Mahindra 700676 User manual

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READ&FOLLOWALLSAFETYRULES&INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE
OPERATINGYOUREQUIPMENT
106912_EN N-04
*ASSEMBLY *REPAIRPARTS
*OPERATION *MAINTENANCE
106912
700676GrassCollector

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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 applies to the
products bought and used in North America.
Warranty Period
(from date of the original retail purchase)
Residential, light commercial or regular commercial
(agricultural) use: 2 years
Heavy commercial, professional or rental use: 90 days
Exceptions Noted Below; the following items have a different
coverage conditions and limited time:
Tire Chains:
o90 days, residential or light commercial use
oNo warranty for regular commercial, heavy
commercial, professional or rental use.
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, winch cable, cutting edge, skid
shoes, bearings, 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.
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 the Mahindra dealer where equipment was purchased or any other Mahindra
service dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at
www.mahindrausa.com. Don't forget to bring your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Mahindra dealer.
Revised 25-04-2013

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETYDECALS .................................................................................................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY
Toolsrequired ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Step1Preparingthegrasscollector ......................................................................................................... 6
Step2Installingtheaccessories................................................................................................................ 7
OPERATION
Operatingthegrasscollector...................................................................................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 10
Replacingthebelt....................................................................................................................................... 10
DISMOUNTINGANDSTORAGE ............................................................................................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................. 12
PARTSBREAKDOWNANDPARTSLIST
GrassCollector ............................................................................................................................................ 13
TORQUESPECIFICATIONTABLE ........................................................................................................................ 19
OPTIONS&ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................. 20
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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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REPLACEIFDECALSAREDAMAGED
SEEPARTSBREAKDOWNFORDECALLOCATION
SAFETYDECALS
Symbol Description
Decal#105127
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keep hands out of this discharge chute while the vehicle's engine is
running.
Decal#105128
Toavoidseriousinjury:
Keephands,feet&clothingaway.
Donotattempttoinstallorremovedrivebeltwithoutreadingtheowner’s
manual.
Alwaysusethegrasscollectorwithalltheguardsinplace.
Decal#106859
Toavoidinjury:
Keepthelidclosedwhenthevehicle'sengineisrunning.
Decal#106860 Toavoidseriousinjury:
Before installing or using the accessory, locate, read and make sure to
understand owner’s manual of the mower, the vehicle and the grass
collector.
Beforestartingout,makesurethattheflexibletubeissecurelyattachedat
bothends.
Keepawayfromthemowerandthecollectorinoperation.
Neverputhandsorfeetunderthemowerorthecollector.
Before using the mower and the grass collector, remove the area of any
objectswhichcanbeprojected.
Donotallowanyonetorideonthemower.

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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT:UNLESSOTHERWISESPECIFIEDTORQUEALLBOLTSACCORDINGTOTORQUE
SPECIFICATIONTABLE.REFERTOPARTSBREAKDOWNSECTIONFORPARTIDENTIFICATION.
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:Inthismanual,therightandleftsideisdeterminedbysittingonthevehiclelookingforward.
Removethegrasscollectorandallothercomponents
fromthewoodenbox.
TOOLSREQUIRED:
Ratchet
Socket:7/16’’,1/2’’,5/8’’
Wrench:7/16’’,5/8’’,11/4”
Note:Thisgrasscollectorwasdesignedtobeusedonastandardcategory1three-pointhitchortheMahindra
Expresshitch.
Chute
Flexibletube
Beltguard
Fanframe
Adaptorkit
Deflector
Coverframe
Cover
Retaining
strip
Rubberseal
Frame
Bag

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ASSEMBLY
STEP1
PREPARINGTHEGRASSCOLLECTOR
Install the chute (item 1) on the blower (item 2), as
shown, withfourcarriagebolts 5/16’’x 3/4’’ (item 3),
four flat washer 7/16’’ (item 4) (between blower and
chute), four flat washer 3/8’’ (item 5) and fournylon-
insertlocknut5/16’’(item6).
Tightenjustenoughsothatthechuterotatesfreely.
Installthechute
THEBLOWER:
THEBAGSUPPORT:
Install parking stands (item 1), (longest part towards
the back as shown), with two hex. bolts 7/16’’ x 2
1/4’’(item2)andtwonylon-insertlocknut7/16’’(item
3).
Tighten just enough to allow parking stands to pivot
freely.
Secure the parking stands in standing position with
two pins 7/16” (item 4) and two hairpins 3mm (item
5).
Installtheparkingstands

