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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause(s)

Possible Solution(s)

Excessive vibration

1. Loose gearbox bolts

2. Loose blade bar and/or blade bolts

3. Blades are not freely swinging

4. Broken, bent, or warped blades

5. Blade bar not seated properly on

shaft

1. Tighten bolts

2. Tighten blade bar nut or blade bolt

nuts

3. Clear blade of obstruction

4. Replace set of blades and bolts

5. Remove blade bar; clean hub and

shaft; reseat

Excessive clutch slippage

1. Worn clutch linings or plates

2. Oil on lining

3. Glazed friction lining

4. Excessive torque on clutch

5. Dull blades

1. Repair clutch

2. Replace linings

3. Clean with emory cloth

4. Reduce ground speed, material

intake, or tractor size

5. Sharpen or replace blades

Overheating gearbox

1. Insufficient lubricant level

2. Improper lubricant

3. Debris build-up around gearbox

4. Bearing or gears set improperly

1. Fill to full level

2. Replace with correct lubricant

3. Remove debris

4. Consult dealer

Noisy gearbox

1. Rough gears

2. Worn bearing

1. Run for a short break-in period or

replace gears

2. Replace bearing

Leaking gearbox

1. Damaged oil seal

2. Bent shaft

3. Oil seal installed incorrectly

4. Oil level too high

5. Shaft rough or pitted in oil seal

area

6. Shaft bore worn in casting

7. Damaged gasket

8. Loose bolts

1. Replace seal

2. Replace seal and shaft

3. Replace seal

4. Drain oil to proper level

5. Replace shaft

6. Replace casting or gearbox

7. Replace gasket

8. Tighten bolts.

Short blade life

1. Cutting too low

2. Cutting in sandy or rocky

conditions

3. Inadequate blades

1. Increase cutting height

2. Increase cutting height

3. Replace with Brown blades

Not cutting clean

1. Dull blades

2. Insufficient PTO speed

3. Cutter deck not level

4. Ground speed too fast

5. Blades are not freely swinging

1. Sharpen or replace blades

2. Use correct PTO speed

3. Adjust cutter deck

4. Reduce ground speed

5. Clear blade of obstruction

NOTE: Most common problems are caused by DUll BlADES!

Continued use of this equipment with dull blades will shorten the life of the unit.

Summary of Contents for 2000 Series

Page 1: ... unit until you fully understand the material covered in this manual Without the knowledge contained in this manual injury or death can result WARNING www brownmfgcorp com ATTENTION ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY BROWN MFG CORP BEFORE WORK BEGINS For use with models having serial numbers with C as the FIFTH digit Example T620C0000 ...

Page 2: ...ded 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 Additional copies are also available from Brown Manufacturing Corporation at no charge Cover Illustrated Model TC0 2620C Tree Cutter Disclaimer Due to engineering improvements and revision of product specifications the information contained in this manual ...

Page 3: ...Contents Warranty 4 Registration 5 Equipment Safety 7 Assembly 18 Operation 21 Maintenance 31 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 45 Replacement Parts 46 ...

Page 4: ...implied with respect to any of Brown s products included but not limited to any merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall Brown be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages of any nature suffered by purchaser or any other person or entity caused in whole or in part by any of Brown s products Any person or entity to whom this warranty extends and who claims...

Page 5: ...y returned goods Drive shaft slip clutch warranties Many factors can cause a slip clutch to fail Most failures are not caused by the quality of workmanship or of materials used in the component Therefore all warranty claims on drive shafts slip clutches are sent to the manufacturer of the component All warranties approved by the component manufacturer will be handled and settled by that manufactur...

Page 6: ...opies are provided with each unit One copy is for the owner to have at office for review and maintenance of the equipment 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 Manufacturing Corp or your local Brown dealer for free replacement The m...

Page 7: ...should review this manual every six 6 months You are encouraged to duplicate this manual and to distribute it to each operator of the equipment for their training and reference Additional copies are available from Brown Manufacturing Corporation at no charge Warning Read this manual before operation Operators of the equipment must read and understand this manual Failure to read this manual and fol...

Page 8: ...r It is important that all persons operating this equipment read understand and follow the instructions provided in this manual Equipment Safety Recognize safety information This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury or injury to others Understand signal words CAUTION used without the safety alert symbo...

Page 9: ...ssurer de bien comrendre toutes les consignes du manuel de propriétarie avant d utiliser la unité Read and understand owner s manual before operating unit Part No SD 001A THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown objects Stay clear when blade is turning Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred fe...

