Page 2 - BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual; CONTENTS; Go to
Part No 500402 2 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual CONTENTS Specifications and Sound/Vibration .................................................................................................................. 3 Instruction Labels .......................................................
Page 3 - BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS; SOUND DATA
Part No 500402 3 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS BC2403IC BC2403ICF BC2403HF BC2403H BC2403HEB Engine Type Briggs and Stratton INTEK OHV Briggs and Stratton INTEK OHV Honda GXV Honda GXV Honda GXV Model Number 21A902-0149-E1 21A902-0149-E1 GXV390UTIDA...
Page 4 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; Brush Cutter. If any labels are damaged or
Part No 500402 4 F020513A 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 nu...
Page 5 - Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing; Attach
Part No 500402 5 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Figure 1 100 22 Attach shifter to linkage here 202
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Your BILLY GOAT; READ; all safety instructions before assembling unit.; General Safety and Warnings Manual 100296; DISCONNECT; spark plug wire before assembling unit.
Part No 500402 6 F020513A 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 t...
Page 7 - OPERATION; TARTING; Throttle
Part No 500402 7 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual OPERATION 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...
Page 8 - DO NOT START; equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged.; PULL STARTER CORD; Gear Shift Lever
Part No 500402 8 F020513A 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) DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged. 5. Units equipped with manual starters: Pull st...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; ERIODIC
Part No 500402 10 F020513A BC2403 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...
Page 12 - all safety instructions before servicing unit.
Part No 500402 12 F020513A BC2403 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) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. 1. Disco...
Page 13 - LADE; spark plug wire before servicing unit.
Part No 500402 13 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual B LADE 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 clutch/brake wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjustmen...
Page 14 - do not remove
Part No 500402 14 F020513A BC2403 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) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 1/2” socket, 3/8” drive - ratchet, ...
Page 15 - Adjusting Blade Drive Belt Tension; Blade Drive Belt (with
Part No 500402 15 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 12. Tighten four screws (103) to secure belt guides (149, 150). 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 ...
Page 16 - DECREASE
Part No 500402 16 F020513A BC2403 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...
Page 17 - do not remove
Part No 500402 17 F020513A BC2403 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) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: ½” socket and ratchet, ½” univers...
Page 18 - IRING
Part No 500402 18 F020513A BC2403 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...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No 500402 19 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start. 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 ...
Page 20 - Store an unused battery in a dry area that does not freeze.; Caution; : The charger should have an
Part No 500402 20 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models) Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your battery’s best performance and long life: • Do not allow the battery charge to get too low. If th...
Page 21 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST; Engine and Engine Base Assembly
Part No 500402 21 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Engine and Engine Base Assembly Figure 6
Page 23 - Handlebar Assembly
Part No 500402 23 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Handlebar Assembly Figure 7
Page 25 - Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly
Part No 500402 25 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly Figure 8
Page 27 - Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing
Part No 500402 27 F020513A BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Figure 9