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1943. Brown Products is proud of the reputation it has earned for quality products and customer service. If you have any questions or problems with your TRENCHMASTER , please contact your dealer or ®...
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 express or implied.
One missing rotor tooth will be cause for changing the rotor. Use of any part not manufactured by Brown Products, Inc. will void all warrantees. The use of a re- manufactured rotor will also void the warranty.
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TrenchMaster Owner’s Warranty Card ® Name ___________________________________ Model ________________________________ Address _________________________________ Serial Number _________________________ City/State _______________________________ Date Purchased ________________________ Phone __________________________________ TrenchMaster® 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.
WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DO NOT assemble TRENCHMASTER® before reading assembly instructions. DO NOT start TRENCHMASTER® before reading operating instructions. DO NOT modify TRENCHMASTER®...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brown TRENCHMASTER ® BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Check machine. a. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions. b. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions. c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. d.
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Starting Engine Continued f. When engine starts, gradually open choke and let engine warm up at about ¼ speed. WARNING: Do not operate machine without rotor hood installed and secure. WARNING: Do not operate the machine within a 50’ radius of people, animals, automobiles or glassed areas which might be damaged by projectiles.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are critical if you are to enjoy trouble free operation and long life from your Brown TRENCHMASTER ® . Most required maintenance procedures are shown in this section. However, other common sense maintenance practices such as cleanliness and storage must be followed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning Belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension using the turnbuckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately ¾” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged. Pulleys not aligned Align pulleys Pulleys worn excessively Replace pulleys Pulleys broken or burrs on Replace pulleys...
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TrenchMaster Model R450H & R450HA ReDefiner Parts List Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 450-001 Frame 450-002 Handlebar 450-003 Assembly, Rotor Arm with Bearings & Spacer 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley 450-253 Plate, Hood Back 450-752 Brush 450-503...
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WireMaster Mole Model R460HA Parts List Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 450-001 Frame 450-002 Handlebar 450-003 Assembly, Rotor Arm with Bearings & Spacer 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley 460-252 Hood, Back Plate 450-752 Brush 450-503 Channel, Brush 991-05...
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WireMaster Mole Kit Installation Instructions 1. Remove the ReDefiner Rotor (item # 38) from the rotor shaft. 2. Remove the entire ReDefiner hood assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing bracket and bearing housing arm. Set aside the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) for reinstallation. 3.
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ReDefiner Edger Kit Installation Instructions 1. Remove the ReDefiner rotor (item # 38) from the rotor shaft 2. Remove the entire hood assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing and bearing housing arm. Keep the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) for reinstallation. 3.