Brown Products TrenchMaster (F-1202) - Manual (Page 14)

TRENCHMASTER
®
MODEL F-1202
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Model F-1202 TRENCHMASTERS
®
are shipped assembled except for attaching the handle
and the control cable. (See note below for exception).
STEP #1
Lay out the assembled handle and the hardware.
STEP #2
Slide the handle into the handle mount on the frame and align holes. Place the two 5/16”
x 2 1/4” bolts through the holes. Start and tighten the two 5/16” lock nuts.
STEP #3
Attach the cable to the idler assembly and adjust the cable tension by turning the turn-
buckle. The cable tension should cause the spring to stretch at least 1” to 1 1/4” when
handle is locked. Tighten jam nut against end of turnbuckle.
Step #4
To install the digging rotor, remove the outside nut [#18] on the spindle (the inside nut is
fixed to the spindle). When looking under the hood, the rotor turns counter clockwise.
Therefore, place the rotor on the spindle with the points facing up on the end of the rotor
nearest the handle. Replace the nut [#18]. This nut does not need to be put on extremely
tight. Tighten to about 100 foot pounds of torque. Hand tighten with a 14” wrench. CAU-
TION: If using an impact wrench, do not over tighten because it may be very difficult to
remove the nut when changing rotors.
CAUTION:
If the spring tension is too low, it will allow the belt
to slip during operation and may cause rapid disintegration of the belt.
CAUTION:
The engine is shipped without oil so oil must be
added before starting engine.
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