BROWN BDH Wide Series Owner's manual

Owner/Operator Manual
BDH Wide Series
Disc Harrow
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.
WARNING
ATTENTION:
ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE APPROVED
BY BROWN MFG. CORP.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
For use with the following starting serial numbers:
Model Serial Number
BDH1250 BD12C
BDH1400 BD14C

Copyright
Copyright ©2000 Brown Manufacturing Corporation. 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.
Cover
Pictured: Model BDH-1400 disc harrow.
Disclaimer
Due to engineering improvements and revision of product specications, the information contained
in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Contents
Warranty........................................................................................................................... 4
Registration...................................................................................................................... 5
Equipment Safety............................................................................................................. 7
Assembly........................................................................................................................ 12
Operation........................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 18
Specications ................................................................................................................. 19
Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................... 20

Warranty Statement
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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. All parts, specically
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 modication or repair of the product or any component part thereof not authorized or manufactured by
Brown specically 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 TOANY 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 specic 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 specications 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 tness 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.

To place the manufacturer’s warranty into effect, the registration card below must be mailed within
thirty (30) days after receiving equipment.
Owner Registration
Important: To place the
manufacturer’s warranty into
effect, this card must be
mailed within thirty (30) days
after receiving equipment.
Return to:
Brown Manufacturing Corp.
6001 E. Hwy 27
Ozark, AL 36360
Name: ____________________
Address: ___________________
City: ____________ State: ____
Model: BDH-________
Serial No.: _________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer: ____________________
Owner Registration
Important: Please record
your Model, Serial Number,
Date Purchased, and
Dealer Information for future
reference.
For further information:
Brown Manufacturing Corp.
6001 E. Hwy 27
Ozark, AL 36360
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.brownmfgcorp.com
[email protected]
Model: BDH-______________________
Serial No.: _______________________
Date Purchased: ____/____/_____
Dealer: __________________________
Owner Registration
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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.
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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.

Equipment Safety
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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
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important but not directly
hazard related. (e.g. security, hygiene, equipment or property damage).
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 modications 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 [phone].
• 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.
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
NOTICE
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 CONDITION
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 decal become
damaged or lost, it is the responsibility of the owner to replace it. Additional decals may be obtained
from the manufacturer.
Part No.: SD-010.
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ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
Antes de probar la unidad por primera vez
deben remitirse a las instrucciones contenidas
en el manual.
S’assurer de bien comrendre toutes les
consignes du manuel de propriétarie avant
d’utiliser la unité.
Read and understand
owner’s manual before
operating unit.
Part No.: SD-012A.
ROTATING BLADES
•Keep hands and feet away
from blades.
•Stay away from machine
when engine running.
CUCHILLAS ROTATIVAS
•Guarden las monas y los pies lejos de las cuchillas.
•No se acerquen a la máchina estando funcionado el motor.
LAMES ROTATIVES
•Garder les mains et les pieds éloignés del lames rotatives.
•Rester loin de la machina quand le moteur tourne.
DANGER PELIGRO
DANGER

Equipment Safety
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WARNING
Transport with care.
Use slow-moving
vehicle emblem
and ashing light.
Follow local
trafc regulations.
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 ashing lights
and follow local trafc regulations.
CAUTION
Keep machine
clean of debris.
Flammable debris
on machine poses
re hazard.
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.
Warning! Parking and dismounting.
The rotating parts of this cutter continue to rotate
even after the PTO has been disengaged. The opera-
tor 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 res.
Keep the machine clean of debris, trash, and any
other ammable material.
WARNING
Wait for all rotation
to stop before
dismounting
tractor.
Do not operate
cutter near
bystanders. Clear
work area of debris
before operating.
DANGER
Warning!
Fasten Seat belt!
Before Starting Tractor!
Always Wear Your Seat belt.

