Brouwer MARK 2 Owner/Operator's Manual & Illustrated Parts List

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BROUWER SOD CUTTER
MARK 2
OWNER'S & OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
& ILLUSTRATED PARTS
Kesmac Inc.
23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 0N1
Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744
Website
www.brouwerkesmac.com
LIST
Email info@kesmac.com
KM99172
September 2016

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  • Page 1 BROUWER SOD CUTTER MARK 2 OWNER’S & OPERATOR’S MANUAL & ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Kesmac Inc. 23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 0N1 Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744 Website www.brouwerkesmac.com Email info@kesmac.com KM99172 September 2016...
  • Page 3 Brouwer Kesmac is not obliged under any warranty policy different from the Kesmac Brouwer Turf warranty policy as published above. BROUWER KESMAC RESPONSIBILITIES Brouwer Kesmac’s obligation under the terms of this warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or credit, at its option, of the equipment, parts or supply items that conform to its warranty. DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
  • Page 5 Kesmac Inc. 23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 3E9 Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744 Web Site www.brouwerturf.com Email info@kesmac.com Date of Purchase: Month___________________Day______________Year_________ Dealer Name________________________Phone_____________________ Serial Number________________________ Model Number________________________ ALWAYS GIVE THE SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL NUMBER AND PART COLOR WHEN ORDERING SERVICE PARTS.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 page Specifications ...................1-1 Description ....................1-1 SAFETY SECTION 2 General Safety ..................2-1 Operator Safety ..................2-1 PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 3 Specifications for Fuels and Oils ..............3-1 Setup Instructions..................3-2 OPERATION SECTION 4 Operating Precautions................4-1 Starting Engine ..................4-1 Operating Instructions ................4-2 SERVICE SECTION 5...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    1 Description Brouwer Sod Cutter Mark 2... The perfect tool for landscapers, contractors, rental outlets, golf courses, utilities, lawn renovators ... in fact, anywhere, anytime that turf requires removing, repairing, renovating or lifting to lay pipes or cables below ground.
  • Page 9: General Safety

    SAFETY section 2 ATTENTION: This symbol ATTENTION: Your safety identifies potential health and the safety of others is and safety hazards. It involved. marks safety precautions. BE ALERT! SIG NAL WORD DEFI NI TIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 10: Pre-Start Instructions Section

    PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FUELS AND OILS EN GINE OIL Fill the crankcase with oil that meets API service designation SF, SF/CC, or SF/CD. Do not mix brands or grades of oil. Recommended weight for general all NEVER USE ETHER AS A STARTING AID, OR temperature use is: SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE MAY OCCUR.
  • Page 11 PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3 Decrating and Set-up • Remove the Sod Cutter from the crate. To prevent possible personal injury, do not lift the unit single handed. Use an adequate lifting device. (i.e. hoist or fork lift) BEFORE STARTING: • READ SAFETY DECALS.
  • Page 12: Operating Precautions

    OPERATION section 4 Operating Precautions To prevent possible bodily injury; • Place all controls in disengage position prior to starting engine. • Check that the throttle control operates smoothly. Failure to do so may result in the machine becoming out of control. •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION section 4 Operating Machine See Drawing 4. With the engine at “idle” speed, ease the unit forward off the kickstand. To increase the engine speed and engage the centrifugal clutch, the throttle lever (1), positioned on the RH control handle, pulled toward...
  • Page 14 SERVICE section 5 Drawing 18 - Lubrication Chart 5 - 1...
  • Page 15 SERVICE section 5 LUBRICATION For engine service/maintenance procedure, refer to the engine manufacturer owner's manual. • Following the recommended lubrication/maintenance program will help maintain a trouble free service life for this machine. All of the bearings on the Sod Cutter are of the sealed type and under normal circumstances do not require lubrication.
  • Page 16 SERVICE section 5 Drive Chain Adjustment/Replacement See Drawing 7. Place machine on it's kickstand (1). Remove the chain guard (2). Drawing 7 See Drawing 8. Slacken off the roller support bearing housing bolts (1) & (2) and the eccentric washer retaining bolts (3), on both sides of the machine.
  • Page 17 SERVICE section 5 Drive Chain Adjustment/Replacement (continued) See Drawing 10. Replace chain guard (1) before operating machine. Drawing 10 Removing Drive Belt Covers See Drawing 11 and remove covers (1) and (2). After the first 10 to 12 hours of use, re-adjust the drive belts.
  • Page 18 SERVICE section 5 Replacing the Main Drive Belt See Drawing 13. Remove side cover (1) as shown in Drawing 11. Slacken belt as shown in Drawing 12 and remove from clutch pulley at engine. Release lock collar (1) from bearing (2). Remove bolts and nuts (3).
  • Page 19 SERVICE section 5 Removing/Replacing Cutting Blades See Drawing 16. Place unit on kickstand. Remove the chain guard (1) and main drive belt guard (2). Drawing 16 See Drawing 17. Remove the self locking nuts (1) and special bolts (2) from both sides. Remove blades.
  • Page 20 SERVICE section 5 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Daily Storage • Start engine and check for fuel or oil leaks. Transporting Unit • Check engine oil level and air filter element in accordance with engine manufacturer owner's manual. • When transporting unit by truck or trailer, place the control handles (1) in stowed position.
  • Page 21 SERVICE section 5 Service Notes 5 - 8...
  • Page 22: Frame Parts And Engine Mounting

