1
2
ACCESSORIES
NUT REPLACEMENT KIT
P/N 500208.
To replace stripped or
damaged insert nuts in
engine base.
BLADE BC2401
P/N 500210.
Original Equipment Blade
for replacement.
BELT TRACTION DRIVE
P/N 500119.
Traction Drive Belt
for BC2401
BELT BLADE DRIVE
P/N 500237.
Blade Drive Belt
for BC2401
BLADE HIGH LIFT
BC2401
P/N 500102.
Optional blade for
replacement
T h a n k Yo u f o r S e l e c t i n g
The Powerful BC2401 SELF-PROPELLED BRUSH CUTTER
Operator Owner's Manual
BC2401, BC2401H, BC2401HE
3
Specifications
BC2401
BC2401H
BC2401HE
ENGINE: H.P.
ENGINE: TYPE
8.0 (5.96 kW)
B&S
11 (8.20 kW)
HONDA
11 (8.20 kW)
HONDA
ENGINE MODEL NO:
ENGINE: FUEL CAP.
ENGINE: OIL CAP.
WEIGHT: UNIT
195702-0450-E1
3.0 qt. (2.84 L)
1.10 qt. (1.04 L)
269# (122.3 kg)
291# (132.3 kg)
53.0# (24.04 kg)
GXV340K1DX3
2.3 qt. (2.18 L)
1.20 qt. (1.13 L)
278# (126.1 kg)
306# (138.8 kg)
70.5# (32.0 kg)
GXV340K1DE33
2.3 qt. (2.18 L)
1.20 qt. (1.13 L)
282# (127.9 kg)
310# (140.6 kg)
72.5# (32.9 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING
ENGINE WEIGHT:
MAX. OPERATING SLOPE
15°
20°
20°
UNIT SIZE:
OVERALL LENGTH: 82.5"(2.09 m)
OVERALL WIDTH 32.0" (0.81m) OVERALL HEIGHT43" (1.09m)
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9
GENERAL SAFETY
For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration.
·DO NOT perform any maintenance or inspection until engine has
been turned off and has come to a complete stop, and the spark
plug has been removed
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
·DO NOT operate machine with guards removed.
·DO NOT use this machine for cutting areas containing rock,
glass, string like material, wire, rags, cans, metal, or other non-
organic material.
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recom-
mended when using this machine.
·DO NOT place hands or feet beneath cutting deck, near
debris outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine or operate unit with bystanders in or
near the work area.
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than specified
on page 1.
·DO NOT operate machine near any hot or burning debris, or any
toxic or explosive material.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
·DO NOT start or operate machine with blade or drive clutch
engaged.
10
ASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE unit from carton and allow upper handle (item 40) to lay on
ground behind unit. Set guard bar(Item 31) to the side for now.
2. REMOVE hardware items 115, 117, 141, 143, & 144 from temporary
storage positions on lower handle (items 51, & 52).
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
3. ATTACH upper handle to lower as shown below, and securely tighten
all fasteners. For easy alignment of handles during installation, loosen
the four screws that secure the lower handles. Line up and hand tighten
all handle hardware before final tightening. Note: Be sure the engine
starter rope is properly installed in the starter rope guide (item 145)
before tightening the corresponding fasteners.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE ASSEMBLING UNIT.
4. REMOVE hardware items 102, 103, 117, 119, 124, 141, & 152 from
temporary storage positions on deck and skid assy at front of unit
(items 2, 155, & 156)
Your Billy Goat Brush Cutter is shipped from the
factory in one carton, completely assembled except
for the upper handle, and front guard bar.
5. ATTACH guard bar(Item 31) to deck as shown below. Install the center
bolts(Item 153) first, and install the bolts that fasten through the sides of
the deck last. Securely tighten all fasteners. Note: Hardware items 117,
119, & 141 are used to secure both the front skid attachment and the
sides of the guard bar. Be sure both are securely attached.
