Brown Products Brush Ox 2600 Series Owner's manual

2600SERIES
Owners/OperatorsManual
376 COUNTY ROAD 563
MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350
PH: [phone] ⋅FAX: [phone]
www.brownproducts.com

Copyright Information
Copyright © 2009 Brown Products Inc., Midland City, Alabama. All photos and
illustrations are property of Brown Products Inc. 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 for safe keeping in more than one
location. Additional copies are also available from Brown Products at no charge.
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Disclaimer
Due to Engineering improvements and revisions of specifications, the information
contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Contents
Warranty………………………………………………..4
Owner Registration……………………………………..5
Equipment Safety………………………………………6
Operating Instructions………………………………….15
Maintenance……………………………………………18
Replacement Parts……………………………………...20
Assembly……………………………………………….24
Wiring Diagram...………………………………………27

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Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY
BROWN PRODUCTS INC. 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 the
period of one year from date of purchase. All parts, specifically EXCLUDING expendable ‘wear’ parts,
that become unserviceable, due to defective material or workmanship, within one year from date of the
original retail purchase, shall, at Brown’s option, be repaired or replaced. Tires and tubes not covered by
warranty.
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 defective product, at the
option of Brown. Brown shall not be responsible for any labor or cost of removal or repairing or
reinstalling of its products and shall not be liable for transportation costs to and from its plant in Midland
City, 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 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 expansive 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 mandated 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 unenforceability 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 following 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.

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Owner Registration
WARRANTY NOTES
•Many components, such as engines, transaxles and clutches, are covered by their
respective manufacturers and may have different warranties. These components
cannot be covered by Brown Products but are covered by their manufacturers.
•All parts returned to Brown Products, Inc. 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 Products, Inc. No service call or transportation charges are
warrantable.
•No returned parts will be inspected for warranty claims if not received with a Return
Authorization Number. Without a RA#, Brown Products, Inc. cannot and will not
be responsible for any returned goods.
•Use of any replacement parts other than original Brown replacement parts will
void all warranties.
WARNING: The use of aftermarket 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 replacements parts meeting the exact specifications
of the machine and crafted from high-quality materials. Aftermarket 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
Model:___________________
Serial No:_________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer:___________________
Date Registered: ___/___/____
Owner Registration
Important: To place the Name:___________________
manufacturer’s warranty into
effect, this card must be Address:_________________
mailed within thirty (30) days
after receiving equipment. City:____________________
Return to: State:_____ Zip:___________
Brown Products, Inc.
376 County Road 563 Model:__________________
Midland City, AL 36350
Serial No:_______________
Dealer:__________________

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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.
Each operator of the equipment should review this manual every six (6) months.
You are encouraged to duplicate this manual and store for safe keeping in the event that
the original is lost or damaged. Additional copies are available from Brown Products, Inc.
at no charge.

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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.
Follow safety instructions:
•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
Products, Inc. at [phone].
•All equipment 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER

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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 dealer or Brown Products, Inc. at no charge.
WARNING
HELP AVOID INJURY
•Read owner’s manual
•Always wear eye protection
•Keep shields in place
•Keep others away
DANGER
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 150 feet.

