BROWN BDH Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

Disc harrow

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For use with the following starting serial numbers:
Model
Serial Number
BDH600
BD6C
BDH750
BD7C
BDH900
BD9C
Owner/Operator Manual
BDH1100 BD11C
ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED
BDH Series
Disc Harrow
ATTENTION:
BY BROWN MFG. CORP.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
WARNING
Before operating your machine,
stop and read this owners manual.
Do not attempt to operate the unit
until you fully understand the
material covered in this manual.
Without the knowledge contained
in this manual, injury or death can
result.

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  • Page 1 Disc Harrow BDH750 BD7C BDH900 BD9C ATTENTION: ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY BROWN MFG. CORP. BEFORE WORK BEGINS Owner/Operator Manual WARNING Before operating your machine, stop and read this owners manual. Do not attempt to operate the unit until you fully understand the material covered in this manual.
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright ©2000 Brown Manufacturing Corporation. All photos and illustrations are property of Brown Manufacturing Corporation. This publication may be freely reproduced, either in whole or in part, provided that the content herein is not altered. Cover Pictured: Model BDH-900 disc harrow.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty ..........................4 Registration .......................... 5 Equipment Safety ........................ 7 Assembly..........................12 Quick Hitch......................... 15 Operation ..........................17 Troubleshooting ........................ 18 Specifications ........................19 Replacement Parts ......................20...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    The obligation of Brown shall be limited to replacing or repairing the detective product, at the option of Brown. Brown shall not be responsible for any labor or cost of removal or repairing or reinstallation of its products and shall not be liable for transportation costs to and from its plant in Ozark, Alabama.
  • Page 5: Registration

    D a t e P u r c h a s e d , a n d Dealer Information for future Serial No.: _______________________ reference. For further information: Date Purchased: ____/____/_____ Brown Manufacturing Corp. 6001 E. Hwy 27 Dealer: __________________________ Ozark, AL 36360 Phone: (334) 795-6603 Toll Free: (800) 663-8909 FAX: (334) 795-3029 www.brownmfgcorp.com...
  • Page 6 Please use envelope.
  • Page 7: Equipment Safety

    Equipment Safety Warning: Read this manual before operation. Operators of the equipment must read and understand this manual. Failure to read this manual and follow these safety and operating instructions could result in serious bodily injury or even death. WARNING Before operating your machine, stop and read this owners manual.
  • Page 8 Unauthorized modifications to the equipment are not recommended. This could impair the function, safety, and life of the machine. • For any part of this manual that you do not understand, contact your dealer or Brown Manufacturing Corporation at (800) 633-8909. •...
  • Page 9 Equipment Safety Safety Decals The following safety decals should be attached to the equipment at all times. Should any decal become damaged or lost, it is the responsibility of the owner to replace it. Additional decals may be obtained from the manufacturer. WARNING ADVERTENCIA Antes de probar la unidad por primera vez...
  • Page 10 Equipment Safety Warning! Transport with WARNING care. Transport with care. Use slow-moving Before transporting to a new location, make certain vehicle emblem that the slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem is and flashing light. installed and is clearly visible. Use flashing lights Follow local and follow local traffic regulations.
  • Page 11 Equipment Safety Warning! Transport with WARNING care. Transport with care. Before transporting to a new location, make Use slow-moving certain that the slow-moving vehicle emblem is vehicle emblem installed and is clearly visible. Use flashing lights and flashing light. and follow local traffic regulations. Follow local traffic regulations.
  • Page 12: Assembly

    Assembly...
  • Page 13 Assembly 3/4” x 5 1/2” Model Proper Gang Arm Length BDH-600 (front) 29” gang arm BDH-600 (rear) 36” gang arm BDH-750 (front) 40” gang arm BDH-750 (rear) 46” gang arm BDH-900 (front) 46” gang arm BDH-900 (rear) 54” gang arm BDH-1100 (front) 58”...
  • Page 14 Assembly...
  • Page 15: Quick Hitch

    Assembly/Quick Hitch Brown Disc Harrows Brown Disc Harrows come fully assembled, please check all fasteners to ensure correct torque before use and after two hours of use. A-frame assembly Step 1: Bolt A-frame braces to the outside of the top of A-frame in the back holes.
  • Page 16 Assembly Blade Scraper Assembly DH-197 WITHOUT FURROW FILLER EXTENSION DH-196 DH-195 DH-188L WITH FURROW FILLER EXTENSION DH-900-A6 DH-122 Furrow Filler Attachment...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Before hitching harrow to your tractor, make sure all safety devices are installed on the tractor. STOP Please follow all safety instructions and procedures. Attach equipment to tractor. Be sure the tractor is equipped with the correct category hitchpins, top link, etc. Be extremely careful when positioning tractor to hitch to the equipment.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) 1. Excessive Speed 1. Reduce speed Leaving center ridge 2. Rear gangs cut too deep 2. Reduce gang angle 3. Top link too long 3. Shorten top link 1. Insufficent speed 1. Increase speed Leaving center valley 2.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications No./Dia. Approx. Model Spacing Weight Blades Width Cut Bearings BDH-600-1620 16/20 6’4” 822 lbs. BDH-600-1622 16/22 6’4” 860 lbs. BDH-600-1820 18/20 6’4” 916 lbs. BDH-600-1822 18/22 6’4” 960 lbs. BDH-600-2020 20/20 6’4” 950 lbs. BDH-600-2022 20/22 6’4” 1000 lbs. BDH-750-2020 20/20 7’6”...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Ordering replacement parts Please contact the nearest Brown dealer for replacements parts. They will be able to meet most of your equipment needs.
  • Page 21 18” 7 Guage Disc Blade DH-116-20 20 “ 7 Guage Disc Blade DH-116-22 22”7 Guage Disc Blade Ordering replacement parts Please contact the nearest Brown dealer for replacements parts. They will be able to meet most of your equipment needs.
  • Page 22 3 per Hanger Assy Bolt, 5/8” X 6 1/2” NC GR5 For Bearing Hangers DH-1254B Bearing Hanger Assembly Ordering replacement parts Please contact the nearest Brown dealer for replacements parts. They will be able to meet most of your equipment needs.
  • Page 23 Replacement Parts Ref. No. Part No. Description DH-1254A 1 per Hanger Assy Bearing Hanger Spacer DH-128 36” gang arm for BDH-600 (rear) DH-129 29” gang arm for BDH-600 (front) DH-130 46” gang arm for BDH-750 (rear), BDH-900 (front) DH-131 40” gang arm for BDH-750 (front) DH-132 54”...
  • Page 24 Replacement Parts See Page 16 for Assembly Instructions of Scrapers Balk Breaker Assembly and Parts Breakdown...
  • Page 25 Replacement Parts Ref. No. Part No. Description DH-900-A6 Furrow filler extension DH-197 U-Bolt (1/2” x 4” x 4”) DH-196 U-Bolt (1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1 3/4”) DH-198 Scraper bar holder DH-600-50 30” scraper bar for BDH-600 DH-750-03 38” scraper bar for BDH-750 DH-900-109 48”...
  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 27 Thank You for purchasing a Brown Disc Harrow.
  • Page 28 Tandem Disc Harrow Version 3.1.1 October 2016...

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