6. CONNECT spark plug wire to spark plug.
11
PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton. If any
of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Per Model
Check
Handle Upper
Assembly
500256
Check
Bar Support WA
500235
Check
Literature
Assy
Literature Assy
500263
Check
Check
Briggs & Stratton
Engine
Manual
Honda(English)
Check
Honda W/Electric
Start (English)
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CONTROLS
12
LITERATURE ASSY P/N 500263
Throttle Control
Literature Checklist
Briggs and Honda engines have a choke type carburetor that is operated by moving
the throttle control to the full start position. See STARTING section, see page 5.
Check
Owner's
Manual
500264
Owner's
Manual
BRIGGS &
STRATTON
HONDA
Pull Start
Electric Start
PULL OUT
PULL OUT
Check
Warranty
Card
START
STARTING:
PULL OUT FOR CHOKE
AND TURN TO LOCK
STARTING:
PULL OUT FOR CHOKE
AND TURN TO LOCK
Warranty
Card
400972
AFTER STARTING:
RELEASE FROM
CHOKE AND ADJUST
ENGINE TO DESIRED
SPEED
AFTER STARTING:
RELEASE FROM
CHOKE AND ADJUST
ENGINE TO DESIRED
SPEED
PUSH IN
PUSH IN
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL TURN
THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE CLOCKWISE TO LOCK,
THEN TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE 1/4 TURN TO
RELEASE BEFORE ADJUSTING SPEED.
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL TURN
THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE CLOCKWISE TO LOCK,
THEN TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE 1/4 TURN TO
RELEASE BEFORE ADJUSTING SPEED.
EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 500265
Check
RUN
START (PULL UP)
RUN
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU
Distributor List
OFF
OFF
Ty Wrap 900407
Qty: (4)
TM
TM
STOP
PART NO. 500309
PART NO. 500314
14
15
INSTRUCTION LABELS
ENGINE LABELS
These labels should be included on your Brush Cutter. If any of these
labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into
operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replace-
ment labels..
Briggs & Stratton
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating.
WARNING
Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en route.
Vor Inbetriebnahme Bedienungs - und Wartungsanleitung lesen.
Favor leer las instrucciones de operacion antes de operar el motor.
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 63 Part No.400268
Label Ear Eye Breathing Item
No. 188 Part No. 890254
C.o.nsultare il Manuale Uso e Manutenzione prima dell utilizzo.
..
Label Warning Guards
Item 185 Part No.900327
Las Skotselinstruktionen Innan Start.
Honda
DANGER
Label Danger Flying
Material Item 184
Part No.810736
Label Read Owner's
Manual Item No. 187
Part No. 890301
Label Danger Keep Hands and
Feet Away
Item 180 PartNo.400424
N
R
1 2 3
Label Shift BC2400
Item No. 186
Part No. 500202
Label Clutch Blade
Item 192
Part No.500177
Label Clutch Drive
Item 191
Part No.500176
US DESIGN PATENT
NO: D386768
WHEELS MUST BE CHOCKED
PART NO. 500279
OR BLOCKED WHEN UNIT IS
PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Label Patent No
Item 190 Part No.500279
500168
Label Chock Wheels Item No. 189 Part No. 500168
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OPERATION
NOTE: Do not engage blade during transport between work
sites. The blade should remain disengaged at all times when
work is not being performed.
The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry
conditions. If the deck becomes choked with grass or debris
during operation, back unit off of debris allowing machine to
clear itself and continue cutting, or shut the unit off and clear the
clog by hand (See below). A drop in engine RPM or a notice-
able change in engine sound is usually a good indicator of a
clogged discharge or other interference.
INTENDED USE: This is not a lawn mower. The BC2401 is
designed for cutting overgrown weeds, brush, and other
types of organic growth to a height of 3-1/2". The unit may
also be used to clear small saplings 1-1/2" in dia. or less. It
does not provide the cut quality of a finish cut lawn mower.
