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Owner / Operator Manual

410 Series

Rotary Cutter

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

ATTENTION:

ALL WARRANTY WORK 

MUST

 BE APPROVED 

BY BROWN MFG. CORP.

BEFORE

 WORK BEGINS

For use with the following starting serial numbers:

   Model       Serial Number

Brown 415    5C4000

Brown 416    6C4000

Brown 417    7C4000

Summary of Contents for 410 Series

Page 1: ...ntil you fully understand the material covered in this manual Without the knowledge contained in this manual injury or death can result WARNING ATTENTION ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY BROWN MFG CORP BEFORE WORK BEGINS For use with the following starting serial numbers Model Serial Number Brown 415 5C4000 Brown 416 6C4000 Brown 417 7C4000 ...

Page 2: ...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 or via our web site at www brownmfgcorp com Cover Illustrated Model 416 rotary cutter Disclaimer Due to engineering improvements and revision of product specifications the information contained i...

Page 3: ...Contents Warranty 4 Registration 6 Equipment Safety 9 Assembly 18 Operation 20 Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 29 Replacement Parts 30 ...

Page 4: ...g a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer whether or not the claim is approved Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for the goods or part s from the Dealer to the factory 3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 01 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 3 02 MANUFACTURER MA...

Page 5: ...iently and safely read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT 1928 51 Subpart C makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor operators REQUIRED OF THE OWNER 1 Provide a Roll Over Protective Structure...

Page 6: ...__________ I have been instructed on the paragraphs above received and have been instructed on the contents of the Operator s Manual including safety signs safety equipment safe operation maintenance and the potential hazards of unauthorized alterations or modifications of the product I have been informed of the warranty provisions and know that the warranty is not in effect until this form is rec...

Page 7: ..._________ I have been instructed on the paragraphs above received and have been instructed on the contents of the Operator s Manual including safety signs safety equipment safe operation maintenance and the potential hazards of unauthorized alterations or modifications of the product I have been informed of the warranty provisions and know that the warranty is not in effect until this form is rece...

Page 8: ...for the owner to have at office for review when not operating 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 Mfg or your local Brown dealer for free replacement or it can be downloaded and printed from our web site www brownmfg...

Page 9: ...rator of the equipment for their training and reference Additional copies are available from Brown Manufacturing Corporation IMPORTANT NOTICE OWNER S MANUAL STORAGE CONTAINER Brown Manufacturing provides an Owner s Manual storage container on all equipment This holder is mounted in a convenient location and provides the owner with the proper safety and operation information Two 2 copies are provid...

Page 10: ... a permanent part of your equipment Should ownership of the equipment be transferred this manual must also be transferred 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 All implements with moving...

Page 11: ...re toutes les consignes du manuel de propriétarie avant d utiliser la unité Read and understand owner smanualbefore operating unit Part No SD 001A All models 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 300 feet DANGER SD 007A Standar...

Page 12: ...09A All models Safety Decals continued 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 seat belts Keep away from moving parts Stop engine set brake and wait for all movi...

Page 13: ... Decal Tighten blade bolts C MH 01 Safety Manual Holder D SDL 020 Safety Decal Multiple decals on one sheet includes SD 101 SD002 SD 009A and SD SW2 E SD 005A Safety Decal Rotating blades 2 req F SD 006A Safety Decal Rotating driveline 3 req G SD 001A Safety Decal Thrown object hazard 2 req H 237 0009 Safety Decal No step Not pictured DC 3 5 018 Safety Decal Shield missing placed on drive shaft un...

Page 14: ...eople 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 dismounting The rotating parts of this cutter continue to rotate even after the PTO has been disengaged The opera tor should remain seated until rotation has stopped He should then set the brake turn off...

Page 15: ...ance Replace or repair 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 two inches in diameter 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 DANGER Maintain saf...

Page 16: ...ified 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 Danger Tighten blade bolts Blade bolts will stretch with use and must be tightened Follow maintenance instructions in this manual see page 23 If the cutter is operated with loose blade bolts blad...

Page 17: ...dous service conditions While working under the cutter deck be aware of safety hazards Follow safety precautions specified in this manual see page 22 Failure to exercise caution may lead to serious injury or death Exercise caution while working under cutter deck Failure to heed warnings may lead to serious injury or death Equipment Safety DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ...

Page 18: ...D and 417 is almost identical to that of the 415 and 416 the 415D 416D and the 417 have twin tail wheels and require this step to be completed twice 2 Raise A frame A to vertical position Remove pin B from Mast Stop at the top of A frame brace and mount through A frame brace and install pin in top of A frame 3 Raise the cutter with a tractor and properly adjust the tailwheel height Next reinstall ...