Equipment Safety
WARNING
Transport with care.
Use slow-moving
vehicle emblem
and ashing light.
Follow local
trafc regulations.
Warning! Slopes and rough
terrain.
When operating on slopes or rough terrain, slow
travel speed. Do not operate in an area where the
tractor could roll over. Be sure to fasten safety
belt when operating tractor!
Warning! Roll-over
protection.
Do not operate the harrow on any tractor not
equipped with a certified roll-over protection
system.
Warning! Transport with
care.
Before transporting to a new location, make
certain that the slow-moving vehicle emblem is
installed and is clearly visible. Use ashing lights
and follow local trafc regulations.
WARNING
Slow travel speed
when operating on
slopes or
rough terrain.
WARNING
Use only with
tractors equipped
with a certied
roll-over protection
system.
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Assembly
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Assembly
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3/4” x 5 1/2”
Model Proper Gang Arm Length
BDH-1250 (front) 72” gang arm
BDH-1250 (rear) 72” gang arm
BDH-1400 (front) 80” gang arm
BDH-1400 (rear) 80” gang arm

Assembly
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Assembly
Brown Disc Harrows
Brown Disc Harrows come fully assembled, please check all fasteners to ensure correct torque
before use and after two hours of use.
A-frame assembly
Step 1: Bolt A-frame braces to the outside of the top of A-frame in the back holes.
Step 2: Bolt A-frame braces into rear holes of lift ears on frame.
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WITHOUT FURROW FILLER EXTENSION
WITH FURROW FILLER EXTENSION
DH-188L
DH-197
DH-196
DH-195
DH-900-A6
Assembly
Blade Scraper Assembly
DH-122 Furrow Filler Attachment
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Operation
Before hitching harrow to your tractor, make sure all safety devices are installed on the
tractor.
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.
Adjust cutting depth.
Be sure the tractor engine is off, key is removed, and all movement of the tractor has stopped before
dismounting to make adjustments.
Using the center link adjustment and the lift arms of the tractor, set the equipment so that the front and
rear gangs are cutting at the same depth. The left-to-right pitch is obtained by adjusting the lift
arms. Set the lift stop at the required position to maintain a uniform depth.
Operating speed
Proper operating speed for equipment will depend upon the soil conditions and the particular
application.
Warning! Avoid personal injury. Never allow anyone to ride on the tractor or harrow.
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 should read and understand all
applicable operator manuals and follow all safety practices.
STOP

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s)
Leaving center ridge
1. Excessive Speed
2. Rear gangs cut too deep
3. Top link too long
1. Reduce speed
2. Reduce gang angle
3. Shorten top link
Leaving center valley
1. Insufcient speed
2. Rear gangs too shallow
3. Top link too short
1. Increase speed
2. Increase gang angle
3. Lengthen top link
Side draft Harrow not level side-to-side Level draft lengths
Rear tractor wheel slippage Not enough ballast Add weights or liquids to tractor
Plugging
1. Extremely wet soil
2. Gangs set at too great an angle
3. Not using scrapers
1. Allow soil to dry
2. Reduce angle
3. Install scrapers
Outside furrows too deep Not using furrow llers Install furrow llers
Poor penetration 1. Insufcient gang angle
2. Lift set too high
1. Increase gang angle
2. Reduce lift height

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Specications
Options Part No.
Balk Buster assembly DH-191A
Scraper Assembly Last 7 digits of model [xxx]-[xxxx] FR (front and rear) or R (rear) i.e. 600-1620FR
Furrow Filler adapter
standard. DH-122A - Disc blade is not included with this item.
Model No./Dia.
Blades Spacing Approx.
Width Cut
Weight
in Lbs.
No.
Bearings
BDH-1250-3422 34 9/9 12’ 6” 2740 16
BDH-1250-3622 38 9/7 12’ 2” 2790 16
BDH-1400-3822 38 9/9 13’ 6” 2954 16
BDH-1400-4022 40 9/7 13’ 4” 3015 16
Standard Features
3” x 3”, 3” x 4” high tensile steel tube frame
Triple-sealed ball bearings
Self-aligning trunnion bearing housings
1 1/8” axles
Cast iron spacers
Notched blades

Replacement Parts
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Ordering replacement parts
Please contact your nearest Brown dealer for replacements parts. They will be able to meet your
equipment needs.