Revised 06/2021

Manual #13841

Owners - Operators Manual

FEATURED
MODEL #’s
F-704
F-904
F-781
F-791
F-991
F-1202

TM
 INTRODUCTION
You are now the owner of a Brown TRENCH-
MASTER®. The TRENCHMASTERS® are very
versatile trenchers which, when properly
equipped, will trench in almost any soil
condition. The TRENCHMASTER® is an
inexpensive alternative to the much heavier,
more bulky and less maneuverable trenchers on
the market.

This TRENCHMASTER® was manufactured by

Brown Products, Inc. which has been in the
development and production of quality farm
equipment, right-of-way maintenance equipment
and outdoor power equipment since 1943.
Brown is proud of the reputation it has earned
for quality products and customer service.

If you have any questions or problems with your

TRENCHMASTER®, please contact your dealer
or distributor. If they cannot answer your
questions or solve your problem, feel free to call:

TM

376 County Road 563, Midland City, AL 36350

(800) 897-3726 • Fax: (334) 983-1606
http://www.brownproducts.com
 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

Model F-704H6.5 F-904H9.0 F-1202H13 F-791 F-991H, K & F-9101Y

F-704K7 F-904K9.5 Engines Honda GX270, Kohler CH395 or Yamaha 10hp
Honda Engines GX200 (6hp) GX270 (9hp) Honda GX390
Kohler Engines Kohler 7hp Kohler 9.5hp w/
6:1 Reduction Weight 170 Lbs. 175 Lbs.

Weight 145 lbs 170 lbs 315 lbs Overall Width 30” 30”
Wheels Steel w/ Pneumatic Tires Steel w/ Pneumatic Tires
Wheels Steel With Pneumatic Tires
Drive Double Belt & Pulley System
Drive Double Belt and Pulley System Trenching Rate: Trenching Rate:
Bed Edging 10 - 30 Ft. Per Min. 10 - 30 Ft. Per Min.
Rate Up to 25 Feet Per Minute (Depends on Soil Conditions)
Trenching Up to 30 Ft. Per. Min.* Up to 30 Ft. Per. Min.*
Max. Depth 7 inches 9 inches 12 inches Trench Depth* 2 to 7 inches 2 to 9 inches
Max. Width 1/2 to 2 inches 1/2 to 3 inches 1 1
/2 to 4 /2 inches Trench Width* 1/2 to 9 inches 1/2 to 9 inches
* Determined by rotor choice
** Engine color may vary; red or black

important: to place the brown warranty into effect, the warranty

information must be completed and submitted within 30 days after receiving
this equipment. submit by mail or at www.brownproducts.com
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WARNING: "This product contains Benzene and Methyl
Isobutyl Ketone, chemicals know to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm."
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
 Requires 11/2” wrench or
socket which is NOT supplied by the manufacturer. Must be purchased locally by owner/operator.

