Billy Goat BC2403 Brush Cutter User Manual
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1. Blade Cable Adjustment A ATEN If clutch continues to slip or squeal do not operate equipment until adequate adjustment or repair E has been performed Improper adjustment can cause clutch to overheat and slip greatly reducing performance and clutch life 4 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 500402 13 F020513A BILLY GOAT D BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual BLADE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit NOTE Numbers in parenthesis N refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List Tools required 1 2 socket 3 8 drive ratchet 3 8 drive extension 3 8 drive universal joint 3 8 drive pry bar or long screwdriver jack stands or similar device adequate to support weight of machine 4 Mat DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Lift and support rear of unit to allow access to underside UNIT IS HEAVY Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine Remove two screws 103 and washers 141 holding engine base door 7 and remove door 4 Loosen but do not remove two nuts 116 holding idler mounting plate 26 to relieve tension on blade drive belt 29 NOTE It may be necessary to pry idler pulley 9 away from its original position to release belt 5 Using drive extension and universal joint loosen but do not remove four screws 107 holding2. N a e a 2 _ DN A L Operator Control Locations 1 Blade Clutch Lever 5 ON OFF Switch 2 Gear Shift Lever 6 Drive Clutch Lever 3 Choke 7 Pull Starter 4 Throttle STARTING PA CHECK engine oil level before operating machine 1 Place equipment on a level firm surface that is free of rocks or other debris 2 Place throttle in START position Throttle 3 Pull choke out Honda engine only Part No 500402 7 F020513A BILLY amp GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual 4 Units equipped with electric starters Pull up on the ON OFF switch until engine starts ON OFF I O Manual start shown 4 som DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged 5 Units equipped with manual starters Pull starter rope to start engine 4 o PULL STARTER CORD slowly until resistance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback 6 Push choke in Honda engine only 7 Pull throttle control back to and allow engine to reach correct operating speed CUTTING The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry conditions The quality of the cut is directly related to ground speed during cutting Under most conditions cutting should be done in first or second gear Third gear should be reserved for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not very tall If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory shift into a lower gear 1 Move shift lever to correct position
3. 1 2 3 or Reverse for desired gear My ea 7 Gear Shift Lever Part No 500402 8 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual CAAT 2 Press blade clutch handle down to engage blade Allow blade to spin up to normal operating speed Blade Clutch Lever 3 Pull drive clutch handle up to engage transaxle Drive Clutch Lever SHUT DOWN k Release drive clutch handle to disengage transaxle Release blade clutch handle to disengage blade Pull throttle control all the way back to the STOP position Place the ON OFF I O switch in the OFF O position a Pa IN CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK 4 mn DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit 1 Shut engine off and wait for blade to stop completely N Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Remove clog from cutting deck A Ega 4 Reconnect spark plug wire WEAR durable gloves Clog may contain sharp materials Part No 500402 9 F020513A BILLY GOAT MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE D g BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals Daily or Every 5 Hours Maintenance Operation Every Use Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts Check for excessive vibration Inspect for loose parts Sharpen blade Inspect belts for wear Lubricate throttle control cable and linkage Check blade clutch cable tension Inspect batter