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Equipment Safety
Safety Decals (continued)
DANGER PELIGRO
CHUCHILLAS ROTATIVAS
Para precaverse de lesions graves o de accidents
mortales causados por las cuchillas rotativas:
•Manténganse a distancia estando funcionando las
cuchillas o el motor.
•No pongan las manos ni los pies debajo de la
plataforma estando en marcha el motor.
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.
DANGER
LAMES ROTATIVES
Prévenir les blessures graves et la mort que
peuvent causer les lames rotatives:
•Rester éloigné quand les lames tournent ou gue le
moteur tourne.
•ll est interdit de mettre les mains ou les pieds
sous le capot quand le moteur tourne.
WARNING ADVERTENCIA
PELIGRO DE PIEZA EN MOVIMIENTO
Para precaverse de lesions graves o de accidents mortales que producirse por
las piezas en movimiento:
•Instalen y aseguren todos los resguardos y cubiertas antes de hacer arrancar
la máquina.
•Guarden las manos, los pies, el pelo y las ropas alejados de las piezas en
movimiento.
•Antes de hacer un ajuste o reparación cualquiera, paren y echen el cerrojo al
tomafuerza.
•El subirse a la máquina cuando funciona está prohibido.
MOVING PART HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death
from moving parts:
•Close and secure guards and
shields before starting.
•Keep hands, feet, hair and
clothing away from moving
parts.
•Disconnect and lockout power
source before adjusting or
servicing.
•Do not stand or climb on
machine when operating.
ADVERTISSEMENT
PIÉCE EN MOUVEMENT
Dans le but de prévenir les blessures graves ou la mort pouvant être causes
par les pieces en mouvement:
•Poser et fixer tous les gardes et capots avant de mettre la machine en
marche.
•Garder les mains, les pieds, les cheveux et les vêtements loin des pieces en
mouvement.
•Avant de procéder à l’entretien ou au réglage, désengager et verrouiller la
prise de force.
•ll est interdit de monter sur la machine quand elle est en marche.

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Equipment Safety
Safety Decals (continued)
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTISSEMENT
EYE HAZARD
•Wear eye protection when using this
equipment.
•Do not direct discharge toward others.
PELIGRO OCULAR
•Cuando utilice esta segadora use gafas de
protección.
•No dirijan la descarga hacia donde
hubiere gente.
RISQUE POUR LES YEUX
•Porter des lunettes protectices au moment
d’ utiliser cette machine.
•Interdit de diriger la décharge de la
machine vers les personnes.
WARNING
NO STEP
WARNING
TILTING UNIT MORE THAN 20°CREATES A
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD AND
MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
Turn engine off and let cool before refueling.
The engine emits toxic carbon monoxide.
Do not run in an enclosed area.
Read owner’s manual before operation.

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Equipment Safety
Safety Decals
Safety decals must be positioned as illustrated below. Use this diagram to correctly
identify missing, damaged, or illegible decals for replacement.

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Equipment Safety
Safety Precautions
WARNING! Transport with care.
Before transporting, lock parking brake
and strap unit securely using the bar across
top of cutter deck. Never depend on
parking brake alone!
DANGER! Protect bystanders, clear
work area of debris.
Do not operate the cutter 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 cutter
can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION! Avoid fires.
Keep the machine clean of debris, trash, and
any other flammable material.
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
Do not operate
cutter near
bystanders, clear
work area of debris
before operating.
CAUTION
Keep machine
clean of debris.
Flammable debris
on machine poses
fire hazard.
WARNING
Check equipment
before operation.
Tighten all nuts
and bolts.

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Equipment Safety
Additional Safety Precautions
DANGER! Stay clear of rotating
blades.
The cutter is designed to cut grass and brush up
to 2 ½” in diameter. Keep hands and feet
From under cutter deck!
WARNING! Wear protective
clothing.
Wear close-fitting clothing and other protective
Devices appropriate for the job.
WARNING! Slopes and rough
terrain.
When operating on slopes or rough terrain,
decrease travel speed. Do not operate in an area
where the unit could roll over.
DANGER! Tighten blade bolts.
Blade bolts will stretch with use and must be
Tightened. Follow maintenance instructions
In this manual. If cutter 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.
DANGER
Rotating blades.
Keep hands and
feet from under
cutter deck.
WARNING
Wear protective
clothing.
WARNING
Slow travel speed
when operating
on slopes or rough
terrain.
DANGER
Tighten blade bolt as
prescribed in
owner’s manual.
Ejection of blade
will cause serious
injury or death.