Turn Left Turn Right Requires 1 ½” wrench or socket

ROTOR NUT to Remove to Tighten which is NOT supplied by the
REMOVAL manufacturer. Must be purchased
locally by owner/operator.
 trenchmaster® models f-704 & f-904
parts list
ref. no. part no. description no. req’d
1 230-0012 BACK PLATE, BELT GUARD MOUNT (F-704 Only) 1
2 780-09 ENGINE PULLEY (FOR F-904) (2.5” X 1” bore, double groove) 1
2 701-02-2 ENGINE PULLEY (FOR F-704) (2.5” X 3/4” bore, “ “ ) 1
3 12-19 1/4” KEY (FOR F-904) (1/4” X 11/2”) Engine Pulley 1
3 701-03 3/16” KEY (FOR F-704) (3/16” X 11/2” or 13/4”) Engine Pulley 1
5 701-04D MUFFLER DEFLECTOR, (HONDA ONLY) 1
6 701-06A NUT, NYLOK, 5/8” 4
7 991-11 DIRT DEFLECTOR (F-904 AND F-991 ONLY) 1
8 702-53 UPPER HOOD BRACE 1
9 230-0001 FRAME ASSEMBLY (W/SPINDLE, BEARINGS, PULLEY AND NUT) 1
10 12-09 SHEAVE PIN W/ COTTER KEY 2
11 12-08 CABLE SHEAVE 1
13 702-12 CLUTCH LEVER 1
14 701-24A CLUTCH SPRING 1
15 701-13 HANDLE 1
16 12-32A WHEEL, W/PNEUMATIC. TIRE, 5/8” BRG. (REAR) (904 Only) 2
*17 702-50C WHEEL, W/PNEUMATIC. TIRE, 5/8” BRG. (FRONT) (904 Only) 2
18 702-27B BEARING, WHEEL, 5/8” 8
19 12-14 NUT, ROTOR, 1” (NC GRADE 5) (11/2” OD) 1
20 702-57 SPINDLE, ROTOR, 1” W/ FIXED NUT 1
22 12-16 BEARING, SPINDLE, 1” (W/LOCK COLLAR) 2
23 702-59-2 PULLEY, ROTOR, DOUBLE GROOVE 1
24 991-03 BRACE, ENGINE TO HOOD (2 Pieces w/Bolt & Nut) 1
25 230-0009 BRACE PLATE, HANDLE 1
26 991-05 IDLER ARM 1
26A 991-06 SPRING, IDLER ARM RETURN 1
27 12-22-2A PULLEY, DOUBLE IDLER 1
28 991-07 CLUTCH CABLE W/CLEVIS & TURNBUCKLE 1
29 701-25 HANDLE GRIP 2
30 780-30 BELT 2
30A 991-08 BELT STOP (F-904) 1
31 230-0002 BELT STOP (F-704 ONLY) Assembly 1
34 12-19 KEY, ROTOR PULLEY, 1/4” X 1-1/2” 1
37 702-70 CLAY HOOD ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE FOR F-704) W/DRAPE 1
37A 990-02 CLAY HOOD ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE FOR F-904) W/DRAPE 1
38 702-71A CLAY HOOD ONLY (FOR F-704) 1
38A 990-03 CLAY HOOD ONLY (FOR F-904) 1
40 702-73 RUBBER DRAPE (FOR F-704) 1
40A 990-04 RUBBER DRAPE (FOR F-904) 1
41 702-74 RUBBER FLAP 1
42 702-75 UPPER DRAPE STRAP (FOR F-704) 1
43 702-76 END DRAPE STRAP 2
44 702-77 VERTICAL FLAP STRAP 1
45 702-78 HORIZONTAL FLAP STRAP 1
46 703-10 HEIGHT ADJUSTER, FRONT WHEELS 1
47 991-10 HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB W/ 1/2” X 1-1/4” CARRIAGE BOLT 1
48 991-12 BELT GUARD MOUNTING BRACKET 1
49 991-13 BELT GUARD COVER 1
50 781-01 DIRT DEFLECTOR (F-704, F-781, F-791 ONLY) 1
51 781-025 SHOULDER BOLT, IDLER ARM (SSB58C20) 1
N/S SD780A DECAL SHEET (SAFETY & MODEL NUMBERS) 1
N/S DC4-14-008 TRENCHMASTER LOGO DECAL 1

* F-704 REQUIRES 4 EACH 702-50C WHEELS W/TIRES

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM
For Models F-781, F-791 & F-991

11/2” wrench or socket.

(See drawing page 8-2)

 F-781, F-791 & F-991 BEDEDGERS®
Parts Drawings

25

ROTOR NUT REMOVAL

Turn Left Turn Right
to Remove to Tighten

Requires 11/2” wrench or socket which is NOT supplied by the manufacturer. Must be purchased locally by owner/operator.
F-781, F-791 TRENCHMASTER®
Clay Hood Parts Drawings

