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Billy Goat BC2403 Series Owner's Manual

Billy Goat BC2403 Series Owner's Manual

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BILLY GOAT
BC2403 Series Brush Cutter
Owner's Manual
Patent Number D386768
Part No 500402
1
Form No F020513A

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  • Page 1 ® BILLY GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Patent Number D386768 Part No 500402 Form No F020513A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual CONTENTS Specifications and Sound/Vibration ........................Instruction Labels .............................. Assembly Instructions ............................5-6 Operation ................................7-9 Maintenance ..............................10-19 Troubleshooting ..............................Illustrated Parts List ............................21-28 Go to http://www.billygoat.com for French-Canadian translations of the product manuals.
  • Page 3 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS BC2403IC BC2403ICF BC2403HF BC2403H BC2403HEB Engine Type Briggs and Briggs and Stratton Honda GXV Honda GXV Honda GXV Stratton INTEK INTEK OHV Model Number 21A902-0149-E1 21A902-0149-E1 GXV390UTIDABG GXV390UTIDABG GXV390K1DE33 Horsepower 13.0 (9.7 kW)

  • Page 4: Instruction Labels

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT 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.
  • Page 5 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Attach shifter to linkage here Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Figure 1 Part No 500402 F020513A...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ® Your BILLY GOAT BC Self-Propelled 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.

  • Page 7: Operation

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual OPERATION PERATOR ONTROLS 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.
  • Page 8 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Units equipped with electric starters: Pull up on the ON/OFF switch until engine starts. ON/OFF (I/O) (Manual start shown) DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged. Units equipped with manual starters: Pull starter rope to start engine.
  • Page 9 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Press blade clutch handle down to engage blade. Allow blade to spin up to normal operating speed. Blade Clutch Lever Pull drive clutch handle up to engage transaxle. Drive Clutch Lever Release drive clutch handle to disengage transaxle.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE ERIODIC AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use Daily or Every 5 Every 25 Hours Every 50 Every 100-150 Hours Hours Hours  Inspect for worn or damaged parts.
  • Page 11 Blade bolt (139) is a standard right-hand thread bolt. Remove blade (50) and install replacement blade. When replacing the blade use BILLY GOAT Industries PN 500210 only. When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges. Attach new blade with bolt (139), lock washer (140) and friction washer (54 removed earlier.
  • Page 12 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE RIVE ENSION DJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis (N) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. Disconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 13 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE LUTCH DJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. Disconnect spark plug wire. As the clutch/brake wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement.
  • Page 14 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual LADE RIVE EMOVAL AND EPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis (N) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 1/2” socket, 3/8” drive - ratchet, 3/8”...
  • Page 15 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 12. Tighten four screws (103) to secure belt guides (149, 150). Make sure belt is correctly routed. (See Figure below). 13. Adjust blade drive belt tension by reaching in through top of engine base with pry bar or long screwdriver and pushing idler pulley against belt to increase tension (see below).
  • Page 16 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual RANSAXLE RIVE LUTCH DJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. Disconnect spark plug wire. As the belt wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement.
  • Page 17 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual RANSAXLE RIVE EMOVAL AND EPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis (N) refers to the item number in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: ½” socket and ratchet, ½” universal extension bar, pry bar or long screwdriver, adequate support for machine.
  • Page 18 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual IRING IAGRAMS Starter Switch Wiring Figure 3 FUSE SWITCH STARTER BATTERY STARTER SOLENOID MOTOR WHITE BLACK BLACK ENGINE GROUND Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram Figure 4 MAGNETO ON/OFF SPARK SWITCH PLUG ENGINE GROUND ON/OFF Switch Circuit Schematic Diagram...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start. ON/OFF switch is in OFF position. Move switch to START position. Out of gasoline. Fill gas tank. Old or contaminated gasoline. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 20 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter 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 –...

  • Page 21: Illustrated Parts List

    BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Engine and Engine Base Assembly Figure 6 Part No 500402 F020513A...
  • Page 22 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC ITEM DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No Base Assembly with labels 500240 500240 500240 Door Base Engine 500233 500233 500233 Tube Shift With Grip 500404 500404 500404 Clutch Brake 500338...
  • Page 23 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Handlebar Assembly Figure 7 Part No 500402 F020513A...
  • Page 24 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No Handle Brace Left 500196 500196 500196 Handle Brace Right 500200 500200 500200 Cable Clutch Blade BC2402 500259 500259 500259 Cable Clutch Drive BC2402...
  • Page 25 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly Figure 8 Part No 500402 F020513A...
  • Page 26 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ITEM BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No Deck Assembly with Labels 500407 500407 500407 Deflector Front BC2402 500125 500125 500125 Transaxle 3 SPD BC2402 500365 500365 500365 Pulley 5.0" OD ‘A’ Section...
  • Page 27 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Figure 9 Part No 500402 F020513A...
  • Page 28 BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BC2403HEB BC2403H BC2403IC ITEM DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Part No Spindle Assembly Complete 500242 500242 500242 Spacer Spindle BC2402 500232 500232 500232 Spindle WA BC2402 500174 500174 500174 Bearing 7/8" ID Sealed Press...

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