Page 19: ...n good operating condition Failure to maintain safety shields can result in injury or death 9 Check the drive shaft for proper length a Hitch the cutter to the tractor b Lift the cutter to the tractor s maximum lift position c Measure the distance from the PTO of the tractor to the input shaft of the cutter s gear box d With the drive shaft compressed pushed together fully measure the overall leng...

Page 20: ...ES ARE SET BEFORE DRIVE SHAFT IS MOUNTED Make sure quick disconnect pin is properly seated in the groove of the tractor s PTO shaft Warning A loose driveline can disconnect and cause personal injury property damage or death Adjust Cutting Height Warning Be certain that tractor engine is stopped park brakes are set key is removed and all rotation of the cutter has ceased before dismounting to makin...

Page 21: ...azardous debris from site Observe the following guidelines when operating the cutter Do not back the cutter into material as this may bend the cutter deck Never lower the cutter onto material Avoid tight turns near trees or stationary objects The deck may be damaged by side impact Remember The safe operation of this equipment is the responsibility of the operator The operator should be familiar wi...

Page 22: ...t of the gearbox 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 Danger Failure to maintain freely pivoting blades will cause severe vibration or blade breakage which will re...

Page 23: ... bolts each hour for the first eight hours of use tighten daily thereafter Repeat hourly inspections each time the blades are removed replaced Danger Blade bolts will stretch with use and must be retightened Allowing blade bolts to run loose will damage bottom of blade carrier and will lead to jammed blades Loose or jammed blades can and will cause serious injury or death 1 Disengage PTO be certai...

Page 24: ... blade bolts before returning the machine to service The described occurrences will cause the blades to break and be ejected An ejected blade can and will cause serious injury or death REMEMBER Blades must pivot freely and blade bolts must be tight Tightening Stump Jumper Remove blade bar cotter pin and tighten nut with a 1 socket Torque nut to 300 ft lbs continue to torque until cotter pin hole a...

Page 25: ...is equipment 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 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 complete...

Page 26: ...rd Hour º 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...2 Bolt LW Nut 415 416 Brace Tail Wheel F 3 4 X 5 1 4 Bolt LW Nut 417 Brace and Tail Wheel G 1 X 8 Bolt Lock Nut Axle Bolt Page 30 H 1 2 X 1 Fine Bolt Lock Washer Tire Wheel to Hub Page 30 I 1 2 X 2 1 2 Roll Key Tail Wheel Fork Collar Page 30 J 3 4 X 18 Pin w Lynch Pin Flat Washer 415 416 Height Adjustment Page 30 J 3 4 X 5 1 2 Bolt LW Nut 417 Height Adjustment Page 30 K 3 4 X 3 1 4 Bolt NF Nut Loc...

Page 28: ...set improper 1 Fill to full level 2 Replace with correct lubricant 3 Remove debris 4 Consult dealer Noisy gearbox 1 Rough gears 2 Worn bearings 3 Insufficient lube level 1 Run for a short break in period or replace gears 2 Replace bearing 3 Add lube 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...

Page 29: ...x 2 417 Replaceable front rubber deflectors Model Gearbox Cutting Width Tailwheels Driveshaft Size Cat Weight Slip Clutch Hitch 415 130 HP 60 1 6 935 lbs 2 disc Category I II 415D 130 HP 60 1 6 1055 lbs 2 disc Category I II 416 130 HP 72 1 6 1095 lbs 2 disc Category I II 416D 130 HP 72 2 6 1155 lbs 2 disc Category I II 417 130 HP 84 2 6 1385 lbs 4 disc Category II Options Part No Front 5 16 chain ...

Page 30: ...1 Drive Shaft Guard 3 700 232 0030 Plate Drive Shaft Guard 4 235 100 232 4000 415 Stump jumper 416 417 Stump jumper 5 TC 133KL Blade bolt assembly w packet of Copper Anti Seize attached Apply Anti Seize liberally to bolt 6 500 27A 4 029A 415 416 Blade 417 Blade 1 2 4 3 3 5 8 6 7 9 13 12 15 14 11 10 17 18 19 ...

Page 31: ... 235 0001 Gearbox 11 232 0440 A Frame 12 232 0451 232 0461 232 0471 415 A frame brace 416 A frame brace 417 A frame brace 13 232 0420 A Frame Mast Stop 14 4 019 4 020 415 416 Slide with plow bolts lock washer and nuts 417 Slide with plow bolts lock washer and nuts 15 500 22 Category II top pin with lynch pin 16 TC 126A 7 16 lynch pin not pictured 17 232 0475 Deck Mast Bushing 18 255 1200 255 1210 ...

