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BILLY GOAT BC2403 Series Brush Cutter
Owner’s Manual
Patent Number D386768
Accessories
BC HIGH LIFT BLADE
P/N 500102
Part No 500360 1 Form No F062210A
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT Brush Cutter. Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your Brush Cutter in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating or servicing your equipment. CONTENTS Serial Plate Data ......
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: 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 OHV Model Number 21A902-0149-E1 21A902-0149-E1 GXV390UTIDABG GXV390UTIDABG GXV390K1DE33 Horsepower 13.0 (9.7 kW) 13.0 (9.7 kW)
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should be thoroughly familiar with them before assembling, operating or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others. This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment. This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended whe
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual SOUND DATA SOUND LEVEL 93 Dba at Operator’s position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 2/21/2002 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model. General Conditions: Sunny o o Temperature: 80 F (25 C) Wind Speed: 2.0 mph (3.2 kph) Wind
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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. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown. PN 400268 PN 890254
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 22 Attach 202 shifter to linkage here 100 Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Figure 1 Part No 500360 8 F062210A
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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. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. Electric start units are shipped with a battery. A CB18, C50, SC50 or MCB50
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 12. Reconnect spark plug wire. OPERATION DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and possibly fatal poison. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment away from spill until gasoline has completely evaporated. DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect muffler periodically and replace
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 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. 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 Operator Control Locations 1 Blade Clutch Lever 5 ON/OFF Switch 2 Gear Shift Lever 6 Drive Clutch Lever 3 Choke 7 Pull Starter 4 Throttle START
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual 3. Pull choke out (Honda engine only). Choke 4. Units equipped with electric starters: Press and hold ON/OFF button until engine starts. ON/OFF (I/O) Switch I-ON O-Off (Manual start shown) DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged. 5. Units equipped with manual starters: Pull starter rope to start engine. Part No 500360 12 F062210A
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual PULL STARTER CORD slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback. 6. Push choke in (Honda engine only). 7. Pull throttle control back to and allow engine to reach correct operating speed. CUTTING The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry conditions. The quality of the cut is directly related to ground speed during cutting. Under most conditions cutting should be done in first or second gear. Third
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual Drive Clutch Lever SHUT DOWN 1. Release drive clutch handle to disengage transaxle. 2. Release blade clutch handle to disengage blade. 3. Pull throttle control all the way back to the STOP position. 4. Place the ON/OFF (I/O) switch in the OFF (O) position. CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Shut engine off and wait for blade to stop completely. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual HANDLING and TRANSPORTING Using four people to lift unit is recommended. Lift holding the handles and front deck guard. Make sure equipment is properly secured before transporting. NEVER lift the machine while the engine is running. STORAGE DO NOT store engine in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area where fuel fumes may reach an open flame or spark from a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or similar devices. DO NOT d
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 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. Check for excessive vibration Inspect for loose parts. Sharpen blade. Inspect belts for wear. Lubricate throttle control cable and linkage. Check blade clutch cable
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 5/8” socket, 1/2” drive - torque wrench, 1/2” drive - jack stands or similar device adequate to support weight of machine. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Lift and support front of unit to all
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Remove two screws holding engine base door (6-7) and remove door. 3. Examine condition of belt and not position of idler assembly and amount of tension on belt. 4. Loosen,
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. As the clutch/brake wears or begins slipping or squealing, adjustment may be required to maintain proper cable tension and clutch engagement. A properly adjusted blade clutch should require 10 lbs of force to depress the end of the clutch lever. The blade clutch cable spring s
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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual BLADE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit. Numbers in parenthesis (N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List. Tools required: - 1/2” socket, 3/8” drive - ratchet, 3/8” - drive extension, 3/8” drive - universal joint, 3/8” drive - pry bar or long screwdriver - jack stands or similar device adequate to support weight of machine. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before
