Billy Goat BC2403 User Manual

BILLY GOAT ® BC2403 Series Brush Cutter

Owner’s Manual

Patent Number D386768

Part No 500402 1 Form No F020513A

BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual

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CONTENTS

Specifications and Sound/Vibration .................................................................................................................. 3

Instruction Labels .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Assembly Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 7-9

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 10-19

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Illustrated Parts List ........................................................................................................................................... 21-28

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BC2403IC

BC2403ICF

BC2403HF

BC2403H

BC2403HEB

Engine Type

Briggs and Stratton INTEK OHV

Honda GXV

Honda GXV Model Number

21A902-0149-E1

GXV390UTIDABG

GXV390K1DE33

Horsepower

13.0 (9.7 kW)

Fuel Capacity

3.0 qt (2.80 L)

2.3 qt (2.18L)

Oil Capacity

1.5 qt (1.4L)

1.2 qt (1.13L)

Engine Weight

58.0 lb (26.3 kg)

70.5 lb (32.0 kg)

72.5 lb (32.9 kg)

Unit Weight

266 lb (120.7 kg)

284 lb (128.8 kg)

294 lb (133.4 kg)

278 lb (126.4 kg)

291 lb (132.3 kg)

In accordance with 2000/14/EEC standards

106 dB(a)

106 dB(a) Sound at Operator’s ear

93 dB(a)

Shipping Weight

315 lb (143.2 kg)

333 lb (151 kg)

348 lb (157.9 kg)

330 lb (150.0 kg)

340 lb (154.7 kg)

Overall Length

82.5 in (2.09 m)

Overall Width

32.0 in (0.81 m)

Overall Height

43 in (1.09 m)

Maximum Operating Slope

15o

20o

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.

BC 2403 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

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.

General Conditions: Sunny Temperature: 80oF (25oC) Wind Speed: 2.0 mph (3.2 kph) Wind Direction: South Humidity: 63.5% Barometric Pressure: 29.98” Hg (761mm Hg)

VIBRATION DATA

Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 5/19/1995 under the conditions listed below.

General Conditions: Sunny Temperature: 89oF (31.7oC) Wind Speed: 6.1 mph (9.9 kph) Wind Direction: West Humidity: 49.7% Barometric Pressure: 29.88” Hg (101.19 kPa)

VIBRATION LEVEL .5g (4.87 m/s2)

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PN 400268

(Item 169)

PN 890254

(Item 188)

Item No 184 - PN 810736

(Item 184)

Item No 187 - PN 890301

(Item 187)

PN 900327

(Item 185)

Item No 192 - PN 500177

(Item 192)

PN 500349

(Item 186)

Item No 180 - PN 400424

(Item 180)

Item No 191 - PN 500176

(Item 191)

Item No 189 - PN 500168

(Item 189)

PN 500279

(Item 190)

PN 100252

Honda

Briggs and Stratton

ENGINE LABELS

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.

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100

Attach shifter to linkage here

202

Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing

Figure 1

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READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.

A CB18, C50, SC50 or MCB50 series dry or wet battery with a 17.2 Ah rating is required when replacing the battery.

Numbers in parenthesis ( ) refer to item numbers in the parts list.

DISCONNECT spark plug wire before assembling unit.

Items 117, 119 and 141 secure both front skid attachment and sides of front guard bar. Make sure both are securely attached.

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.

1. Remove unit from carton. Make sure the following items that have been packed with unit:

 Upper Handle Assembly, P/N 500256  Guard Bar, P/N 500356  Bar Skids, P/N 500355  Owner’s Manual, P/N 500402  General Safety and Warnings Manual 100296  Honda or Briggs and Stratton Engine Manual  Warranty Card, P/N 400972  Ty-Wraps (4 ea)

 Tube shifter with grip, P/N 500370

2. Remove mounting hardware (143, 115, 117, and 141) from parts bag. Use this hardware to mount the upper handle (40) to the lower handle (51) and braces (5 and 6). See page 23 for bolt location. Tighten the hardware securely.

3. Tighten bolts and nuts (item 143 and 117) connecting the handle braces (5 and 6) on the transmission linkage.

4. Attach the shifter tube (item 22) with the hardware (100 and 202). Make sure the shifter moves freely.

5. Place a wood block under the deck and attach the skids (155) using the hardware (119, 141, and 117). Use the bottom two holes on the longer end to attach to the front of the deck. The bolts should run from the inside out.

Warning: When attaching the Skids be careful of the blade. Wear thick gloves and

check the position of the blade before putting your hands into the deck to install the bolts though the Skids.

9. Attach guard bar (31) to Skids by installing with the hardware (33, 141, and 117) into the top two holes on the skids.

10. For electric start models secure the battery in the battery plate (164), hook one side of the strap into the hole then stretch the strap across the top of the battery and hook the opposite side into the opposing hole on the plate. Make sure the battery will not move then connect terminals.

11. Reconnect spark plug wire.

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CHECK engine oil level before operating machine.

OPERATION

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.

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

STARTING

1. Place equipment on a level, firm surface that is free of rocks or other debris.

2. Place throttle in START position.

Throttle

3. Pull choke out (Honda engine only).

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Choke

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DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged.

PULL STARTER CORD slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback.

4. Units equipped with electric starters: Pull up on the ON/OFF switch until engine starts.

ON/OFF (I/O)

(Manual start shown)

5. