Bercomac 700413-5 700459-1 700459-2 Manuel utilisateur

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Berco

Subframe & Drive Mechanism

for

HUSQVARNA, ARIENS, POULAN, DIXON & WEEDEATER

tractors

CAUTION:

READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT

O-09

* ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS

* OPERATION * MAINTENANCE

107301

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model Number

700413-5 Subframe

700414-2 Compact Drive Mechanism

700415-2 Northeast Drive Mechanism

700458-1 Compact Drive Mechanism

700458-2 Compact Drive Mechanism

700459-1 Northeast Drive Mechanism

700459-2 Northeast Drive Mechanism

107301_EN

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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. This warranty applies to the products

bought and used in North America.

Warranty Period

(from date of the original retail purchase)

 Residential use: 1 year

 Semi-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.

 Damages due to product being installed on a vehicle other

than stipulated in owner’s manual.

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.

Taking advantage of the warranty does not in any way extend

the length or renewal of the warranty.

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.

In no event recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of

the purchase price of the product sold.

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. Requests for

warranty claims must be carried out through the same distribution network used to purchase the product.. Don't forget to bring your proof

of purchase (sales receipt) to the BERCOMAC dealer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3

SAFETY DECALS .................................................................................................................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY

Step 1: Tractor Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 7

Step 2: Subframe Installation ................................................................................................................... 8

Step 3a: Drive Mechanism Preparation & Installation 700414-2 & 700415-2......................................... 14

Step 3b: Drive Mechanism Installation 700458-1(2) & 700459-1(2) ……………...………………….. 20

Step 4: Snowblower Installation .............................................................................................................. 24

MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Drive Mechanism Dismounting .................................................................................................................. 25

Belt Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 25

End of Season Storage .............................................................................................................................. 25

PARTS BREAKDOWN AND LISTS

Compact Drive Mechanism 700414-2 ...................................................................................................... 27

Northeast Drive Mechanism 700415-2 ....................................................................................................... 29

Compact Drive Mechanism 700458-1 ...................................................................................................... 31

Compact Drive Mechanism 700458-2 ...................................................................................................... 33

Northeast Drive Mechanism 700459-1 ..................................................................................................... 35

Northeast Drive Mechanism 700459-2 ..................................................................................................... 37

Subframe ..................................................................................................................................................... 39

TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ....................................................................................................................... 26

ATTACHMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 42

TROUBLESHOOTING

See attachment owner’s manual for this section. (Snowblower, Blade, Rotary Broom)

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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.

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 will

use 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 OF

HAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.

DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautions

are not followed.

WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not 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 on

the 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 dealer

for 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 : ___________________________

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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.

5. Never start or operate the accessories except from

the operator’s station on the power unit except if

this is impossible.

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 all components are correctly

installed. (driveline securely attached and locked at

both ends, belts properly installed…)

11. If applicable, always handle the winch cable with

thick leather gloves.

12. Never modify the accessory or any part without

the written consent from the manufacturer.

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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 ignition 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.

14. If applicable, never handle the winch cable or hook

while in tension.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle

and accessory: stop the engine, set brake, remove

ignition key, and wait 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 clearing 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.

TRANSPORT

1. Review Transport Safety instructions in vehicle

manual before moving.

2. Check with local authorities regarding transport on

public roads. Obey all applicable laws and

regulations.

3. Make sure all lights and reflectors that are required

by the local highway and transport authorities

(exemple : SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)) are in

place, are clean, and can be seen clearly by all

overtaking and oncoming traffic.

4. Never have the equipment in operation during

transport.

5. Always travel at a safe speed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SAFETY DECALS

REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED

SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION

DECAL #105133

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to

severe injury or death.

To avoid injury to hands or fingers:

-Always keep hands clear of rope hook loop, ,hook and

fairlead opening during installation , operation and

when spooling in or out.

-Always use extreme caution when handling hook and

rope during spooling operations.

-Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling rope.

-Keep hands away from the hot surface.

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ASSEMBLY

VGT Frame

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: This subframe was designed to fit various models of tractors. Make sure to

follow the instructions that correspond to your tractor.

The VGT frame sometimes requires a particular procedure.

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.

Please sort out and identify all the

hardware before starting installation.

Lists for the hardware bag and for the

box are supplied in each.

Discard belt guides supplied with drive me-

chanism 700458-1 & 700459-1 when installing with

a 700413-5 subframe.

DRIVE SELECTION

The 700414-2 and 700415-2 drive

mechanisms are compatible on tractors

with VGT frames and step through

frames.

The 700458-1 and 700459-1 drive

mechanisms can be installed on tractors

with step through frames only.

