BROWN 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

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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………………………………………9
Operating Instructions………………………………….18
Maintenance……………………………………………21
Replacement Parts……………………………………...24
Assembly……………………………………………….28
Wiring Diagram...………………………………………33

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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.
(WARRANTY CARD ON NEXT PAGE)
For Your Records
Model:___________________
Serial No:_________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer:___________________
Date Registered: ___/___/____

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Brush OxOwner’s Warranty Card
Name ___________________________________ Model ________________________________
Address _________________________________ Serial Number _________________________
City/State _______________________________ Date Purchased ________________________
Phone __________________________________ Dealer ________________________________
E-Mail __________________________________
IMPORTANT: TO PLACE THE BROWN WARRANTY INTO EFFECT, THIS
WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAILED WITHIN 30
DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS EQUIPMENT.
376 COUNTY ROAD 563
MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350

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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. See engine Owner’s
Manual for specified oil type.
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. When the unit is sitting on a hard surface, the skids
should be approximately 1” off the ground. When the front scalper wheels
are in the top position, the skids should be in the middle mounting holes.
When the scalper wheels are in the bottom position, the skids should be in
the top mounting holes.
NOTICE! Check air pressure in drive tires. Tire pressure should be no less than
14 PSI and no greater than 28 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. When using the Forward Speed Control and
the Forward Control Lever and the lever does not make contact with the
handlebar DO NOT INCREASE PRESSURE on the Forward Lever as it
may break the Reverse Control Lever.
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.