The unit is designed for use in rural areas, and should not
be used in settings where conditions require that the unit be
operated in tight or confined areas. Be sure to inspect work
area and machine before operating. Make sure that all
operators of this equipment are trained in general machine
use and safety.
Under most conditions cutting should be done in first or
second gear. Third gear should be reserved for conditions
where weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. The
quality of the cut produced is directly related to the unit's ground
speed during cutting. If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory
(i.e. material left standing) you should shift into a lower gear
during cutting. For improved control in confined areas, this
machine can be pushed forward or backward by releasing the
operator's clutch lever, placing the transaxle in neutral, and
pushing the machine.
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine. Do not operate
unit in areas where bystanders may be present.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn blade, loose blade bolt, loose blade adapter
key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See parts list
for proper blade bolt torque specifications. (See trouble shooting
section on page 12).
CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK:
Turn engine off and wait for blade to stop completely.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves,
remove clog.
16.1
STARTING
Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.
BLADE CLUTCH
The Brush Cutter blade clutch is controlled by an operator
presence control. To engage the blade, depress the operator's
left hand control lever against operator's handle. The blade is
disengaged by releasing this lever.(See Fig. 1.1)
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when
provided on engine).
NOTE: The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting
or fully disengaged to bring the blade to a stop. Do not operate
the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged. Premature belt
wear and clutch failure will result from improper operation of the
clutch.
CHOKE: Operated by remote throttle on handle. To choke
engine move the throttle to full fast position.
NOTE: HONDA MODELS ONLY: Pull the control lever out
completely and turn clockwise to lock the control in choke.
After starting the engine, unlock the t-handle by turning
counter clockwise, and push in to set the desired engine
speed and lock in place.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the
blade. Inspect the work area for foriegn objects
that could cause damage to the unit or injure the
operator if struck by the blade. Never operate the
blade with bystanders in the work area.
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
ELECTRIC START: Choke the engine if necessary. Pull up
on the sleeve on the toggle switch, push it up to start
position and hold until engine starts, then release switch and
it will return to the run position.
Lever Up
Disengages
Clutch
Handle
Lever
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 12.
16.2
CUTTING OPERATION
Lever
Down
GENERAL OPERATION: To engage the blade, depress
the operator's left hand control lever against operator's handle.
The blade is disengaged by releasing this lever.(See Fig. 1.1)
To engage the wheel drive, lift the operator's right hand
control lever against operator's handle. The drive is disen-
gaged by releasing this lever.(See Fig. 1.2) Ground speed
can be varied by shifting gears as described on page 9. To
begin cutting engage the blade lever, allow the blade to spin
up to speed, and engage the wheel drive to begin moving
forward into the material to be cut.
Engages
Clutch
Fig. 1.1
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PARTS DRAWING
BC2401HE, BC2401H, BC2401
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PARTS
LIST
19
ITEM
NO.
1
BC2401HE
Part No
500239
500266
500125
500240
500196
500200
500233
500100
830180
500119
500122
500169
800260
500103
500104
500170
500259
500146
500121
500127
500144
500171
500258
610102
500184
500228
500270
500226
500237
500232
500235
500130
500260
500174
500101
500107
500115
500253
500312
500243
500267
500142
500152
500187
500294
-
BC2401H
Part No
500239
500266
500125
500240
500196
500200
500233
500100
830180
500119
500122
500169
800260
500103
500104
500170
500259
500146
500121
500127
500144
500171
500258
610102
500184
500228
500270
500226
500237
500232
500235
500130
500260
500174
500101
500107
500115
500253
500312
500243
500267
500142
500152
500187
-
BC2401
Part No
500239
500266
500125
500240
500196
500200
500233
500100
830180
500119
500122
500169
800260
500103
500104
500170
500259
500146
500121
500127
500144
500171
500258
610102
500184
500228
500270
500226
500237
500232
500235
500130
500260
500174
500101
500107
500115
500253
500312
500243
500267
500142
500152
500187
-
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
1
-
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
-
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
-
Deck Assemblywith labels
Deck WA BC2401
2
3
Deflector Front BC2400
Base Assembly with labels
Handle Brace Left
4
5
6
Handle Brace Right
7
Door Base Engine
8
Transaxle 3 SPD BC2400
Pulley 5.0" OD ‘A’ Sec.