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This subframe may be used to install different

attachments (see attachments page). Once installed,

it may remain permanently on the tractor. Before

doing any modifications or installations on the tractor,

open the tractor hood, disconnect the headlights and

remove the hood. Disconnect the wire from the spark

plug(s) and keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent

accidental starting.

STEP 1

TRACTOR PREPARATION:

It is not necessary to remove mower deck at this step.

According to the model of the tractor, remove the mower

front attaching supports if they are bolted to the outside

of the tractor’s frame on each side.

In order to install the subframe’s supports, it may be

necessary to remove certain bolts or certain parts.

NOTE: Take note of the place and how the bolts and

parts were installed in order to reinstall them in the same

manner and place as before.

If applicable, make sure that the belt guide does not

touch any mobile part when reinstalled.

How to:

Take the right support (item 1) and place it on the right

side of the tractor’s frame.

Align the hole (item 2) on the right support with the hole

(item 3) which is about 2” (according to the model of the

tractor) from the edge of the tractor’s front frame.

Remove all the bolts and parts from the tractor’s frame

that will interfere with the installation of the right support.

Do the same operation on the left side with the left

support.

Align the holes in order to identify and remove the

bolts and/or parts that come into interference with the

support

Before starting the subframe installation, verify if your

has a tractor heat shield as shown (A-1).

If the tractor has this shield, you must remove it and

install the new one included in this kit as shown(A-2).

A-1

A-2

NOTE: If the original heat shield is bolted to the front

of tractor frame, detach the top part (item 1) of the

heat shield (item 2) that is supplied by folding it up

and down along the dotted line.

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges. For

your safety sand down the sharp edges.

Use the tractor bolts to secure in place.

ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY

Install brace pin

STEP 2

SUBFRAME INSTALLATION:

For other tractors:

Use brace pin (item 4) and follow the

installation instructions below.

Install the brace pin (item 4) on the right support (item

2) with two carriage bolts 3/8’’ x 1’’ (item 3;heads

outside) and two 3/8" flange nuts.

Tighten firmly.

NOTE: Generally, the brace pin must be over the

lawnmower belt and at the same time, as low as

possible.

No interference is allowed. See chart below.

Tractor Hole

(inside view of item 2) Position of

brace pin

2006 & 2007

(most) Bottom Upwards

VGT

frame Bottom Downwards

Others Top Upwards

or

downwards

You must choose which brace pin (item 1 or item 4)

that is appropriate for your tractor model.

Tractors with a clutch that measures 5.5”

high only (as shown):

You must use brace pin (item 1) and install it in the

bottom holes of the right support (item 2) with two

carriage bolts 3/8’’ x 1’’ (item 3; heads outside) and

two 3/8" flange nuts.

Tighten firmly.

NOTE: This brace pin must be under the lawnmower

belt.

The belt must not touch the brace pin.

NOTE: On certain models of 2010 and after tractors,

the mower deck belt may touch the brace pin (item 4),

if so, remove and use the brace pin (item 1) and

follow the instruction at top of page.

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RIGHT SUPPORT:

Install the right support (item 1) on the right side.

The chart identifies the hardware according to the

holes in the tractor’s frame. Even though some holes

may not exist on certain models of tractors, use the

maximum of holes & bolts possible to ensure the

solidity of the kit.

Carr. B. = Carriage bolt; head towards the inside.

Hex B. = Hexagonal bolt; head towards the outside.

N/A = Not applicable

Install right support .

ASSEMBLY

NOTES:

1. On new tractors, turning the wheels to the left will

facilitate installation.

2. The spacer (item 15) is used to strengthen

certain heat shields.

If necessary, slide the shim (item 14) between the

tractor frame (item 16) and the right support; in line

with hole (item 9 or item 11). (Make sure that the shim

stays perpendicular with the top of the support).

Do not tighten the screws or the nuts.

Item # If square holes on

tractor If threaded holes

on tractor

2 Carr. B 3/8 x 3/4’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

3 N/A Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

4 N/A Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

5 Carr. B. 5/16 x 1’’

Flange nut 5/16’’ N/A

6 N/A Thread cutting

screw 5/16 x 1’’

7, 9 Hex B. 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ N/A

8 Hex B. 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

10, 11 N/A Hex B. 3/8 x 1’’

12 Set screw 5/16 x 1/2’’

(on support for the

cab)

N/A

13 Tractor bolt and

Spacer (Round hole) N/A

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ASSEMBLY

Install the left support and handle support

LEFT SUPPORT AND HANDLE SUPPORT:

Install the left support (item 1) and the handle support

(item 17). Secure the brace pin (item 19)

The chart identifies the hardware according to the

holes in the tractor’s frame. Even though some holes

may not exist on certain models of tractors, use the

maximum of holes & bolts possible to ensure the

solidity of the kit.

Carr. B. = Carriage bolt; head towards the inside.

