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BROWN 410 Series Operator's Manual

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For use with the following starting serial numbers:
Model
Serial Number
Brown 415
5C4000
Brown 416
6C4000
Brown 417
7C4000
Owner / Operator Manual
410 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 manual.
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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  • Page 1 Brown 416 6C4000 Brown 417 7C4000 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.
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty ........................... 4 Registration ........................6 Equipment Safety ......................9 Assembly........................18 Operation ........................20 Maintenance ........................22 Troubleshooting ......................28 Specifications ......................... 29 Replacement Parts ......................30...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.
  • 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: Registration

    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...

  • 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 Manufacturing Corporation at (800) 633-8909. •...

  • Page 11: Safety Decals

    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) CAUTION DANGER 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 daily. Check first aid kit for expired contents and extinguisher and keep stocked. first aid kit available.
  • 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 injured or killed. entanglement 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.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Assembly 1. On Model 417 move 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 415D and416D and 417 is almost identical to that of the 415 and 416;...
  • 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...

  • 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: Operating Speed

    Warning! Operate cutter only at the specified PTO RPM. Brown 410 Series cutters are designed to operate at 540 RPM; however, a 1000 RPM design is an option.

  • 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: Daily Maintenance

    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 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 on 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 warranty claims. Additional log pages may be copied or ordered from Brown Mfg. Corp. Date...
  • Page 27 Bolt List All Models Description Location(s) A 500-22 Cat II Top Link Pin A-Frame to A-Frame Mast Stop B 3/4 X 2” Bolt, LW & Nut (415 & 416) A-Frame B 3/4 X 7-1/2” Bolt, LW & Nut (417) A-Frame C 1/2 X 3”...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    1. Increase cutting height 2. Cutting in sandy or rocky 2. Increase cutting height conditions 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 130 HP 60” 935 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 415D 130 HP 60” 1055 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 130 HP 72” 1095 lbs. 2-disc Category I/II 416D 130 HP 72”...

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Deck Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description 232-0028 Bell Shield Assembly 700-232-0031 Drive Shaft Guard 700-232-0030 Plate, Drive Shaft Guard 235-100 415: Stump jumper 232-4000 416, 417: Stump jumper TC-133KL Blade bolt assembly w/ packet of Copper Anti-Seize attached. (Apply Anti-Seize liberally to bolt). 500-27A 415, 416, Blade 4-029A...
  • Page 31 Replacement Parts Deck Assembly (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Description 4-001S 415: Metal strap 4-002S 416: Metal strap 417: Metal strap 4-003S 4-001 415, Rubber front deflector 4-002 416, Rubber front deflector 4-003 417, Rubber front deflector 232-0415 415: Deck 232-0416 416: Deck 232-0417...
  • Page 32 Replacement Parts Front and Rear Chain Guards 4-007 415: Chain front deflector 4-009 416: Chain front deflector 4-011 417: Chain front deflector 232-0031 415: Chain rear deflector 232-0030 416: Chain rear deflector 232-0032 417: Chain rear deflector TC2-009 Front chain links (5 links.) TC2-010 Rear chain links (4 links) 4-007C...
  • Page 33 Notes...

  • Page 34: Tailwheel Assembly

    Tailwheel Assembly Lubrication point Lubrication point Lubrication point...
  • Page 35 Tailwheel Assembly (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Description 232-0210 Bushings (2 - req. per tailwheel) 232-0204 Seal (2 req. per tailwheel) 232-0205 Bearing (2 req. per tailwheel) 232-0208 Cup (2 req. per tailwheel) 232-0212 Seal Protector (for 232-0200 Hub) 232-0200 Complete tailwheel hub assembly 4-024 Height Adjustment Pin with Hardware (416 &...
  • Page 36 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 37 Replacement Parts 130HP Gearbox (continued) Ref. No. Part No. Qty. Description 235-0003 Housing 235-0105 Input Cap Gasket Kit T5-060 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 38 Replacement Parts (Driveline) Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-4002 Quick-disconnect yoke 236-4004 U-joint kit 236-2224 Inner tube yoke 236-1070 Roll key 236-1737 415 - 416, Inner tube 236-1837 417, Inner tube 236-1739 415 - 416, Outer tube 236-1839 417, Outer tube 236-2230 Outer tube yoke 236-1745...
  • Page 39 Replacement Parts 2-Disc Slip Clutch (415, 416) Ref. No. Part No. Description 255-0400 Bolt, Clutch Tension M10 x 50 (6 Req.) 255-0660 Lock Nut, Clutch Tension M10 (6 Req.) 236-2214 Yoke, flanged, 2 disc 236-1703 Lining, clutch, 2 req. 236-2212 Hub, 2 disc, 1-3/4”...
  • Page 40 Replacement Parts 4-Disc Slip Clutch (417) Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-0636 Locknut - M12 MCS12C80Z88 Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 80 x 8.8 Gr. 236-0634 Clamp Cone (See Page 42 for Details of Installation) 236-5002-01 Belleville Spring 236-1703 Lining, Clutch 236-1805 Plate, drive flanged, w holes 4 disc 236-0646...
  • Page 41 Replacement Parts 4-Disc Slip Clutch (417) Exploded View Ref. No. Part No. Description 236-0636 Locknut - M12 MCS12C80Z88 Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 80 x 8.8 Gr. 236-0634 Clamp Cone (See Page 41 for Details of Installation) 236-5002-01 Belleville Spring 236-1703 Lining, Clutch 236-1805...
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 44 For use with the following starting serial numbers: Model Serial Number Brown 415 5C4000 Brown 416 6C4000 Brown 417 7C4000 410 Series C Version 4000.5.1 October 2014...

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