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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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Summarization of Contents
Limited Warranty
Warranty Terms and Procedures
Details the scope, duration, and process for warranty claims and limitations.
Extended Warranties and Operator Safety
Covers extended warranties for driveline/gearbox and operator safety requirements.
Warranty Registration and Pre-Delivery
Instructions for product registration and pre-delivery service checklist.
Manual Information
Owner's Manual Storage Container
Information about the provided container for storing the owner's manual on the equipment.
Equipment Safety
General Safety Warning and Manuals
Emphasizes reading the manual, its storage, and duplication for training.
Understanding Safety Signals and Instructions
Explains safety symbols, signal words, and general operating safety instructions.
Safety Decals Identification
Identifies required safety decals and their placement on the equipment.
Detailed Safety Decals
Details safety decals related to blade bolts, shields, and operating hazards.
Safety Decal Placement
A visual guide showing decal placement with corresponding part numbers.
Operational Safety Practices
Covers transport, bystander protection, fire prevention, and parking procedures.
Pre-Operation and Hazard Safety
Details emergency preparedness, pre-operation checks, blade safety, and safe distances.
Personal Protection and Terrain Safety
Advises on protective clothing, ROPS, operating on slopes, and tightening blade bolts.
Driveline and Service Safety
Warns about riders, rotating drivelines, and hazardous conditions during service.
Assembly
Initial Assembly Steps
Guides through attaching the tailwheel arm, A-frame braces, and adjusting tailwheel height.
Driveline and Gearbox Assembly
Covers drive shaft connection, gearbox shield mounting, and drive shaft length checks.
Operation
Attaching Cutter and Adjusting Height
Details hitching, driveline connection, and setting the desired cutting height.
Starting Cutter and Operating Speed
Covers starting the cutter via PTO and selecting appropriate operating speeds for various conditions.
General Operation Guidelines
Provides advice on safe operation, site inspection, and avoiding damage during cutting.
Maintenance
Safety Under Deck and Initial Checks
Outlines deck safety and details initial maintenance tasks for the first hours of operation.
Daily Maintenance and Blade Bolt Tightening
Lists daily checks and provides instructions for tightening blade bolts.
Blade Bolt and Gearbox Lubrication
Covers tightening blade bolts, stump jumper nuts, and proper gearbox lubrication.
Ten Commandments of Operation
Essential Operational Safety Rules
Lists ten essential rules for safe and proper operation of the equipment.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Solution Guide
Lists common issues like vibration, overheating, and their respective causes and solutions.
Specifications
Model Specs, Features, and Options
Provides model variations, dimensions, weight, standard features, and optional parts.
Replacement Parts
Tailwheel Assembly Diagram
Illustrates the components of the tailwheel assembly with reference numbers.
Tailwheel Assembly Component List
Lists part numbers and descriptions for the tailwheel assembly components.
Deck Assembly Diagram
Identifies parts for the deck assembly, including shields, stump jumpers, and blades.
Deck Assembly Part Details
Lists part numbers for deflectors, cables, toggles, and frame components.
120HP Gearbox Diagram
Illustrates the internal parts of the 120HP gearbox with reference numbers.
120HP Gearbox Part List
Provides a detailed list of part numbers and quantities for the 120HP gearbox.
Driveline Components
Lists parts for the driveline, yokes, tubes, and safety shield assembly.
2-Disc Slip Clutch Parts and Adjustment
Details components of the 2-disc slip clutch and the procedure for adjusting its torque.
4-Disc Slip Clutch Parts and Adjustment
Lists components of the 4-disc slip clutch and the procedure for setting its torque.
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