Belt Traction Drive
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Plate Pivot Idler / Shifter
Shifter Pivot WA
Pulley Idler
Wheel & Tire 16" AG SP LH
Wheel & Tire 16" AG SP RH
Arm Idler WA
Cable Clutch Blade BC2400
Cable Clutch Drive BC2400
Bar Shift T-axle
Angle Support T-axle
Rod Link Shifter
Tube Shift With Grip
Clutch Brake BC2401
Grip 3/4 ID - Black
Tube Pointer
Plate Mount Idler WA
Pulley Idler 4.5" OD X3/8
Shaft Traction Drive
Belt Blade Drive
Spacer Spindle BC2401
Bar Guard WA BC2401
Bushing Shifter
Spacer Crank BC2401
Spindle WABC2400
Bearing 7/8" ID Sealed Press
Shaft Drive Blade
Spacer Spindle Bearing
Pulley 7" OD x 7/8" BORE
Lever Control Blade
Handle Upper BC2400
Grip Handle 1 ID x 7.5
Lever Control Clutch
Bushing Lever Control
Fitting Mount Cable
Engine 11 HP Honda GXV340 Electric Start
Engine 11 HP Honda GXV340
Engine 8.0 HP B & S
Pulley Drive Traction BC2401
Spacer Engine WA2401
Control Throttle BC2400
Tube Cable Cover
620100
-
1
-
500216
500216
500238
500262
500213
500186
500210
500140
500141
500191
500108
500257
100121
8177011
8024021
*8160001
*8041029
*8177011
850443
500269
*8041028
*8041035
8024039
900230
*8197016
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
10
18
7
1
1
4
6
2
1
1
-
-
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
500238
500262
500308
500186
500210
500140
500141
500191
500108
500257
100121
8177011
8024021
*8160001
*8041029
*8177011
850443
500269
*8041028
*8041035
8024039
900230
*8197016
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
14
18
7
1
1
5
6
2
1
1
500238
500262
500308
500186
500210
500140
500141
500191
500108
500257
100121
8177011
8024021
*8160001
*8041029
*8177011
850443
500269
*8041028
*8041035
8024039
900230
*8197016
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
10
18
7
1
1
4
6
2
1
1
Blade 24" BC2400
Handle Lower RH BC2400
Handle Lower LH BC2400
Adapter Blade WA
Washer Friction Blade
Guard Hand BC2401
Screwcap 8x3/8 HWH Type B
100 Washer Lock 5/16 Twist. Tooth
101 Bolt Carraige 1/4 - 20 x3/4
102 Nut Lock 1/4 - 20
103 Screw Cap 5/16 - 18 x1 1/4
104 Washer Lock 5/16 split
105 Plate Impeller Washer
106 Screw Cap 7/16-20 X 3"
107 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X1"
108 Screw Cap 5/16 - 18 x2 3/4
109 Bolt Carraige 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
110 Washer Flat 1/2"
111 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4"
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Item
No.
Description
BC2401HE Qty.
Part No.
BC2401H
Part No.
500114
*8160003
800888
*8041032
*8142002
*8160002
*8024040
*8041030
*8171004
890010
Qty. BC2401 Qty.
Part No.
Parts List
continued from
page 9.