Page 10: ...freely on driveline Part No SD 006A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death Read and understand Operator s Manual before using Do not permit riders on the tractor or cutter Never carry child on the tractor seat Operate with guards installed and in good condition Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts Keep away from moving parts Stop engine set brake and wait for all moving p...

Page 11: ...replacement Ref No Part No Description A SD 001A Safety Decal Thrown object hazard 2 req B SDL 020 Safety Decal Lexan Combo D SD 005A Safety Decal Rotating blades 2 req E SD 006A Safety Decal Rotating driveline 2 req F SD 007A Safety Decal Operate at 540 RPM G SD 008A Safety Decal Operate at 1000 RPM J SD 011A Safety Decal Missing deflector hazard K SW 202 Safety Decal Frame pinch point ...

Page 12: ... Safety Decal Rotating driveline 2 req F SD 007A Safety Decal Operate at 540 RPM G SD 008A Safety Decal Operate at 1000 RPM J SD 011A Safety Decal Missing deflector hazard Equipment Safety 12 Safety Decals Open Deck Models Safety decals must be positioned as illustrated below Use this diagram to correctly identify missing damaged or illegible decals for replacement ...

Page 13: ...Equipment Safety 13 POTENTIAL DANGER AREAS OF ALL TREE CUTTERS A EXPOSED ROTATING BLADES B MATERIAL DISCHARGE C ROTATING DRIVESHAFT D PRESSURIZED HYDRAULICS E FOLDING DECKS F PINCH POINT G HOT SURFACES ...

Page 14: ...Debris can be thrown hundreds of feet Clear work area of foreign objects such as wire glass and other debris Debris thrown by the cutter can cause serious injury or death Warning Parking and dismount ing The rotating parts of this cutter continue to rotate even after the PTO has been disengaged The operator should remain seated until rotation has stopped He should then set the brake turn off the e...

Page 15: ...epair any safety device bolts etc if damaged or worn Danger Stay clear of rotating blades The cutter is designed to cut grass and brush up to 6 in diameter on 5 models or 8 in diameter on 6 models Keep hands and feet from under cutter deck WARNING Check equipment before operation Tighten all nuts and bolts WARNING Prepare for emergencies Keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit available Fire Main...

Page 16: ...th a certified roll over protective structure ROPS WARNING Slow travel speed when operating on slopes or rough terrain WARNING Use only with tractors equipped with a certified roll over protective structure Danger Tighten blade bolts Blade bolts will stretch with use and must be tightened Follow maintenance instructions in this manual see page 31 If the cutter is operated with loose blade bolts bl...

Page 17: ...operation Driveline must turn freely inside shields Driveline shields must be chained to prevent rotation Stay clear of rotating drivelines Keep driveline shields in place DANGER Warning Hazardous service conditions While working under the cutter deck be aware of safety hazards Follow safety precautions specified in this manual see page 32 Failure to exercise caution may lead to serious injury or ...

Page 18: ...the drive shaft must be shortened Please NOTE Equal amounts must be removed from each section of the drive shaft 1 Install tailwheel stem Item D next page into fork holder tube Item E next page placing collar Item F next page over stem and inserting roll key Item G next page through collar and stem 2 Raise A frame from its shipping position to its operational position almost perpendicular to the c...

Page 19: ...19 Assembly Standard Assembly continued B D E F G H A ...

Page 20: ... DIAGRAM Route Hoses to Inside of A Frame Brace Secure With Nylon Pull Ties 4 FPX Tee Into Nipple 14 Hose Assembly Into Tee Cylinder End T 14 Hose Assembly Into Tee Cylinder End 4 FPX Tee Into Nipple Longest Hose Assembly To Rear Tee Note Hydraulic Hoses MUST be under input shaft ...

Page 21: ...ning tractor to hitch to the equipment Caution Never allow anyone between the tractor and the equipment during the hitching process Be certain that the cutter has been lubricated properly and check oil level in gear box prior to connecting driveline to tractor Also do not tighten the top link such that the flex link toggle is fully extended toward the tractor The flex link should be in a relaxed p...

Page 22: ...hock that can damage both the cutter and the tractor Using the tailwheel adjustment Item A below and the tractor s lift arms set the cutter to the desired height the cutter is designed to operate with a cutting height range between 2 and 12 Note that on level ground the front of the cutter should be 1 below the rear Set the tractor s lift stop at the required position to maintain a uniform cut Fro...