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ASSEMBLY
Thelengthofthetubehastobeadjustedaccording
tothetractormodelandtheuseofaMahindra
Expresshitchornot.
Cut the tube, with a pair of scissors and cutters to
specifiedlengthasshowninthechart.
Putthebagsupportonit’sparkingstands.
Remove the packing bracket (item 1), discard to
allowthecovertoopen.
Reinstall the hex. bolts 1/4’’ x 3/4’’ (item 2), the flat
washer5/16’’andtheflangenut1/4’’(item3).
Open the lid and install the three bags with the
smoothsidefacingforward.
THEFLEXIBLETUBE:
Vehicle
Withthe
Expresshitch
Withoutthe
Expresshitch
Max22et25 71’’ 69’’
Max28XL 72’’ 70’’
16series 78’’ 76’’
STEP2
INSTALLINGTHEACCESSORIES
THEBLOWER:
Install the blower on the mower deck following the
instructionsintheadaptorkits.
Removethepackingbracket

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ASSEMBLY
THEBAGSUPPORT
Attach the bag support on the tractor’s 3 point hitch.
Remove the sleeve (item 1) from the upper pin if
installedonaconventional3pointhitch.Ifitisinstalled
ontheExpresshitch,leavethesleeveinplace.
CAUTION:Toavoiddamagetothevehicleortothe
accessory,oncetheframeisinstalledandsecuredon
thevehiclehitch,placetheparkingstands(item2)in
theraisedposition,asshown.
Installthebagsupport
Attachtheflexibletube
Attachtheflexibletubetotheframeandtothemower
deckwiththequickreleasefasteners(item1).

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OPERATION
WARNING
Read the tractor’s owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls & proper
use of the accessory. Know how to stop the
accessory&disengagethecontrolsquickly.
Use extra care in operation. Thisattachment can
changestabilityofthevehicleinoperationandin
static conditions. Check brake operation prior to
any use. Adjust and repair any problem before
using.
DANGER
-Donot try tounblock thefan or the chute when
thevehicle'sengineisinoperation.
-DisengagetheP.T.O.
-Lowerthemowerdecktothegroundandapplythe
parkingbrakes.
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STOPTHEENGINEANDREMOVETHEKEY!
-Wait30secondstomakesureallthemovingparts
havestoppedmoving.
-Always usea cleaningtool(awooden stickthat
isatleast3feetlongminimum)
NEVERUSEYOURHANDS.
WARNING
TOAVOIDINJURIES:
-Alwayswearprotectiveearmuffs,safetymaskand
safetyglasseswhenoperatingtheaccessory.
-Never use the grass collector without all the
guards, the chute and the flexible tube correctly
installed. The cover must be closed, the deflector
installedandthebagsmustbeinstalled.
-Ifduringtheoperation,ananomalyoccurs(loss
of part, breakage, tube stands, etc..), Stop the
vehicleimmediatelyandrectifythesituation.
OPERATINGTHEGRASSCOLLECTOR
The grass collector is started at the same time as the
mowerdeck.Refer to the mower deckandthevehicle
owner’smanualstofamiliarizeyourselfwiththecontrols
andsafetyprecautions.
Dangerzone
CAUTION
TOAVOIDDAMAGETOTHEACCESSORYORTO
THEVEHICLE:
Makesuretheparkingstandsareraisedwhenthe
grasscollectorisinstalledonthevehicle.
HeightoftheFrame
If applicable, block the three point hitch’s lowering
systemtopreventtheframefromrubbingontheground
whileensuringthemowerdeckfunctionsadequately.
Adjustmentstopper
DANGER
DANGERZONE
To avoid injuries, make sure that nobody is
within a 5m(17’) radius when the tractor is in
operation.

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
TOAVOIDINJURIES:
Stopthevehicle'sengine.
Applytheparkingbrakes.
Removetheignitionkey.
MAINTENANCE
a) Checkmountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working
condition.
b) Nevergetunderthegrasscollectorwhenitisraised
offtheground.
c) Verify before each use the wear on the chute, the
flexible tube, grass filter, the deflector, the belt and
therubberjoint.Replacethepartswhenrequired.-
LUBRICATION
Always clean the grease fitting before inserting any
grease.
Lubricate the tensioner’s pivot every 50 hours of use
withanallpurposeSAElithiumbasedgrease.
Lubricatealltheotherpivotingpoints.
REPLACINGTHEBELT
Followtheprocedureintheadaptorkits.