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Equipment Safety
Additional Safety Precautions
DANGER! Keep riders off machine.
Riders can be seriously injured or killed by
entanglement or by falling.
WARNING! Hazardous service
conditions.
While working under the cutter deck, be aware
Of safety hazards. Follow safety precautions
Specified in this manual. Failure to exercise
Caution may lead to serious injury or death.
DANGER! Maintain safety distance.
The cutter creates a serious discharge hazard.
Always maintain a safety distance of at least
150 feet. Never operate cutter with by-
standers present!
WARNING
Exercise caution while working
under cutter deck. Failure to
heed warnings may lead to
serious injury or death.
DANGER
Maintain safety
distance of at least
150 ft. Failure to
do so may cause
serious injury or
death.
DANGER
Riders can be injured or killed.
Keep riders off machine.

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Operating Instructions
Before starting the BRUSH OX, the operator should:
WARNING! Read and understand Owner’s Manual and all safety
instructions and procedures.
NOTICE! Check oil level in engine and add if needed.
NOTICE! Check fuel level in fuel tank and fill if needed.
CAUTION! Check complete BRUSH OX for any loose bolts or nuts. Pay
particular attention to the blades and stump jumper. Check blade bolt
tightness every four hours of operation.
NOTICE! Assure that the blades are adequately sharp for the task ahead.
Remember, you would never use a dull axe to chop down a tree.
CAUTION! Assure that all five front flappers function properly.
CAUTION! Assure that the skids are properly fastened and in correct
cutting height position.
NOTICE! Check air pressure in drive tires. Should be no greater than 14 PSI.
Each tire is filled with 14 ounces of Flat-Free. Flat-Free can be purchased in
quarts (Part # 260-819).
CAUTION! Assure all other safety devices are in place and functioning
properly.
1. Top frame cover plate
2. Front frame closure plate
3. Rear frame closure plate
CAUTION! Walk through the area to be cut and remove any material that
should not come in contact with the cutting blades.
CAUTION! Assure that no bystanders are within 150 feet of the BRUSH
OX at all times.
CAUTION! Wear long pants, boots, long sleeved shirt, gloves, hat or cap,
ear plugs, and eye protection. DO NOT operate if not properly clothed.

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Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Starting and Operating Instructions:
1. Set Parking Brake. Black knob on rear frame closure plate.
2. Turn fuel ON. Two locations: One in fuel line and one on carburetor.
3. Move Throttle lever to Choke position.
4. Engage starter with ignition key.
5. Once the engine is started, move throttle lever from choke to full throttle.
6. Allow engine to warm up 2-3 minutes before moving the BRUSH OX or
engaging the cutting blades.
7. Disengage Parking Brake.
8. Without engaging the cutting blades, drive the machine forward and backward
for 1-2 minutes to get a feel for how it handles.
9. The maximum Reverse Speed Control is set at the factory in close proximity
to optimum location and should be fine tuned by the dealer prior to delivery.
The operator should not tamper with this control until he has several hours’
operation experience and feels comfortable with the machine. The Reverse
Speed Control stud should NEVER be removed from the machine.
10. The maximum Forward Speed Control is set at the factory in close proximity
to optimum location for safe and comfortable operation. It should be fine
tuned by the dealer prior to delivery. Adjustment can be made with the star
shaped knob located on the right handlebar. DO NOT ADJUST until
comfortable with the operation of the BRUSH OX. CAUTION! DO NOT
ADJUST WHILE MOVING.
11. Forward and Reverse speeds during operation are determined by how far the
operator pulls or pushes the Forward and Reverse levers. The BRUSH OX is
equipped with a hydrostatic transaxle and has infinite forward and reverse
speeds that are determined by the operator.
12. Now that you are comfortable with the forward and reverse motion of the
BRUSH OX, it is time to engage the blades. ALWAYS engage the blades and
operate the BRUSH OX in the Full Throttle position. DO NOT run the engine
with the Choke activated after it has warmed up.
13. TO ENGAGE THE BLADES, place your left hand on the Blade Engage
Lever on the left handlebar and slowly push it down to the handlebar. DO
NOT push the Blade Engage Lever down rapidly as this will stall the engine.
Remember, you are starting two blades and a stump jumper from a static
position to 1850 RPM.