Page 23: ...23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...pecified engine RPM is maintained Dull blades will also require more power and result in lower ground speeds always be sure blades are sharp General Operation Warning The cutter creates a very serious discharge hazard Maintain a safe distance from nearby persons and property Do not operate when bystanders are present Warning Avoid personal injury Remove all rocks and other debris from work area be...

Page 25: ...ift arms have been properly attached to the unit The chains hitch plates are then secured in place by the existing spring clip pins in the unit s lift pins The chain system consists of two lengths of suitable chain each with one end terminating in a hitch plate A bracket attached to each side of the tractor s ROPS holds the other ends of the choke chains taut in slots milled to the width of a chai...

Page 26: ...over grass brush small trees up to about 3 inches in diameter For larger material up to 6 inch diameter material on the 145 horsepower model and 8 inch diameter material on the 165 240 horsepower models back into the material on folding deck models the hydraulic deck should be opened before backing into the material Any trees larger than this are too large for the Tree Cutter and should not be cut...

Page 27: ...on the size of the material The slower the unit is backed into large diameter trees the more time the pressure bar and blades have to do their job On folding deck models with the folding deck open the deck itself will act as a shield to help shed the tree off to the side of the cutter and tractor Caution During the time the blades are making contact with any material DO NOT move the tractor lift s...

Page 28: ...de bolts are designed for the extreme conditions and should not be substituted for any reason b 6 Brown Tree Cutter blade bolts are LEFT hand thread 5 Brown Tree Cutter blade bolts are RIGHT hand thread c Bolts and lock nuts are matched as pairs or sets do not mix d See maintenance section for proper torque specifications e When replacing or repairing blades copper anti seize should be applied to ...

Page 29: ...speed or dull blades will overload the clutch capacity d Timely replacement of worn clutch discs e Proper reassembly of slip clutch WARNING NEVER ALLOW BLADES TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ROCKS OR STUMPS The blades will be forced to glance over the top of the obstruction causing a tremendous amount of upwards pressure on the blades blade bar and output shaft This pressure can and will cause fatigue c...

Page 30: ...ore beginning operations each day 7 NEVER Allow blades to make contact with rocks or stumps unit was not designed for this type of operation 8 NEVER Allow an untrained operator to operate this equipment 9 ALWAYS Install only genuine Brown replacement parts 10 ALWAYS Remain on tractor seat until blades have stopped turning and all tractor shut down procedures have been completed THESE ARE ONLY A FE...

Page 31: ...ck Tightening Blade Bolts Before starting a cutter or after blades have been removed for any reason tighten blade bolts using the following procedures Repeat hourly inspections each time the blades are removed replaced Warning Follow safety guidelines listed on page 32 of this manual when working under cutter deck Do not rely on the tractor s lift arms to support the cutter while performing mainte...

Page 32: ... box Caution Failure to tighten the keeper bolts will shorten the life of the slip clutch hub 2 Check for debris deposited between the blade bar and the blades Debris found jamming or locking the blades must be removed to insure that the blade may pivot freely on the blade bolt Warning Failure to maintain freely pivoting blades will cause severe vibration or blade breakage which can result in inju...

Page 33: ...33 Notes ...

Page 34: ...second situation is occurring the blade bolt is also hammering the underside of the blade carrier the shoulder of the blade bolt beats an indention around the blade bolt hole into which the bolt shoulder will fit When this damage occurs the blade bolt will pull up into the indention when the bolt is tightened causing the blade to jam so that it can no longer pivot on the blade bolt A jammed blade ...

Page 35: ...TE Failure to keep the blades sharp will cause multiple problems including 1 Slip clutch failure 2 Extreme blade bolt wear 3 Blade bar fatigue cracking and total failure 4 Blade fatigue cracking and total failure 5 Deck fatigue and cracking 6 Increased amount of discharge or debris 7 Poor cut increased amount of uncut material Food for Thought If your blade was an axe head would you try to cut a t...

Page 36: ...e the torque load to the clutch See proper deck adjustment in this manual The front of the cutter deck should be adjusted 1 inch lower than the rear of the deck this allows the material to be cut on the front side of the blade arc If the deck were adjusted with the front higher than the rear all the material will be cut twice NEVER lower cutter deck down onto material Keep cutter deck down on the ...