4. and remove belt from machine Install new belt in grooves on pulley 46 and transaxle drive pulley 9 Tighten four screws 107 to secure belt guides 149 150 Engage clutch levers and make sure belt guides do not touch belts Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 500402 17 F020513A WIRING DIAGRAMS TO BATTERY SETTER TERMINAL ON BATTERY RED CONDUCTOR TO STARTER SOLENOID WHITE CONDUCTOR A TO STOP SWITCH TERMINAL ON ENGINE GREEN YELLOW CONDUCTOR TO GROUND BLACK CONDUCTOR Starter Switch Wiring Figure 3 RED O RED RED SWITCH STARTER A1 SOLENOID BATTERY STARTER O WHITE MOTOR BLACK BLACK ENGINE GROUND Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 4 ON OFF SPARK SWITCH PLUG ENGINE GROUND ON OFF Switch Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 5 Part No 500402 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual A Y TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Corrective Action ON OFF switch is in OFF position Problem Engine will not start Move switch to START position Out of gasoline Fill gas tank Old or contaminated gasoline Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Dirty air cleaner Clean or replace air cleaner Starter does not turn Electric start only Battery low or dead Charge or replace battery Battery cable disconnected or corroded Clean and secure battery terminals Defective starter s
5. 2 21 2002 under the conditions listed below NOTE Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model General Conditions Sunny Temperature 80 F 25 C Wind Speed 2 0 mph 3 2 kph Wind Direction South Humidity 63 5 Barometric Pressure 29 98 Hg 761mm Hg VIBRATION DATA VIBRATION LEVEL 5g 4 87 m s Vibration levels at the operator s handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 5 19 1995 under the conditions listed below General Conditions Sunny Temperature 89 F 31 7 C Wind Speed 6 1 mph 9 9 kph Wind Direction West Humidity 49 7 Barometric Pressure 29 88 Hg 101 19 kPa Part No 500402 3 FO20513A BILLY lt GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Brush Cutter If any labels are damaged or missing replace them before operating this equipment Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown 44 WARNING EXPLOSIVE FUEL STOP ENGINE AND ALLOWTO COOL BEFORE REFUELING PN 400268 Item 169 Item No 184 P
6. 500298 2 Label Product Decal 890456 1 890456 1 890456 i Nut lock 74 20 2 way o at Spare Ares Sg ME MES SE 206 Carriage bolt 5 16 18x ZP 8024039 4 8024039 4 8024099 4 20 Label Made in USA 52016 1 520116 1 520116 1 Screwcap 5 16 18 x 3 4 8041026 5 8041026 5 8041026 5 Part No 500402 22 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual CONTO g Electric start models only el ce lo amp Mi MU Non Electric start models only Handlebar Assembly Figure 7 Part No 500402 23 F020513A i BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC NO PartNo aTy PartNo aty PartNo QTY 6 Handle Brace Miam 500200 1 Soo 1 somo 1 i tat Washersne FC emos o emos o mon 9 us Screw Cap shens raa one 6 onosi 6 io 6 147 Label Stat Stop Tooge sos 1 o 187 Suite ox 2403 500886 1 op 158 Suite Toggle onor sos i 159 Hamess Assy se 1 160 Bushing train eiet sw i o Part No 500402 24 FO20513A BILLY EG GOAT WW BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly Figure 8 F020513A 25 Part No 500402 i BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ITEM O a ore ran ony 3 Deflector Front
7. BC2402 500125 1 500125 1 500125 1 8 Transaxle 3 SPD BC2402 500365 1 500365 1 500865 1 9 Pulley 5 0 OD A Section 830180 1 830180 1 830180 1 10 BeltTractionDrive CT 500119 1 500119 1 500119 1 11 Plate Pivot Idler Shifter 5A 500122 1 500122 1 12 ShifterPivotwA________ 500868 1 500368 1 500368 1 13 Puleylder 800260 1 800260 1 800260 1 Wheel amp Tire 16 SP LH 500366 1 500366 1 500366 1 Wheel amp Tire 16 SP LH Xtrac No flat BC2403HF and ICF only 500871 1 500871 1 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 1 Pulley 7 OD x 7 8 Bore 103 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 1 1 1 i 8041029 6 8041029 6 8041029 6 Screwcap 5 16 18 x 2 HCS ZP 119 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 1 4 2 _ _________ 8041080 6 8041030 6 8041030 6 Screwcap 5 16 18 x 3 4 d do ed do medo Part No 500402 26 FO20513A O UI BILLY GOAT W BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual BLADE DRIVE SPINDLE Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Figure 9 F020513A 21 Part No 500402 i BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC NO PartNo QTY PartNo QTY PartNo QTY Part No 500402 28 F020513A
