Brown Products RIDE-ON BLOWER-VAC Owner's/Operator's Manual

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OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

BROWN RIDE-ON

BLOWER-VAC

5/22/12

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Page 1 OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL BROWN RIDE-ON BLOWER-VAC 5/22/12...
Page 2 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the owner of a Brown Ride- On Blower-Vac. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! This manual will help you learn how to operate and service your Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac correctly. Failure to read and follow the instructions of this manual could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY................opERATIoN............... 7 wARRANTY..............SERvICE................16 pARTS LIST............... 18 ATTACHMENTS ..............28 information, including illustrations specifications, contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes, when deemed necessary, without notice.
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Page 5: Safety
PAGE 1 SAFETY RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety-alert symbol. when you see this symbol in this manual or on your Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac, be alert to the potential for personal injury. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS CAUTION is used for general reminders of...
Page 6 WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close-fitting clothing appropriate for the job. wear a hearing protective device to protect from loud or uncomfortable noise. protective earmuffs provided with Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac. wear proper eye protection. Safety goggles are supplied with each Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac.
Page 7 Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Never store machine where fumes may reach flame or spark. AVOID INJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS Before operating Brown Ride-on Blower-vac: Be sure all guards are in place. Check operating area for dangerous obstacles or uneven ground that may affect safe operation.
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Do NoT attempt to operate machine without all guards in place. Do NoT allow a rider on Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac. Serious injury or death may occur if anyone other than operator is on machine during opera- tion.
Page 9 PAGE 5 SAFETY TEST SAFETY SWITCHES A. TEST PARKING BRAKE SAFETY SWITCH 1. Disengage parking brake 2. Turn key to start position Result: Engine should not crank B. TEST FAN HOUSING GUARD SAFETY SWITCH 1. Engage parking brake 2. Remove fan housing guard 3.
Page 10 IS EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. NOTE: FoR FURTHER INFoRMATIoN CoNCERNING THE SAFETY, opERATING, MAINTENANCE, ETC. oF THE pARTICULAR ENGINE SUppLIED wITH YoUR Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac, SEE THE ENGINE owNER’S MANUAL THAT IS SUppLIED wITH THE Brown Ride-On BLOWER-VAC. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1.
Page 11: Operation
PAGE 7 OPERATION BROWN RIDE-ON BLOWER-VAC CONTROLS...
Page 12 PAGE 8 OPERATION PARKING BRAKE OPERATION Parking Brake Engaged / ON Parking Brake Disengaged / OFF...
Page 13 PAGE 9 OPERATION Engine Starting Procedure A. Check Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac to ensure entire machine is clear of debris and all guards are in place. B. Ensure airflow dampers are closed. C. Engage parking brake. D. Turn ignition to “oN” position.
Page 14 PAGE 10 OPERATION Controlling Hydrostatic Drive This shows the neutral position. No input is being provided to either control. This input will result in straight forward motion. This input will result in straight backward motion. This input will result in a left turn.
Page 15 PAGE 11 OPERATION Controlling Hydrostatic Drive This input will result in a right turn. This input will result in a stationary (ZTR) left turn on axis. This input will result in a stationary (ZTR) right turn on axis.
Page 16 Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac and material being moved. Each operator will need to experiment with different front and rear damper configurations in order to achieve the most effective air pattern.
Page 17: Warranty
