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Brave BRPRC108HEA Owner's Manual

44” rough cut mower w/ elec. clutch blade engagement
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w/ Elec. Clutch Blade Engagement
This machine is intended for use behind a tractor, ATV or UTV
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using rough cut mower.
All operators of this equipment must read and completely understand all safety information, operating instructions,
maintenance and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the mower could result in serious injury or
death to the operator and bystanders from moving parts that can cut, amputate, flying objects, burns, fire or explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning and be aware of the following hazards.
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WARNING: Keep all guards and shields in place to avoid injury.
DANGER: Do not operate the rough cut mower near people. Debris can be thrown hundreds of feet. Clear work area of
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foreign objects and debris. Debris thrown by rough cut mower can cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION: Avoid fires. Keep the machine clean of debris, trash and any other flammable material.
WARNING: Tighten all nuts and bolts before starting. Replace or repair any safety device, bolts, etc if damaged or worn.
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DANGER: Stay clear of rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away.
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DANGER: Never operate rough cut mower without it mounted securely to the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Wear protective clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective devices appropriate for the job.
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DANGER: Keep riders off machine. Riders can be seriously injured or killed by entanglement or by falling.
DANGER: Exercise caution while working near machine. Failure to heed warnings may lead to serious injury or death.
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DANGER: Always maintain a safety distance. Never operate rough cut mower with bystander's present. The rough cut
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mower creates a serious discharge hazard. Never point the discharge direction at anyone. Be aware of where bystanders
are located, especially children. Never assume they will remain where you last saw them. Be sure to know what is in the
path of the discharge area.
ADD OIL TO ENGINE BEFORE USING: Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start rough cut mower without first adding oil.
INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged.
See Initial Unpacking and Set-up for instructions and for whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
BRPRC108HE
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR:
44" Rough Cut Mower
to cut field, brush and saplings up to 2" thick.
Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739
REV A
ITEM NUMBERS:
MANUAL SERIAL TAG HERE
WARNING
STOP!
BRPRC108HEA
5/2019

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  • Page 1 INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. See Initial Unpacking and Set-up for instructions and for whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739 BRPRC108HE REV A...

  • Page 2: Safety Introduction

    SAFETY INTRODUCTION Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended the safety manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment. WARNING: Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit. DANGER: Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
  • Page 4 Clean or Replace Any Safety Signs That Are Not Readable or Damaged Replacement decals can be purchased from your local dealer or Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739 BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read the complete assembly instructions before starting the assembly. You should have: - one mower deck assembly - two carrier arm assemblies - two rear tire assemblies - one front cross brace tube and one rear cross brace tube with height adjust assy. - one ATV tongue assembly A.
  • Page 6 3. Install the two carrier arm assemblies in the pivot arms, which are located on the mower deck assembly. Place the assembly so that the castered tires are on the front and the fixed tires are on the back. See figure 2. Secure with 1/2" x 3-1/2" hex head bolts and lock nuts provided on the pivot arms.
  • Page 7 1/2” x 3” Bolt Cross Brace Height Adjust Assy. Tube Figure 3: Cross Brace Tube Installation Screw Mounting Flat Height Adjust 1/2” x 1” Bolt Assy. Lower Deck Screw Mount Figure 4: Height Adjust Assy. Installation 4. Turn the crank on the height adjust assy. and raise the mower to its highest position. At this time securely tighten the 1/2”...
  • Page 8 C. INSTALLATION OF TONGUE ASSEMBLY 1. The tongue can be installed either on the left or right carrier arm assembly depending on how the tow-behind mower will be towed. See figure 5. Secure the hitch pivot on the chosen carrier arm assembly with the 1/2” x 3-1/2” hex head bolt, lock washer, and nut provided. 2.