8. BILLY SE GOAT W BILLY GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual Patent Number D386768 Part No 500402 1 Form No F020513A gt BILLY BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual GOAT NY CONTENTS Specifications and Sound Vibration E O Un on 3 SICON LADOS Tn osos 4 A e O OOO O 5 6 e E O eo AA 7 9 MIME ARE 10 19 ROIS OO tene tos SEE RS UPS ta o brote RR ER ORI RR 20 Min 21 28 Go to http www billygoat com for French Canadian translations of the product manuals Visitez http www billygoat com pour la version canadienne fran aise des manuels de produits Part No 500402 2 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual CONTO 4 BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS DT serie cane comme cum sono Engine Type Briggs and Briggs and Stratton Honda GXV Honda GXV Honda GXV Stratton INTEK INTEK OHV OHV In accordance with 106 dB a 106 dB a 106 dB a 106 dB a 106 dB a a 4 EEC standards Sound at Sound at Operator s ear s ear 93 dBla 93 dBla 93 dB a 93 dB a dB 98 dBa 93 dB a 93 dB a 93 Bla 93 Bla Shipping Weight 315 lb 143 2 kg 333 Ib 151 kg 348 lb 157 9 kg 330 Ib 150 0 kg 340 lb 154 7 kg Overall Length 82 5 in 2 09 m Overall Width 32 0 in 0 81 m Overall Height 43 in 1 09 m Maximum Operating Slope SOUND DATA D Lun SOUND LEVEL 93 Dba at Operator s position 106 dB Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000 14 EEC and were performed on
9. N 810736 Item 184 PN 890254 Item 188 PN 500349 Item 186 Item No 187 PN 890301 Item 187 T CAUTION WHEELS MUST BE CHOCKED OR BLOCKED WHEN UNIT IS PARKED ON A SLOPE Item No 191 PN 500176 Item 191 ENGINE LABELS Item No 189 PN 500168 Item 189 US DESIGN PATENT PN 900327 Item 185 NO D386768 PART NO 590279 PN 500279 Item 190 Item No 180 PN 400424 Item 180 Item No 192 PN 500177 Item 192 CREATE ERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY SPARKS THAT CAN START FIRES AROUND DAY VEGETATION A SPARK ARRESTOR MAY BE REQUIRED THE OPERAT SOR T OCAL FI EGULATIONS RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS PN 100252 WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE SHUT OFF ENGINE AVOID HEAT SPARKS AND OPEN WHEN REFUELING WARNING BRIGGS amp STRATTON CORPORATION IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION FAMILY YBSXS5012VP 274626 Q Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine FLAME lide Gasoline is flammable Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling Engines emit carbon monox ide 2 AN DO NOT run in enclosed area Part No 500402 pa so nme et a M F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual A Y q 22 DD Attach shifter to linkage here EA y 100 Brush Cutter Assembly Dr
10. NECTED TO THE BATTERY THE BATTERY WILL DISCHARGE ITSELF BACK INTO THE CHARGER Part No 500402 20 F020513A DU BILLY GOAT WW BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST B amp S ENGINE MOUNTING 4 TY MOUNTING NGINE 3 HONDA ENGINE MOUNTING Engine and Engine Base Assembly Figure 6 F020513A 21 Part No 500402 i BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION BC2403HEB BC2403H BC24031C na PartNo QTY PartNo QTY PartNo QTY DA Base Asset with tabes 50020 1 somo somo 1 7 Door Base Engine f soss 1 soos 0088 EE AE 2 OS A ooa sono C a omnee METEO AUTO sous sos 1 24 CT AECI 1 ART erra ES 26 Plate Mounticler Wa 50028 1 som sos 1 gt gt er Paley idler 4 5 OD xa Soro 1 so sw 1 82 Bushing Shiter soso 1 oo sos 1 as 19 HP Honda GXVa90 Elec Star 500888 1 EC a SE ET CS ishronsas O o ww 1 46 Pulley Drive Traction Be Soma 1 see so 1 C a SpacerEngnewazo sossa 1 soa 1 so 1 o Screw cap 20x14 sonor 1 eono soc 1 104 wester Spit tose ewon 2 amor 2 own 2 gt 105 Plate Impeller Washer sos i esos esos 1 106 Screw Cap 71620 x 28 moss 1 mos 1 moss 1 107 Screw cap 56 1exPHCSzP somos e soroas 6 so
11. ases clutch tension Moving the barrel OUT increases tension Transaxle Cable Adjustment 4 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 500402 16 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual CONTO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT A amp 4 READ all safety instructions before servicing unit NOTE Numbers in parenthesis N refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List Tools required Y socket and ratchet Y universal extension bar pry bar or long screwdriver adequate support for machine O eS oh 1 2 socket 3 8 drive ratchet 3 8 drive extension 3 8 drive universal joint 3 8 drive pry bar or long screwdriver jack stands or similar device adequate to support weight of machine lars DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit Disconnect spark plug wire Lift and support rear of unit to allow access to underside gt na UNIT IS HEAVY Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine Using drive extension and universal joint loosen but do not remove four screws 107 holding belt guides 149 150 in place next to crankshaft drive pulley 9 at rear of machine If extension and universal joint are not available remove stop bolt 10 and nuts 116 117 to allow idler NOTE arm to swing back and allow access to screws 107 Pull belt 8 10 from groove on pulley 9 and down past pulley Slip belt 8 10 up and over pulley 9
