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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.
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 Gearboxes may be rebuilt by Brown Manufacturing Corp. or replaced by new or rebuilt Gearboxes 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. •...
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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! 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...
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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. Danger! Stay clear of DANGER rotating drivelines. Entanglement in driveline can cause serious Stay clear of injury or death.
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;...
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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...
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.
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.
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 •...
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.
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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.
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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 on tractor seat until blades have stopped turning and all tractor shut down procedures have been completed.
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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...
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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”...
Tailwheel Assembly Lubrication point Lubrication point Lubrication point...
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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 &...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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