2/2009 BEDEDGER BANTAM B565H B580H B590H BANTAM MOLE B765H B780H B790H
BedEdger Bantam/Bantam Mole Manual INTRODUCTION You are now the owner of a Brown TRENCHMASTER®. The term TRENCHMASTER® is used throughout this manual to include the following products: B565H, B580H and B590H BedEdger Bantam, and the B765H, B780H, B790H Bantam Mole. The TRENCHMASTERS® are very versatile trenchers which, when properly equipped, will trench in almost any soil condition.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty……………………………………………………………..4 Supplemental Warranty……………………………………...5 Owner Registration………………………………………….….7 Safety………………………………………………………………….9 Assembly Instructions…………………………………………11 Operating Instructions………………………………………..12 Scheduled Maintenance……………………………………..14 Troubleshooting…………………………………………..…….15 Parts Lists & Drawings: BedEdger Bantam……..…………………….……16 Bantam Mole Kits ……………………….……....18 Bantam Mole……..……………….……..………..20 Installation & Operation Instructions: Bantam Mole………..
WARRANTY STATEMENT 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. ENGINE WARRANTY Warranty of all engines and engine parts is the sole responsibility of the particular engine manufacturer. See engine warranty in the engine manual. Engine problems must be checked and approved for warranty by an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Brown Products, Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTY STATEMENT B565H, B580H & B590H BEDEDGER BANTAM B765H, B780H & B790H BANTAM MOLE Operating the BedEdger Bantam with an unbalanced rotor creates destructive vibrations and operations should cease immediately if this occurs. Determine what is causing the unbalanced issue and correct by removing debris buildup on the rotor or replace with a new balanced rotor. One missing rotor tooth will be cause for changing the rotor. Use of any part not manufactured by Brown Products, Inc.
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TrenchMaster® Owner’s Warranty Card Name ___________________________________ Model ________________________________ Address _________________________________ Serial Number _________________________ City/State _______________________________ Date Purchased ________________________ Phone __________________________________ TrenchMaster® Dealer ___________________ E-Mail __________________________________ IMPORTANT: TO PLACE THE BROWN WARRANTY INTO EFFECT, THIS WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAILE
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WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DO NOT assemble TRENCHMASTER® before reading assembly instructions. DO NOT start TRENCHMASTER® before reading operating instructions. DO NOT modify TRENCHMASTER® in any way. DO NOT operate without all shields in place. DO NOT operate without eye protection. Goggles are provided with each TRENCHMASTER®.
TRENCHMASTER® SOIL & DEBRIS EXHAUST CHART 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Brown BedEdger Bantam™ 1. Install Handlebar using the four 5/16” X 1” carriage bolts located in hardware bag. 2. Remove zip tie on right side of handlebar holding clevis end of clutch cable, leaving the two zip ties on the left side of the handlebar securing the clutch cable. 3. Remove the dust cap and first nut on the clevis end bulk head fitting. 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brown BedEdger Bantam™ BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Check machine. a. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions. b. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions. c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. d. Be sure belts and pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted. e. Check hood mounting bolts and nuts for tightness. f. Check set screws in pulleys and lock collars for tightness. g. Check all other nuts and bolts for tightness. h.
Starting Engine Continued f. When engine starts, gradually open choke and let engine warm up at about ¼ speed. WARNING: Do not operate machine without rotor hood installed and secure. WARNING: Do not operate the machine within a 50’ radius of people, animals, automobiles or glassed areas which might be damaged by projectiles. WARNING: Operator must wear eye protection when operating the TRENCHMASTER®.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are critical if you are to enjoy trouble free operation and long life from your Brown TRENCHMASTER®. Most required maintenance procedures are shown in this section. However, other common sense maintenance practices such as cleanliness and storage must be followed. 1. See Manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions for engine maintenance procedures. 2. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness before operation and periodically thereafter. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning Belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension using the turnbuckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately ¾” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged.
Bed Bantam Models B565H, B580H, & B590H Parts List Ref # Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 N.S. N.S.
Parts List for Bantam Mole Kit # 480-250 to Convert Bantam Mole Models B765H, B780H, & B790H to Invisible Dog Fence @ 3" Depth Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 1 2 3 4 5 480-019 460-504 480-007 480-022 480-011 Tube, PEX, 1/4" I.D.
Bantam Mole Models B765H, B780H, & B790H Parts List Ref # Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 470-022 470-024 450-259 450-251 450-024 480-251 450-752 450-503 991-05 12-22-2A 991-06 450-767 470-754 701-02-2 HC58C80Z 450-502-2 450-768 450-758 450-751 450-004 450-765 450-766 No Part # 480-007 701-25 470-752 480-258 12-09 701-06A 702-27B 702-50C 991-08 480-014 480-006 480-751 470-0
Bantam Mole Operating Instructions 1. 2. Read and understand General Operating Instructions on pages 11 & 12. The front wheel of the Bantam Mole controls the depth of the rotor. There are actually three depth positions on the Bantam Mole. However, you only use the hole closest to the engine and the center hole for low voltage wire installation. The Rotor for low voltage wire installation is part number 480-010 and the Ground Rod is part number 480-013.
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