F-991 BEDEDGER

37A
HOOD ASSEMBLY

F-781 & F-791 BEDEDGER

37
HOOD ASSEMBLY
 f-781, f-791 & f-991 bededger®
parts list
ref. no. part no. description no. req’d
1 780-08 STEERING LOCK ROD 1
2 780-09 PULLEY, ENGINE, 1” BORE 1
2A 12-19 Key 1/4” x 1-1/2” (Engine Pulley) 1
3 780-32 SPRING, LOCK HANDLE RETURN 1
4 ENGINE ENGINE, (9HP for F-991 & F-791) / (8 HP for F-781) 1
5 780-04 BUSHINGS, AXLE SPINDLE, NYLON 4
6 701-06A LOCK NUT, 5/8” 2
7 991-11 DIRT DEFLECTOR (F-904 AND F-991 ONLY) 1
8 702-53 UPPER HOOD BRACE 1
9 991-01 FRAME ASSEMBLY (W/PULLEY, SPINDLE & BEARINGS) 1
10 12-09 SHEAVE PIN W/COTTER KEY 2
11 12-08 CABLE SHEAVE 1
12 780-03 BALL JOINTS 4
13 702-12 CLUTCH LEVER 1
14 701-24A CLUTCH SPRING 1
15 991-02 HANDLE 1
16 780-01 AXLE, SPINDLE (RIGHT) 1
16A 780-02 AXLE, SPINDLE (LEFT) 1
17 702-50C WHEEL, PNUEMATIC 5/8” BEARING 4
18 702-27B WHEEL BEARING, 5/8” 8
19 12-14 NUT, ROTOR, 1” NC. GRADE 5 (1-1/2” OD) 1
20 702-57 SPINDLE, ROTOR, 1” W/ FIXED NUT 1
22 12-16 SPINDLE BEARING, ECCENTRIC, W/LOCK COLLAR 2
23 702-59-2 ROTOR PULLEY, DOUBLE BELT 1
24 991-03 BRACE, ENGINE TO HOOD (2 Pieces w/Bolt & Nut) 1
25 991-04 BRACE PLATE, HANDLE PIVOT 1
26 991-05 IDLER ARM 1
26A 991-06 SPRING, IDLER ARM RETURN 1
27 12-22-2A DOUBLE IDLER PULLEY 1
28 991-07 CLUTCH CABLE W/ CLEVIS & TURNBUCKLE 1
29 701-25 HANDLE GRIP 2
30 780-30 BELT 2
30A 991-08 BELT STOP 1
31 780-06 STEERING TIE ROD 1
32 991-09 STEERING CONNECTING ROD STUD 1
33 780-05 STEERING CONTROL ARM 1
34 12-19 KEY, ROTOR PULLEY, 1/4” X 1-1/2” 1
35 780-31 PIN, ROLL, STEERING LOCK 1
37 702-70 CLAY HOOD ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) FOR F-781 & F-791) 1
*37A 990-02 CLAY HOOD ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) FOR F-991 1
38 702-71A CLAY HOOD ONLY (F-781 & F-791) 1
*38A 990-03 CLAY HOOD ONLY (F-991) 1
40 702-73 RUBBER DRAPE (F-781 & F-791) 1
*40A 990-04 RUBBER DRAPE (F-991) 1
41 702-74 RUBBER FLAP 1
42 702-75 UPPER DRAPE STRAP 1
43 702-76 END DRAPE STRAP 2
44 702-77 VERTICAL FLAP STRAP 1
45 702-78 HORIZONTAL FLAP STRAP 1
46 703-10 HEIGHT ADJUSTER, FRONT WHEELS 1
47 991-10 HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB W/CARRIAGE BOLT, (1/2” X 1-1/4”) 1
48 991-12 BELT GUARD MOUNTING BRACKET 1
49 991-13 BELT GUARD COVER 1
50 781-01 DIRT DEFLECTOR (F-704, F-781 & F-791) 1
51 781-025 SHOULDER BOLT, IDLER ARM (SSB58C20) 1
N/S SD-780A DECAL SHEET (SAFETY & MODEL NUMBERS) 1
N/S SD-991 BEDEDGER LOGO (WHITE ON CLEAR) 1

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 Hand tighten with a 11/2” wrench or socket.
CAUTION: If using an impact wrench, do not over tighten because it may be very difficult to
remove the nut when changing rotors.

