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

CAUTION
The belt and clutch can create a pinch-point. Use caution
when performing maintenance.
6. Slip the belt off the transaxle (E) pulley. The transaxle
pulley is hidden above the transaxle in Figure 24.
7. Install a new drive belt. Reverse steps 4-6. Be sure
the new drive belt is seated properly in the clutch and
transaxle pulley. Be sure the belt does not bend over the
transaxle fan blades. Be sure the blade belt (F) remains
correctly installed.
8. Reinstall the lower belt guard.

Adjusting Drive Cable Tension

Fits: Hydro-drive models.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Turn off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. To adjust cable tension, adjust the barrel length (A,
Figure 25). To adjust the barrel length, loosen the barrel
nut (B) by hand. Engage the drive lever (C) to desired
tension.
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Note: Do not apply excessive tension to the cables. This can
lead to damage or premature failure.
3. Tighten the barrel nut.
4. Apply lithium grease to the slot in the lever where the
cable sits. This step will prevent damage and premature
failure.
Adjusting Drive Cable Tension
Fits: Mechanical-drive models.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Turn off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Locate the drive cable adjustment nut (A, Figure 26).
Tighten or loosen the nut to adjust drive cable tension. Be
sure to leave enough slack in the cable to allow the drive
lever to engage.
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3. Reconnect the spark plug wire. Start the unit and engage
the drive handle to test cable adjustment.
If the drive lever continues to slip or operates incorrectly,
shut down the unit, and do not operate the unit until
proper repair has been performed. Contact an authorized
service dealer.

Replacing the Blade Belt

Fits: Hydro-drive models.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Turn off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
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