Page 37: ... 4 Friction Lining 6 T5 W21 1 Drive Plate 7 T5 W22 1 Lock Ring 8 T5 W23 1 Supporting Ring 9 T5 W25 2 Key 10 T5 W24 2 Leaf Spring 11 T5 W32 1 Sealing Ring 12 T5 W26 1 Drive Plate Outer 13 T5 W27 1 Drive Plate Inner 14 T5 W49 1 Spring Pack 15 T5 W29 1 Setting Ring 16 T5 W33 2 Clamp Bridge 17 MLW12Z 6 Lock Washer M12 18 MCS12C30Z88 6 M12 x 1 75 x 30 x 8 8GR Bolt 19 T5 W35 2 Bolt M16 x 110mm for T5 W3...

Page 38: ...down After all four blades are installed bevel up blades will be directly across 180 degrees the blade bar from each other Replacement blades are shipped in pairs by weight keep blades in pairs DO NOT MIX mount pairs across the bar from each other All blades are mounted underneath the blade bar and the blade bolt is inserted from below with the nut on top of the blade bar NOTE See blade bolt tight...

Page 39: ...ket is available from Brown Mfg part T5 054AS Step 2 Tighten bar removal tool part T 2600 001 onto output shaft threads tool must be tightened adequately to bottom out onto the bottom of the output shaft Step 3 Strike the head of the removal tool using a sledge hammer The impact of this process will unlock the tapered root spline inside the blade bar hub It may require multiple strikes to cause th...

Page 40: ...r the splined output shaft making sure the splines are aligned The bar should go down approximately 2 3 4 on the shaft Step 6 Install the nut on the output shaft and tighten to approximately 300 lb ft with a 2 9 16 socket part number T5 054AS Step 7 Take an 8 to 12 lb sledge hammer and hit the bottom of the cutter bar several times approximately 6 inches from the hub in a circular pattern around t...

Page 41: ...9 16 socket part T5 054AS and appropriate torque wrench tighten the blade bar nut to 2200 ft lbs torque Continue to tighten until the cotter pin slot is aligned Insert the cotter pin CAUTION Never loosen a blade bar nut to align the cotter pin hole and slot Always continue tightening the nut until they are aligned tightening up to the maximum allowable torque of 3800 lb ft If alignment is still no...

Page 42: ...4th Hour 5th Hour 6th Hour 7th Hour 8th Hour Maintenance Repair Log Please record all maintenance and repair services performed on the cutter This log may help identify recurring 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 Maintenance 42 ...

Page 43: ...43 Maintenance Date Function Part s Involved Initials Maintenance Repair Log continued ...

Page 44: ...ricant 3 Remove debris 4 Consult dealer Noisy gearbox 1 Rough gears 2 Worn bearing 1 Run for a short break in period or replace gears 2 Replace bearing Leaking gearbox 1 Damaged oil seal 2 Bent shaft 3 Oil seal installed incorrectly 4 Oil level too high 5 Shaft rough or pitted in oil seal area 6 Shaft bore worn in casting 7 Damaged gasket 8 Loose bolts 1 Replace seal 2 Replace seal and shaft 3 Rep...

Page 45: ...PM 540 RPM 1000 RPM 540 RPM 1000 RPM 540 RPM 1000 RPM 540 RPM Cutting Width 60 72 72 72 72 Gearbox 145 HP 145 HP 145 HP 240 HP 165 HP 240 HP 165 HP Deck Const 3 16 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 Deck Width 69 81 81 81 81 Weight 1 700 lbs 2 200 lbs 2 500 lbs 2 350 lbs 2 600 lbs Material Size 6 max 6 max 6 max 8 max 8 max Gearbox Oil Capacity in Pints 8 8 8 11 11 ...

Page 46: ...Deck Assembly All Models Replacement Parts 46 Cylinders shown for clarity ...

Page 47: ...ls 2 req Pressure bar 6 open deck models 2 req 11 TCO 5SC TCO 6SC Safety chain curtain assembly 5 models Safety chain curtain assembly 6 models 12 TC2 011 Cable w clamps 13 TC2 009 5 16 Chain 5 links 14 TC2 001 Hydraulic cylinder folding deck models 2 req 15 TC2 025 Hinge vertical mount folding deck models 6 req 16 TC2 026 Hinge horizontal mount folding deck models 2 req 17 TC2 021 Folding deck ri...

Page 48: ...Replacement Parts 48 145 HP Gearbox ...

