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For use with models having serial numbers with "A" as
the FOURTH digit:
Example: 815A0001
Serial Plate Location
Lift Restriction Chains must be attached from the skid loader to the brush cutter to keep the
cutter below the level of the operator BEFORE operating this machine. See Page 17 for further
information.
Brush Cutter
ATTENTION:
ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED
BY BROWN MFG. CORP.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
WARNING
Brown 815
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 FOURTH digit: Example: 815A0001 ATTENTION: ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY BROWN MFG. CORP. Serial Plate Location BEFORE WORK BEGINS WARNING Lift Restriction Chains must be attached from the skid loader to the brush cutter to keep the cutter below the level of the operator BEFORE operating this machine.
- Page 2 Copyright ©2017 Brown Manufacturing Corporation, Ozark, Alabama. 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. We encourage you to make copies of this manual and to distribute it to every operator of the machine.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Owner Registration ..............5 Important Notice: ..............6 Equipment Safety ..............7 Attaching Cutter ..............16 Cutting Height ................17 Starting Cutter Operations .............18 Operating Instructions ............21 Maintenance ................25 Blade Installation ..............30 Blade Bar Removal Technique ..........31 Blade Bar Installation Procedure ..........32 Maintenance Log ..............34 Troubleshooting ................36 Specifications ................37 Replacement Parts ..............38... - Page 4 Brown specifically for such product shall void this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any damage to or defect in the Brown’s products that is directly or indirectly caused by; (1) FORCE MAJEURE, act of GOD, or other accident not related to an inherent product defect;...
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Page 5: Owner Registration
Brown equipment is designed to use OEM replacement parts meeting the exact specifications of the machine and crafted from high-quality materials. -
Page 6: Important Notice
Important Notice: OWNER’S MANUAL STORAGE CONTAINER * Brown Manufacturing provides an Owner’s Manual holder on all equipment. *This holder is mounted in a convenient location and provides the owner with the proper safety and operation information. *Two (2) copies are provided with each unit. -
Page 7: Equipment Safety
Each operator of the equipment should review this manual every six (6) months. You are encouraged to duplicate this manual and to distribute it to each operator of the equipment for their training and reference. Additional copies are available from Brown Manufacturing Corporation at no charge. - 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 The following safety decals should be attached to the equipment at all times. Should any decals become damaged or lost, it is the responsibility of the owner to replace it. Additional decals may be obtained from the dealer or Brown Manufacturing Corporation at no charge.
- Page 10 Equipment Safety Safety Decals (continued) DANGER Maintain safety distance of at least 300 feet. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Danger Maintain safe distance. The cutter creates a serious discharge hazard. Always maintain a safety distance of at least 300 Never operate cutter with bystanders present!
- Page 11 Equipment Safety Safety Decals (All Models) Safety decals must be positioned as illustrated below. Use this diagram to correctly identify missing, damaged, or illegible decals for replacement. Re f. Pa r t N o. Qty. D es cr i p t i o n N o.
- Page 12 Equipment Safety Danger! DANGER Protect bystanders, clear D o n o t o p e r a t e work area of debris. c u t t e r n e a r bystanders. Clear Do not operate the cutter near people. Debris can work area of debris be thrown hundreds of feet.
- Page 13 Equipment Safety Warning WARNING Prepare for emergencies. Prepare for Keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit available. Fire emergencies. Inspect fire extinguisher and check for charge Keep fire extinguisher daily. Check first aid kit for expired contents and first and keep stocked. aid kit available.
- Page 14 Equipment Safety Warning WARNING Wear protective Wear protective clothing. clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective devices appropriate for the job. Warning WARNING Use only with Roll-over protection. skid loaders equipped Operate cutter only on skid loader equipped with a with a certified certified rollover protective structure (ROPS).
- Page 15 Equipment Safety Danger DANGER Riders can be Keep riders off machine. injured or killed. Keep riders Riders can be seriously injured or killed by off machine. entanglement or by falling. Warning WARNING Exercise caution Hazardous service conditions. while working under While working under the cutter deck, be aware cutter deck.