112 Bolt Shoulder 1/2 x1
113 Nut Lock 3/8-16
114 Bolt Idler
115 Screw Cap 5/16 x2"
116 Nut Jam 5/16 - 18
117 Nut Lock 5/16 - 18
118 Bolt Carraige 5/16 - 18 x 1
119 Screw Cap 5/16 x1 1/2
120 Washer 3/8 FC
121 Terminal Piggyback 3/16
122 Screw Cap 1/4 - 28 x 1/2 GR5
123 Washer Lock 1/4 Split
124 Washer 1/4 FC
125 Screw Self Tap 5/16
126 Pin Hair Cotter
500114
*8160003
800888
1
3
1
5
3
29
6
4
1
1
1
1
5
1
2
2
1
3
1
5
3
500114
*8160003
800888
*8041032
*8142002
1
3
1
5
3
*8041032
*8142002
*8160002
*8024040
*8041030
*8171004
890010
28 *8160002 30
6
4
1
1
1
1
5
1
2
2
*8024040
*8041030
*8171004
-
6
4
1
-
1
1
5
1
2
2
* Denotes standard
hardware item, that
may be purchased
locally.
850408
850408
850408
*8177010
*8171002
*8123128
900471
*8177010
*8171002
*8123128
900471
*8177010
*8171002
*8123128
900471
127 Washer 5/16 SAE
128
*8172008
*8172008
*8172008
129 Washer 3/4 SAE
*8172015
850238
500305
850230
9201087
8172019
800554
500182
900407
9201072
500188
850132
*8171003
2
2
1
2
2
4
1
1
4
2
1
3
27
*8172015
850238
500305
850230
9201087
2
2
1
2
2
*8172015
850238
-
850230
9201087
2
2
-
2
2
130 Washer 0.765 x 1.250 x 0.060
131 Plate Control Box
132 Ring Snap 0.750
133 Key3/16 x2 1/8
134 Washer Fender 1/4"
135 Screw Cap 7/16 - 20 x1 1/4 GR8
136 Washer 1.25 x0.882 x0.125
137 Ty Wrap
800554
500182
900407
9201072
500188
850132
*8171003
1
1
4
2
1
3
800554
500182
900407
9201072
500188
850132
1
1
4
2
1
3
138 KeySq 3/16 x 5/8
139 Screw Cap 7/16 - 20 x2 GR8
140 Washer Lock 7/16 Tw. Tooth
141 Washer 5/16 FC
27 *8171003 23
143 Screw Cap 5/16 - 18 x1 3/4
144 Screw Cap 5/16 - 18 x2 1/2
145 Guide Rope
146 Grip Lever
147 Key1/4 x 1"
148 Spacer Engine Honda SP VQ
149 Guide Belt LH
150 Guide Belt RH
151 Screw Cap 5/16 - 24 x1
152 Screw Cap 1/4 - 20 x 1 1/4
153 Screw Cap 1/4 - 20 x 2 3/4
154 Screwcap 1/4-20 x2”
155 Skid RH BC v-cup WA
156 Skid LH BC v-cup WA
157 Switch BoxAssy BC
158 Switch Toggle
*8041031
*8041034
830533
500181
9201113
830113
500230
500231
*400164
*8041007
*8041013
*8041010
500291
500292
500310
500307
500306
500282
500314
500304
790133
500301
500299
500303
500302
500297
500298
400424
810736
900327
500202
890301
890254
500168
500279
500176
500177
7
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
7
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*8041031
*8041034
830533
500181
9201113
830113
500230
500231
*400164
*8041007
*8041013
*8041010
500291
500292
500310
500311
890442
500282
500309
7
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*8041031
*8041034
830533
500181
9201113
830113
500230
500231
*400164
*8041007
*8041013
*8041010
500291
500292
500283
500281
890442
500282
810656
9
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
159 Harness Assy
160 Bushing Strain Relief
161 Label Throttle
162 Cable Battery Red W/Charge
163 Cable Battery Black 10"
164 Lid Box Battery
165 Box Battery Drilled
166 Plate Guard Bottom Battery
167 Strap Battery
168 Bracket Mount Battery Wa
169 Bar Support Battery
180 Label OPEI
184 Label Flying Debris
185 Label Guards
186 Label Shift BC2400
187 Label Read
188 Label Ear Eye Breathe
189 Label Chock Wheels
190 Label Patent No
400424
810736
900327
500202
890301
890254
500168
500279
500176
500177
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
400424
810736
900327
500202
890301
890254
500168
500279
500176
500177
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
191 Label Clutch Drive
192 Label Clutch Blade
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OPERATION continued
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16.3
16.5
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
PROPULSION
This Brush Cutter is self-propelled, and is controlled by an
operator presence control. To engage the wheel drive, lift the
operator's right hand control lever against operator's handle. The
drive is disengaged by releasing this lever.(See Fig. 1.2)
Using three people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the
handle and front of deck. Secure in place during transport.