Page 49: ...ine 13 T5 060 Bearing set front input shaft 15 BM 101 Seal input 16 BM 106 235 0032 Bearing set bottom output shaft 32014 must specify when ordering old style Bearing Set bottom output shaft 33014 must specify when ordering 17 T5 065 Seal output 18 BM 112 Output shaft tapered must purchase w 235 0032 bearing 19 T5 048 Output seal guard 20 T5 054A Nut flanged castellated 21 T5 050 Bolt Hex Head M10...

Page 50: ...Replacement Parts 240 165 HP Gearbox 50 We have a section on our website www brownmfcorp com under Maintenance Bulletins that is a detailed procedure for the disassembly and reassembly of this gearbox ...

Page 51: ...8 Plug vent dip 15 T5 044A Nut output shaft top 16 T5 045 T5 076A Spacer output 540 RPM above gear Spacer output 1000 RPM below gear 18 T5 061 Bearing set upper output 19 T5 062 Bearing set lower output 20 T5 065 Seal output 21 T5 048 Protector seal 22 T5 040 Shaft output 23 T5 054A Nut flanged castellated 24 T5 052 Pin cotter Not shown T5 074 Gearbox 540 RPM Not shown T5 074B Gearbox 1000 RPM Not...

Page 52: ...1 2 4 5 6 models 6 T5 052 Cotter pin 7 T5 054A Nut Splined w flange Castellated Blade Carrier 8 TC 133KL TC2 005 KIT Blade bolt kit 5 models matched bolt nut right handed threads Blade bolt kit 6 models matched bolt nut left handed threads Both come with copper antiseize apply liberally to threads of bolt 9 UK 905 UK 120 Blade 5 models Blade 6 models 10 TC Wrench Socket wrench 11 T 2600 001 Remova...

Page 53: ...l sold only with Item 1 5 T5 005T Blade bar bushing 4 req 6 T5 054A Nut Splined w flange Castellated Blade Carrier 7 T5 052 Cotter pin 8 T5 001KIT Blade bolt w nut sold in kits only 4 req Left Handed Threads Comes with copper antiseize apply liberally to threads of bolt 9 UK 165 Blade round back 4 req 10 T 2600 001 Removal tool 11 T5 004BS 165 240 Blade bolt socket 12 T5 054AS 145 165 240 Blade ba...

Page 54: ...Replacement Parts 54 Tailwheel Assembly All Models ...

Page 55: ... Lug stud all 6 models Lug bolt all 5 models 8 TC 416 TC 417 Tailwheel arm 6 models Tailwheel arm 5 models 9 TC 119 TC 119X Fork holder 6 models Fork holder 5 models 10 TC 105 TC 105A Fork 5 6 models Fork w collar roll pin 5 6 models 11 TC 106 Axle all models 12 TC 114 Axle nut all models 13 TC 115 Cotter pin all models 16 TC 414 TC 113XA Tire wheel assembly 6 models Tire wheel assembly 5 models 1...

Page 56: ...t 1 3 4in 8 T5 W7 1 Inboard Yoke Outer Tube 9 236 2010 1 Flange Yoke Same as Item 2 next page 10 236 2001 236 2101 1 1 Overrunning clutch assembly 1 3 4 z20 spline 1000 RPM Overrunning clutch assembly 1 3 4 z6 spline 540 RPM 11 T5 W42 1 Shield Assembly Complete Parts Not sold seperately Assembly 236 2100 1 Drive shaft assy complete 1 3 8 z 6 spline 540 RPM No Clutch Assembly 236 2000 1 Drive shaft...

Page 57: ... x 20 Spline 1000 RPM 4 T5 W19 1 Centering Ring 5 T5 W20 4 Friction Lining 6 T5 W21 1 Drive Plate 7 T5 W22 1 Lock Ring 8 T5 W23 1 Supporting Ring 9 T5 W25 2 Key 10 T5 W24 2 Leaf Spring 11 T5 W32 1 Sealing Ring 12 T5 W26 1 Drive Plate Outer 13 T5 W27 1 Drive Plate Inner 14 T5 W49 1 Spring Pack 15 T5 W29 1 Setting Ring 16 T5 W33 2 Clamp Bridge 17 MLW12Z 6 Lock Washer M12 18 MCS12C30Z88 6 M12 x 1 75 ...

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Page 59: ...59 Thank You for purchasing a Brown Tree Cutter ...

Page 60: ...Version 6 0 3 April 2012 Brown Tree Cutters From Serial Number C 0 0 0 1 ...

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