Hex B. = Hexagonal bolt; head towards the outside,

except 14 & 16.

N/A = Not applicable.

NOTE:

1. On new tractors, turning the wheels to the right

will facilitate installation .

2. The spacer (item 15) is used to strengthen

certain heat shields.

Item # If square holes

on tractor If threaded

holes on

tractor

2 Carr. B. 3/8 x 3/4’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

3 Hex. B. 3/8 x 1’’ Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

4 N/A Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

5 Carr. B. 5/16 x 1’’

Flange nut 5/16’’ N/A

6 N/A Thread cutting

screw 5/16 x 1’’

7, 9 Hex. bolt 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ N/A

8 Hex. bolt 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’ Thread cutting

screw 3/8 x 1’’

10, 11 Hex. B 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’

(round holes)

N/A

12 Set screw 5/16 x 1/2’’

(on support for the cab) N/A

13 Tractor bolt and Spacer

(round holes) N/A

14, 16 Hex. B 3/8 x 1’’

Flange nut 3/8’’

(round holes)

N/A

18 Plastic grommet

(round hole in support) N/A

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ASSEMBLY

Install the mower brackets inside the support and

other parts if applicable.

If necessary, slide the shim (item 20, previous page)

between the tractor frame and the support, in line with

hole (item 9 or item 11). (Make sure that the shim

stays perpendicular with the top of the support).

Slightly tighten the screws and bolts.

Make sure that the brace pin stays straight and does

not come into contact with any part of the tractor (ex:

the engine belt when mower deck is in raised

position).

If there is a contact, turn the brace pin upside down.

MOWER BRACKET

If you have removed the original supports from the

tractor, in order to install the mower brackets (item

19) (included in this kit) inside the support; insert two

hex. bolts 3/8 x 1 1/4" (item 20) (the heads on the

outside) in the top holes of the right support .

From the inside of the support, place the shim (item

21; notice orientation) and the mower bracket (item

19) on the bolts. Secure with two flange nuts.

Do the same operation on the left side.

Tighten firmly.

Reinstall the parts:

Reinstall the parts previously removed in their original

position.

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ASSEMBLY

TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL CLUTCH

ACTIVATED BY A CABLE:

If it is not possible to put back in place the tractor’s

belt guides, use the replacement belt guides supplied.

Insert the collars (item 1) on the brace pin (item 4).

Tighten slightly. Place a belt guide (item 2) on each

collar. Secure with a #10 x 24 x 3/4" machine screw

(item 3) and nylon insert lock nut.

The belt guides must not touch the belt (item 5) when

the drive mechanism is engaged.

When the drive mechanism is disengaged, the belt

guides (item 6) must push enough on the belt (item 7)

so that the drive mechanism pulley does not turn.

Tighten the collar screws and the nuts tightly.

WARNING

TO PREVENT INJURIES:

It is the person who installs the belt guides

responsibility to make sure that when the

lawnmower is disengaged that all moving parts

stop.

For more information, do not hesitate to contact

the technical support.

Install belt guide/drive mechanism engaged

Drive mechanism disengaged

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ASSEMBLY

Assemble the lift arm

ASSEMBLY

Secure with the hair pin (item 3).

Tighten all the bolts.

If there is interference between the pivot support and

the tractor heat shield, replace with the heat shield

(item 4) supplied.

NOTE: If the original heat shield is bolted to the front

of tractor frame, detach the top part (item 6) of the

heat shield supplied by folding it up and down along

the dotted line.

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges. For

your safety sand down the sharp edges.

Use the tractor bolts to secure in place.

PIVOT SUPPORT:

Turn the front wheels towards the right.

Install the pivot support (item 1) between the two

supports and slide in place the pin (item 2) in the

required holes. The other holes get the hooked end

(item 5) of the pin. See table.

Install the pivot support.

Tires Holes in pivot support

15’’ x 6’’ or smaller Top

16’’ x 6.5’’ or bigger Bottom

LIFT ARM:

Insert the nylon bushings (item 1) in the lift arm (item

2).

Install the handgrip (item 3) on the lift arm as shown.

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LIFT MECHANISM:

Slide the link (item 1) inside the box of the right

support (item 2). Insert the pin (item 3) inside the link.

Insert the lift arm (item 4) on the pin (item 5) of the

right support and on the pin (item 3).

Secure the arm with one washer (item 6) and one hair

pin 4 mm (item 7).

Secure the pin in place with a flat washer (item 8)

and a hair pin 2.5 mm (item 9, inserted from the

bottom to the top).

Secure the link to the pivot support (item 10) with a

pin (item 11) and a hair pin 2.5 mm (item 12).

