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For use with the following starting serial numbers:
Model
Serial Number
Brown 460
5C1550
Brown 472
6C2100
Brown 484
7C1650
Owner / Operator Manual
400 Series
Rotary Cutter
ATTENTION:
ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED
BY BROWN MFG. CORP.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
Before operating your machine,
stop and read this owners manu-
al. 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.
WARNING
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Summary of Contents for BROWN 400 Series
- Page 1 Brown 472 6C2100 Brown 484 7C1650 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 manu- al. Do not attempt to operate the unit until you fully understand the material covered in this manual.
- Page 2 Copyright ©2000 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 Warranty ........................... 4 Registration ........................6 Equipment Safety ......................9 Assembly........................18 Operation ........................20 Maintenance ........................20 Troubleshooting ......................22 Specifications ......................... 29 Replacement Parts ......................30... -
Page 4: Warranty
1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. . Brown Manufacturing Corp. warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or mu- nicipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for ninety (90) days to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship. - Page 5 A) Warranty is ONE-YEAR (12 months) for Seals (After one year, seals are considered to be WEARING PARTS and replacement is user’s responsibility). B) User’s Gearboxes may be rebuilt by Brown Manufacturing Corp. or replaced by new or rebuilt Gearboxes at the option of Brown Manufacturing Corp.
- Page 6 Please complete the form below and mail to: Brown Mfg. Corp. - 6001 E. Hwy. 27 - Ozark, AL 36360 BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP. ® WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Brown Model ______________ Serial No._________ Purchase Date (mm/dd/yy) ___/___/____ Purchaser Last Name _____________________ First Name____________________ M.I._____ Street &...
- Page 7 Please complete the form below and mail to: Brown Mfg. Corp. - 6001 E. Hwy. 27 - Ozark, AL 36360 BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP. ® WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Brown Model ______________ Serial No._________ Purchase Date (mm/dd/yy) ___/___/____ Purchaser Last Name _____________________ First Name____________________ M.I._____ Street &...
- Page 8 *If the Owner’s Manual becomes lost or damaged, contact Brown Mfg. or your local Brown dealer for free replacement, or it can be downloaded and printed from our web site...
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Page 9: Equipment Safety
*Second copy is to stay with the unit at all times. This will provide the operator the information needed for safe and proper operation of the unit. *If the Owner’s Manual becomes lost or damaged, contact Brown Mfg. at 800-633-8909 or your local Brown dealer for free replacement or can be downloaded and printed from our web site www.brownmfgcorp.com. - Page 10 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 Manu- facturing Corporation at (800) 633-8909. •...
- Page 11 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. WARNING...
- Page 12 Equipment Safety Safety Decals (continued) DANGER CAUTION Tighten blade bolts as prescribed in owner/operator’s manual. Part No.: SD-002, All models. DANGER To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage: •When servicing machine use proper tools and equipment. •Refer to operations manual for instructions.
- Page 13 Equipment Safety Safety Decals (continued) Safety decals must be positioned as illustrated below. Use this diagram to correctly identify missing, damaged, or illegible decals for replacement. Ref. No. Part No. Description SD-007A Safety Decal: Operate at 540 RPM PTO. SD-020 Safety Decal: Tighten blade bolts.
- Page 14 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 15 Equipment Safety Warning! Prepare for WARNING emergencies. Prepare for Keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit available. Fire emergencies. Inspect fire extinguisher and check for charge Keep fire extin- daily. Check first aid kit for expired contents and guisher and first keep stocked.
- Page 16 Equipment Safety Warning! Wear protective WARNING clothing. Wear protective clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective devices appropriate for the job. Warning! Roll-over WARNING protection. Use only with tractors equipped Do not operate the cutter on any tractor not equipped with a certified with a certified roll-over protective structure roll-over protective...
- Page 17 Equipment Safety Danger! Keep riders off DANGER machine. Riders can be Riders can be seriously injured or killed by en- injured or killed. tanglement or by falling. Keep riders off machine. Danger! Stay clear of DANGER rotating drivelines. Entanglement in driveline can cause serious Stay clear of injury or death.
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Page 18: Assembly
Assembly 1. Fold tailwheel arm back from its shipping position toward the height adjustment brackets. Install tailwheel stem into fork holder tube, placing collar over stem and inserting roll key through collar and stem. Install height adjustment pin through arm and bracket. Assembly for models 460D and472D and 484 is almost identical to that of the 460 and 472;... - Page 19 Locate vent plug in owners manual storage tube. Remove shipping plug from top center of gearbox. Install vent plug into top port. Failure to install vent plug can and will cause seal failure. FOR ANY QUESTION ABOUT PROPER ASSEMBLY PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR CALL BROWN MFG. AT 1-800-633-8909...
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Page 20: Operation
Operation Before hitching cutter to your tractor, make sure all safety devices are installed on both the cutter and the tractor. Please follow all safety instructions and procedures. STOP Attach Equipment to Tractor. Be sure the tractor is equipped with the correct category hitch pins, top link, etc. Be extremely careful when positioning tractor to hitch to the equipment. - Page 21 Warning! Operate cutter only with the specified PTO RPM. Brown 400 Series cutters are de- signed to operate at 540 RPM; however, a 1000 RPM design is an option.