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Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Now you are ready to start operating the BRUSH OX. ALWAYS use caution
during cutting operation.
WARNING! The BRUSH OX will climb up a tree that is too large for it to
push over and cut. This will create a THROWN OBJECT HAZARD and must be
avoided at all times. Also, if the BRUSH OX is tilted more than 20 degrees, the
engine can be damaged due to lack of internal lubrication. See the TILT Decal on
the fuel tank mount to determine 20 degrees.
DANGER! If the blades fail to stop rotating within 3-4 seconds after
releasing the Blade Engage Lever, STOP USE OF BRUSH OX AND RETURN
TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR.

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Maintenance
1. WARNING! Check tightness of all five blade bolts every four hours of
operation.
2. Check for any loose bolts and nuts. Tighten as needed.
3. Check engine oil level before each use. Add if needed. Oil should be within the
hatch marks on the dip stick. Check the engine owner’s manual for proper oil, oil
filter, and oil levels.
4. If the BRUSH OX has been stored for an extended period, check for stale
gasoline. If stale, drain fuel tank and replace with fresh gasoline.
5. Check belts for wear, tears, or cracks. Always use Original Equipment
replacement belts. See BRUSH OX owner’s manual for part numbers and contact
your dealer.
6. Check belt tension. Shut off engine and disconnect the battery. If belts are loose,
follow these steps.
A. Correct the tension on the transaxle drive belt using the following
procedure: 1. Remove the Rear Frame Closure Plate (Item # 33, Part #
260-257). 2. Loosen the nut on the inside of the frame on the Tensioner
Rod (Item # 44, Part # 260-754) and screw nut toward the center of the
BRUSH OX. 3. Tighten the nut on the outside of the frame on the
Tensioner Rod until there is approximately ½” of flex in the belt between
the pulleys. 4. Tighten the nut on the inside of the frame on the Tensioner
Rod. 5. Remount the Rear Frame Closure Plate.
B. Correct the tension on the blade drive belt using the following procedure:
1. Remove the Top Frame Cover (Item # 10, Part # 260-271). 2. Loosen
the 3/8” bolt in the slot of the Spindle Belt Idler Arm (Item # 18, Part #
260-261). 3. Place a ½” drive socket extension in the square hole of the
Spindle Belt Idler Arm and using ½” drive ratchet or pull handle, turn the
Idler Arm until there is approximately 1” of flex in the belt centered
between the two pulleys. Tighten the 3/8” bolt in the slot of the Idler
Arm.
7. Check tire air pressure and maintain 28 PSI. Tires have 14 ounces of Flat-Free
installed in the tube at the factory. Flat-Free can be ordered in quarts (Part # 260-
819).
8. Check engine air filter for dirt or debris and clean if needed. Replace if damaged.
9. Check battery terminals for any corrosion. If corrosion is present, disconnect
cables, clean, and reconnect.

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Maintenance (cont’d)
10. NOTICE! The cutting Blades (Item # 55, Part # 260-752) are sharpened on both
sides and each end and can be flipped over and locations changed when the
cutting edges are dull. The top blade must have the bevel on the bottom of the
blade and the bottom blade must have the bevel on the top of the blade. Blade
changing procedure is as follows: 1. Remove the Stump Jumper (Item # 54, Part
# 260-015) with the Blades attached by removing the center bolt in the blade
spindle and place on a work bench. 2. Remove the four ½” Nylock nuts holding
the two blades to the Stump Jumper and lift the Stump Jumper off the Blades. 3.
Take each Blade and flip it over and change places with the Blades. 4. Remount
the Stumper Jumper to the Blades using NEW lock nuts when remounting the
Blades. NEVER REUSE LOCK NUTS. 5. Remount Stump Jumper and Blade
assembly to the blade spindle. NEVER USE ANY SPINDLE BOLT OTHER
THAN THE ONE PROVIDED or one that meets the following specifications:
5/8”-18 X 2” Grade 8 Flange Bolt.

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Replacement Parts Breakdown