Summary of Contents for Brave BRPT9SH
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION You are now the owner of a Brave Trencher. The trencher is versatile, which when properly equipped, will trench in almost any soil condition. The trencher is an inexpensive alternative to the much heavier, more bulky, and less maneuverable trenchers on the market.
- Page 3 1-800-350-8739 prior to having any service or warranty work performed, as some services performed by parties other than Brave approved service centers may void this warranty. This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied, written or oral and Brave assumes no other responsibility or liability outside that expressed within this limited warranty.
- Page 4 Brave Product Registration Form YOUR INFORMATION Full Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Alternate Home Phone: Phone: Email PURCHASED FROM Company: Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code MODEL INFORMATION Purchase Date Application Type □...
- Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Acquainted With Your Brave Trencher Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Scheduled Maintenance Trouble Shooting Equipping the Trencher for Varying Conditions INFORMATION Assembly Instructions Parts Information...
- Page 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR FIGURE #1 HANDLE BAR HANDLE CLUTCH LEVER SPRING CLUTCH CABLE PNEUMATIC TIRES ENGINE IDLER PULLEY FRAME UPPER HOOD BRACE ROTOR PULLEY HOOD...
- Page 7 WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain ties, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DO NOT assemble trencher before reading assembly instructions. DO NOT start trencher before reading operating instructions. DO NOT modify trencher in any way.
- Page 8 SOIL & DEBRIS EXHAUST CHART FIGURE #2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
- Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Check machine Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions. (See equipping your for varying conditions, Page 6-1.) Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. (See Assembly Instructions) Be sure belts and pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted.
- Page 10 WARNING: Operator must wear eye protection when operating the Brave Trencher. WARNING: Operator must locate and stay clear of all underground gas, electric, water and communications lines before starting trenching operation.
- Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) NOTE: Use the smallest rotor possible when trenching in hard clay, rocky or other difficult soils. Most cable TV or satellite dealers use a 4” or 5” deep rotor instead of the 7”. By using a smaller rotor you may trench faster, you have less dirt to clean up and the rotors will last longer.
- Page 12 HOW TO INSTALL THE SELF-LOCKING COLLAR The Self-Locking Collar originated in 1925. It was designed to facilitate the mounting of wide inner ring ball bearings by eliminating the need for locknuts, washers, shoulders, sleeves and adapters. This collar made the wide inner ring ball bearings easiest of all to install.
- Page 13 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are critical if you are to enjoy trouble free operation and long life from your Brave Trencher. Most required maintenance procedures are shown in this section. However, other common sense maintenance practices such as cleanliness and storage must be followed.
- Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension Using the turn buckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately 3/4” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged. Pulleys not aligned Align pulleys Pulleys worn excessively Replace pulleys Pulleys broken or burrs...
- Page 15 EQUIPPING YOUR TRENCHER FOR VARYING CONDITIONS There are several options available which enable you to adapt your to perform well under varying conditions. The most common conditions requiring special adaptation are listed below and recommended options are listed with each condition. 1.
- Page 16 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM For Models BRPT9SH (on handle) Flat (attached to steering axle) 3/8” Lock Nylon NOTE: Assembly only requires handle installation and connection of clutch cable. 1. Remove the 3 wing nuts from the belt guard and remove the cover.
- Page 17 BRPT9SH Parts Drawings...
- Page 18 BRPT9SH Clay Hood Parts Drawings HOOD ASSEMBLY...
- Page 19 BRPT9SH Parts List REF . NO. PART NO. DISCRIPTION REQʼD. 780-08 STEERING LOCK ROD 1 EA. 780-09 PULLEY, ENGINE, 1” BORE 1 EA. 12-19 Key 1/4" x 1/2" 1 EA. 780-32 SPRING, LOCK HANDLE RETURN 1 EA. ENGINE HONDA ENGINE 1 EA.
- Page 20 ROTOR COMPATIBILITY LIST “X” INDICATES ROTOR WILL FIT ON BRPT9SH TRENCHER trencher clay rotors brpt9sh Part # Depth X Width 702-81 3” X 1” 2 POINTS 702-82 4” X 1” 2 POINTS 702-82A 5” X 1” 2 POINTS 702-87 7” X 1”...