Billy Goat BC2401IC, BC2402IC, BC2402ICE User Manual
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ACCESSORIES
NUT REPLACEMENT KIT
P/N 500208.
To replace stripped or
damaged insert nuts in
engine base.
BLADE BC2401/2402
P/N 500210.
Original Equipment Blade
for replacement.
BELT TRACTION DRIVE
P/N 500119.
Traction Drive Belt
for BC2401/2402
BELT BLADE DRIVE
P/N 500237.
Blade Drive Belt
for BC2401/2402
BLADE HIGH LIFT
BC2401/2402
P/N 500102.
Optional blade for
replacement
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The Powerful BC SELF-PROPELLED BRUSH CUTTER
Operator Owner's Manual
BC2402IC, BC2402H, BC2402HE, BC2402ICE
Patent Number D386768
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BC2402IC BC2402H BC2402HE BC2402ICE
ENGINE: H.P. 13 (9.70 kW) 13 (9.70 kW) 13 (9.70 kW) 13 (9.70 kW)
ENGINE: TYPE B&S INTEK OHV HONDA HONDA B&S INTEK OHV
ENGINE MODEL NO: MODEL 21 GXV390 V390K1DE33 MODEL 21
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) 2.3 qt. (2.18 L) 2.3 qt. (2.18 L) 3.0 qt. (2.8 L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) 1.20 qt. (1.13 L) 1.20 qt. (1.13 L) 1.5 qt. (1.4 L)
WEIGHT: UNIT 266# (120.7 kg) 278# (126.4 kg) 291# (132.3 kg) 273# (124.1 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING 315# (143.2 kg) 330# (150.0 kg) 340# (154.7 kg) 325# (147.7 kg)
ENGINE WEIGHT: 58.0# (26.3 kg) 70.5# (32.0 kg) 72.5# (32.9 kg) 60.0# (27.3 kg)
MAX. OPERATING SLOPE 15° 20° 20° 15°
UNIT SIZE: OVERALL LENGTH: 82.5"(2.09 m) OVERALL WIDTH 32.0" (0.81m) OVERALL HEIGHT43" (1.09m)
Specifications
Part No. 500264 Form No. F082704A
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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”
THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near
moving or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame, or devices such as a
stove, furnace, or water heater which use
a pilot light or devices which can create a
spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is
not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is
recommended.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2
minutes before refueling. Store fuel in
approved safety containers.
& /or damage to unit.
13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.
14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed
selected by the engine manufacturer.
15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.
17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard
object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
18. DO NOT operate engine without a
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while
engine is running.
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of
gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
necessary. If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.
19. DO NOT operate engine with an
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.
20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds. This may result in
injury
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
LIT. BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and
were performed on 2/21/2002 under the conditions listed:
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Part No. 500264 Form No. F082704A
the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal
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NOTE: Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual.
Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.
Sound level of 93 dBA at operator position
106 dB
(BC2402HE MODEL)
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
SOUND
GENERAL CONDITION:
TEMPERATURE:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
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Sunny
80° F (25° C)
2 MPH (3.2 kmh)
South
63.5 %
29.98" Hg (761mm Hg)
laws apply on federal lands.
21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
fins because contact may cause burns.
22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
or air cleaner cover.
23. DO NOT operate during excessive
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
while in operation.
25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade
or slope.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the
spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.
3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gum carburetor and cause leakage.
6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
and maintenance instructions.
8. Inspect machine and work area before
starting unit.
VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVEL 1.1g
Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the
conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION:
TEMPERATURE:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
72° F (22.2° C)
5 MPH (8.0 kmh)
30.06" Hg (763mm Hg)
Sunny
South West
67 %
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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.
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
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 start or operate machine with blade or drive clutch
engaged.
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ASSEMBLY
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE ASSEMBLING UNIT.
Your Billy Goat Brush Cutter is shipped from the
factory in one carton, completely assembled except
for the upper handle, and front guard bar.
NOTE: Electric start units are shipped without a
battery. The battery bracket is designed to use
CB18 series, C50 series, SC50 series, or MCB50
series dry or wet cell batteries with a 17.2 Ah
minimum rating.
·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
·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 nonorganic material.
·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.
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).
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. NOTE: Be sure to tighten
hardware that secures that handle braces (Item 5,6) to the transaxle.
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)
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.
PACKING CHECKLIST
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These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Check
Check
Literature
Assy
Engine
Manual
Part No. 500264 Form No. F082704A
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Check
Check
Check
Check
Per Model
Handle Upper
Assembly
500256
Bar Guard WA
500235
Literature Assy
500263
Briggs & Stratton
Honda(English)
Honda W/Electric
Start (English)
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LITERATURE ASSY P/N 500263
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CONTROLS
Literature Checklist
BRIGGS &
STRATTON
Briggs 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.
Owner's
Manual
Warranty
Card
Check
Check
Owner's
Manual
500264
Warranty
Card
400972
Ty Wrap 900407
Qty: (4)
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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 replacement labels..
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 63 Part No.400268
INSTRUCTION LABELS
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
400268
Label Ear Eye Breathing Item
No. 188 Part No. 890254
WARNING
890254
Label Warning Guards
Item 185 Part No.900327
Throttle Control
START
STOP
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Briggs & Stratton
900327
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HONDA
Honda engines have a separate choke lever that is
operated by pulling back along with moving the throttle
control to the full start position if necessary. See
STARTING section, see page 5.
Pull to choke
ENGINE LABELS
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START
STOP
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Label Danger Keep Hands and
Feet Away
Item 180 PartNo.400424
R
Label Shift BC2400
Item No. 186
Part No. 500202
Label Chock Wheels Item No. 189 Part No. 500168
1N32
WHEELS MUST BE CHOCKED
OR BLOCKED WHEN UNIT IS
PARKED ON A SLOPE.
DANGER
Label Danger Flying
Material Item 184
Part No.810736
Label Clutch Blade
Item 192
Part No.500177
500168
500177
810736
Label Read Owner's
Manual Item No. 187
Part No. 890301
500176
Label Clutch Drive
Item 191
Part No.500176
US DESIGN PATENT
NO: D386768
Label Patent No
Item 190 Part No.500279
PART NO. 500279
Read and follow Operating
Instructions before running engine.
Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine
to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.
Engines emit carbon monoxide,
DO NOT run in enclosed area.
Honda
Part No. 500264 Form No. F082704A
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