S-9604 Brush Shredder

S-9604 Model
Brush Shredder
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.
Without the knowledge contained
in this manual, injury or death can
result.
Important Safety Message
For Owners and Operators of Rotary Cutters
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death,
Follow Some Basic Safety Rules:
Before Operating Equipment Read,
Understand & Review Annually:
• Operator's Manual
• Safety Signs
To Avoid Falling Off:
• Operate only with ROPS equipped
tractors
• Always wear a seat belt
• Allow no riders on tractor or cutter
Before Dismounting Tractor:
• Lower cutter to ground
• Allow moving parts to stop
• Stop engine
• Set brake
• Remove key for unattended
equipment
Rotating Blades & Driveline:
• KEEP AWAY
• Keep guards & shields in place & in
good repair
• Allow moving parts to stop before
repair
Thrown Object Hazard:
• Before cutting, INSPECT area to be
mowed–remove all foreign debris
• Do not allow cutter blades to hit rock
or ground
• Do not cut with bystanders in area
Raised Cutter Hazard:
• Securely support cutter before working
underneath
• Lock up raised wings before transport
• Do not cut in raised transport position
Highway Transport:
• Transport with clean reflectors, SMV
and lights as required by Federal,
State and local laws.
Safety is Important to You!
Why?
• Accidents Disable & Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can be Avoided
Safety is the manufacturers primary
concern in design, manufacture, sale &
use of rotary cutters.
In addition to the equipment design &
configuration, hazard control & accident
prevention are dependent upon the
owner's & operator's awareness,
concern, prudence & proper training in
the operation, transport, maintenance &
storage of equipment
Accidents have occurred by:
• Unqualified operators attempting to
use rented or loaned rotary cutters
• Being entangled in moving parts of
drivelines by failure to maintain or
keep guards & shields in place over
exposed rotating parts
• Hitting bystanders with thrown objects
by cutting with bystanders in area or
failure to maintain or keep discharge
deflectors or guards in place
• Riders or operators not using
seatbelts, falling off machine & being
run over by equipment
• Not stopping engines & allowing
moving parts to stop before
adjustments, repairs, or maintenance
operations
• Raised cutter or wing falling on person
working underneath from failure to
securely support the cutter
Contact your dealer today to replace
any missing or damaged driveline &
discharge shielding or guard, safety
signs & operator's manual. Also,
consider ROPS and seatbelt installation
for non-equipped tractors.
Safety is important to responsible owners and operators of rotary cutters.
This SAFETY MESSAGE is brought to you by the following companies:
AG-MEIER INDUSTRIES LLC, ALAMO GROUP, BEFCO, INC., BROWN MANUFACTURING
CORP., BUSH HOG LLC, HAVEN STEEL PRODUCTS, INC., HOWSE IMPLEMENT CO., INC.,
KING KUTTER, INC., LAND PRIDE, LOWERY MANUFACTURING CO., MODERN LTD.,
TEBBEN ENTERPRISES, INC., WOODS EQUIPMENT CO. AND WORKSAVER, INC.
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Contents
Contents•������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3
Warranty Statement•������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
Owner Registration•������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Equipment Safety•��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Assembly•�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
Operation•�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
Maintenance•��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
Troubleshooting•���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Specifications•�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31
Replacement Parts•������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 32
Notes•��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
Copyright Information
Copyright ©2001 Brown Manufacturing Corporation, Ozark, Alabama. All photos and illustrations
are property of Brown Manufacturing Corporation. This publication may be freely reproduced,
either in whole or in part, provided that the content herein is not altered.
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Illustrated: Model S-9604 Shredder™.
Disclaimer
Due to engineering improvements and revision of product specifications, the information contained
in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY
BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP. hereby warrants that Brown’s products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use according to the provisions and limitations herein set forth for 90 days. All parts, specifically
EXCLUDING expendable ‘wear’ parts, that become unserviceable, due to defective material or workmanship, within three
months / 90 days from date of the original retail purchase, shall, at Brown’s option, be repaired or replaced.
LIMITATIONS
The obligations of Brown for breach of warranty shall be limited to products manufactured by Brown; (1) that are installed,
operated, and maintained according to Brown’s instruction furnished and/or available to the purchaser upon request; (2)
that are installed according to all other applicable Federal, State, and local codes or regulations; and (3) that the purchaser
substantiates were defective in material and workmanship notwithstanding that they were properly installed and correctly
maintained as set forth and were not abused or misused. The obligation of Brown shall be limited to replacing or repairing
the detective product, at the option of Brown. Brown shall not be responsible for any labor or cost of removal or repairing
or reinstallation of its products and shall not be liable for transportation costs to and from its plant in Ozark, Alabama.