12. awing Figure 1 Part No 500402 F020513A BILLY S5E GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your BILLY GOAT BC Self Propelled Brush Cutter was shipped in one carton completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly and the front guard bar Mounting hardware for the handle and guard bar is temporarily installed on the lower handle and the front of the deck assembly A Oy READ all safety instructions before assembling unit A CB18 C50 SC50 or MCB50 series dry or wet battery with a 17 2 Ah rating is required when replacing the battery NOTE Numbers in parenthesis refer to item numbers in the parts list 1 Remove unit from carton Make sure the following items that have been packed with unit Upper Handle Assembly P N 500256 Guard Bar P N 500356 Bar Skids P N 500355 Owner s Manual P N 500402 General Safety and Warnings Manual 100296 Honda or Briggs and Stratton Engine Manual Warranty Card P N 400972 Ty Wraps 4 ea Tube shifter with grip P N 500370 oo DISCONNECT spark plug wire before assembling unit O OOOOOOOO 2 Remove mounting hardware 143 115 117 and 141 from parts bag Use this hardware to mount the upper handle 40 to the lower handle 51 and braces 5 and 6 See page 23 for bolt location Tighten the hardware securely Tighten bolts and nuts item 143 and 117 connecting the handle braces 5 and 6 on the transmission linkage Attach the shif
13. battery s best performance and long life Do not allow the battery charge to get too low If the machine is not used charge the battery every 4 6 weeks Operate the engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper battery charge Store an unused battery in a dry area that does not freeze Do not charge an already charged battery In theory you cannot overcharge our battery with a trickle charger however when a battery is fully charged and the charger is still on it generates heat that could be harmful to the battery A fully charged battery will read 12V 13 2V with a voltmeter Do not continue to crank your engine when the battery charge is low Charging the Battery Operate the engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper battery charge If the battery loses its charge you will need to use a trickle charger to recharge it Caution The charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more than 2 amps Using a charger with higher amps will cause significant damage to the battery e At 1 amp the battery may need charging for as long as 48 hours At 2 amps the battery may need charging for as long as 24 hours NOTE Using the Recoil Starter and then running the engine will not recharge a dead or significantly discharged battery WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED CHARGING THE BATTERY DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE OUTLET FIRST THEN DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CHARGER WIRES FROM THE BATTERY IF YOU LEAVE THE BATTERY CHARGER WIRES CON
14. belt guides 149 150 in place next to crankshaft drive pulley 9 at rear of machine If extension and universal joint are not available remove stop bolt 110 and nuts 116 117 to allow idler NOTE arm to swing back and allow access to screws 107 Pull transaxle drive belt 10 from groove on pulley 9 Pull blade drive belt 29 from groove on pulley 9 and down past pulley 8 Pull belt back through hole in top of engine base and remove it from machine NOTE It will take some force to walk the belt past the front portion of the pulley 9 Install new blade drive belt 29 on groove in pulley 9 Push remaining length of belt back through engine base toward clutch brake drive pulley 10 Install transaxle drive belt 10 on groove in pulley 9 11 Reach through from rear of machine and pull new belt through and install it in the groove on the clutch brake drive pulley CAUTION Make sure blade drive belt is properly seated in clutch brake drive pulley 23 and is not resting in gap between clutch brake drive pulley 23 and transaxle drive pulley 46 Part No 500402 14 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual A 12 Tighten four screws 103 to secure belt guides 149 150 Ao Make sure belt is correctly routed See Figure below 13 Adjust blade drive belt tension by reaching in through top of engine base with pry bar or long screwdriver and pushing idler pulley against belt to increase tension
