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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC2600 Hydro-Drive Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Beginning Serial #: 100515001 Original Instructions IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No 501505 501505_E_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 Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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.
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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The throttle cable hardware is located on the bracket on the right side of the handle NOTE: BC2600HHFT models are shipped completely assembled and will need to have the blade cable attached before gas and oil is added to the machine.
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 If clutch continues to slip or squeal, do not operate equipment until adequate adjustment or repair has been performed. Improper adjustment can cause clutch to overheat and slip, greatly reducing performance and clutch life. 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)
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual Belt Routing Diagram (Top View of Machine) Fig. 12 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.
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram 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.
BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE DECK PARTS DRAWING Note: Item No. 169 includes: Item No. 44 Item No. 20 Billy Goat Part No. 501101 Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE DECK PARTS LIST BC2600HH BC2600HEBH BC2600ICH BC2600HHFT ITEM DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No SCREWCAP 3/8-24 X 1” HCS GR. 8 900154 900154 900154 BLADE 26” FLAT BC26 501224 501224 501224 WASHER DECK RETAINNG...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE ENGINE PARTS DRAWING Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE ENGINE PARTS LIST BC2600ICH BC2600HEBH BC2600HH BC2600HHFT Part No DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No SCREWCAP 3/8-24 X 1” 900154 900154 900154 900154 HCS GR. 8 WASHER DECK 501214 501214 501214 501214 RETAINING NUT LOCK 5/16”-18 ZP...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE PARTS DRAWING Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE PARTS LIST BC2600HEBH ITEM BC2600ICH BC2600HH BC2600HHFT DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No NUT LOCK 5/16-18 ZP 8160002 8160002 8160002 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 HEX 8160003 8160003 8160003 HANDLE LOWER LEFT 501400-P 501400-P...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE TRANS PARTS DRAWING Part No 501505 501505_E_HI...
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BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE TRANS PARTS LIST ITEM BC2600HEBH BC2600HH BC2600HHFT DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No NUT LOCK 1/4”-20 HEX ZP 8160001 8160001 8160001 NUT LOCK 5/16”-18 8160002 8160002 8160002 ENGINE BASE WA W/LABELS 501603 501603 501603 SCREW SELT TAP 1/4-20 X 5/8”...
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