  • Page 9: Operations And Adjustments

    Direction of Travel Screw Pin Shackle Clevis Shift Tongue Left or Right Between Holes Tongue 5/16” Wire Lock Pins Wire Lock Section of Wire Lock Pin (Placed Back From Direction of Travel) Figure 6: ATV Tongue Assembly OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This safety alert symbol is used to indicate safety instructions.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Cutting Height

    The tongue is equipped with a screw pin shackle clevis to provide movement in all directions on rough uneven ground. To prevent loss of the screw pin due to vibration or debris, place the screw pin through the tow vehicle hitch and clevis and turn the screw pin until snug. The tongue is designed to adjust from left to right within the hitch pivot.
  • Page 11 The cutting height can be adjusted in a range from 2.0" to 8.0". This is accomplished by turning the height adjust crank located at the back of the mower. See Figure 8. Turn the crank clockwise to raise the mower cutting height and counter-clockwise to lower the mower cutting height. DANGER: Shut off tow vehicle engine and allow mower blades to stop completely before attempting to measure the cutting height.
  • Page 12 C. STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Set parking brake on tow vehicle. Attach mower tongue to tow vehicle. WARNING: Do not start rough cut mower unless it is attached to the tow vehicle. Turn on the fuel shut off valve (red colored rotating knob) located inline on the fuel hose. The off position on the valve is when the red handle lines up with the “O”...
  • Page 13 E. MOWER OPERATION DANGER: Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. CAUTION: Clean or replace any safety signs that are not readable or damaged. WARNING: Remove all objects from the work area that might be picked up and thrown by the blades.
  • Page 14 Do not allow material to build up on the air inlet to the engine cooling system. Special care should be taken to make sure the engine is getting enough inlet air. Do not allow the engine cooling fins under the shroud to be blocked. If air flow over the engine is restricted, the engine could overheat.

  • Page 15: Fuse Location

    Adjust the nuts on the spring-loaded idler adjuster bolt until the length of the spring is between 2- 1/2” and 2-9/16”. This is the initial belt break in spring length. When the belt is broken in after several hours of mowing, the running spring length should be between 2-3/4” and 3-1/4”. For maximum belt life, periodic checks every 3-4 hours should be done to make sure the spring length has not exceeded the recommended running length.
  • Page 16 / fuel vapor valve, carbon canister (California Only) and hose clamps are prohibited. Replacement evaporative components should be purchased from Brave. Any questions about EPA regulations or evaporative components can be directed to Brave at 800-350-8739...
  • Page 17 BRPRC108HE ROUGH CUT MOWER SPECIFICATIONS Model BRPRC108HE ENGINE Engine Make Honda Engine Model GXV630RHQYF Engine Muffler MUF-0526-KIT Cylinders Cycles Crankshaft Vertical Engine HP 20.8 @ 3600 Bore 78mm 3.07in Stroke 75mm 2.83in Displacement 688cm, 41.97 cu-in Oil Capacity 1.7 Liters, 1.8 quart Crankshaft Dia.
  • Page 18 BRPRC108HE ROUGH CUT MOWER PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Quantity 202141 Blade Bolt, .75"-16UNF x 1.25" 214030 Cup Washer 216002 Wire Lock Pin, .31" x 2.50" 216009 Screw Pin Shackle Clevis 222005 Worm Drive Hose Clamp (7-7/8" to 9-1/8" Clamping Dia.) 222012 Single Split Collar (1"...
  • Page 19 Item Part # Description Quantity 600253 Safety Belting 600254 Battery Box Spacer 600264 Belt Sheild, Left 600265 Belt Sheild, Right 600268 Height Adjust Support 600291 Canister Support (California Only) 600305 Control Panel 600306 Tank Support 600314 Spring Support Bracket 600315 Tube Spacer (1.32"...
  • Page 20 BRPRC108HE 44” ROUGH CUT MOWER PARTS BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...
  • Page 21 BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...
  • Page 22 PAGE INTENTIONALLLY LEFT BLANK BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...
  • Page 23 BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...
  • Page 24 BRAVE A Brand of: Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. 20195 S. Diamond Lake Road, STE 100 Rogers, MN 55374 BRPRC108HE, REV A REV 9/19...

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