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Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Safety When Working Under Cutter Deck Never work under the cutter deck until: • The cutter is sufficiently braced and supported • The tractor engine is off, brake is set, and key is removed • PTO has been disengaged •... - Page 23 Warning! Use only blades and blade bolts supplied by Brown Manufacturing Corporation. Failure to do so will void all warranty and can cause injury or death. Only Brown has access to the engineering and test data necessary to produce a high-quality blade that meets all safety and quality requirements.
- Page 24 A blade carrier damaged in this manner must be taken out of service immediately. Replace the blade carrier (contact Brown Mfg. Corp. for instructions) and replace the blades and blade bolts before returning the machine to service.
- Page 25 NEVER – Allow an untrained operator to operate this equipment. NEVER – Install any parts that are not genuine Brown replacement parts. NEVER – Leave tractor seat until blades have stopped turning and all tractor shut down procedures have been completed.
- Page 26 Please record all maintenance and repair services performed on the cutter. This log may help identify reoccurring problems with your cutter and may be requested by the manufacturer when making war- ranty claims. Additional log pages may be copied or ordered from Brown Mfg. Corp. Date...
- Page 27 Bolt List All Models 3/4 X 7-1/2” Bolt, Lock washer & Nut A-Frame, Brace and Toggle Mount 3/4 X 2” Bolt, Lock washer & Nut (460 & 472) A-Frame Mount 3/4 X 7-1/2” Bolt, Lock washer & Nut (484) A-Frame Mount 1/2 X 2-1/2”...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
1. Increase cutting height 2. Cutting in sandy or rocky condi- 2. Increase cutting height tions 3. Inadequate blades 3. Replace with Brown blades 4. Ground speed too fast 4. Slow ground speed Not cutting clean 1. Dull blades 1. Sharpen and balance or replace blades 2. -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Cutting Driveshaft Slip Model Gearbox Width Tailwheels Size Cat. Weight Clutch Hitch 120 HP 60” 935 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 460D 120 HP 60” 1055 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 120 HP 72” 1095 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 472D 120 HP 72”... -
Page 30: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Tailwheel Assembly Lubrication point Lubrication point Lubrication point... - Page 31 Replacement Parts Tailwheel Assembly (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Description 67-S Spacer (2 - req. per tailwheel) 64-T Seal (2 req. per tailwheel) 65-T Bearing (2 req. per tailwheel) 65-C Cup (2 req. per tailwheel) 67T-A Complete tailwheel hub assembly 4-024 Height adjustment pin with clips 4-014...
- Page 32 Replacement Parts Deck Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description 232-0028 Bell Shield Assembly 4-021 460: Stump jumper 4-022 472, 484: Stump jumper TC-133KL Blade bolt assembly 500-27A 460, 472, Blade 484 Blade 4-029A 4-001S 460: Metal strap 4-002S 472: Metal strap 484: Metal strap 4-003S...
- Page 33 Replacement Parts Deck Assembly (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Description 4-001 460, Rubber front deflector 4-002 472, Rubber front deflector 4-003 484, Rubber front deflector 4-007 460: Chain front deflector 472: Chain front deflector 4-009 4-011 484: Chain front deflector 232-0031 460: Chain rear deflector 232-0030...
- Page 34 NOTE: Gearbox for all cutters having a serial number with second character being “B” or “C”: Example: 5B-XXXX Ordering replacement parts Please contact the nearest Brown dealer for replacement parts. Or call Brown Mfg. at 800-633-8909 for parts or technical information. Please have model and serial number available when ordering parts.
- Page 35 Replacement Parts 120HP Gearbox (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Qty. Description 235-0003 Housing 235-0105 Input Cap Gasket Kit 235-0018 Bearing Assembly, Input 235-0005 Input Shaft 235-0019 Retaining Ring 235-0110 Shim Kit 235-0007 19 Tooth Gear, Input 235-0006 Spacer WHD-202-20 Input Oil Seal 235-0004 Input Cap 235-0100...
- Page 36 Replacement Parts (Driveline) Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-1730 Quick-disconnect yoke 236-1732 U-joint kit 236-1735 Inner tube yoke 236-1070 Roll key 236-1737 460 - 472, Inner tube 236-1837 484, Inner tube 236-1739 460 - 472, Outer tube 236-1839 484, Outer tube 236-1740 Outer tube yoke 236-1745...
- Page 37 Replacement Parts 2-Disc Slip Clutch (460, 472) Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-1750 Bolt, nut, clutch tension 236-1702 Yoke, flanged, 2 disc 236-1703 Lining, clutch, 2 req. 236-1704 Hub, 2 disc, 1-3/4” z 20 236-1760 Bolt, hub with nut (2 req.) 236-1705 Plate, thrust, 2 disc 236-1706...
- Page 38 Replacement Parts 4-Disc Slip Clutch (484) Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-1847 Bolt kit, nut, washer and spring 236-1802 Yoke, flange, 4 disc 236-1703 Lining, clutch (4 req.) 236-1804 Hub, 4 disc, 1-3/4” z 20 236-1845 Bolt, hub with nut (2 req.) 236-1805 Plate, drive flanged, 4 disc 236-1806...
- Page 39 NOTES:...
- Page 40 For use with the following starting serial numbers: Model Serial Number Brown 460 5C1550 Brown 472 6C2100 Brown 484 7C1650 400 Series C Version 2.3 April 2009...