GROUND SPEED can be varied by selecting a higher or lower
gear using the gear shift lever at the rear of the machine(See
Fig. 2), or by changing the engine rpm. To shift the Brush
Cutter into reverse, release all controls and rotate the shift lever
to the left, when the lever stops lift it up and continue to turn it to
the left until it stops again.
16.6
STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated
areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
Under most conditions cutting should be done in first or second
gear. Third gear should be reserved for conditions where
weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. The quality of
the cut produced is directly related to the unit's ground speed
during cutting. If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory (i.e.
material left standing) you should shift into a lower gear during
cutting. For improved control in confined areas, this machine
can be pushed forward or backward by releasing the operator's
clutch lever, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the
machine.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as
follows:
Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Remove all
gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits
from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of
engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away
from open flame. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and
engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach the carburetor.
Lever Up
Engages
Clutch
Handle
CAUTION: Wheels must be chocked or blocked
when unit is parked on a slope.
SHIFT LEVER
Lever
Fig. 1.2
R
N
1 2 3
WARNING
US DESIGN PATENT
NO: D386768
16.4
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
P
ART NO. 500279
Cutting height can be adjusted to allow a 1” lower cutting
height. This is particularly useful for cutting grasses that lay
over when over grown. (i.e. Bermuda, Johnson, etc.)
Fig. 2
Note: When cutting brush and normal field grasses it is
strongly recommended that you operate your brush cutter at the
standard (top) cutting height.
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MAINTENANCE
17.2
BELT REPLACEMENT
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and
replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when either
is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replace-
ment. Billy Goat uses only premium quality, kevlar corded and coated
belts in your unit. Substitute belts do not meet the design and
performance requirements for your unit , and will greatly reduce
machine performance and belt life.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Transaxle Drive Belt
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry
bar or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine
towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to
prevent personal injury.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
AND ALL GUARDS BEFORE START-
ING ENGINE.
3. Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount
idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive
belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley
to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
4. Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not
remove the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 &
150) in place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the
machine. This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow
them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a
universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103)
holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may
remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 &
117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the
screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).
Note: Blade, and drive belts are normal wear items.
These should be inspected on a regular basis and
replaced if worn.
ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When
contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your
engine model number available for reference(See table page 11).
If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can
contact the manufacturers national service organization.
5. With the guides loose slip the transaxle drive belt(Item 10) out of the
groove on the drive pulley and down past the pulley.
6. Slip the old belt(10) up and over the pulley on the transaxle (Item 9)
and remove belt from machine.
To reach:
7. Install new belt in groove on transaxle pulley(Item 9) and slip into
groove on transaxle drive pulley(46).
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723 Fax: 414-259-5249
American Honda: 770-497-6000 Fax: 770-497-6011
8. Tighten four screws(103) to secure belt guides(149 & 150) in place.
Note: With clutch levers engaged, be sure belt guides do not touch
belts after installation.
17.1
BLADE REMOVAL / SHARPENING
9. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Blade Drive Belt
NOTE: When sharpening the blade it is a good idea to check
the balance of the blade. A properly balanced blade will
increase life of the bearings and other components.