Use of parts for modification or repair of the product or any component part thereof not authorized or manufactured by
Brown specifically for such product shall void this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any damage to or defect in
the Brown’s products that is directly or indirectly caused by; (1) FORCE MAJEURE, act of GOD, or other accident not
related to an inherent product defect; or (2) abuse, misuse, or neglect of the such product, including any damage caused
by improper assembly, installation, adjustment, or faulty instruction of the purchaser. OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH HEREINABOVE, BROWN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR 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 breach of warranty against Brown must bring suit thereon
within one year from the date of occurrence of such breach of warranty or be forever barred from any and all legal or other
remedies for such breach of warranty. Brown is not responsible for and hereby disclaims any undertaking, representation,
or warranty made by any dealer, distributor, or other person that is inconsistent with or in any way more expensive than
the provisions of this limited warranty. This warranty grants specific legal rights and shall be read in conformity with
applicable state law. In some jurisdictions, the applicable law mandates warranty provisions that provide greater rights
than those provided for herein. In such case, this limited warranty shall be read to include such mandates provisions; and
any provision herein that is prohibited or unenforceable in any such jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective
to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceable without invalidating the remaining provisions and without affecting the
validity or enforceability of such provisions in any other jurisdiction.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
In accordance with our established policy of constant improvement, we reserve the right to amend these specifications at
any time without notice.
WARRANTY BY MANUFACTURER
Dealer/distributor understands and agrees that the manufacturer extends only the stated warranty to its customers. In the
event dealer/distributor extends any additional warranty such as enlarging the scope or period of warranty or undertaking a
warranty of fitness for any particular purpose or obligation not encompassed in manufacturer’s warranty, dealer/distributor
shall be solely responsible therefore and shall have no recourse against manufacturer with respect thereto.
Owner Registration
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WARRANTY NOTES
•All parts returned to Brown Manufacturing Corp. for warranty inspection must be received freight
prepaid.
•If a warranty claim is approved, replacement or repaired parts will be returned to the customer freight
prepaid.
•If a dealer makes any type of approved warranty repair, only parts and labor will be credited by Brown
Manufacturing Corp. No service call or transportation charges are warrantable.
•No returned parts will be inspected for warranty claims if not received with a Return Material Authorization. Without a RMA, Brown Manufacturing Corp. cannot and will not be responsible for
any 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 manufacturer.
•Use of any replacement parts other than original Brown replacement parts will void all warranties.
WARNING: The use of after-market replacement parts will change the operational conditions of the
machine, shorten the life of other components, lead to failure of the machine, and create safety hazards
to all persons near the machine. Brown equipment is designed to use original manufacturer replacement parts meeting the exact specifications of the machine and crafted from high-quality materials.
After-market replacement parts are neither engineered to meet the machine’s exact specifications nor
manufactured to the same high standards as original Brown replacement parts.
For Your Records
S-9604
Model: ___________________ Serial No.: _________________
Owner Registration
Important: To place the
manufacturer’s warranty into
Dealer: ____________________ effect, this card must be
Date Registered: ___/___/_____ mailed within thirty (30) days
after receiving equipment.
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Return to:
Brown Manufacturing Corp.
6001 East Hwy 27
Ozark, AL 36360
Name: ____________________
Address: ___________________
City: ____________ State: ____
S-9604
Model: ____________________
Serial No.: _________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer: ____________________
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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 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 Brown
dealer for free replacement, or it can be downloaded and printed from our web site
www.brownmfgcorp.com.
Please use envelope.
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Equipment Safety
Warning: Read this manual before operation.
Operators of the equipment must read and understand this manual. Failure to read this manual
and follow these safety and operating instructions could result in serious bodily injury or even death.
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. Without the
knowledge contained in this manual,
injury or death can result.
Each operator of the equipment 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.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, OR ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS THAT
COULD CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION AND/OR IMPAIR YOUR
ABILITY IN ANY WAY TO SAFELY OPERATE THE UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF
YOU SUFFER FROM ANY PHYSICAL CONDITON OR DISABILITY THAT WOULD IMPAIR
YOUR ABILITY TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
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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 symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Follow safety instructions
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Read owner/operator manual.
Replace missing or damaged safety decals.
Safety decals and this manual must be considered 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 parts are potentially dangerous. Due to this fact, there is no
substitute for a safe, knowledgeable operator. It is important that all persons operating this
equipment read, understand, and follow the instructions provided in this manual.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, OR ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS THAT
COULD CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION AND/OR IMPAIR YOUR
ABILITY IN ANY WAY TO SAFELY OPERATE THE UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF
YOU SUFFER FROM ANY PHYSICAL CONDITON OR DISABILITY THAT WOULD IMPAIR
YOUR ABILITY TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
Equipment Safety
Safety Decals
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 manufacturer.
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
WARNING
To prevent serious injury
or death:
•Operate only at 1000 RPM
PTO.
•Keep guards and shields
in place.
Antes de probar la unidad por primera vez
deben remitirse a las instrucciones contenidas
en el manual.
ADVERTISSEMENT
SD-008A.
Read and understand S’assurer de bien comrendre toutes les
owner’s manual be- consignes du manuel de propriétarie avant
fore operating unit.
d’utiliser la unité.
Part No.: SD-010.
WARNING
MISSING DEFLECTOR HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from thrown objects:
•Install deflector around operator enclosure, as
described in manual, before starting.
