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Model Serial Number HTS-3600 3000 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 manual. Do not attempt to operate the unit until you fully understand the material covered in this manual.
Limited Warranty 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. . Brown Manufacturing Corp. warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal 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.
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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 Bearing Blocks may be rebuilt by Brown Manufacturing Corp. or replaced by new or rebuilt Bearing Blocks at the option of Brown Manufacturing Corp.
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 &...
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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 &...
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*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...
*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.
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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. •...
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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...
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Equipment Safety Safety Decals (continued) CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage: •When servicing machine use proper tools and equipment. •Refer to operations manual for instructions. Part No.: SD-SW2, All models. DANGER ROTATING BLADES To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blades: •...
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Safety Decal: DANGER Rotating Blade. (Both Sides) SD-SW202 Safety Decal: Pinch Hazard (Both Sides) SD-001A Safety Decal: DANGER Thrown Object Hazard. 237-0009 Safety Decal: No Step. (Both Sides) 237-0002 Safety Decal: High Pressure Fluid Hazard (Both Sides) DC-3-11-002 Brown Logo Serial Plate Tree Saw Serial Plate...
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Equipment Safety WARNING Warning! Transport with 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.
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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 daily. Check first aid kit for expired contents and extinguisher and keep stocked. first aid kit available.
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Equipment Safety Warning! WARNING Wear protective clothing. Wear protective clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective devices appropriate for the job. Warning! Roll-over WARNING protection. Use only with skid loader equipped Do not operate the Tree Saw on any tractor not with a certified equipped with a certified roll-over protective struc- roll-over protective...
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Equipment Safety Danger! Keep riders off DANGER machine. Riders can be Riders can be seriously injured or killed by injured or killed. entanglement or by falling. Keep riders off machine. Warning! High Pressure Fluid Hazard. The Hydraulic Tree Saw is equipped with hydraulic hoses and cylinders, use all safety precautions when working around hydraulic componenents.
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Cutting Attitude Barking up a tree the correct way! Recommended Cutting Attitude The blade level with the ground. If you have to bark up a tree do it this way. Make sure the tree falls away from you. Don’t try this at home , or on the range.
1” above ground level. Herbicide Tank and Pump Your HTS-3600 Tree Saw is equipped with 2 - 5 gallon spray tanks and 12 volt electric pump for use with water based herbicides. Please follow herbicide manufacturer’s directions for mixing ratios and treatment amounts.
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Operation Starting Tree Saw Power for operating the Tree Saw is supplied from the skid loader hydraulics. Refer to your skid loader manual for instructions on engaging and disengaging the hydraulic remote. Operating Speed Proper operating speed for equipment will depend upon the height, density, and type of the material to be cut.
Warning! Use only blades and blade tips 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.
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Maintenance Tightening Carbide Tip Bolts Inspect carbide tip screws each hour for the first eight hours of use for proper torque. Repeat hourly inspections each time the carbide tips are removed/replaced. 1. Disengage hydraulics; be certain that all rotation has stopped. 2.
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8. NEVER – Allow an untrained operator to operate this equipment. 9. ALWAYS – Install genuine Brown replacement parts, all other replacement parts will void warranty. 10. ALWAYS – REMAIN in cab until the blade has stopped rotating and all skid loader shut down procedures have been completed.
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Please record all maintenance and repair services performed on the Tree Saw. This log may help identify reoccurring problems with your Tree Saw and may be requested by the manufacturer when making warranty claims. Additional log pages may be copied or ordered from Brown Mfg. Corp. Date...
1050 lbs. Standard Features All welded, steel frame 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.
Replacement Parts HTS-3600 Typical Ref. No. Part No. Description 260-1200 Fixed Head Frame 700-260-3740 Top Head Cover Plate 700-260-3725 Front Head Cover Plate 700-260-3750 Trunk Side Cover Plate 700-260-2020 Base Bottom Cover Plate 255-1172 Foam 11”x7”x2” (Tank Pad, Inside Cover Plate)
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Replacement Parts HTS-3600 260-0525 Hydraulic Motor Hoses and Saw Blade Detail Connectors on Page 36-37 Ref. No. Part No. Description 255-2601 Carbide Overlay Tooth, Flat Bottom HS86S5C24 Hex Socket Shoulder ⅜” x 1 1/2” NC Grade 8 NNF85CZ Nylock Flange Nut 5/16” NC Grade 8...
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Replacement Parts HTS-3600 INSET I INSET II 30: Inset IV Ref. No. Part No. Description 260-0020 Herbicide Tank BM-09 Brass Fitting, Elbow 1/4” NPT to 38” Hose Barb (See Inset I) 260-0040 Tank Bulkhead Fitting (See Inset I) 260-0030 Herbicide Tank Cap...
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Replacement Parts HTS-3600 Ref. No. Part No. Description 233-260-4200 Hydraulic Hose FJX-16--36” OAL -- FJX-16 233-6600-16-16-16 1” JIC Female Swivel Branch Tee 233-DT-1000-MF-MF-5 Short Check Valve 1” JIC Male 233-260-4205 Hydraulic Hose FJX-16--110” OAL -- FJX-16 233-260-4180 Hydraulic Hose FJX-06--146” OAL -- FJX-06 260-7645 Barbed Tee, Brass 3/8”...
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Replacement Parts HTS-3600 3 53 260-0550 See Page 31 for details Ref. No. Part No. Description 260-2041 Saw Blade Hub 255-1401 1/4” Vent PTF Relief Fitting Straight 255-1418 Adapter Fitting ¼” Male x ⅛” Female NPTF Zinc 90º 255-1899 Grease Fitting ⅛” PTF Zinc Straight 700-260-2005 ⅜”...
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Electrical Connections HTS Fuse Block To: 12 Volt Power To: Ground Purple or Blue Tilt 1 Black Green or Yellow Orange Ground Pump Tilt 2 Ref. No. Part No. Description 260-4005 Cab 3 Button Wiring Harness (In-Cab Wiring Harness) optional 260-4015 Intermediate Wiring Harness (Into Cab) optional 239-78075...
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Replacement Parts HTS-3600 Hydraulic Connections (continued) Access Panel View 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.
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Hub/Blade Installation SECTION 6 – Hub and Blade Install Place the tree saw blade hub (260-2041) on the tapered shaft on the bottom of the overhung load adapter while aligning the keyway slots that are on both (Illustration 6-1). With the keyway slots aligned, fully insert 3/8”...
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Hub/Blade Installation SECTION 6 – Hub and Blade Install Continued With the hub properly seated on the overhung load adapter’s tapered shaft and the carbide teeth attached to the saw blade (260-0525), check the center hole of the saw blade for fitment on the hub (reference Illustration 6-2).
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For use with the following starting serial numbers: Model Serial Number HTS-3600 3000 Version 1000.0.0 October 2017...