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry bar
or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine
towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to
prevent personal injury.
Tools required: 5/8 inch socket, torque wrench, adequate
support.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Remove the two screws (103) and washers (141) holding the engine
base door (7), and remove the door.
2. Support front of unit to allow access to the blade. Note: Unit
is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal
injury.
4. Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount
idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive
belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley
to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
5. Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not
remove the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 &
150) in place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the
machine. This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow
them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a
universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103)
holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may
remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 &
117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the
screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).
3. Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal.
4. Remove the blade bolt (Item 139), lockwasher (140), and
large friction washer (54).
5. Remove the blade (50) and, replace or sharpen the blade.
NOTE: When replacing the blade use only B.G.I. Part no.
500210.
6.Replace the blade using all fasteners in the exact order
they were removed. Torque blade screw to 60 ft-lbs. NOTE:
Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and
replace as necessary.
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Blade Drive Belt
6. With the guides loose slip the blade drive belt(29) out of the
groove on the drive pulley and down past the pulley. Note: It is
necessary to remove the transaxle drive belt(10) from its groove to
allow removal of the blade drive belt.
7. Pull the belt back through the hole in the top of the engine base
and remove it from the machine. NOTE: Removal of the belt from the
blade drive pulley requires some force to walk the belt past the front
portion of the pulley.
8. Install new belt into groove on blade drive pulley. Push remaining
length of belt back through engine base toward clutch/brake drive
pulley.
9. Reach through from rear of machine and pull new belt through and
install it in the groove on the clutch/brake drive pulley. NOTE: Make
sure the blade belt is properly seated in the clutch/brake drive
pulley(Item 23) and not resting in the gap between the clutch/brake
pulley(23) and the transaxle drive pulley(46)
10. Tighten four screws to secure belt guides (item 149 & 150) in
place. NOTE: Be sure belt is correctly routed when replacing. (See
Fig. 3)
11. Set tension on belt by reaching in through top of engine base with
a long screwdriver or other pry bar and pushing the idler pulley over
against the belt to increase tension. While holding the belt under
tension tighten the two screws (107) that hold the idler arm in place.
Note: Proper belt tension can be verified by checking the tight side
(non-idler side)belt deflection. The belt should deflect 3/16”-1/4” with
force applied perpendicular to the belt after tensioning.
12. Replace engine base door (item 7) and tighten screws to hold it in
place
Transaxle
Drive Belt
Belt in bottom groove
of engine pulley
Belt in top groove
of engine pulley
13. Reconnect spark plug.
Fig. 3
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
Every 5 hrs Every 25 Every 50
BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Maintenance Schedule
Every
100-150 hrs
Every
Use
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove the two screws holding the engine base door (item 7),
and remove the door.
Maintenance Operation
or (Daily)
hrs
hrs
Engine (See Engine Manual)
3. Examine the condition of the belt and note the position of the idler
assembly and the amount of tension on the blade belt.
3. Loosen the two nuts (Item 117) on top of the engine base, holding
the idler arm assembly (Item 26) in place .
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose parts
Inspect for worn or damaged parts
4. Reset tension on belt by reaching in through top of engine base
with a long screwdriver or other pry bar and pushing the idler pulley
over against the belt to increase tension. While holding the belt
under tension tighten the two screws that hold the idler arm in place.
5. Replace engine base door and verify blade belt tension setting by
operating the unit in the conditions that caused it to slip
originally.NOTE: If belt continues to slip it may be worn out and
require replacement before proper operation can resume.
Sharpen Blade
Inspect belts for wear
Check blade clutch cable tension
Replace blade and traction belts
Inspect battery for damage or leak
Check battery terminal for corrosion
STARTER SWITCH WIRING
Lubricate throttle control cable and
linkage.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Date of Service
Service Performed
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17.3
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Clutch/Brake Adjustment:
As the clutch/brake wears, adjustments may be required to
maintain proper control cable tension, and clutch engagement.
