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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC2600 Hydro-Drive Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Original Instructions IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 501528_-_HI...
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY __________ INSTRUCTION LABELS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND BATTERY MAINTENANCE 10-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 15-22 Go to http://www.billygoat.com for French-Canadian translations of the product manuals. Visitez http://www.billygoat.com pour la version canadienne-française des manuels de produits 501528_-_HI...
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS BC2600ICHEU Engine Type Briggs and Stratton Model Number 21R7720141HS Displacement 344 cc Fuel Capacity 2.8 qt (2.65L) Oil Capacity 1.5 qt (1.4L) Unit Weight 325lb (147.4 kg) Overall Length 72 in (1.83 m) Overall Width 31 in (0.78 m) Overall Height 48 in (1.21 m)
INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Hydro-Drive 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.
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PACKING CHECKLIST ® Your BILLY GOAT BC Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive 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.
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual 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.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual CUTTING OPERATION 1. Press blade clutch handle down (See Fig. 5) to engage blade. Allow blade to spin up to normal operating speed. 2. Pull Forward (See Fig. 6) or Reverse Drive lever (See Fig. 7) up to engage transaxle in desired direction.
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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.
4. Remove blade bolt (item 23), and friction washer (item 39). 5. Remove blade (item 2) and install replacement blade. When replacing the blade use BILLY GOAT Industries PN 501224 only. NOTE: When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges. If the lock nut is removed and replaced more than once, it should be replaced with a new lock nut (P/N 8160009).
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual NOTE: See Fig 12 for proper belt routing. TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (See pages 21 and 22 for Parts Illustration and Parts List) DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual TRANSAXLE DRIVE ADJUSTMENT DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Adjustments to cable tension are made at the barrel entering the Drive INCREASE Control Levers. (See Fig. 13) 3. Adjust cable tension by tightening or loosening cable adjustment barrel on rear of engine base (see below).
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE 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 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.
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start Throttle is set to Slow/Stop position. Move throttle to fast position. Out of gasoline. Fill gas tank. Old or contaminated gasoline. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE ENGINE PARTS LIST BC2600ICHEU ITEM DESCRIPTION Part No SCREWCAP 3/8-24 X 1” HCS GR. 8 900154 WASHER DECK RETAINING 501214 NUT LOCK 5/16”-18 ZP 8160002 ENGINE BASE WA W/LABELS 501603 SCREW SELT TAP 1/4-20 X 5/8” 890359 HWH TYPE F WASHER LOCK 3/8”...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE PARTS LIST ITEM BC2600ICHEU DESCRIPTION Part No NUT LOCK 5/16-18 ZP 8160002 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 HEX 8160003 HANDLE LOWER LEFT 501400-P BRACKET THROTTLE BC26 501251 SCREWCAP 3/8”-16 X 2” 8041054 WASHER 3/8” FLAT 8171004 BOLT SHOULDER 3/8”-16 X 1 1/2”...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE TRANS PARTS DRAWING 501528_-_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE TRANS PARTS LIST ITEM BC2600ICHEU DESCRIPTION Part No NUT LOCK 1/4”-20 HEX ZP 8160001 NUT LOCK 5/16”-18 8160002 ENGINE BASE WA W/LABELS 501603 SCREW SELT TAP 1/4-20 X 5/8” HWH TYPE F 890359 WASHER 3/8” SAE 8172009 NUT LOCK 3/8”-16 HEX 8160003...
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