•Deflector protects operator from thrown objects.
Part No.: SD-011A.
DANGER
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
DANGER
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 feet.
Part No.: SD-001A.
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
Part No.: DC-3-5-018.
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Equipment Safety
Safety Decals (continued)
DANGER
Tighten blade bolts
as prescribed in
owner/operator’s
manual.
Part NO.: SD-002.
CAUTION
To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage:
•When servicing machine use
proper tools and equipment.
•Refer to operations manual for
instructions.
Part No.: SD-SW2.
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 parts
to stop before dismounting.
•Be sure lights and reflectors required by law are
clean and in good working order before transporting.
•Do not allow children to operate cutter.
•Travel with SMV and lights that follow local codes.
•Clear debris from working area.
•Do not operate in the raised position.
•Support securely before working beneath unit.
•Review safety instructions annually.
Part No.: SD-009A.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES
To prevent serious injury or death
from rotating blades:
•Stay clear when blades are
turning or engine is running.
•Do not place hands or feet under
deck when the engine is running.
Part No.: SD-005A.
DANGER
ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT -
•All driveline guards, tractor and equipment
shields in place.
•Drivelines securely attached at both ends.
•Driveline guards that turn freely on driveline.
Part No.: SD-006A.
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.
Decals SD-001A (Reference “E”) and SD-005A (Reference “F”) are placed on both sides of
the deck. Decal SD-006A (Reference “G”) is placed on both sides of the gearbox cover top as
well as both sides of the gearbox cover front. Decal SD-008 (Not pictured) is placed on the Aframe facing the tractor.
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
A
SD-010
Safety Decal: Read and understand owners manual.
B
SD-SW2
Safety Decal: When servicing, use proper tools.
C
SD-002
Safety Decal: Tighten blade bolts. (2 req.)
D
SD-009A
Safety Decal: (General safety issues.)
E
SD-001A
Safety Decal: Thrown object hazard.
F
SD-005A
Safety Decal: Rotating blades. (2 req.)
G
SD-006A
Safety Decal: Rotating driveline. (4 req.)
H
SD-011A
Safety Decal: Missing deflector hazard.
Not pictured DC-3-5-018
Safety Decal: Shield missing (placed on drive shaft, under shields).
Not pictured SD-008
Safety Decal: Operate at 1000 RPM PTO.
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Equipment Safety
Warning! Transport with care.
Before transporting to a new location, make certain
that the slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem is
installed and is clearly visible. Use flashing lights
and follow local traffic regulations.
Danger! Protect bystanders,
clear work area of debris.
Do not operate the shredder near people. Debris
can be thrown hundreds of feet. Clear work area
of foreign objects such as wire, glass, and other
debris. Debris thrown by the shredder can cause
serious injury or death.
Warning! Parking and
dismounting.
The rotating parts of this shredder 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 engine,
and remove the key. See tractor manual for proper
parking procedure.
Caution! Avoid fires.
Keep the machine clean of debris, trash, and any
other flammable material.
WARNING
Transport with care.
Use slow-moving
vehicle emblem
and flashing light.
Follow local
traffic regulations.
DANGER
Do not operate cutter near bystanders.
Clear work area of
debris before operating.
WARNING
Wait for all rotation
to stop before
dismounting
tractor.
CAUTION
Keep machine
clean of debris.
Flammable debris
on machine poses
fire hazard.
Equipment Safety
WARNING
Fire
Prepare for
emergencies.
Keep fire
extinguisher and
first aid kit available.
WARNING
Check equipment
before operation.
Tighten all nuts
and bolts.
Warning! Prepare for
emergencies.
Keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit available.
Inspect fire extinguisher and check for charge
daily. Check first aid kit for expired contents and
keep stocked.
Warning! Check equipment
before operating.
Tighten all nuts and bolts before operating. Make
certain that equipment is lowered to ground
before attempting to make adjustments or perform
maintenance. Replace or repair any safety device,
bolts, etc., if damaged or worn.
DANGER
Danger!
Stay clear of rotating blades.
DANGER
Danger!
Maintain safety distance.
Rotating blades.
The shredder is designed to cut grass and brush up
Keep hands and
to three inches in diameter. Keep hands and feet
feet from under cutfrom under cutter deck!
ter deck.
Maintain safety distance of at least 300
ft. Failure to do so
may cause
serious injury or
death.
The shredder creates a serious discharge hazard.
Always maintain a safety distance of at least 300
ft. Never operate shredder with bystanders
present!
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Equipment Safety
Warning! Wear protective
clothing.
Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective
devices appropriate for the job.
Warning! Roll-over protection.
Do not operate the shredder on any tractor not
equipped with a certified roll-over protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS must be equipped with
an enclosed operator-protective cage to prevent
hazards such as thrown, falling, or stationary
objects from entering the protective cage.
Warning! Slopes and rough
terrain.
When operating on slopes or rough terrain, decrease travel speed. Do not operate in an area
where the tractor could roll over. Be sure to fasten
safety belt when operating tractor!
