BILLY GOAT BC2402 - Manual

Part No 500264 6 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual SOUND DATA SOUND LEVEL 93 Dba at Operator’s position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 2/21/2002 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any ...

Part No 500264 7 F091506B BC2402 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 nu...

Part No 500264 8 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Figure 1

Part No 500264 9 F091506B BC2402 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 t...

Part No 500264 10 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual OPERATION DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and possibly fatal poison. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if ...

Part No 500264 11 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual O PERATOR C ONTROLS 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 th...

Part No 500264 12 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 3. Pull choke out (Honda engine only). Choke 4. Units equipped with electric starters: Press and hold ON/OFF button until engine starts. ON/OFF (I/O) Switch I-ON O-Off (Manual start shown) DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade...

Part No 500264 13 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 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. C UTTING The bes...

Part No 500264 14 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Drive Clutch Lever S HUT D OWN 1. Release drive clutch handle to disengage transaxle. 2. Release blade clutch handle to disengage blade. 3. Pull throttle control all the way back to the STOP position. 4. Place the ON/OFF (I/O) swit...

Part No 500264 15 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual HANDLING and TRANSPORTING Using four people to lift unit is recommended. Lift holding the handles and front deck guard. Make sure equipment is properly secured before transporting. NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running...

Part No 500264 16 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use Daily or Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100-150 Hours Inspect for worn or da...

Part No 500264 17 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual B LADE R EMOVAL AND S HARPENING READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 5/8” socket, 1/2” drive - torque wrenc...

Part No 500264 18 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual B LADE D RIVE B ELT T ENSION A DJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts Lis...

Part No 500264 20 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual B LADE D RIVE B ELT R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis (N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 1/2” socket, 3/8” drive -...

Part No 500264 22 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual T RANSAXLE D RIVE C LUTCH A DJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. As the belt wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjust...

Part No 500264 23 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual T RANSAXLE D RIVE B ELT R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: ½” socket and ratchet,...

Part No 500264 24 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual W IRING D IAGRAMS Starter Switch Wiring Figure 3 Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 4 ON/OFF Switch Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 5 SWITCH WHITE RED + - STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY BLACK 20A FUSE RED STARTER MOTOR ENGINE GROU...

Part No 500264 25 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action ON/OFF switch is in OFF position. Move switch to START position. Out of gasoline. Fill gas tank. Old or contaminated gasoline. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline. Sp...

Part No 500264 26 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for maintenance and service information. Warranty coverage on the engine is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty rep...

Part No 500264 27 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed

Part No 500264 28 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Engine and Engine Base Assembly Figure 6

Part No 500264 30 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Handlebar Assembly Figure 7

Part No 500264 32 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly Figure 8

Part No 500264 34 F091506B BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Figure 9

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