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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 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 include 

but are not limited to items such as shear pins, bolts, belts, 

winch cables, cutting edge, skid shoes 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: 

 

Any 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, the dealer must first obtain a written 
authorization from either KIMPEX or BERCOMAC, freight fees 
are prepaid 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 shall 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 authorized 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 dealer.

 

Summary of Contents for 700512-3-66

Page 1: ...ITY VEHICLE CAUTION READ FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT L 11 ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE 106275 OWNER S MANUAL Model Number Original Version 70051...

Page 2: ...warranty period for repairs In the event that defective merchandise must be returned to manufacturer for repairs the dealer must first obtain a written authorization from either KIMPEX or BERCOMAC fr...

Page 3: ...wblower 15 Snowblowing Technique 16 Skid Shoe Adjustment 16 MAINTENANCE Engine Maintenance 17 Snowblower Maintenance 17 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 17 Cutting Edge Maintenance 17 Lubrication 18...

Page 4: ...EGARDLESS 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 caus...

Page 5: ...es 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 foo...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...ut reading owner s manual Decal 105130 Before installing or using Locate read and make sure to understand all of the owner s manual Decal 105131 Refer to owner s manual about wearing safety glasses ea...

Page 8: ...ORDER TO INSTALL THE VANTAGE SNOWBLOWER TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Ratchet 3 Wrenches 7 16 1 2 9 16 3 Sockets 7 16 1 2 9 16 1 Hexagonal wrench 5 32 1 Wrench for the nuts on the vehicle s battery post Figure 1...

Page 9: ...em 1 over the opening as shown NOTE Place grooves of the rotation ring on the teeth of the rotation motor as shown Install the chute item 1 over the nylon rotation ring item 2 Turn the chute to make s...

Page 10: ...aking a loop around the front suspension arm of the vehicle Tighten the loop firmly OPTION B Remove the nut and bolt from the vehicle s front suspension arm Secure the bracket item 3 with a bolt flat...

Page 11: ...assembled turnbuckles Install the assembled turnbuckles item 1 and chain item 2 on the bracket item 6 that is welded on the subframe as shown Secure the chains with two hex bolts 5 16 x 1 item 3 two...

Page 12: ...Identify the right length of the subframe item 1 and secure in place with two long pins item 2 a short pin item 3 and three hair pins 3mm item 4 Securing the subframe Among the three following configu...

Page 13: ...the turnbuckle assembly nuts that secure them to the subframe For vehicles with a winch that is higher than 20 510mm from the ground follow these instructions Install pulley item 1 in the top hole of...

Page 14: ...y on the vehicle IMPORTANT The control box is equipped with a red emergency kill switch in case you need to stop the engine quickly NOTE The emergency kill switch must be pulled out to start the engin...

Page 15: ...son who installs the accessory to make sure the engaging system works well and that the snowblower disengages effectively at all times It is imperative to make the necessary adjustments if applicable...

Page 16: ...Lift the snowblower to its maximum height insert the spring item 1 in the chain item 6 and on the welded rod item 7 as shown Install the spring VERIFYING THE ASSEMBLY THE LENGTH OF THE SUBFRAME When...

Page 17: ...p m when removing wet sticky snow low r p m power will tend to plug the chute WARNING Never touch with your hands or feet the snowblower s fan auger or the chute because this is the most frequent cau...

Page 18: ...ting edge and surface Skid shoe adjustment DANGER DANGER ZONE It is the snowblower operator s obligation to make sure there are no people or objects that can be thrown in this zone when the snowblower...

Page 19: ...ure to provide adequate blocking before working under the snowblower SNOWBLOWER PULLEY REPLACEMENT OR ALIGNMENT Clean the parts before aligning or replacing the pulleys Apply some Locktite 2760 on the...

Page 20: ...al shear bolts 105627 for the fan et 105602 for the auger The use of any other shear bolt will not insure any protection and may void the warranty IMPORTANT When replacing the auger shear bolts it is...

Page 21: ...set screws to soften the loctite h Remove all the bolts item 3 and the nuts that support the gear box and its support i Remove the assembly gear box its support the fan and augers from the snowblower...

Page 22: ...ep the adjustment the hook from the winch e Remove the assembled hitch support from the vehicle s tow hitch ball f Remove the vehicle DISMOUNTING STORAGE STORAGE a Clean snowblower and subframe thorou...

Page 23: ...rn belts belts may be worn causing a slack Inspect the belts Replace if required Not the original shear bolts Always replace the shear bolts with an original bolt Imperfections in the pulleys Verify i...

Page 24: ...tors or oxidation on connectors or motor Retighten or clean connectors Or replace connector part 106201 Electric clutch slips Insufficient electrical current Recharge vehicle s battery Electrical curr...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...24 PARTS BREAKDOWN VANTAGE SNOWBLOWER 66...

