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Billy Goat BC2403 Series Owner's Manual

Billy Goat BC2403 Series Owner's Manual

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BILLY GOAT
BC2403 Series Brush Cutter
Owner's Manual
Patent Number D386768
Accessories
BC HIGH LIFT BLADE
P/N 500102
Part No 500360
1
Form No F062210A

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  • Page 1 ® BILLY GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Patent Number D386768 Accessories BC HIGH LIFT BLADE P/N 500102 Part No 500360 Form No F062210A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your Brush Cutter in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating or servicing your equipment.

  • Page 3: Serial Plate Data

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS BC2403IC Engine Type Briggs and Stratton INTEK Model Number 21A902-0149-E1 Horsepower 13.0 (9.7 kW)

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions And Symbols

    This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read carefully before assembling, operation or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT Brush Cutter. This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment.
  • Page 5 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling.

  • Page 6: Sound Data

    INTENDED USE Your BILLY GOAT ® BC Self-Propelled Brush Cutter is designed for cutting overgrown weeds, brush and other growth down to 3½” (8.9 cm) in height. It is not a lawn mower and does not provide the quality cut of a finish cut mower.

  • Page 7: Instruction Labels

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT 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.

  • Page 8: Figure 1 Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Attach shifter to linkage here Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Figure 1 Part No 500360 F062210A...

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Operation

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Reconnect spark plug wire. 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.

  • Page 11: Operator Controls

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual PERATOR 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 the machine.
  • Page 12 BC2403 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 clutch engaged.

  • Page 13: Cutting

    BC2403 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.

  • Page 14: Shut Down

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Drive Clutch Lever 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) switch in the OFF (O) position.

  • Page 15: Handling And Transporting

    BC2403 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.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE ERIODIC AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Inspect for worn or damaged parts. Check for excessive vibration Inspect for loose parts. Sharpen blade. Inspect belts for wear.

  • Page 17: Blade Removal And Sharpening

    Blade bolt (8-139) is a standard right-hand thread bolt. 5. Remove blade (8-50) 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 (8-139), lock washer (8-140) and friction washer (8-54 removed earlier.

  • Page 18: Blade Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE RIVE ENSION 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 List. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

  • Page 19: Blade Clutch Adjustment

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE LUTCH 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, adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement.

  • Page 20: Blade Drive Belt Removal And Replacement

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE RIVE EMOVAL AND 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 - ratchet, 3/8”...

  • Page 21: Figure 2 Belt Routing Diagram

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Make sure blade drive belt is properly seated in clutch/brake drive pulley (6-23) and is not resting in gap between clutch/brake drive pulley (6-23) and transaxle drive pulley (6-46) 12. Tighten four screws (6-103) to secure belt guides (6-149, 6-150).

  • Page 22: Transaxle Drive Clutch Adjustment

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual RANSAXLE RIVE LUTCH 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, adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement.

  • Page 23: Transaxle Drive Belt Removal And Replacement

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual RANSAXLE RIVE EMOVAL AND 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, ½” universal extension bar, pry bar or long screwdriver, adequate support for machine.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual IRING IAGRAMS SWITCH WHITE BLACK Part No 500360 Starter Switch Wiring Figure 3 FUSE STARTER SOLENOID ENGINE GROUND Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 4 MAGNETO ON/OFF SWITCH ENGINE GROUND ON/OFF Switch Circuit Schematic Diagram...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine will not start. Starter does not turn. (Electric start only) Will not cut or cutting performance is poor. Abnormal vibrations. Belt slips or smokes. Clutch slips or squeals. Blade brake will not engage.

  • Page 26: Engine Maintenance And Repair

    BILLY GOAT will notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom the claim was received. - The decision by the Service Department at BILLY GOAT to approve or reject a Warranty Claim is final and binding.

  • Page 27: Maintenance Record

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 500360 F062210A...

  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts List

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Engine and Engine Base Assembly Figure 6 Part No 500360 F062210A...
  • Page 29 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Base Assembly with labels Door Base Engine Tube Shift With Grip Clutch Brake Grip 3/4 ID - Black Plate Mount Idler WA Pulley Idler 4.5" OD X 3/8” Bushing Shifter 13 HP Honda GXV390 Electric Start 13 HP Honda GXV390 13 HP OHV B &...

  • Page 30: Figure 7 Handlebar Assembly

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Handlebar Assembly Figure 7 Part No 500360 F062210A...
  • Page 31 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Handle Brace Left Handle Brace Right Cable Clutch Blade BC2402 Cable Clutch Drive BC2402 Lever Control Blade Handle Upper BC2403 Grip Handle 1” ID x 7.5” Lever Control Clutch Bushing Lever Control Cable Throttle Control 36.0”...

  • Page 32: Figure 8 Transaxle And Blade Deck Assembly

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly Figure 8 Part No 500360 F062210A...
  • Page 33 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Deck Assembly with Labels Deflector Front BC2402 Transaxle 3 SPD BC2402 Pulley 5.0" OD ‘A’ Section Belt Traction Drive Plate Pivot Idler/Shifter Shifter Pivot WA Pulley Idler Wheel & Tire 16" SP LH Wheel &...

  • Page 34: Figure 9 Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Figure 9 Part No 500360 F062210A...
  • Page 35 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Spindle Assembly Complete Spacer Spindle BC2402 Spindle WA BC2402 Bearing 7/8" ID Sealed Press Shaft Drive Blade Spacer Spindle Bearing Pulley 7" OD x 7/8" Bore Adapter Blade WA Washer Friction Blade Screw Cap 7/16-20 x 1-1/4”...
  • Page 36 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual HIGH WHEEL MOWER FORCE BLOWER AERATOR If you liked this product please feel free to view our full line of quality lawn care, renovation, and debris removal products at www.billygoat.com DL VACUUM MULTI VACUUM...

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