BROWN 460 User manual

Owner / Operator Manual

400 Series

Rotary Cutter

Before operating your machine,

stop and read this owners manu-

al. 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

property of Brown Manufacting Corporation. “Texaco” and “Mobil” are trademarks of their respec-

tive companies. 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. Additional copies are also available from Brown Manifacturing

Corporation.

Cover

Illustrated: Model 472 rotary mower.

Disclaimer

Due to engineering improvements and revision of product specications, the information contained in

this manual is subject to change without notice.

Contents

Warranty........................................................................................................................... 4

Registration...................................................................................................................... 6

Equipment Safety............................................................................................................. 7

Assembly........................................................................................................................ 16

Operation........................................................................................................................ 18

Maintenance................................................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 30

Specications ................................................................................................................. 31

Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................... 32

BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP.

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 mu-

nicipal 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.

1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use

and service due to defects in material or workmanship.

1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence,

alteration, modication, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong oil or expendable items such as blades, shields,

guards, or tires except as specically found in your Operator’s Manual.

1.04. Except herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give warranties of any nature on behalf of the Manufac-

turer.

2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30

days of purchase.

2.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an ap-

proved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based.

2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.

2.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer nds them to be defective under normal use and service due to

defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:

(a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or

(b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the

repair and/or replacement prior to the nal determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer. (The choice of remedy shall

belong to Manufacturer).

2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding 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 MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUSTA INABILITY FOR

USE OF THE GOODS.

3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PUR-

CHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR AL-

LEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE GOODS

OR ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. NOT WITHSTANDING THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND WARRANTIES, MANUFAC-

TURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY PURCHASER OR OTHERS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE

PRICE OF THE GOODS.

3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WAR-

RANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.

4. MISCELLANEOUS

4.01. Proper venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Dale County, Alabama.

4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to

be a waiver of any other term.

4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such

provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.

4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benets to Purchaser in addition to those provided herein.

KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS (ATTENTION: READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL)

ATTENTION: Purchaser should ll in the blanks below for his reference when buying repair parts and/or for proper machine identica-

tion when applying for warranty.

Brown Implement Model _____________________________Serial Number__________________________

Date Purchased___________________________ Dealer__________________________________________

Brown Manufacturing Corp.

6001 E. Hwy 27

Ozark, AL 36360

800-633-8909

[email protected]

TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER

In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Brown Manufacturing Corp.

also provides:

1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 90 days for Commercial/Industrial Users} LIMITED WARRANTY

on the DRIVELINE components provided they have been properly maintained† and have not been

subjected to abuse or misuse.

2.) FIVE-YEAR (60 months) LIMITED WARRANTY* on GEARBOX components provided they

have been properly maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or misuse except as limited

below.

* WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - GEARBOX

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.

† NOTE — “properly maintained” specically includes, but is not limited to:

A) Running Gearboxes with the proper amount of the correct lubricant.

B) Adjusting Slip Clutches correctly to provide protection for Driveline and Gearbox

Components.

______________________________________________________________________________

To keep your implement running efciently and safely read your manual thoroughly and follow

these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identies

each section where you can easily nd 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 that meets the requirements of this Standard, and

2. Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C; and

3. Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving; and

4. Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt sufciently to conne the employee to the pro-

tected provided by ROPS.

REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR:

1. Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS.

2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.

3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

5. Watch where you are going — especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.

6. Do not permit others to ride.

7. Operate the tractor smoothly — no jerky turns, starts, or stops.

8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer.

9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available.

Please complete the form below and mail to: Brown Mfg. Corp. - 6001 E. Hwy. 27 - Ozark, AL 36360

BROWN MANUFATUCTURING CORP. ® WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Brown Model ______________ Serial No._________ Purchase Date (mm/dd/yy) ___/___/____

Purchaser Last Name _____________________ First Name____________________ M.I._____

Street & No., RFD,

Box, &/or Apt. No._____________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State or Province: _____ Zip __________

Dealer: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State or Province_______ Zip___________

. I have informed the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that

are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe

operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), and

Purchaser’s responsibility to train his operators in safe operation.

. IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that Deectors, Chain Guards, or Solid Skirts must be maintained

in good repair and installed except in areas where persons, vehicles, livestock, or other property will

not be endangered by thrown objects and where such safety equipment would prevent the mower’s

reasonable performance of its assigned task.

. DRIVELINES: I have made certain that all driveline, gearbox, and other shields are in good repair

and fastened securely in place to prevent injuries from entanglement or thrown objects.

Dealer’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date:____________________

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 modications of the product. I have been informed

of the warranty provisions and know that the warranty is not in effect until this form is received by

Brown Manufacturing Corp.

I understand the Implement Guarding statements above and the potential hazards of operating with-

out such guards. I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area. I

have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all

required guards.

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Purchaser’s Signature:______________________________________ Date:__________________

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE

CHECK AND ADJUST OR LUBRICATE AS REQURIED

See Operator’s Manual for Details

Inspection performed — Warranty and Safety Procedures Explained — Installation Complete

□ Gearbox (Oil Levels) □ Drivelines (Proper Length and Lubrication)

□ Wheel Hubs (Lubricate) □ Gearbox Vent Plugs (Location and Operation)

□ Wheel Hub Seals □ Tail Wheel Arm(s) (Height Adjustment)

□ Wheel Bearing (Check Grease and Preload) □ Deectors Front and Rear

□ Shredding Attachments □ Correct Blade Rotation Direction

□ Axle Arms and Beams □ All Bolts — Pins and Nuts (Proper Torque)

□ A-Frame Pivot and Links □ Cutting Height (Adjust Front to Rear)

□ Protective Shields (Operation and Installation) □ Driveline Clutch (Torque Limiter) (Adjust and

Run In)

□ Safety Decals (Installed) □ Operator’s Manual (Supplied)

□ Tractor PTO Shield (Installed) □ S.M.V. Emblem (Installed if Needed)

Purchaser’s Signature______________________Date_________Dealer’s Signature________________________Date__________

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