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 shredder is
operated with loose blade bolts, blades and
blade carrier will be damaged. Operation with
damaged blades and blade carrier will lead to
blade ejection and will cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Wear protective
clothing.
WARNING
Use only with
tractors equipped
with a certified
roll-over protective
structure.
WARNING
Slow travel speed
when operating on
slopes or rough terrain.
DANGER
Tighten blade bolts
as prescribed in
owners manual.
Ejection of blade
will cause serious
injury or death.
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Equipment Safety
DANGER
Riders can be
injured or killed.
Keep riders
off machine.
DANGER
Danger! Keep riders off
machine.
Riders can be seriously injured or killed by
entanglement or by falling.
Danger! Stay clear of
rotating drivelines.
Stay clear of
Entanglement in driveline can cause serious
rotating drivelines. injury or death. Keep driveline shields in place
Keep driveline
at all times during operation. Driveline must turn
shields in place.
freely inside shields. Driveline shields must be
chained to prevent rotation.
WARNING
Exercise caution
while working under
cutter deck. Failure
to heed warnings
may lead to serious
injury or death.
Warning! Hazardous service
conditions.
While working under the shredder deck, be aware
of safety hazards. Follow safety precautions
specified in this manual (see page 30). Failure
to exercise caution may lead to serious injury or
death.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, OR ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS THAT
COULD CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION AND/OR IMPAIR YOUR
ABILITY IN ANY WAY TO SAFELY OPERATE THE UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF
YOU SUFFER FROM ANY PHYSICAL CONDITON OR DISABILITY THAT WOULD IMPAIR
YOUR ABILITY TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
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Assembly
Rear-Mount (Standard) Assembly
1. Stand the A-frame up to a vertical position. Remove the bolt from the flexible top link. Align the A-frame braces with
the welded brackets on the top of the A-frame. The A-frame braces will bolt onto the outside of the welded bracket, and the
flex top link will bolt up inside the welded brackets. Be certain that toggle spacer is in place before replacing toggle.
2. Bolt the opposite end of each A-frame brace to the
upper hole of the brackets welded on the frame tube behind the gearbox. The A-frame brace should be bolted
between the brackets.
3. Couple the shredder to a properly-rated Category II
tractor. Lift the unit about two feet above the ground.
Remove the roll key and collar from each tail wheel fork
shaft. Slide the fork shaft through the fork holder tube.
Replace the collar and roll key.
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Assembly
Rear-Mount (Standard) Assembly (continued)
4. Separate the male and female portions of the drive shaft. Apply heavy grease to the telescoping area
of the male shaft; reassemble the drive shaft. The shafts will only mate in one direction; be certain
shafts are aligned properly before reassembling.
5. Locate the slip clutch bell shield (attached to the gearbox or the A-frame for
shipment). Remove the four mounting
bolts, flat washers, and lock washers from
the gearbox faceplate. Remove the access
doors from the bell shield. Position the
bell shield over the input shaft and align it
with the threaded holes in the faceplate. Be
certain that the two access windows are
turned as shown.
6. Bolt the bell shield to the gearbox.
Warning! The driveline shield and bell shield must be in good operating condition at all times.
Failure to maintain safety shields may result in serious injury or death.
7. Remove the two bolts and bridges from the slip clutch hub. Slide the hub onto the input shaft of
the gearbox, aligning the grooves on the outside of the clutch hub with the groove on the input shaft.
Install bolts in opposite directions through the bridge clamps. Equal pressure must be applied to the
clamps. Alternate between the bolts, tightening each bolt a small amount each time.
Caution! After properly installing both the bell shield and the slip clutch, the bell shield access doors
must be replaced before operation.
8. Lubricate the grease fittings on the tailwheel fork holders.
9. Check the gearboxes for the proper level of lubricant (see page 24).
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Assembly
Front-Mount (Bidirectional Tractor) Assembly
Brown 9604 Model brush shredders are usually shipped in rear-mount configuration. However, the
shredder is designed to operate as either a rear-mount or a front-mount cutter. The instructions below
describe how to convert a shredder from rear-mount to front-mount configuration. Note: The following
instructions assume that the shredder was previously assembled as a rear-mount cutter.
1. Remove driveline and bell shield from the input shaft of the center gearbox.
2. Unbolt the A-frame braces and A-frame from the machine. Next, unbolt and remove the tailwheel
arms and tailwheel arm adjustment brackets.
4. Remove the gearbox shields to expose the gearboxes and spider couplers.
5. Loosen the set screw on each spider coupler. Then, unbolt the couplers between the gearboxes and
remove the connector bolts, shock discs, and washers.
6. Remove the bolts holding the center gearbox, lift the gearbox and rotate it 180° such that it faces
the closed (angled) end of the shredder.
7. Replace gearbox, reinstall gearbox bolts, and tighten securely.
8. Reassemble the spider couplers between the gearboxes, tightening all connector bolts securely.
Remember to tighten the set screws on each coupler. Be certain to re-time the blade carriers while
connecting couplers: one set of blades should point to the left and right sides of the shredder deck,
while the other set of blades point to the front and rear sides of the deck.