If the clutch/brake begins slipping or squealing during normal
operation it may require an adjustment to increase the clutch
cable tension. A properly adjusted blade clutch should require a
minimum of 10 lbs. of force to completely depress the end of the
clutch lever.(See Fig. 4) Adjust by tightening or by loosening
clutch cable adjusting nut as required, located at the rear of the
engine base. When adjusting cable tension on blade control
cable be sure to leave slack in cable to allow for engagement of
blade brake. Replacement of cable or clutch/brake may be
necessary if adjustment will not allow for proper clutch and
brake engagement.
MINIMUM FORCE = 3 LBS.
WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED
MOVE ADJUSTER OUT TO
INCREASE CABLE TENSION
MOVE ADJUSTER IN TO
DECREASE CABLE
TENSION
WARNING: If the clutch begins to squeal or slip, do not
continue to operate your unit until adequate adjustment or repair
has been performed.
Improper adjustment can cause clutch to slip and overheat,
greatly reducing machine performance and clutch life.
Fig. 4
Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
Possible Cause
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
Stop switch is off. Throttle is not in ON position. Out of gasoline. Bad
or old gasoline. Spark plug wire disconnected. Dirty air cleaner.
The engine will not start
Check switch, throttle, & gasoline. Check for spark with an approved
tester. Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact service dealer.
Starter does not turn
(Electric start unit only)
Battery is too low or dead. Battery cable is disconnected or battery
terminal is corroded. Bad starter switch or wire harness. Bad starter.
Charge battery or replace with a new one. Clean battery terminals.
Replace starter switch. Replace Wire harness. Contact service dealer.
Replace stop switch. Connect stop switch wire. Replace stop switch
wire.
The engine will not stop
Damaged stop switch. Stop switch wire is disconnected. Stop switch
wire is worn or damaged.
Will not cut or has poor
cutting performance.
Dull Blade. Clogged deck. Excessive quantity of debris built up or
blocking blade. Engine RPM set too low.
Unclog deck (see page 5). Sharpen blade.
Check engine RPM.(see page 11 for settings)
Abnormal vibration.
Belt slips or smokes.
Loose or out of balance blade or loose engine.
Check blade and replace if required. Check Engine.
Belt tension too low . Belt worn or stretched. Pulleys worn or
damaged.
Increase tension at idler(see page 11). Replace belt. Replace
pulleys
Clutch slips or squeals.
Clutch cable tension too low . Clutch worn or damaged.
Inadequate slack in clutch cable . Clutch worn or damaged.
Increase clutch cable tension (see above). Replace clutch/brake
Adjust or replace cable (see above). Replace clutch/brake
Blade brake will not engage.
Adjust clutch cable. Replace any worn, damaged or malfunctioning
parts.
Operator's clutch lever not releasing clutch. Broken or out of
adjustment clutch cable. Worn or broken belt.
No self propelling.
Self propelled drive will not
release .
Clutch cable out of adjustment.
Adjust clutch cable. See page 12 Clutch Adjustment.
Engine is locked, will not
pull over.
Debris locked against blade. Engine problem.
Remove debris (see page 5 ). Contact an engine servicing dealer
for engine problems.(see page 10)
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized
servicing dealer.
22.1
22
Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat.
The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the
user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material
and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
Record your machine model, serial number and
Serial Plate
21
date-of-purchase and where purchased
The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.
1803 S.W. Jefferson
Lee's Summit,
The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
L
MO 64082 / USA
Tel (816) 524-9666
Fax (816) 524-6983
A
R
The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer,
who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.
82
Model
Serial No.
The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study
the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.
The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat
headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
binding.
L
Unit(Weight)
lbs.
Engine Power
kW
A
p
kg
rpm
min-1
Operator
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
& Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
1803 S.W. JEFFERSON STREET LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082 / USA
Purchased
from
Purchase
Date
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