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INTRODUCTION

You are now the owner of a Brown TRENCH-

MASTER

®. The TRENCHMASTERS® are

very versatile trenchers which, when properly

equipped, will trench in almost any soil condition.

The TRENCHMASTER

® is an inexpensive

alternative to the much heavier, more bulky

and less maneuverable trenchers on the market.

This TRENCHMASTER

® was manufactured

by Brown Products, Inc. which has been in the

development and production of quality farm

equipment, right-of-way maintenance equipment

and outdoor power equipment since 1943.

Brown is proud of the reputation it has earned

for quality products and customer service.

If you have any questions or problems with

your TRENCHMASTER

®, please contact your

dealer or distributor. If they cannot answer

your questions or solve your problem, feel free

to call:

376 County Road 563, Midland City, AL 36350

(800) 897-3726 • Fax: (334) 983-1606

http://www.brownproducts.com

™

01/2008

Summary of content (17 pages)

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® INTRODUCTION You are now the owner of a Brown TRENCHMASTER®. The TRENCHMASTERS® are very versatile trenchers which, when properly equipped, will trench in almost any soil condition. The TRENCHMASTER ® is an inexpensive alternative to the much heavier, more bulky and less maneuverable trenchers on the market. This TRENCHMASTER® was manufactured by Brown Products, Inc.
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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 manufacturers service center. Brown Products, Inc.
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TrenchMaster® Owner’s Warranty Card Name ______________________________ Model _____________________________ Address _____________________________ Serial Number_______________________ City ________________________________ Date Purchased______________________ State _______________________________ TrenchMaster® Dealer_________________ IMPORTANT: TO PLACE THE BROWN WARRANTY INTO EFFECT, THE WARRANTY CARD ATTACHED BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR BROWN TRENCHMASTER® FIGURE #1 HANDLE BAR HANDLE CLUTCH LEVER SPRING CLUTCH CABLE PNEUMATIC TIRES ENGINE IDLER PULLEY FRAME UPPER HOOD BRACE ROTOR PULLEY HOOD 1-1
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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.
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TRENCHMASTER® SOIL & DEBRIS EXHAUST CHART FIGURE #2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2-2
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brown TRENCHMASTER ® 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. (See equipping your TRENCHMASTER® for varying conditions, Page 6-1.) c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. (See Assembly Instructions) d. Be sure belts and pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted. e. Check hood mounting bolts and nuts for tightness. f.
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Starting Engine Continued d. e. Pull start cord rapidly. When engine starts, gradually open choke and let engine warm up at about 1/4 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®.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) NOTE: Use the smallest rotor possible when trenching in hard clay, rocky or other difficult soils. Most cable TV or satellite dealers use a 4” or 5” deep rotor instead of the 7”. By using a smaller rotor you may trench faster, you have less dirt to clean up and the rotors will last longer. f. As a safety consideration, where the soil has a large content of gravel and small rocks, it may be necessary to dig a hole by shovel to start the trench.
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HOW TO INSTALL THE SELF-LOCKING COLLAR The Self-Locking Collar originated in 1925. It was designed to facilitate the mounting of wide inner ring ball bearings by eliminating the need for locknuts, washers, shoulders, sleeves and adapters. This collar made the wide inner ring ball bearings easiest of all to install. The inside of the locking collar has a counter-bored recess which is made eccentric with the bore.
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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension Using the turn buckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately 3/4” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged.
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EQUIPPING YOUR TRENCHMASTER® FOR VARYING CONDITIONS There are several options available which enable you to adapt your TRENCHMASTER® to perform well under varying conditions. The most common conditions requiring special adaptation are listed below and recommended options are listed with each condition. 1. Soil type a. Sand, sandy loam, swampy & river soils - Use clay rotor. b. Sticky clay or wet soils - Use clay rotor. c. Rock, stone & heavy gravel - Use rock rotor. d.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM For Models F-781H & F-991H (on handle) Flat (attached to steering axle) 3/8” Lock Nylon NOTE: Assembly only requires handle installation and connection of clutch cable. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the 3 wing nuts from the belt guard and remove the cover. Remove the rubber protective cover from the pivot bolt. Place the handle down over the pivot bolt until it sits flat on the pivot brace. Place the pivot brace plate over the pivot bolt on top of the handle.
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F-781H & F-991H BEDEDGERS® Parts Drawings 7-2
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F-781H & F-991H TRENCHMASTER® Clay Hood Parts Drawings F-991H BEDEDGER HOOD ASSEMBLY 37A F-781H BEDEDGER HOOD ASSEMBLY 37 7-3
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F-781H & F-991H BEDEDGER® Parts List REF. NO. 1 2 2A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16A 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 26A 27 28 29 30 30A 31 32 33 34 35 37 *37A 38 *38A 40 *40A 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 PART NO.