Warning! Failure to time blades correctly will cause blades to strike against each other. This can
lead to serious property damage and/or serious personal injury or death.
9. Replace the gearbox shields, remembering to turn the shields such that the input shaft of the center
gearbox protrudes through the cut-outs of the shields. Tighten bolts.
10. Bolt the bell shield to the input shaft of the center gearbox. Next, install the combo clutch on the
input shaft.
11. Bolt the A-frame to the hitch plates on the opposite side of the cutter deck from their original position. Then, install the A-frame braces.
12. Reconnect the drive shaft to the slip clutch.
13. (If desired, reinstall the tailwheel adjustment brackets, tailwheel arms, and tail wheels on the side
of the shredder deck from their original position.)
Operation
Before hitching shredder to your tractor, make sure all safety devices are installed on both the shredder
and the tractor.
STOP
Please follow all safety instructions and procedures.
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.
Caution! Never allow anyone between the tractor and the equipment during the hitching process.
Be certain that the shredder has been lubricated properly and check oil level in gearboxes prior to
connecting driveline to tractor.
Attach the driveline to the tractor. When attaching driveline to PTO shaft, be certain that the
quick-disconnect pin is properly seated.
Warning! A loose driveline could slip and cause personal injury or property damage.
Adjust cutting height.
Warning! Be certain that tractor engine is stopped, key is removed, and all rotation of the shredder
has ceased before making adjustments.
Caution! Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the ground with blades causes a damaging shock
that can damage both the shredder and the tractor.
Using the tailwheel adjustment and the tractor’s lift arms, set the shredder to the desired height; the
shredder is designed to operate with a cutting height between 2” and 12”. Note that the front of the
shredder should be slightly lower than the rear. Set the tractor’s lift stop at the required position to
maintain a uniform cut.
Operating speed
Proper operating speed for equipment will depend upon the height, density, and type of the material to
be cut. Regardless of chosen ground speed, always operate the PTO at the recommended RPM when
cutting.
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Operation
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Starting Shredder
Power for operating the shredder is supplied from the tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for
instructions on engaging and disengaging the PTO.
As the PTO is engaged, the tractor may tend to stall or to strain excessively. If this occurs, engage
the PTO gradually by quickly bumping the PTO lever in and out of gear. This increases the life of the
tractor’s internal clutch pack.
Warning! Do not operate this shredder unless the tractor has a live, or independent, PTO. The
momentum created by the blade carrier can push the tractor forward unexpectedly.
Warning! Operate shredder only with the specified PTO RPM. Brown 9604 brush shredders are
designed to operate at 1000 RPM.
General Operation
The shredder creates a very serious discharge hazard. Maintain a safe
distance from nearby persons and property.
Warning! Remove all rocks and other debris from work area
before cutting.
Remember: The safe operation of this equipment is the responsibility
of the operator. The operator should be familiar with both the
tractor and the equipment. He must read and understand all
applicable operator manuals and follow all safety practices.
Special attention should be given when the shredder is being turned in a tight area. The tailwheel
assembly extends several feet from the end of the unit. Contacting the tailwheel assembly with a tree
or large object may cause the assembly to bend or break.
Caution! After the first hour of operation, disengage the shredder and follow the maintenance and
inspection procedures described under “Initial Maintenance” on page 21 of this manual.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, OR ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS THAT
COULD CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION AND/OR IMPAIR YOUR
ABILITY IN ANY WAY TO SAFELY OPERATE THE UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT IF
YOU SUFFER FROM ANY PHYSICAL CONDITON OR DISABILITY THAT WOULD IMPAIR
YOUR ABILITY TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
Maintenance
Safety When Working Under Shredder Deck
Never work under the shredder deck until:
• the unit is sufficiently braced and supported
• the tractor engine is off, brake is set, and key is removed
• PTO has been disengaged
• driveline is disconnected
• rear tractor tires have been secured with tire chocks
• the shredder is cooled
Warning! Failure to follow these safety guidelines can result in serious injury or death.
Initial Maintenance
Warning! These maintenance practices must be followed for the first eight hours of operation;
the practices must also be performed for the first eight hours following the removal/replacement
of any of the components named in this section. Check daily thereafter.
1. Tighten the bridge clamp bolts holding the slip clutch to the input shaft of the gearbox.
Caution! Failure to tighten the bridge clamp 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 injury or death.
3. Tighten blade bolts and blade bar nut.
Warning! Failure to tighten blade bolts and blade bar nuts can cause blade bolts, blades, or output
shafts to break, which can result in injury or death.
4. Check for debris deposited around the output shaft or tailwheel axle.
5. Tighten gearbox mounting bolts.
Caution! Failure to keep the gearbox bolts tightened can cause the blades to strike the bottom of the
shredder deck or break the output shaft of the gearbox.
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Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
1. Repeat all steps listed under the “Initial Maintenance” section on a daily basis after the initial maintenance has been performed.