15. efers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List Tools required 5 8 socket 1 2 drive Torque wrench 1 2 drive Jack stands or similar device adequate to support weight of machine aa DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Lift and support front of unit to allow access to underside di ai UNIT IS HEAVY Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine Block blade to prevent it from rotating during removal Remove blade bolt 139 lock washer 140 and friction washer 54 Blade bolt 139 is a standard right hand thread bolt 5 Remove blade 50 and install replacement blade When replacing the blade use BILLY GOAT Industries PN 500210 only When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges 6 Attach new blade with bolt 139 lock washer 140 and friction washer 54 removed earlier NOTE Inspect fasteners for wear and replace if necessary 7 Torque blade bolt to 55 60 ft lbs 8 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 500402 11 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT AN o READ all safety instructions before servicing unit li ga DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit Numbers in parenthesis N refers to the item number in Illustrated Paris List 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Remove two screws holding engine base door 7 and remove door 3 Examine cond
16. ition of belt and not position of idler assembly and amount of tension on belt 4 Loosen but do not remove two nuts 116 on top on engine base 5 Reset belt tension by reaching in through top of engine base with pry bar or long screwdriver and pushing idler pulley against belt to increase tension see below Adjusting Blade Drive Belt Tension 6 While holding belt under tension tighten two nuts 116 holding idler pulley in place 7 Replace engine base door 7 and secure with screws removed earlier 8 Reconnect spark plug wire 9 Check belt tension by operating unit under conditions that caused belt slippage If belt continues to slip it may require replacement before operation may continue Part No 500402 12 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual BOAT BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT A a READ all safety instructions before servicing unit ada DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 As the clutch brake wears or begins slipping or squealing adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement A properly adjusted blade clutch should require 10 lbs of force to depress the end of the clutch lever The blade clutch cable spring should stretch 1 4 to 3 8 6 4 9 5 mm 3 Adjust cable tension by tightening or loosening cable adjustment nut on rear of engine base see below Be sure to leave enough slack in cable to allow blade brake to engage
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18. see below Adjusting Blade Drive Belt Tension 14 While holding belt under tension tighten two nuts 116 securing idler plate 15 Check belt tension by applying force on side of belt opposite idler pulley Belt should deflect 3 16 1 4 4 8 6 4 mm with force applied perpendicular to belt 16 Replace engine base door 7 and secure with screws 103 and washers 141 17 Reconnect spark plug wire FRONT LOOKING THROUGH TOP Blade Drive Belt with Uy Blade Drive Belt Transaxle Belt not Shown Between Transaxle Drive Belt and Deck tu Transaxle Drive Belt Belt Routing Diagram Top View of Machine Figure 2 Part No 500402 15 F020513A BILLY GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual TRANSAXLE DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT A amp 4 READ all safety instructions before servicing unit v pane DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 As the belt wears or begins slipping or squealing adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement A properly adjusted transaxle drive clutch should require 3 lbs of force to depress the end of the clutch lever 3 Adjust cable tension by tightening or loosening cable adjustment barrel on rear of engine base see below NOTE Moving the cable adjustment barrel IN decre