All parts, specifically EXCLUDING expendable “wear” parts, that become unserviceable, due to defective material or workmanship, within one year / 12 months from date of the original retail purchase, shall, at Brown’s option, be repaired or replaced. LIMITATIONS The obligations of Brown for breach of warranty shall be limited to products manufactured by Brown;...
Page 18 Engine problems must be checked and approved for warranty by an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Brown products Inc. is not an authorized service center for any engine manufacturer and accepts no responsibility for engine warranties, either expressed or implied.
Page 19: Warranty Registration
Date Purchased ________________________ Phone __________________________________ Dealer ________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ IMPORTANT: TO PLACE THE BROWN WARRANTY INTO EFFECT, THIS WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS EQUIPMENT. 376 COUNTY ROAD 563 MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350 You may also register this product online by visiting: http://brownproducts.com/products/warranty_registration.htm...
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Page 21: Service
2. TRANSAXLE SERVICE A. See owner’s manual for service, maintenance require - ments and procedures for transaxle. 3. BROWN RIDE-ON BLOWER-VAC SERVICE A. Check all fasteners for proper tightness after each eight (8) hours of use or if vibration occurs. Loose hardware may cause excessive vibration.
Page 22 PAGE 17 SERVICE LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EXPANSION RESERVOIR LOCATION OF DRIVE BELT TENSIONER...
Page 23 PAGE 18 PARTS FRAME ASSEMBLY...
Page 24 PAGE 19 PARTS DRIVE TRAIN...
Page 25 PAGE 20 PARTS BLOWER...
Page 26 PAGE 21 PARTS CONSOLE AND CONTROLS...
Page 27: Parts List
PAGE 22 BLOWER PARTS LIST: MODEL NUMBERS: BVZ4000H & BVZ4000SD ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 350-035 Frame 350-012 Strap, Frame Bottom 350-306 Kick Plate 260-786 Plunger Switch 350-036 Operator Platform SSB50C32 1/2" X 2" Shoulder Bolt 350-813 Spring, Operator Platform (Fits on Item #4 Shoulder Bolt) 350-043 Caster Wheel Tube, LH 350-042...
Page 28 PAGE 23 BLOWER PARTS LIST: MODEL NUMBERS: BVZ4000H & BVZ4000SD ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 350-780 Bolt, Auxiliary Shaft, Subaru 350-799 Shaft, Auxiliary, Honda GX690 350-800 Bolt, Auxiliary Shaft, Honda GX690 350-757 Pulley, Engine, 4in Dia, 1in Bore, A-Belt 350-034 Fan Housing 350-502 Fan Mount Hub/Flange 350-779...
Page 29 PAGE 24 BLOWER PARTS LIST: MODEL NUMBERS: BVZ4000H & BVZ4000SD ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 350-039 Tire Lock Bracket, RH 350-761 Fuel Tank, 5 Gal, CARB 350-762 Mount Strap, Fuel Tank 350-772 Clamp, Hose, Constant Tension 1/4" 350-768 Fuel Line, 3/16", CARB 350-769 Clamp, Hose, Constant Tension, 3/16 350-770...
Page 30 PAGE 25 BLOWER PARTS LIST: MODEL NUMBERS: BVZ4000H & BVZ4000SD ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 350-817 Engine, Subaru, EH72 W/Donaldson Air Cleaner (Purchase Locally) N/S 50 OZ 350-837 Oil, Engine, 10W-30 260-769 Cable, Throttle, Subaru Only 350-781 Hour-Tach Meter, Subaru Only 350-803 Shim, Subaru Engine Mount 350-807...
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Page 32 PAGE 26 DECAL PLACEMENT...
Page 33 PAGE 27 DECAL PLACEMENT SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Danger-Rotating Blade Hazard Danger-Rotating Blade Hazard-Trilingual 350-827 Dashboard Decal Warning-Moving Part Hazard-RH & LH Warning-Eye Hazark Danger-Thrown Object Hazard Warning-No Step 350-836 Warning-Battery 350-834 Decal Sheet-Includes Item #'s 97, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103...
Page 34: Attachments
PAGE 28 ATTACHMENTS TRUCK-LOADER...
Page 35 PAGE 29 ATTACHMENTS TRUCK LOADER ATTACHMENT ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 353-001 Suction Sleeve 350-821 10" X 12-1/2' Suction Hose 350-823 Hose Clamp, 10" 353-003 Handle, Suction Hose 353-004 Intake Sleeve & Twist Lock, 10". 353-005 Discharge Square to Round 350-820 8"...
Page 36 ATTACHING TRUCK-LOADER DANGER: ENSURE THAT PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED AND ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN BEFORE REMOVING FAN BLADE GUARD AND INSTALLING TRUCK-LOADER ATTACHMENT. 1. Position Brown Ride-On Blower-Vac near area to be vacuumed. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Shut off engine.
Page 37 PAGE 31 ATTACHMENTS BLOW-FORWARD FORWARD BLOW ATTACHMENT ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 352-002 Forward Blow Attachment...