    PARTS section 6 Frame Parts and Engine Mounting Figure 1 6 - 1...
  • Page 23 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 1 Part no. Description Quantity 90-0514 BOLT, 5/16 X 1-3/4 F2056 WASHER, FLAT 5/16 ID X 7/8 OD X .125 THICK 64-799 WASHER, 13/32 ID X 1-9/32 0D (Ser. No. 1000 - 4049) 401326 PLATE, ENGINE MOUNTING (Serial No.4050 - TR10170...
  • Page 24: General Assembly

    PARTS section 6 General Assembly Figure 2 6 - 3...
  • Page 25 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 2 Part no. Description Quantity 401181 FRAME, MAIN 401185 HANDLE WELDMENT (See Figure 3) (See Figure 1) 401270 ROLLER, 12" B8008 FLANGE, PRESSED STEEL B8006 BEARING, CARTRIDGE 97-0508 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16 X 1 99-E38 LOCKNUT, NYLON 5/16 401121...
  • Page 26: Cutting Blade Assembly

    PARTS section 6 Cutting Blade Assembly Figure 3 6 - 5...
  • Page 27 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 3 Part no. Quantity Description 401150 FRAME, DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 401053 BLADE, LH (13" WIDE) 401054 BLADE, RH (13" WIDE) A41041 KIT, KNIFE ARM W/BUSHINGS (Includes Ref. 5) L5011 BUSHING, 7/8"ID X 1"OD X 1" 401120 SHAFT, BLADE ARM PIVOT 29-010...
  • Page 28: Gearbox Assembly

    PARTS section 6 Gearbox Assembly Figure 4 (Serial No. 1000 - 4089) 6 - 7...
  • Page 29 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 4 (Serial No. 1000 - 4089) Part no. Description Quantity 401328 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 5401028 CASE, GEAR LEFT SIDE 401235 CASE, GEAR RIGHT SIDE A41005 GEAR, INTERMEDIATE 5401037 SHAFT, PINION B2017 BEARING, BALL (12MM) G1504 RETAINING RING, EXT.
  • Page 30 PARTS section 6 Gearbox Assembly Figure 4A (Serial No. 4090 - 6 - 9...
  • Page 31 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 4A (Serial No. 4090 - Part no. Description Quantity 401328 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES REF. 1-19) 87-003160 RIGHT HOUSING HALF 87-106781 GEAR 87-153411 BALL BEARING 87-600668 87-301432 SEAL 87-151282 BALL BEARING 87-106799 INTEGRAL SHAFT 87-620054 RETAINING RING 87-410019...
  • Page 32: Controls

    PARTS section 6 Controls Figure 5 6 - 11...
  • Page 33 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 5 Part no. Description Quantity 401245 LEVER, THROTTLE G2323 PIN, SPRING TENSION-1/4 X 1-5/8 401244 CABLE, THROTTLE F0061 WASHER, FLAT 147 ID X 5/16 OD F0027 SCREW, ROUND HD #6-32 X 3/4 G1519 RING, EXTERNAL RETAINING 5MM 07-0407010 METRIC BOLT, M4-0.70 X 10 (HEX HEAD)
  • Page 34: Crankshaft Parts

    PARTS section 6 Crankshaft Parts Figure 6 6 - 13...
  • Page 35 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 6 Part no. Description Quantity A41002 CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY (Includes Ref 2 - 14) 401021 HOUSING, CRANKSHAFT 401022 CRANKSHAFT B2012 BEARING, BALL (35MM) 401023 SHEAVE, CRANKSHAFT 85-W0306 KEY, WOODRUFF 3/16 X 3/4 F1604 SCREW, HEX SOC SET 1/4 X 1/4 B2011 BEARING, BALL (17MM) F1200...
  • Page 36: Shields

    PARTS section 6 Shields Figure 7 6 - 15...
  • Page 37 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 7 Part no. Description Quantity 96-06 (REF) LOCKWASHER, 3/8 (SEE FIG. 2, REF. 35) 401319 GUARD, REAR 401314 GUARD, FRONT 90-0512 BOLT, 5/16 X 1-1/2 94-05 FLAT WASHER, 5/16 USS 99-K19 BOLT, FLANGE 5/16 X 3/4 99-E12 FLANGE NUT, 5/16 95-05...
  • Page 38: Decals

    PARTS section 6 Decals Figure 8 D001-171 D001-171 6 - 17...
  • Page 39 6 Parts List for Figure 8 Part no. Description Quantity 5401325 DECAL, WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 401305 DECAL, ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (SN 1000 - 4049) 1 401330 DECAL, ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (SN 4050 - 401257 DECAL, “BROUWER” 2-1/2 X 12-3/4 6 - 18...
  • Page 40 Kesmac Inc. 23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 0N1 Tel (905) 476-6222 Fax (905) 476-6744 Web Site www.brouwerkesmac.com Email info@kesmac.com...

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