2. Lubricate the driveshaft tubes and U-joint.
3. Lubricate the tailwheel hub.
4. Check and maintain the proper amount of lubricant in the gearboxes (see page 23). The recommended
lubricant for the gear box is Unocal 85-140 gear oil or equivalent.
5. Check the blades; sharpen or replace as necessary. When sharpening blades, only sharpen the
beveled edge. Also, be certain that paired blades weigh within 1/2 oz. of each other. When
replacing blades, replace both blades of the pair.
Warning! If the blades must be sharpened, follow the proper safety procedures listed on page 21
of this manual for working under the shredder deck.
Tightening Blade Bolts
Before starting a new shredder, 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 21 of this manual when working under shredder
deck. Do not rely on the tractor’s lift arms to support the shredder while performing maintenance.
1. Disengage PTO; be certain that all rotation has stopped.
2. Lift shredder high enough to place suitable supports under the shredder deck.
3. Turn tractor engine off; remove key; lock transmission and brakes; chock rear wheels.
4. Disconnect driveline.
5. Use a pipe wrench to hold the blade bolt; torque blade bolt nut to approximately 900 to 1500 ft./lbs.
A special blade bolt wrench listed on page 37 may be purchased from your local Brown dealer.
Warning! Failure to keep blade bolts tight can and will cause: blade breakage; warping of blade
bar; ejection of blade from blade bar. These hazards can cause serious injury or death.
Warning! If blade bolts are allowed to run loose, the obvious danger is for the bolt to come completely loose, allowing the blade, bolt, and nut to be ejected from the cutter.
Maintenance
Tightening Blade Bolts (continued)
Danger! When the bolt is not sufficiently tight, the blade is allowed excess vertical movement
when it strikes an object. This situation will cause the blade to break from fatigue and to be ejected from
the cutter. While this situation is occurring, the loose 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 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. Figure 23-1 shows damage caused by loose blade bolts.
Figure 23-1.
Danger! 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!
Blade Timing
The blade carriers must be correctly timed such that the blades do not contact between the blade carriers.
Timing is adjusted by disconnecting the spider couplers between each gearbox, rotating the blade carriers
into correct timing, and reconnecting the spider couplers. When one set of blades points from the left
to the right, the other set of blades should point from the front to the rear.
Warning! Operation of the shredder with incorrectly timed blades will cause blades to strike against
each other. This can cause serious property damage and/or serious personal injury or death.
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Maintenance
Checking & Adding Gearbox Oil
Check all gearbox oil levels regularly and add oil as needed.
Center “T” Gearbox
1. Remove both the vent plug and the lower oil level
check plug from the side of the gearbox.
2. Check that the oil level is at the lower check
port.
3. If the oil level is below the lower check port, then
follow these steps to add oil:
a) Add Unocol 85-140 gear oil or equivalent
through vent port.
b) Continue to fill until oil level reaches lower check port.
4. Replace and tighten port plugs.
Outboard Gearboxes
1. Remove the vent plug/dipstick from the top of the gearbox.
2. Check that the oil level is at the full mark (the only marking on the dipstick).
3. If the oil level is below the full mark, add Unocol 85-140 gear oil through the vent plug port (a small
necked funnel will be needed).
4. Replace and tighten vent plug/dipstick.
Sharpening Blades
The blades are cut from Ultra-KOR alloy, a space-age material. Do not use a grinder to sharpen
blades! Instead, sharpen blades with a cutting torch, restoring proper edge bevel. Finish the edge
carefully with a side grinder, taking care not to super-heat the blade material.
Caution! Sharpening blades with grinder or super-heating blade with side grinder will decrease the life
of the blades. Contact Brown Manufacturing Corporation for additional information.
Maintenance
Adjusting the Torque Setting on the Slip Clutch
The external metal band (10) is used as a reference for the correct compression of the springs. The
bolts should be tightened until the spring barely touches the circular metal band. The torque setting
of the clutch will not be to specifications if the band makes contact or is deformed due to excessive tightening of the bolts. We recommend tightening the bolts in a crossing pattern as in Figure 1.
below.
1.
5.
8.
4.
3.
Figure 1.
7.
6.
2.
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Maintenance
Maintenance/Repair Log
Please record all maintenance and repair services performed on the shredder. This log may help identify reoccurring problems with your shredder and may be requested by the manufacturer when making
warranty claims.
Date
Function
Part(s) Involved
Initial Maintenance
slip clutch, gearbox, blades, blade bolts,
blade bar nut, tailwheel
Initials
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Maintenance
Maintenance/Repair Log (continued)
Date
Function
Part(s) Involved
Initials
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Maintenance
Maintenance/Repair Log (continued)
Date
Function
Part(s) Involved
Initials
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Maintenance
Maintenance/Repair Log (continued)
Date
Function
Part(s) Involved
Initials
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Possible Solution(s)
Excessive vibration
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Loose gearbox bolts
Loose blade bar and/or blade bolts
Blades are not freely swinging
Broken, bent, or warped blades
Blade bar not seated properly on
shaft
6. Blades not paired by weight
7. Bent drive shaft
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Excessive clutch slippage
Worn clutch linings or plates
Dull blades
Excessive ground speed
Oil on lining
Glazed friction lining
Excessive force on clutch
7. Insufficient clutch torque
Overheating gearbox
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Noisy gearbox
1. Rough gears
Leaking gearbox
Insufficient lubricant level
Improper lubricant
Debris build-up around gearbox
Bearing or gears set improperly
Excessive bearing preload
Tighten bolts
Tighten blade bar nut or blade bolt nuts
Clear blade of obstruction
Replace set of blades and bolts
Remove blade bar; clean hub and
shaft; reseat
6. Install balanced blade pairs
7. Replace drive shaft
Repair clutch
Sharpen or replace blades
Decrease ground speed
Replace linings
Clean with emery cloth
Reduce ground speed, material intake, or tractor size.
