Replacing The Blade; Replacing The Drive Belt - Billy Goat BC26 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Blade

DANGER
The blade is sharp! To avoid injury, always wear heavy-
duty gloves when inspecting or replacing the blade.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Turn off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Lift the unit so that the underside and blade can be safely
accessed.
DANGER
The unit is heavy! Be sure the unit is properly supported
before performing maintenance.
3. Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal.
4. Remove the blade bolt (A, Figure 20) and friction washer
(B), then remove the blade (C).
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5. Install the replacement blade. Secure it with a new friction
washer and new blade bolt. Torque the blade bolt to 40 ft-
lb.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Replacing the Drive Belt

Fits: Hydro-drive models.
CAUTION
The drive belt is under constant tension by the drive idler
arm. Stored energy may be present. Use caution when
performing maintenance.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Turn off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Safely lift and support the unit to allow access to the
underside of the unit.
3. To access the belt, remove the lower belt guard (A,
Figure 21). First, loosen and remove the two nuts (B).
Then loosen and remove the four screws (C) that secure
the belt guard.
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4. To release the tension on the drive belt (A, Figure 22),
detach the drive belt extension spring (B) from the spring
bracket (C). Figure 22 displays the drive system when
viewed from below.
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