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Page 16: Attaching Cutter
Attaching Cutter Before hitching cutter to your skid loader, make sure all safety devices are installed on both the cutter and the skid loader. STOP Please follow all safety instructions and procedures. Attach equipment to skid loader. Be sure the skid loader is equipped with a certified roll-over protection structure (ROPS), and an enclosed operator-protective cage to prevent hazards such as thrown, falling, or stationary objects from entering the protective cage. -
Page 17: Cutting Height
Cutting Height Warning Be certain that skid loader engine is stopped, key is removed, and all rotation of the cutter has ceased before making adjustments to choke chains. Caution Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the ground with blades can cause a damaging shock that can damage both the cutter and the skid loader. -
Page 18: Starting Cutter Operations
Refer to the troubleshooting guide of this manual or call the factory for help at 800.633.8909. Your Brown Brush Cutter has been designed to cut anything that your properly rated skid loader can drive over (grass, brush, small trees up to about 6 inches in diameter). Any trees larger than this are too large for the Brush Cutter and should not be cut with this machine. - Page 19 Cutter Operation Power for operating the cutter is supplied from the skid loader hydraulics. Refer to your skid loader manual for instructions on engaging and disengaging auxiliary hydraulics. Warning! Operate cutter only within the specified RPM range. Operating speed Proper ground speed for equipment will depend upon the height, density, and type of the material to be cut.
- Page 20 Cutter Operation When the Brush Cutter is cutting large diameter trees it is very important to keep the cutter deck level. If the cutter deck is not level, its ability to cut is greatly reduced. There is a tremendous amount of pressure being applied to the blades, when the blades are making contact with the tree on an elevated angle.
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Page 21: Operating Instructions
8. NEVER – Allow an untrained operator to operate this equipment. 9. ALWAYS – Install only genuine Brown replacement parts. 10. ALWAYS – Remain on skid loader seat until blades have stopped turning and all skid loader shut down procedures have been completed. - Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning NEVER ALLOW BLADES TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ROCKS OR STUMPS. The blades will glance over the obstruction, causing upwards pressure on the blades, blade bar and output shaft. This pressure can and will cause fatigue, cracking and possible breakage of the components.
- Page 23 Blade bolts MUST be kept tight and checked twice daily during operation. Every hour for the first 8 hours of use. Brown’s blade bolts are designed for the extreme conditions and should not be substituted for any reason 6’ Brush Cutter blade bolts are RIGHT hand thread Bolts and lock nuts are matched as pairs or sets –...
- Page 24 Hydraulic Plumbing Brown 800 Series 816 - 233-82027 Case Relief Port 826 - 233-83547 Hydraulic Cutter Hydraulic Motor Plumbing 232-0840 Case Relief Kit MUST be installed Return Port B High Pressure Port A Case Drain Port Case Drain Hose with Flat Face Connector...
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Page 25: Maintenance
3. Turn skid loader engine off; remove key; lock transmission and brakes; chock wheels or tracks. 4. On Brown 826 Model, Use a suitable wrench to hold the blade bolt head; torque blade bolt nut with an 1 13/16” socket, to approximately 900 to 1100 ft./lbs. - Page 26 Maintenance Safety When Working Under Cutter Deck Never work under the cutter deck until: • the cutter is sufficiently braced and supported • the skid loader engine is off, brake is set, and key is removed • Hydraulics have been disengaged •...
- Page 27 A blade carrier damaged in this manner must be taken out of service immediately. Repair the blade carrier (contact Brown Mfg. Corp. for instructions) and replace the blades and blade bolts before returning the machine to service.
- Page 28 Notes...
- Page 29 Maintenance Sharpening Blades Blade sharpening procedure: The Brush Cutter blades are manufactured from Ultra-Kor alloy, a high strength alloy. When sharpening this blade material using a side grinder, use extreme caution not to over heat the material. Allowing the grinder to stop or rest in one spot will cause the material to turn “blue”. Avoid over heating by keeping the grinder moving at all times.