7. Adjust clutch torque setting (see
Appendix on page 36).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fill to full level
Replace with correct lubricant
Remove debris
Consult dealer
Reduce preload. Consult
manufacturer, if necessary.
2. Worn bearing
1. Run for a short break-in period or
replace gears
2. Replace bearing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Damaged oil seal
Bent shaft
Oil seal installed incorrectly
Oil level too high
Shaft rough or pitted in oil seal area
Shaft bore worn in casting
Damaged gasket
Loose bolts
Stuck or clogged vent plug
Replace seal
Replace seal and shaft
Replace seal
Drain oil to proper level
Replace shaft
Replace casting or gearbox
Replace gasket
Tighten bolts
Replace vent plug
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dull blades
Insufficient PTO speed
Cutter not level
Ground speed too fast
Blades are not freely swinging
Sharpen or replace blades
Use correct PTO speed
Adjust cutter
Reduce ground speed
Clear blade of obstruction
Specifications
True Cutting Width
114” (9’ 6”)
Overall Deck Width
120” (10’)
Cutting Height
Frame Construction
Deck Construction
A-frame Construction
2” to 12”
3 x 3 x 1/4” tubing
3 x 3 x 1/2” angle-iron
1/2” & 3/4” steel plate
3/16” steel plate
3 x 3 x 1/4” tubing with Flex Link Category II hitch
Weight
3200 lbs without tailwheels.
Blades
Qty. 4, 5/8” x 6” ULTRA-KOR alloy
Blade Bar
1-1/4” solid steel plate, 36” diameter
Drive Shaft
Heavy-duty, fully shielded
Tail Wheel
Qty. 2, 500 x 8 laminated solid tires
Divider Gear Box
250 HP @ 1000 RPM, 1 3/4” shafts
Outboard Gear Boxes
295 HP @ 1000 RPM, 1 3/4” input and 2 13/16” output shafts
Over-Run/Slip Clutch
Heavy-duty 4-disc slip clutch with 4 adjustable settings
Horsepower Requirement
Maximum Material Size
95 to 140 HP
3”
Options
Part No.
Front-mount configuration
n/a
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Replacement Parts
Deck Assembly
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
S9603-23
A-frame brace
2
TC2-003
TC2-016
Flex-link toggle
Toggle spacer
3
BM-51
Tri-bend A-frame
4
S9604-W103
Deck weldment
6
S9604-01
Mid gearbox shield
7
S9603-24
Tailwheel holder arm adjuster bracket
8
S9603-22
S9603-22L
S9603-22S
Complete tailwheel holder arm
Tailwheel holder arm (welded “L” half)
Tailwheel holder arm (bolt-on straight half)
9
S9603-21
Gearbox shield mounting bracket (4 req.)
Replacement Parts
Tailwheel Assembly
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
TC-107
Spacer (pair)
2
TC-108
Seal (2 req.)
3
TC-109
Bearing (2 req.)
4
TC-110
Cup (2 req.)
5
TC-111A
Complete hub assembly
6
6-010
Complete tailwheel assembly
7
TC-011
Collar
8
TC-012
Roll pin
9
6-004
Tailwheel fork
10
TC-106
Axle
11
TC-114
Axle nut
13
TC-113XA
Tire and wheel assembly
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34
Replacement Parts
Driveline & Safety Shields
11
7
5
3
9
1
2
4
8
6
10
12
Ref. No.
Part No.
Qty. Description
1
236-1010
1
Pin, push, quick disconnect
2
236-1005
237-1007
1
Yoke, tractor 1-3/8” z 21 spline - 1000 RPM
Yoke, tractor 1-3/8” z 6 spline - 540 RPM
3
236-1020
2
Cross kit
4
236-1025
1
Yoke, outer tube
5
236-1060
1
Pin, roll
6
236-1030
1
Tube, outer
7
236-1745
1
Decal, missing shield
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
NP
236-1000
Drive shaft assy. complete w/ clutch 1-3/8” z 21 spline 1000 RPM
540 RPM
Replacement Parts
Slip Clutch Assembly
Ref. No.
Part No.