Page 27: ...14 Reinforcement Renfort 1 105484 15 Rotation ring Anneau de rotation 1 105485 16 Right skid shoe Patin droit 1 105486 17 Left skid shoe Patin gauche 1 105487 18 Retaining plate Plaque de retenue 1 10...

Page 28: ...1 Retaining Plate Plaque de retenue 1 106258 42 Bender Tendeur 1 106259 43 Sleeve Douille 2 106260 44 Sleeve Douille 2 106261 45 Sleeve Douille 1 106262 46 Sleeve Douille 2 106263 47 Lever Levier 1 10...

Page 29: ...4 n c x 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 3 4 GR5 2 O L 77 Hex bolt 1 4 n c x 1 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 1 GR5 7 O L 78 Hex bolt 1 4 n c x 1 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 1 3 4 GR5 3 O L 79 Hex bolt 5 16 n...

Page 30: ...in crou garniture de nylon 3 8 n c mince 1 O L 103 Nylon insert lock nut 1 2 n c thin crou garniture de nylon 1 2 n c mince 1 O L 104 Stover lock nut 5 16 n c crou de blocage 5 16 n c 7 O L 105 Flat w...

Page 31: ...29 PARTS BREAKDOWN VANTAGE SNOWBLOWER 72...

Page 32: ...14 Reinforcement Renfort 1 105484 15 Rotation ring Anneau de rotation 1 105485 16 Right skid shoe Patin droit 1 105486 17 Left skid shoe Patin gauche 1 105487 18 Retaining plate Plaque de retenue 1 1...

Page 33: ...1 Retaining Plate Plaque de retenue 1 106258 42 Bender Tendeur 1 106259 43 Sleeve Douille 2 106260 44 Sleeve Douille 2 106261 45 Sleeve Douille 1 106262 46 Sleeve Douille 2 106263 47 Lever Levier 1 10...

Page 34: ...4 n c x 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 3 4 GR5 2 O L 77 Hex bolt 1 4 n c x 1 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 1 GR5 7 O L 78 Hex bolt 1 4 n c x 1 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 1 4 n c x 1 3 4 GR5 3 O L 79 Hex bolt 5 16 n...

Page 35: ...in crou garniture de nylon 3 8 n c mince 1 O L 103 Nylon insert lock nut 1 2 n c thin crou garniture de nylon 1 2 n c mince 1 O L 104 Stover lock nut 5 16 n c crou de blocage 5 16 n c 7 O L 105 Flat w...

Page 36: ...34 PARTS BREAKDOWN SUBFRAME...

Page 37: ...4957 8 Hitch support Support d attache 1 104958 9 Adjustment tube Tube d ajustement 1 104959 10 Hitch Attache 1 104639 11 Seal washer Rondelle d tanch it 2 102289 12 Cone bearing Roulement conique 4 1...

Page 38: ...8 n c x 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 3 8 n c x 3 4 GR5 4 O L 32 Hex bolt 3 8 n c x 3 GR5 Boulon hex 3 8 n c x 3 GR5 1 O L 33 Hex bolt 1 2 n c x 5 GR5 Boulon hex 1 2 n c x 5 GR5 2 O L 34 Flange nut 3 8 n c crou...

Page 39: ...Fil d arr t d urgence 1 105597 5 Clutch spacer Espaceur d embrayage 1 106269 6 Hex bolt 3 8 n c x 3 GR5 Boulon hex 3 8 n c x 3 GR5 4 O L 7 Hex bolt M6 x 1 00 x 12 GR8 8 Boulon hex M6 x 1 00 x 12 GR8 8...

Page 40: ...h spacer Espaceur d embrayage 1 106267 6 Machine screw Pan head no 10 x 32 x 1 1 2 Vis m canique t te pan no 10 x 32 x 1 1 2 2 O L 7 Hex bolt 5 16 n f x 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 5 16 n f x 3 4 GR5 4 O L 8 H...

Page 41: ...Espaceur d embrayage 1 106267 6 Hex bolt 3 8 n c x 3 4 GR5 Boulon hex 3 8 n c x 3 4 GR5 4 O L 7 Hex bolt 3 8 n c x 2 GR5 Boulon hex 3 8 n c x 2 GR5 4 O L 8 Machine screw Pan head no 10 x 32 x 1 1 2 Vi...

Page 42: ...o facilitate and increase snow intake Package of 2 OPTIONS ACCESSORIES 700524 SUPPORT FOR BATTERY BATTERY NOT INCLUDED For ATV or UV 700456 LIGHT KIT Better visibility for night time use 700516 66 ROT...

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Page 44: ...42 WHEN PERFORMANCE DEPENDABILITY ARE NON NEGOTIABLE Bercomac Limit e 92 Fortin North Adstock Quebec Canada G0N 1S0 WWW BERCOMAC COM PRINTED IN CANADA ORIGINAL NOTICE BY...

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