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ENDOFSEASONSTORAGE
a) Cleanandpaintallpartsfromwhichpainthasworn.
b) Take a note of the parts to be replaced for next
season.
c) Storethecomponentsinadryplace.
d) FollowtheinstructionsintheLubricationsection.
DISMOUNTING&STORAGE
Followtheproceduressuppliedwiththeadaptors
forthegrasscollector
-Removethebeltguards,beltguardsupportsandthe
belt.
-Reinstallthemowerdeck’soriginalpulley.
-Reinstalltheprotectionchuteandtheoriginalbelt
guardsuppliedwiththemowerdeck.
DISMOUNTINGTHEMOWERDECK’S
BLOWER
WARNING
Toavoidinjurieswheninstallingoriginalpartson
the mower deck, make sure to respect all the
mower deck assembly specifications and follow
alltheinstructionsinthemowerdeckmanual.
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DISMOUNTINGTHEMOWERDECK
LEAVINGTHEBLOWERINSTALLED
Refertotheoperator’smanualforthemowerdeck.
Removetheflexibletubefromtheblower’schute.
Unfoldtheparkingstands.
Secure the parking stands in standing position with
twopins7/16”andtwohairpins3mm.
Placetheframeonthegroundandremoveitfromthe
threepointhitchsystem.
DISMOUNTINGTHEGRASSCOLLECTOR
CAUTION
TOPREVENTINJURIES:
Park the vehicle on a flat surface in a well
ventilatedarea.
DisengagethePTO.
Applyparkingbrake.
Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Wait until all moving parts have stopped before
leavingthedriver’sseat.
Usewheelchocks.
Note:Whengrasscollectoristobestoredfora
periodoftime,cleanitthoroughly,removealldirt,
grass,leaves,etc.Storeinaclean,dryplace.
WARNING
Remove grass and leaves from the grass
collector after each use to eliminate the risk of
spontaneouscombustion.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
*Pleaserefertopartsbreakdownsectionforpartsidentification
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES CORRECTIVEACTION
Blowervibratesoris
abnormallynoisy.
Damagedpulley Replacepulley
Damagedbearing Replacethebearing
Fanisdamaged Removeandstraightenorreplacethefan.
Beltisdamaged Replacethebelt.
The blower does not push
thegrasstowardsthebags.
Thechute,thefanortheflexible
tubeareblocked.
Dislodge the obstruction with the help of a
stick.
Beltshowsprematurewear Notenoughtensiononthebelt. Makesurethespringinisgoodcondition.
Nottheoriginalbeltinstalled. Installanoriginalbelt..
Beltissnapping,shredding,
burningorworninaspecific
place.
Thereisnotenoughtensionon
thebelt:
-thebeltiswornwhichis
causingaslack.
-thespringiswornout
-thetensioner’spivotisnot
welllubricated.
Replace the belt or the spring. Grease all the
pivotingpoints.
Imperfectionsinthepulleys Replacethepulleys.
Thebeltrubsonabeltguide Repositionthebeltguide.
Thechuteblockseasily. Thegrassiscuttoolong. Adjust the mower deck to the highest position
for the first cut, then lower the mower for a
secondcut.
Thegrassistoohumid. Waitforthegrasstodryout.

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PARTSBREAKDOWN
GRASSCOLLECTOR

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PARTSLIST
GRASSCOLLECTOR
Ref.
Réf.
Englishdescription Descriptionfrançaise
Qty.
Qté.
Part#
Pièce#
1Framewithsafetydecals Châssisavecdécalquesdesécurité 1 106893
2Blowerhitch Attachedelasouffleuse 1 106872
3Fan Éventail 1 106873
4Tensioner Tensionneur 1 106874
5Beltguardwithsafetydecal Garde-courroieavecdécalquedesécurité 1 106895
6Beltguide Guide-courroie 2 106878
7Sleeve Douille 1 102460
8Spacer Espaceur 1 106879
9Flatpulley Poulieplate 2 102839
10 Vpulley PoulieenV 1 102766
11 Vpulleywithsetscrews PoulieenVavecvispressions 1 106867
12 Flangette Flangette 4 102213
13 Bearingwithsetscrew Roulementàbillesavecvisàpression 2 102755
14 Rubbergrommet Oeilletdecaoutchouc 2 106563
15 Spring Ressort 1 102152
16 Knob Bouton 1 106861
17 Chute Goulotte 1 106865
18 Quick-releasefastener Attacherapide 2 106896
19 Pin Goupille 2 103580
20 Hairpin2.5mm Goupilleàressort2.5mm 2 102013
21 Key1/4"x1/4"x1.000" Clé1/4"x1/4"x1.000" 1 102017
22 Hex.bolt1/4"n.c.x1"GR5 Boulonhex.1/4"n.c.x1"GR5 1O/L
23 Hex.bolt5/16"n.c.x1/2"GR5 Boulonhex.5/16"n.c.x1/2"GR5 7O/L
24 Hex.bolt3/8"n.c.x13/4"GR5 Boulonhex.3/8"n.c.x13/4"GR5 2O/L
25 Hex.bolt3/8"n.c.x2"GR5 Boulonhex.3/8"n.c.x2"GR5 1O/L
26 Hex.bolt3/8"n.c.x21/2"GR5 Boulonhex.3/8"n.c.x21/2"GR5 1O/L
27 Carriagebolt5/16"n.c.x3/4"GR5 Boulonàcarrosserie5/16"n.c.x3/4"GR5 8O/L
28 Flangenut1/4"n.c. Écrouàbride1/4"n.c. 1O/L
29 NylonInsertlockNut1/4"n.c. Écrouàgarnituredenylon1/4"n.c. 1O/L
30 NylonInsertlockNut5/16"n.c. Écrouàgarnituredenylon5/16"n.c. 4O/L
O/L=ObtainLocally