Turn Left Turn Right

ROTOR NUT to Remove to Tighten
REMOVAL
Requires 11/2” wrench or socket which is NOT supplied by the manufacturer.
Must be purchased locally by owner/operator.
 Turn Left Turn Right
to Remove to Tighten
ROTOR NUT
REMOVAL
reference #42 - part no. 43a - hood assembly, complete
 f-1202 trenchmaster®
parts list

ref. no. part no. description no. req’d

1 12-01 HANDLE 1
2 12-02 HANDLE GRIP 2
4 12-04 CLUTCH LEVER 1
5 12-05 SPRING (CLUTCH) 1
6 12-06 CABLE W/ CLEVIS & TURNBUCKLE 1
8 12-08 CABLE SHEAVE 2
9 12-09 SHEAVE PIN W/ COTTER KEY 2
9A 12-09A PIN, COTTER 1/16” X 1” 1
11 12-11 BELT, INDUSTRIAL, BK-71 2
12 12-12A BELT STOP (HONDA ONLY) 1
13 701-12 CLUTCH LEVER (LOCKING) 1
14 12-14 NUT, ROTOR, 1” NC, GRADE 5 (1-1/2” OD) 1
15 12-15B SPINDLE, ROTOR 1” (11-1/8” LONG) 1
16 12-16 SPINDLE BEARING, W/ ECCENTRIC LOCK COLLAR 2
18 12-18-2 ROTOR PULLEY 1
19 12-19 KEY, SQUARE, 1/4” X 1-1/2” 2
20 12-20-2 ENGINE PULLEY, DOUBLE 1
21 12-21-2 V-IDLER PULLEY, DOUBLE 1
22 12-22-2A FLAT IDLER PULLEY, DOUBLE 1
23 12-23 IDLER BRACKET 1
23A 12-23A ASSY, BRACKET, IDLER W/ PULLEYS, BOLT, NUTS & BOLT STOP 1
24 12-24 REAR HOOD BRACE 1
24A 12-24A BOLT, PIVOT, IDLER BRACKET 1
25 12-25 BELT GUIDE 1
26 12-26 FRONT UPPER HOOD BRACE 1
27 12-27 FRONT LOWER HOOD BRACE 1
28 12-28 AXLE BOLT, 5/8” X 9” GRADE 5 1
29 12-29 DEFLECTOR 1
30 703-06 LOCK NUT, 5/8” NC, GRADE 5 3
31 702-27B WHEEL BEARING 5/8” 8
32 12-32A PNEUMATIC WHEEL W/ BEARING (FRONT) 4.10 X 350-4 2
33 12-33 WHEEL SPACER 2
34 12-34A FRAME ASSEMBLY (W/ SPINDLE, BAERINGS & PULLEY) 1
35 12-35 ENGINE (PURCHASE FROM MANUFACTURER) 1
42 12-43A CLAY SHROUD ASSEMBLY (HOOD COMPLETE) 1
43 12-44A CLAY SHROUD 1
44 12-45 SHROUD OUTER FRAME 1
45 12-46 RUBBER DRAPE 1
46 12-47 RUBBER FLAP 1
47 12-48 UPPER DRAPE STRAP 1
48 12-49 END DRAPE STRAP 2
49 12-50 VERTICAL FLAP STRAP 1
50 12-51 HORIZONTAL FLAP STRAP 1
51 12-32B PNEUMATIC WHEEL W/ BEARING (REAR) 4.10 X 350-6 2
52 12-89 ENGINE MOUNT, HONDA ENGINE 1
52 12-89B ENGINE MOUNT, BRIGGS ENGINE 1
N/S SD-780A DECAL SHEET (SAFETY & MODEL NUMBER) 1
N/S DC-4-14-008 TRENCHMASTER LOGO DECAL 1

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 TRENCHMASTER® ROTOR COMPATIBILITY LIST
™
“X” INDICATES ROTOR WILL FIT ON CORRESPONDING TRENCHER