19. ter tube item 22 with the hardware 100 and 202 Make sure the shifter moves freely 5 Place a wood block under the deck and attach the skids 155 using the hardware 119 141 and 117 Use the bottom two holes on the longer end to attach to the front of the deck The bolts should run from the inside out Warning When attaching the Skids be careful of the blade Wear thick gloves and A check the position of the blade before putting your hands into the deck to install the bolts though the Skids 9 Attach guard bar 31 to Skids by installing with the hardware 33 141 and 117 into the top two holes on the skids 10 For electric start models secure the battery in the battery plate 164 hook one side of the strap into the hole then stretch the strap across the top of the battery and hook the opposite side into the opposing hole on the plate Make sure the battery will not move then connect terminals Items 117 119 and 141 secure both front skid attachment and sides of front guard bar Make sure both are securely attached 11 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 500402 6 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual A OPERATION OPERATOR CONTROLS The operator s station is at the rear of the machine between the handlebars The operator should STAND in a position to allow both handlebars to be grasped firmly and which allows sufficient leverage to steer the machine Operator s controls are shown below NJ i N
20. witch or wiring harness Replace starter switch or wiring harness Defective starter Replace starter Blade drive belt tension incorrect Dull blade Adjust blade drive belt tension Will not cut or cutting performance is poor Sharpen or replace blade Clogged deck Unclog deck Excessive debris built up on or blocking Clear debris from blade area blade Engine RPM set too low Check engine RPM Abnormal vibrations Blade loose or out of balance Check blade for tightness Rebalance if necessary Engine loose Check engine mounting bolts Blade drive belt worn Replace blade drive belt Belt slips or smokes Belt tension too low Adjust belt tension Belt worn or stretched Replace belt Pulleys worn or damaged Replace pulleys Clutch slips or squeals Clutch cable tension too low Adjust clutch tension Clutch worn or damaged Replace worn or defective clutch assembly parts Blade brake will not engage Inadequate slack in clutch cable Adjust clutch cable Clutch worn or damaged Replace clutch brake assembly Transaxle will not engage Clutch lever not engaging clutch Adjust clutch cable Engine problem Contact an authorized servicing dealer for your engine Part No 500402 19 FO20513A EE BILLY ie BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual GOAT Battery Care For Electric Starting Models Proper care can extend the life of a battery Follow these recommendations to ensure your
21. y for corrosion damage or leaks electric start units only Apply anti seize compound to rear axles Check battery strap for excessive wear or rips Replace blade drive and transaxle drive belts COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Blade P N 500210 Original equipment replacement blade High Lift Blade P N 500102 Optional replacement blade Traction Drive Belt P N 500119 Original equipment replacement drive belt Blade Drive Belt P N 500237 Original equipment replacement drive belt Skid P N 500355 Side deck skid Throttle Control Assembly P N 500213 Throttle control assembly including cable CLEANING Your BILLY GOAT Brush Cutter should be cleaned periodically to ensure optimum performance and service life Clogs and debris should be removed from the blade area and debris should be removed from the engine cooling fins A garden hose or pressure washer may be used for cleaning Y CAUTION DO NOT SPRAY WATER DIRECTLY ON THE BLADE CLUTCH WHEN USING A POWER A WASHER SEE FIGURE BELOW SAA A I md L Part No 500402 10 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner s Manual CONTO 5 BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING A a READ all safety instructions before servicing unit NOTE Numbers in parenthesis N r
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