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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC2601 Hydro-Drive Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual (California) Beginning Serial #: 100515001 Original Instructions IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No 501551 501551_A_HI...
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY___________________________________ 3 INSTRUCTION LABELS __________________________________________ 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS _____________________________________ OPERATION _________________________________________________ _5-7 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS____________________________ 7-10 TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________ 11 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ___________________________________ 12-19 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...
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC 2600 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS BC2601HHFCA Honda GXV390 Engine Type GXV390UT1 DABG Model Number 390 cc Displacement 2.2 qt (2.1 L) Fuel Capacity 1.2 qt (1.1L) Oil Capacity Unit Weight 367 lb (167 kg) Overall Length 72 in (1.83 m) Overall Width 31 in (0.78 m) Overall Height...
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 Lists and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels.
PACKING CHECKLIST ® Your BILLY GOAT BC Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive Brush Cutter was shipped in one carton. NOTE: BC2600HHFCA models are shipped completely assembled and will need to have the blade cable attached before gas and oil is added to the machine.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual STARTING ENGINE CHECK engine oil level before operating machine. DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged. 1. Place equipment on a level, firm surface that is free of rocks or other debris. 2. Place throttle in “fast” position. (See Fig. 1) 3.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual NEUTRAL/FREEWHEEL Identify the freewheel lever located in front of the right front wheel when viewing from operator’s station. Pull lever to initiate freewheel motion. Push lever in to initiate driver enabled motion. Fig. 8 Freewheel Lever *****TIPS***** The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry conditions.
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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 BLADE DRIVE AND TENSION NOTE: The Blade Drive belt is under constant tension by the idler arm on the deck DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Loosen four screws (item 27) holding belt deck cover (item 29) and remove the cover. 3.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual 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. 3. Loosen the four screws (item 27) holding deck belt cover (item 29) and remove cover.
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.
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE DECK PARTS DRAWING Part No 501551 501551_A_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE DECK PARTS LIST ITEM BC2601HHFCA DESCRIPTION Part No SCREWCAP 3/8-24 X 1” HCS GR. 8 900154 BLADE 26” FLAT BC26 501224 WASHER DECK RETAINNG 501214 LABEL BADGING BC26 HYDRO 501500 LABEL DANGER 400424 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 ZP 8160001 BOLT CARRIAGE 1/4-20 X 3/4”...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE ENGINE PARTS DRAWING Part No 501551 501551_A_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE ENGINE PARTS LIST BC2601HHFCA 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” HWH TYPE F 890359 WASHER LOCK 3/8”...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE PARTS DRAWING Part No 501551 501551_A_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE PARTS LIST ITEM BC2601HHFCA 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 Part No 501551 501551_A_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE TRANS PARTS LIST ITEM BC2601HHFCA 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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