trenchers
clay rotors trenchers trenchers F-903/4 trenchers
part # depth X width F-702/703/704 F-780/781/791 F-990/1
F-9101Y
F-1201/1202
702-81 3” X 1” 2 points x x x x
702-82 4” X 1” 2 points x x x x
702-82a 5” X 1” 2 points x x x x
702-87 7” X 1” 2 points x x x x
702-130 3” X 2” 3 points x x x x
702-131 4” X 2” 3 points x x x x
702-132 5” X 2” 3 points x x x x
702-133 7” X 2” 3 points x x x x
702-134 7” X 1-3/8” 3 points x x x x
702-135 5” X 1-3/8” 3 points x x x x
702-89 4” bedmaster rotor x x x x
702-93 3” bedmaster rotor x x x x
702-93r redefining rotor x x x x
702-100 stumpmaster rotor x x x x
702-102 4-1/2” X 6” rain drain x x x
702-106 5” bedmaster rotor x x x x
702-107 6” bedmaster rotor x x x
702-112 4-1/2” X 4-1/2” rain drain x x x
702-113 2” X 9” curbing rotor x x x x
702-114 6” X 4-1/2” rain drain x x x
702-115 4” X 8” curbing rotor x x x
702-116 2” X 6” curbing rotor x x x x
12-74 7” X 3” 5 points x x x
12-75 9” X 3” 5 points **x x
12-76 12” X 3” 5 points x
12-77 7” X 3” 7 points x x x
12-78 9” X 3” 7 points **x x
12-79 12” X 3” 7 points x
12-80 10” X 3” 5 points x
12-80a 10” X 1” 2 points x
12-81 10” X 3” 7 points x
12-90 9” X 1” 2 points x x
12-91 12” X 1” 2 points x
12-94 12” X 4-1/2” rain drain x
12-95 10” X 4-1/2” rain drain x
12-97 8” X 4-1/2” rain drain x
12-109 9” X 1-1/2” 3 points x x
12-110 9” X 2” 3 points x x
12-111 10” X 2” 3 points x
12-112 12” X 2” 3 points x
12-113 13” X 2” 3 points x
12-114 12” X 1-1/2” 3 points x

rock rotors
702-58 5” X 1-1/2” w/o points x x x x
702-85 4” X 1-1/2” w/o points x x x x
12-37 7” X 1-1/2” w/o points x x x x
12-37a 9” X 1-1/2” w/o points x x
12-38 12” X 1-1/2” w/o points x
12-39 7” X 3” w/o points x x x
12-39a 9” X 3” w/o points **x x
12-40 12” X 3” w/o points x

root pruner rotors

702-90 4” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x x x x
702-92 3” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x x x x
12-41 7” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x x x x
12-41a 5” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x x x x
12-42 12” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x
12-42a 9” X 1/2” 1 pt. @ ea. end x x

** will not perform well in difficult soils

 Turn Left Turn Right
to Remove to Tighten
ROTOR NUT REMOVAL
 Trenches: 1 1/2” wide Trenches: 3” wide

Available in: 3”, 4”, 5”, 7”, 9” or Available in: 7”, 9” or 12”
12” depths depths

For use in areas of heavy, For use in areas of heavy,

scattered rock conditions. scattered rock conditions.
(Does not trench as well as the (Does not trench as well
“Clay Rotor” in hard clays.) as the “Clay Rotor” in hard
*Requires 4 replaceable clays.)*Requires 4
replaceable tungsten carbide
tungsten carbide rock points rock points (part #701-326)
(part #701-326) for operation for operation (points priced
(points priced seperately and seperately and must be
must be ordered separetely).
11-2 ordered separetely).
Digs a 2” deep x 9” wide Trench.
Also available in 4” x 8” &
2” x 6” for laying timbers and
other landscape materials.
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In the outdoor equipment arena, the Brown name needs no introduction. This is due
to a long history of providing customers with consistent, dependable products along
with exceptional customer service.

In early 2007, Our President/CEO - Billy Brown decided that to continue the Brown
tradition of high quality products and services to the outdoor power equipment
industry, a separation from the line of agriculture products was in order.

Through this inspiration, Brown Products Inc. was formed. A completely new 35,000
square foot manufacturing and office complex was built in Midland City, Alabama.
It's purpose and mission was to create a more focused, more extensive product
development program and to further streamline production. In this way, Brown
Products, Inc. will ensure continuation of a proud tradition in providing customers
with exceptional products and dependable, unmatched customer service.

Along with our new name, our new facility and continued dedication to our
customers, we look forward to providing the same dependable products and services
that have made Brown a world leader in the outdoor power equipment industry.

TM

376 County Road 563, Midland City, AL 36350

Phone: (800) 897-3726 • Fax: (334) 983-1606
http://www.brownproducts.com
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 TM

376 County Road 563 • Midland City, AL 36350 • (800) 897-3726 • Fax: (334) 983-1606
http://www.brownproducts.com