Install the lift mechanism

ASSEMBLY

STEP 3A:

700414-2 & 700415-2

DRIVE MECHANISM PREPARATION &

INSTALLATION:

SUPPORTS: GENERAL INSTALLATION

Secure the left support (See table) with two carriage

bolts 3/8’’ x 3/4’’ (item 3) heads outside. Secure with

two flange nuts.

NOTE: Install only one support on the right side.

Side Support

Left 104345

(item 2)

Right

(If no interference with mower deck) 104345

(Item 2)

Right

(If 104345 interferes with mower deck) 104346

(item 1)

On the right side, install the mounting support (item 4)

inside the frame. Install on the outside (according to

chart) the support (item 1 or 2), two washers

7/16" (item 5) and secure with two hair pins (item 6).

NOTE:On certain models of tractors, when the mower

deck is lifted to its highest position, it comes into

contact with the right hand support.

This installation will allow to remove the supports very

easliy at the end of the season.

Install supports (General installation).

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE: If a bracket is installed on the outside of the

lefthand side of the tractor frame:

1 Install the left support on the inside of the frame.

Secure both bracket and left support to frame using

hardware already mentionned.

2 Insert two flat washers 7/16’’ between the right

support and the frame, but only in this case.

SUPPORTS-VGT FRAME INSTALLATION:

To install the drive mechanism, you must remove the

two bolts from the footrests (from each side).

Secure the left support (item 2) (longest support with

point towards the front) and the right support (item 1)

(shortest support with point towards the front) with the

bolts removed from the footrests.

Install supports (VGT frame)

NOTE:

1) This drive mechanism may be mounted on tractors

with two types of clutch mechanisms. See the

following instructions on the next pages for those

that are appropriate for your tractor.

2) The mower deck must be removed to install / use

the drive mechanism.

NOTE: The drive mechanism must be straight, to

make sure the belt works well.

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Tractor Position

2006 (most models, factory installed) A

VGT frame B

Others C

2007 (most models tractors) D

Place the support (item 1) in the required position

according to chart, secure with the bolts (item 3 )and

tighten firmly.

NOTE: For position D, use the shim (item 4) and two

1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts supplied in the hardware bag.

Remove the flat pulley (item 5). Turn upside down

and reposition the pulley as shown in A with the flat

washers.

Reinstall the spring (item 2) in its original place.

Remove and reinstall the spring

ASSEMBLY

Use the following instructions to reposition the

support (item 1) as needed.

To make the job easier, remove the spring (item 2).

Remove the support (item 1) by removing the two

hex. bolts 1/4’’ x 1/2’’ (item 3).

Reposition the support

Reposition the pulley

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TRACTOR WITH AN ELECTRIC CLUTCH.

No modifications are needed.

TRACTORS WITH A MANUAL CLUTCH ACTIVAT-

ED BY A CABLE.

Remove the spring that is hooked in holes (item1) of

idler arm (item 2) and drive frame (item 10).

Hook the spring of the tractor’s cable (item 5) on the

tension arm.

Cut the tie wrap that holds the cable to the frame.

NOTE: Depending on the mower deck model, there

are different cable lengths. To determine where to

place the cable holder (item 7), hook the end of the

cable spring (item 5) on the idler arm (item 2). Slide

the cable shield (item 6) temporarily into the slot on

the cable holder (item 7). To identify into which holes

the cable holder will be bolted in, you must apply a

slight tension on the cable. This adjustment must be

done with the clutch arm in the disengaged position.

Remove the cable shield and secure the cable holder

(item 7) on the frame using two 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolts

(item 8) and flange nuts.

Reinstall the cable shield into the cable holder and

secure with a 2mm hair pin (item 9).

Install cable holder

ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY

DRIVE MECHANISM INSTALLATION:

NOTE: You must remove mower deck to install

the drive mechanism.

Install the drive mechanism (item 1) by hooking the

front part of the drive frame (item 2) on the brace pin

(item 3).

Lift and attach the rear portion of the drive frame

between the supports (items 4 or 5 or 6) by inserting

a pin on each side. Select the correct holes using the

chart.

Install drive mechanism .

Adjust belt guides/ Drive mechanism engaged

(View of top of drive mechanism)

Support Holes Item #

104345 right side Bottom 4

104346 left side Top 6

104093 & 104094 Only one possibility 5

TRACTOR WITH A MANUAL CLUTCH ACTIVATED

BY A CABLE

Readjust the belt-guides (item 2). If the belt guides

are not installed yet, refer to TRACTOR WITH A

MANUAL CLUTCH ACTIVATED BY A CABLE of

STEP 2

The belt guides (item 2) must not touch the belt (item

1) when the drive mechanism is engaged.

Secure with two 2.5 mm hair pins (item 7).

Install the belt (item 8) on the engine pulley and route

inside the belt guide (item 9).

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.

For more information, do not hesitate to contact

the technical support.

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