Page 32: ...ector 416 Chain rear deflector 417 Chain rear deflector 3 TC2 009 TC2 010 Front chain links 5 links Rear chain links 4 links 4 4 007C 4 008C 4 009C 4 010C 4 011C 4 012C 415 Front cable with clamps 415 Rear cable with clamps 416 Front cable with clamps 416 Rear cable with clamps 417 Front cable with clamps 417 Rear cable with clamps Front and Rear Chain Guards 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...Notes 33 ...

Page 34: ...34 Tailwheel Assembly Lubrication point Lubrication point Lubrication point ...

Page 35: ...n with Hardware 416 417 Only 6a 232 0410 1 Height Adjustment Pin Pin Only 6b 4 094 1 Lynch Pin 6c PRO38S32Z 1 Roll Pin 3 8 x 2 6d WUS34Z 2 3 4 USS Flat Washer Zinc Plated 7 4 014 4 015 4 016 1 1 2 415 Tailwheel arm with fork holder 416 Tailwheel arm with fork holder 415D 416D 417 Tailwheel arm with fork holder 8 4 032 var Complete tailwheel assembly 9 61 D 1 Roll Pin 1 2 x 2 1 2 10 61 C 1 Collar 1...

Page 36: ... Or call Brown Mfg at 800 633 8909 for parts or technical information Please have model and serial number available when ordering parts Replacement Parts NOTE Gearbox for all cutters having a serial number with second character being B or C Example 5B XXXX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 10 11 12 13 6 15 16 15 18 19 20 ...

Page 37: ...35 0006 2 Spacer 10 WHD 202 20 1 Input Oil Seal 11 235 0004 1 Input Cap 12 235 0100 1 Output Cap Gasket Kit 13 235 0017 1 13 Tooth Gear Output 15 235 0016 2 Bearing Assembly Output 16 235 0015 1 Output Shaft 18 235 0013 1 Output Oil Seal 19 235 0014 1 Output Cap 20 TC 134F 1 1 14 Flanged Hex Nut NP TC 135 1 Cotter Pin NP 235 0001 1 130 HP Gearbox Assembly Complete 540 RPM NP 235 0022 1 Vent Plug N...

Page 38: ...er tube 6 236 1739 236 1839 415 416 Outer tube 417 Outer tube 7 236 2230 Outer tube yoke 8 236 1745 Decal missing shield 9 236 1731 Quick disconnect kit Not pictured 236 4000 236 5000 415 416 Complete drive shaft with 2 disc slip clutch and shield 417 Complete drive shaft with 4 disc slip clutch and shield Driveline Safety Shield Part No Description 236 1725 236 1825 415 416 Complete shield assemb...

Page 39: ...le 2 disc 8 236 2210 Clutch assembly 2 disc 1 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 4 0mm 4 5mm CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 415 416 2 DISC SLIP CLUTCH To adjust the clutch to proper torque the gap between the belleville spring and the drive plate should be between 4 0 mm and 4 5mm Tightening the nut one revolution will compress the spring 1 5 mm Tightening the nut one flat side will compress the spring 0 25mm This ca...

Page 40: ... Gr 3 236 0634 1 Clamp Cone See Page 42 for Details of Installation 4 236 5002 01 1 Belleville Spring 5 236 1703 4 Lining Clutch 6 236 1805 2 Plate drive flanged w holes 4 disc 7 236 0646 1 Drive Plate w Lugs 4 disc 8 236 5002 06 1 Hub 4 disc 1 3 4 z 20 9 236 5002 02 1 Flange Yoke 4 disc Assembly 236 5002 1 Clutch assembly slip 4 disc 40 ...

Page 41: ...p Cone See Page 41 for Details of Installation 4 236 5002 01 1 Belleville Spring 5 236 1703 4 Lining Clutch 6 236 1805 2 Plate drive flanged w holes 4 disc 7 236 0646 1 Drive Plate w Lugs 4 disc 8 236 5002 06 1 Hub 4 disc 1 3 4 z 20 9 236 5002 02 1 Flange Yoke 4 disc Assembly 236 5002 1 Clutch assembly slip 4 disc This is the same clutch as previous page exploded for clarity ...

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Page 44: ...Version 4000 5 1 October 2014 410 Series C For use with the following starting serial numbers Model Serial Number Brown 415 5C4000 Brown 416 6C4000 Brown 417 7C4000 ...

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