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Page 30: Blade Installation
Blade Installation Blades are sold in pairs only, by weight - mount in pairs only! Shut the unit down, see page 32 for “Safety When Working Under Cutter Deck”. Lift the cutter deck about one foot above the ground and place jack stands or blocks on each side of the cutter deck to support the weight of the cutter. -
Page 31: Blade Bar Removal Technique
Blade Bar Removal Technique CAUTION! KEEP FINGERS, HANDS, AND FEET OUT FROM UNDER THE CUTTER BAR AT ALL TIMES. FALLING BAR CAN CAUSE INJURY. CAUTION CUTTER DECK MUST BE SUPPORTED BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY TO PREVENT DECK FROM FALLING WHILE IN THE VERTICAL POSITION. FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE DECK CAN AND WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. -
Page 32: Blade Bar Installation Procedure
Blade Bar Installation Procedure BROWN 800 Series Brush Cutter BLADE BAR INSTALLATION NOTE: Prior to blade bar installation, ensure that the output shaft and the hub are clean and dry. Apply anti-seize compound to the hub or shaft. Step 1 - Remove or secure hydraulic lines so the cutter can be turned upside down. - Page 33 BLADE BAR TIGHTENING PROCEDURE FOR ALL BROWN BRUSH CUTTERS On start up of a brush cutter, or after the blade bar has been removed for any reason, the following steps must be followed: AFTER THE FIRST HOUR OF OPERATION: Shut the unit down, lift the cutter deck approximately two feet above the ground. Place jack stands or blocks under the blade bar.
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Page 34: Maintenance Log
Please record all maintenance and repair services performed on the cutter. This log may help identify recurring problems with your cutter and may be requested by the manufacturer when making warranty claims. Additional log pages may be copied or ordered from Brown Mfg. Corp. Date... - Page 35 Maintenance Log Maintenance/Repair Log (continued) Date Function Part(s) Involved Initials...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
1. Increase cutting height 2. Cutting in sandy or rocky 2. Increase cutting height conditions 3. Inadequate blades 3. Replace with Brown OEM blades Not cutting clean 1. Dull blades 1. Sharpen or replace blades 2. Insufficient hydraulic flow 2. Ensure couplers are attached firmly 3. -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Model Brown 815 Brown 816 Brown 826 1000 RPM 1000 RPM 1000 RPM Blade Tip Speed Cutting 60” 72” 72” Width Bearing 120 HP 120 HP 120 HP Housing Deck 3/16” 1/4” 1/4” Const. Deck Width 69” 81” 81”... -
Page 38: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Deck Assembly - All Models 17,18 9,10,11 13,14 Complete Hose Kit 233-232-8200... - Page 39 Replacement Parts Deck Assembly - All Models (continued) R e f. N o . P a r t N o . Qty De s c r ipt i on 170-232-0860 5 Foot Deck Weldment 232-8110 Hydraulic Drive Guard HC58C24Z Bolt 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” Grade 5 Zinc) WSA50Z Flat Washer SAE 1/2”...
- Page 40 Replacement Parts MOTOR/BEARING HOUSING...
- Page 41 Replacement Parts Motor/Bearing Housing(continued) Ref. No. Part No. Description 233-82027 Hydraulic Motor 235-6000 Bearing Housing (Complete, without Hub) 235-8014 Shaft 235-32012X Bearing, Cup and Cone 235-6305 Washer w/ Tang 235-6124 Lock washer, M60 235-6012 Bearing Lock Nut, M60-2 235-6005 Set Screw M5 235-60319 Lower Seal 235-6801...
- Page 42 Replacement Parts 815 Blade Carrier Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description 235-8018 Blade Carrier Hub 700-232-8265 Blade Carrier Cuff (sold only with item 47) 700-232-8115 Output Shaft Nut Protector Blade Carrier Assembly (includes items 44, 45, 46) - welded unit...
- Page 43 9/16 1† DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH THIS ROTARY CUTTER MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POWER UNIT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHATTERPROOF DOOR (OR FRONT SHIELD) INSTALLED. Thank You, for purchasing a Brown Brush Cutter.
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