" n.c. 19 O/L 53 Nylon insert lock nut 3/8" n.c. Écrou à garniture de nylon 3/8" n.c. 6 O/L 54 Nylon insert lock nut 7/16" n.c. Écrou à garniture de nylon 7/16" n.c. 10 O/L 55 Stover lock nut 5/16" n.c. Écrou de blocage 5/16" n.c. 6 O/L 56 Flange nut 5/16" n.c. Écrou à bride 5/16" n.c. 1 O/L 57 Flat washer 5/16" hole Rondelle plate 5/16" trou 9 O/L 58 Flat washer 3/8" hole Rondelle plate 3/8" trou 6 O/L 59 Flat washer 7/16" hole Rondelle plate 7/16" trou 1 O/L 60 Lock washer 5/16" Rondelle de blocage 5/16" 8 O/L 61 Berco decal Décalque Berco 1 102471 62 Decal danger auger Decalque danger vis 1 105126 63 Decal danger belts Decalque danger courroies 1 105128 64 Decal read instructions Decalque lire instructions 1 105130 65 Decal warning safety Decalque avertissement sécurité 1 105131 66 Decal PTO Décalque PTO 2 105852 PARTS LIST SNOWBLOWER 67 Specifications decal Décalque spécifications 1 REF 68 Serial number Numéro de série 1 REF 69 Made in Canada decal Décalque Fabriqué au Canada 1 REF O/L = Obtain Locally 22 OPTIONS TRACTOR WINTER CAB #700555 Universal type fits on a wide variety compact diesel tractors. SNOW DRIFT CUTTERS #700260 for Compact & Northeast snowblowers. Facilitates and increases snow intake. Pkg. of 2 ELECTRIC DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT KIT #700559 Adjusts height at which snow is thrown from the driver’s seat. 23 NOTES 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