BROWN PB2 Series Owner's manual

Owner/Operator’s Manual
PB2 SERIES
AERATORS
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

Copyright
Copyright ©2007 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 PBR-1200.
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
Safety ............................................................................................................................... 7
Specications ................................................................................................................. 13
Assembly........................................................................................................................ 14
Replacement Parts PB2-SERIES................................................................................ ... 17

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 12
months /365 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
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 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 EAST HWY. 27
Ozark, AL 36360
Name: ____________________
Address: ___________________
City: ____________ State: ____
Model: PB2-________
Serial No.: _________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer: ____________________
Owner Registration
Important: To place the
manufacturer’s warranty
into effect, the card must be
mailed within thirty (30) days
after receiving equipment.
For further information:
Brown Manufacturing Corp.
6001 EAST HWY. 27
Ozark, AL 36360
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.brownmfgcorp.com
[email protected]
Model: PB2-________
Serial No.: _________________
Date Purchased: ___/___/_____
Dealer: ____________________
Owner Registration
5

Please use envelope.
6

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
8
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 CONDITON
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 be-
fore 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
10
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 Seatbelt!
Before Starting Tractor!
Always Wear Your Seatbelt.

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 certied roll-over protection sys-
tem.
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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SPECIFICATION
PB2-SERIES
Model # PB2-800 PB2-1000 PB2-1200 PB2-1700
Overall Width 8’ 10’ 12’ 17’
Working Width 7’3” 8’6” 11’ 16’9”
H.P. Requirement 40-80 60-100 75-100 90-150
Weight - Lbs. 1925 2180 2480 2790
No. of Tines 48 56 72 88
Axle Length 50-1/8” 57-5/8” 72-5/8” 87-5/8”
Gang Arm Length 4x4x3/8 x 51-1/2” 4x4x3/8 x 59” 4x4x3/8 x 74” 4x4x3/8 x 109”
Gang Arm Quick Adjust Quick Adjust Quick Adjust Quick Adjust
Bearings - Guarded 1-1/2” Flange 1-1/2” Flange 1-1/2” Flange 1-1/2” Flange
Bearing Hanger Rigid Rigid Rigid Rigid
Light Kits
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
SMV Decal
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
Standard DOT
Approved
Pull Kit and Weight Container Specications
PB2-800 PB2-1000 PB2-1200 PB2-1700
Pull Kit Part # PT-100 PT-100/PT-200 PT-200/PT-300 PT-300
Weight - Lbs. 840 840/980 980/1000 1000
No. of Tires 2 2/4 4 4
Hyd. Cylinder 3” x 12” 3” x 12” 3”x12”/4”x12” 4” x 12”
Tongue Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
Weight Container
23-1/2” Cubes w/ Lift points - Approx. 8 Cubic Feet - 60 Lbs. shipping weight
Number of containers
per frame 3 3 5 6
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Assembly
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Your Aerator comes fully assembled except the light kit and SMV placard that must be
installed before operation begins.
Step: 1
Find and mount your light kit into the mounting holes on the outside rear corners of your
unit. Route the wiring harness through the frame so that your weights or weight boxes will
not make contact or rub the wiring, use the provided wiring clips to secure the wiring onto
the frame. The female plug on the end of the wiring has a storage mount when not in use,
it is located on the center bracket of the 3-point hitch. This storage bracket requires a 1/4
twist to hold the plug into the storage bracket.
Step: 2
Find and mount your SMV placard into the bracket on the rear of the unit.

Assembly
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULL KIT
Step: 3
Find and mount tires and wheels onto hubs of transport dolly.
Step: 4
Align transport dolly with the mounting brackets on the back of aerator frame, when mounting
points are aligned install pins into the brackets. Make sure the at sides align with the stops welded
to the outside of one mounting bracket. Drive roll pins into pins to secure pins into frame.
Step: 5
Find and mount hydraulic cylinder body on upper cylinder mount on rear of frame as shown below
and onto the transport dolly, using mounting pins on hydraulic cylinder. Connect hydraulic hoses
onto cylinder and route hoses through U-bolt brackets welded onto frame and secure with straps and
nuts. NOTICE: The rod clevis clamp bolt must be facing you as in picture below.

Assembly
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Step: 6
Locate and mount tongue into the front 3-point hitch using the CAT II hitch pins. Mount tongue
brace into top link positions and tongue height bracket on tongue assembly. This adjustable height
bracket will need to be adjusted to match your tractor’s draw bar height, allowing the tongue to stay
in a level position during operation.
Step:7
Find and mount tongue jack onto pivot tube welded to tongue. Continue to route hydraulic hoses
down the tongue and secure through welded U-bolt mounts and straps.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
FOR ALL PB2 - SERIES
BROWN AERATOR
MODELS
PB2-800, PB2-1000
PB2-1200 & PB2-1700

Replacement Parts PB2-Series
18
34
2
1
5
9
8
7a6 77
11
10
6a

Replacement Parts PB2-Series
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Ref. No. Part No. Description
1225-0001
225-0008
Spool, 7.25” LH Cast Steel Double Flange
Spool, 7.25” RH Cast Steel Double Flange
2225-0002 Spool, end
3 255-0011 Nut, Tine, Bolt, 1/2 x 20 FLG, Stover
4255-0010 Bolt, Tine, 1/2 - 20 x 2 3/4 Flanged
5225-0003
225-0004
Tine, LH
Tine, RH
225-0123 Tine, set of 12 #225-0003
225-0124 Tine, set of 12 #225-0004
6 255-7000 Trunnion Bearing Housing w/ Bearing
6a 255-7175 Bearing
7 255-7050 Trunnion Hanger
7a HC512C40Z 3/4”-10 x 2 1/2” Grade 5 HCS Zinc
NS WSA34Z Flat Washer 3/4” Grade 5 - 1 per bolt
NS LOC34Z Lock Washer 3/4” Grade 5 Zinc
8 225-0005
225-0006
C-Flex Spring Shank RH
C-Flex Spring Shank LH
9 700-225-0105 C-Shank Bracket
10 HC812F144Z 3/4” -16 x 9” Grade 8 Bolt Zinc
11 NNE834FZ Nylon Lock Nut 3/4” -16 Zinc
NS WSA834Z Flat Washer SAE 3/4”
NS HC512C72Z 3/4”-10 x 4 1/2” Grade 5 HCS
NS NNE34CZ Nylon Lock Nut 3/4” Grade 5
NS WSA34Z Flat Washer SAE Grade 5 Zinc

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Replacement Parts PB2-Series
30
31 32
20
22 23
21
24 25
26
27 28 29
Pull Kit Hub Parts
20A