Qty. Description
1
236-1325
8
Bolt, nut, overrun clutch
2
236-1304
1
Yoke, flange
3
236-1306
1
Band, adjustment
4
236-1305
4
Lining
5
236-1307
1
Plate, 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
1
Fitting, grease
11
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
236-1301
Overrunning, clutch assembly 1-3/4 z20 spline - 1000 RPM
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Replacement Parts
Slip Clutch
Adjusting the Torque Setting on the Slip Clutch
The external metal band (10) is used as a reference for the correct compression of the springs. The
bolts should be tightened until the spring barely touches the circular metal band. The torque setting
of the clutch will not be to specifications if the band makes contact or is deformed due to excessive tightening of the bolts. We recommend tightening the bolts in a crossing pattern as in Figure 1.
below.
1.
5.
8.
4.
3.
Figure 1.
7.
6.
2.
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Replacement Parts
Blade Bar & Blades
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
8.
9.
3.
2.
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
T5-000S
Blade Bar
2
T5-001-KIT
Blade Bolt Kit (Sold only as a set)
3
UK-165BB
Blade
4
TC-Wrench
Socket wrench
5
T-2600-001
Bar Removal Tool
6
T5-004BS
165 Blade bolt socket 2 3/4”
7
T5-054AS
145/165 Output Shaft Socket
8
T5-052
Cotter pin
9
T5-054A
Blade bar/Output Shaft Nut
38
Replacement Parts
Divider Gearbox
Input Shaft & Housing
Output Shaft
39
Replacement Parts
Divider Gearbox (continued)
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
T5-074T-1
Seal
2
T5-074T-2
Lock ring
3
BM-108
Shim Kit, 1 each of 0.2MM - 0.25MM - 0.3MM - 0.4MM Shims
4
T5-074T-6
Bearing and cup
5
T5-074T-21
Input shaft
6
T5-074T-20
Spacer
7
T5-074T-7
Bearing and cup
8
T5-074T-8
Input and output gears (set of 2)
9
T5-074T-9
Lock ring
10
T5-074T-12
Housing
11
T5-074T-10
Gasket
12
T5-074T-11
Cover plate
13
T5-074T-24
Oil plug
14
T5-074T-25
Oil plug
15
T5-074T-13
Spacer
16
T5-074T-14
Bearing and cup
17
T5-074T-26
Output shaft
18A
18B
18C
18D
T5-074T-16
T5-074T-17
T5-074T-18
T5-074T-19
Spacer
Spacer
Spacer
Spacer
Not pictured T5-074T-22
Bolt for T5-074T-11
Not pictured T5-074T-23
Washer for T5-074T-11
Not pictured T5-LUBE
UNACOL 85-140 gearbox oil (1 qt.)
Not pictured T5-074T-S
Complete gearbox assembly
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Replacement Parts
Outboard Gearboxes
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Replacement Parts
Outboard Gearboxes (continued)
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
T5-036
Front input plate
2
T5-066
Input seal
3
T5-047
Input gasket
4
T5-064
Front input bearing set
5
T5-078-OB
Input and output gears (set of two)
6
T5-039-20
Input shaft (1-3/4” x 20 spline)
7
T5-060
Rear input bearing set
8
BM-108
Shim Kit, 1 each of 0.2MM - 0.25MM - 0.3MM - 0.4MM Shims
9
T5-037
Rear input plate
10
T5-038
Housing
11
T5-035
Cover plate
12
T5-046
Gasket
13
T5-068
Dipstick/vent plug
14
T5-044A
Top output shaft nut
15
T5-076A
Spacer
16
T5-061
Upper output bearing set
17
T5-040
Output shaft
18
T5-062
Lower output bearing set
19
T5-065
Output seal
20
T5-048
Output seal guard
Not pictured T5-050
Cover plate bolt (10mm x 20mm)
Not pictured T5-051
Input plate bolt (10mm x 25mm)
Not pictured LT-120-1
Gearbox vent
Not pictured TC2-002
3/4” x 3-1/2” square-head bolt (grade 8 with nut)
Not pictured T5-054A
Flanged, castellated nut
Not pictured T5-052
Cotter pin
Not pictured T5-074A
Complete gearbox assembly
Not pictured T5-LUBE
Unocal 85-140 gearbox oil (1 qt.)
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Replacement Parts
Spider Coupler Assembly S9604-04 (2 required)
S9604-04
Ref. No.
Part No.
Description
1
S9603-20
Spider Coupler (1-3/4” x 20 spline)(2 required per assy)
2
S9604-00-01
Shock disc (3 required per side)
3
HC510F72Z
5/8” x 4-1/2” Grade 5 bolt (6 required per side)(see #10)
4
WSA78Z
SAE 7/8” flat washer (18 required per side)(see #10)
5
NNE58FZ
SAE 5/8” lock nut (6 required per side)(see #10)
6
255-0035
Set screw
7
255-0037
Grease fitting
8
232-0010
Backing Plate (2 required per side)
9
S9604-02
Shock disc bushing (6 required per side)
NP
255-0036
Jam Nut for Set Screw 255-0035
Ordering replacement parts
Please contact the nearest Brown dealer for replacement parts. They will be able to meet most of your
equipment needs.
Notes
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S-9604
Version 2.32
August 2011