Brown Hts-3040 User manual

Owner / Operator Manual

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

HTS-3040 3000

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. We encourage you to make copies of

this manual and to distribute it to every operator of the machine. Additional copies are also available

from Brown Manufacturing Corporation or via our web site at www.brownmfgcorp.com.

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Illustrated: Model HTS-3040

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...................................................................................................................... 6

Equipment Safety............................................................................................................. 9

Assembly........................................................................................................................ 18

Operation........................................................................................................................ 20

Maintenance................................................................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 28

Specications ................................................................................................................. 29

Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................... 30

BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP.

Limited Warranty

1. LIMITED WARRANTIES

1.01. . Brown Manufacturing Corp. warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental,

or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for ninety (90) days to the original commercial or industrial purchaser

(“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship.

1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use

and service due to defects in material or workmanship.

1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence,

alteration, modication, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong oil or expendable items such as blades,

shields, guards, or tires except as specically found in your Operator’s Manual.

1.04. Except herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give warranties of any nature on behalf of the

Manufacturer.

2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30

days of purchase.

2.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an

approved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based.

2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.

2.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer nds them to be defective under normal use and service due to

defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:

(a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or

(b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the

repair and/or replacement prior to the nal determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer. (The choice of remedy

shall belong to Manufacturer).

2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning

the goods to the Dealer, whether or not the claim is approved. Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for the goods or

part(s) from the Dealer to the factory.

3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

3.01. . MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUSTAINABILITY FOR

USE OF THE GOODS.

3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO

PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE

CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OR OPERATION OF THE GOODS OR ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. NOT WITHSTANDING THE ABOVE

LIMITATIONS AND WARRANTIES, MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY

PURCHASER OR OTHERS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE GOODS.

3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS

WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.

4. MISCELLANEOUS

4.01. Proper venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Dale County, Alabama.

4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to

be a waiver of any other term.

4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such

provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.

4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benets to Purchaser in addition to those provided herein.

KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS (ATTENTION: READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL)

ATTENTION: Purchaser should ll in the blanks below for his reference when buying repair parts and/or for proper machine

identication when applying for warranty.

Brown Model _____________________________Serial Number__________________________

Date Purchased___________________________ Dealer__________________________________________

Brown Manufacturing Corp.

6001 E. Hwy 27

Ozark, AL 36360

800-633-8909

[email protected]

TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER

In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Brown Manufacturing Corp.

also provides:

1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 90 days for Commercial/Industrial Users} LIMITED WARRANTY

on the hydraulic drive components provided they have been properly maintained† and have not

been subjected to abuse or misuse.

2.) One year (12 months) LIMITED WARRANTY* on Bearing Block components provided they

have been properly maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or misuse except as limited

below.

* WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - Bearing Block

A) Warranty is ONE-YEAR (12 months) for Seals (After one year, seals are considered to be

WEARING PARTS and replacement is user’s responsibility).

B) User’s Bearing Blocks may be rebuilt by Brown Manufacturing Corp. or replaced by new or

rebuilt Bearing Blocks at the option of Brown Manufacturing Corp.

† NOTE — “properly maintained” specically includes, but is not limited to:

A) Running Bearing Blocks with the proper amount of the correct lubricant.

______________________________________________________________________________

To keep your implement running efciently and safely read your manual thoroughly and follow

these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identies

each section where you can easily nd the information you need.

The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum

safety requirements of tractor operators:

REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:

1. Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard, and

2. Provide Seat belts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C; and

3. Ensure that each employee uses such seat belt while the skid steer is moving; and

4. Ensure that each employee tightens the seat belt sufciently to conne the employee to the

protected provided by ROPS.

REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR:

1. Securely fasten seat belt of skid steer.

2. Where possible, avoid operating the skid steer near ditches, embankments, and holes.

3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

5. Watch where you are going — especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.

6. Do not permit others to ride.

7. Operate the skid steer smoothly — no jerky turns, starts, or stops.

8. Hook up the Tree Saw properly and inspect all mechanical connections for proper t.

9. When the skid steer is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available.

Please complete the form below and mail to: Brown Mfg. Corp. - 6001 E. Hwy. 27 - Ozark, AL 36360

BROWN MANUFACTURING CORP. ® WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Brown Model ______________ Serial No._________ Purchase Date (mm/dd/yy) ___/___/____

Purchaser Last Name _____________________ First Name____________________ M.I._____

Street & No., RFD,

Box, &/or Apt. No._____________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State or Province: _____ Zip __________

Dealer: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State or Province_______ Zip___________

I have informed the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that

are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe

operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and Skidsteer if possible), and

Purchaser’s responsibility to train his operators in safe operation.

IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that Deectors must be maintained in good repair and installed

except in areas where persons, vehicles, livestock, or other property will not be endangered by

thrown objects and where such safety equipment would prevent the TreeSaw’s reasonable perfor-

mance of its assigned task.

Dealer’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date:____________________

I have been instructed on the paragraphs above, received and have been instructed on the contents of

the Operator’s Manual including safety signs, safety equipment, safe operation, maintenance, and the

potential hazards of unauthorized alterations or modications of the product. I have been informed

of the warranty provisions and know that the warranty is not in effect until this form is received by

Brown Manufacturing Corp.

I understand the Implement Guarding statements above and the potential hazards of operating with-

out such guards. I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area. I

have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all

required guards.

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Purchaser’s Signature:______________________________________ Date:__________________

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE

CHECK AND ADJUST OR LUBRICATE AS REQUIRED

See Operator’s Manual for Details

Inspection performed — Warranty and Safety Procedures Explained — Installation Complete

□ Bearing Block (Grease Level)

□ Bearing Block Vent Plugs (Location and Operation)

□ Deectors Front and Rear

□ □ Correct Blade Rotation Direction

□ All Lubrication Points Greased □ All Bolts — Pins and Nuts (Proper Torque)

□ Cutting Height

□ Protective Shields (Operation and Installation) □

□ Safety Decals (Installed) □ Operator’s Manual (Supplied)

□ □ S.M.V. Emblem (Installed if Needed)

Purchaser’s Signature______________________Date_________Dealer’s Signature________________________Date__________

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