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PARTSLIST
GRASSCOLLECTOR
Ref.
Réf.
Englishdescription Descriptionfrançaise
Qty.
Qté.
Part#
Pièce#
31 NylonInsertlockNut3/8"n.c. Écrouàgarnituredenylon3/8"n.c. 4O/L
32 Nyloninsertlocknut5/16"n.c.(thin) Écrouàgarnituredenylon5/16"n.c.(mince) 4O/L
33 Flatwasher#10hole Rondelleplate#10trou 4O/L
34 Flatwasher1/4"hole Rondelleplate1/4"trou 1O/L
35 Flatwasher3/8"hole Rondelleplate3/8"trou 4O/L
36 Flatwasher7/16"hole Rondelleplate7/16"trou 6O/L
37 Lockwasher5/16" Rondelledeblocage5/16" 7O/L
38 Socketheadsetscrew5/16"'n.c.x5/16'' Vispressiontêteplate6PC5/16n.c.x5/16" 2O/L
39 Pop-rivet3/16"noAD-66BS Rivetpop3/16no.AD-66BS 4O/L
40 Greasefitting1/4"n.f. Graisseur1/4"n.f. 1O/L
41 Decaldangerbelts Decalquedangercourroies 1 105128
42 Decaldangermower Décalquedangertondeuse 1 106860
43 Dangerdecalchute Décalquedangergoulotte 1 105127
O/L=ObtainLocally

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PARTSBREAKDOWN
GRASSCOLLECTOR

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PARTSLIST
GRASSCOLLECTOR
Ref.
Réf.
Englishdescription Descriptionfrançaise
Qty.
Qté.
Part#
Pièce#
1Frame Châssis 1 106889
2Coverframe Châssisducouvercle 1 106890
3Coverwithsafetydecal Couvercleavecdécalquedesécurité 1 106910
4Retainingstrip Bandederétention 1 106888
5Rubberseal Joind'étanchéitéencaoutchouc 1 106882
6Support Support 2 106891
7Deflector Déflecteur 1 106887
8Parkingstand Pieddestationnement 2 106883
9Sleeve Douille 1 106892
10 Filter Filtre 1 106884
11 Bag Sac 3 106885
12 Gasspring Cylindreàgaz 2 106856
13 Quick-releasefastener Attacherapide 1 106896
14 Pin Goupille 2 106875
15 Pinwithhairpin4mm Goupilleavecgoupilleàressort4mm 1 106736
16 Adjustablepin Goupilleajustable 2 106934
17 Hairpin3mm Goupilleàressort3mm 2 102617
18 Lynchpin Goupilleàanneau 2 106894
19 Bushing Coussinet 4 102225
20 Spacer Espaceur 4 103361
21 Flexibletube Tubeflexible 1 106909
22 Hex.bolt1/4"n.c.x1/2"GR5 Boulonhex.1/4"n.c.x1/2"GR5 5O/L
23 Hex.bolt1/4"n.c.x3/4"GR5 Boulonhex.1/4"n.c.x3/4"GR5 15 O/L
24 Hex.bolt1/4"n.c.x1"GR5 Boulonhex.1/4"n.c.x1"GR5 4O/L
25 Hex.bolt7/16"n.c.x21/4"GR5 Boulonhex.7/16"n.c.x21/4"GR5 2O/L
26 Hex.bolt1/2"n.c.x11/4"GR5 Boulonhex.1/2"n.c.x11/4"GR5 4O/L
27 Flangenut1/4"n.c. Écrouàbride1/4"n.c. 24 O/L
28 NylonInsertlockNut7/16"n.c. Écrouàgarnituredenylon7/16"n.c. 2O/L
29 NylonInsertlockNut1/2"n.c. Écrouàgarnituredenylon1/2"n.c. 4O/L
30 Flatwasher#10hole Rondelleplate#10trou 13 O/L
O/L=ObtainLocally