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Owner / Operator Manual

2000 Series

Tree Cutter

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Page 1: ...wners manual Do not attempt to operate the unit until you fully understand the ma terial covered in this manual With out 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 ...

Page 2: ...ided 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 TCF 2605 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: ...ied with re spect to any of Brown s products included but not limited to any merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall Brown be respon sible 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: ...ny 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 compo nent Therefore all warranty claims on drive shafts slip clutches are sent to the manufac turer of the component All warranties approved by the component manufacturer will be handled and settled by that manufac...

Page 6: ... the proper safety and operation information Two 2 copies are provided with each unit One copy is 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 Br...

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 equip ment 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 fo...

Page 8: ... 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 per sonal 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 ...

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 diam eter 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 Mai...

Page 16: ... a certified roll over protective structure ROPS WARNING Slow travel speed when operating on slopes or rough ter rain 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 instruc tions in this manual see page 31 If the cutter is operated with loose blade bolts bl...

Page 17: ...operation Drive line 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 ...

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: ...specified 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 b...

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: ...e 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 horsepower model 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 wi...

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 ...

Page 28: ...de bolts MUST be kept tight and checked twice daily during operation Every hour for the first 8 hours of use a Brown s blade 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 mainten...

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: ...l levels have been checked for operational status 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 NEVER Install any parts that are not genuine Brown replacement parts 10 NEVER Leave tractor seat until blades have stopped turning and all tractor shut down procedures have been c...

Page 31: ...olts Before starting a cutter or after blades have been removed for any reason tighten blade bolts using the fol lowing 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 cut ter deck Do not rely on the tractor s lift arms to support the cutter while performing maintenance 1 Disengage P...

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: ...cutter NOTE 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 t...

Page 36: ...de will increase 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 de...

Page 37: ...236 1310 1 Bolt 9 236 1311 1 Plug overrunning clutch 10 236 1312 1 Plate drive 11 1 Fitting grease 12 236 1313 1 Plate pressure 13 236 1314 1 Spring belleville 14 236 1315 1 Snap ring 15 236 1316 6 Pawl Spring kit 16 236 1317 236 1318 1 Hub w taper pin 1 3 4 z6 spline Hub w taper pin 1 3 4 z20 spline 18 236 1319 1 Taper pin w nut NP 236 1300 Overrunning clutch assembly 1 3 4 z6 spline 540 RPM NP 2...

Page 38: ...down After all four blades are installed bevel up blades will be directly across 180 degrees the blade bar from each other Re placement 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 tigh...

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 tight ened 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 t...

Page 40: ... should go down approximately 2 3 4 on the shaft Step 5 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 6 Take an 8 to 12 lb sledge hammer and hit the bottom of the cutter bar several times approx imately 6 inches from the hub in a circular pattern around the hub Step 7 Tighten the bar again to approximately 2200 lb ft Step ...

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 con tinue tightening the nut until they are aligned tightening up to the maximum allowable torque of 3800 lb ft If alignment is still n...

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 iden tify 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: ... 1000 RPM 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 165 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 ...

Page 47: ...pen deck models 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 Fo...

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

Page 49: ... 115 Input shaft 1 3 4 x 6 spline Input shaft 1 3 4 x 20 spline 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 order ing 17 T5 065 Seal output 18 BM 112 Output shaft tapered must purchase w 235 0032 bearing 19 T5 048 Output seal guard 2...

Page 50: ...Replacement Parts 165 HP Gearbox 50 ...

Page 51: ...Bolt Hex Head M10 x 20 for Top Plate 13 T5 038 Housing gearbox 14 T5 068 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 ...

Page 52: ...ade carrier assembly includes items 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 9 UK 905 UK 120 Blade 5 models Blade 6 models 10 TC Wrench Socket wrench 11 T 2600 001 Removal tool 12 TC2 006S 120 145 Blad...

Page 53: ... T5 078C Reinforcement plate small 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 9 UK 165 Blade round back 4 req 10 T 2600 001 Removal tool 11 T5 004BS 165 Blade bolt socket 12 T5 054AS 145 165 Blade bar socket 13 TC Wrench Socket wrench 10...

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

Page 55: ...ug 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 17 ...

Page 56: ...8 236 1035 1 Tube inner 9 236 1070 1 Pin roll 10 236 1040 1 Yoke tube inner 11 236 1300 236 1301 1 Clutch overrun assembly 1 3 4 z 6 spline 540 RPM Clutch overrun assembly 1 3 4 z 20 spline 1000 RPM 12 236 1313 1 Shield assembly complete NP 236 1200 Drive shaft assy complete w clutch 1 3 8 z 6 spline 540 RPM NP 236 1000 Drive shaft assy complete w clutch 1 3 8 z 21 spline 1000 RPM Brown Tree Cutte...

Page 57: ... drive inner 6 236 1308 1 Plate inner 7 236 1309 1 Plate locking 8 236 1310 1 Bolt 9 236 1311 1 Plug overrunning clutch 10 236 1312 1 Plate drive 11 1 Fitting grease 12 236 1313 1 Plate pressure 13 236 1314 1 Spring belleville 14 236 1315 1 Snap ring 15 236 1316 6 Pawl Spring kit 16 236 1317 236 1318 1 Hub w taper pin 1 3 4 z6 spline Hub w taper pin 1 3 4 z20 spline 18 236 1319 1 Taper pin w nut N...

Page 58: ...spring load Disassemble the clutch completely Check the condition of all components New friction linings are 3 2 mm thick Replacement is recommended when linings wear below a thickness of 2 5 mm Clean up the metal contact surfaces with brake cleaner and a wire brush if necessary Note The torque setting is stamped on the face of the flange yoke between the bolts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

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Page 60: ...Version 5 01 July 2009 Brown Tree Cutters From Serial Number B 0 0 0 1 ...

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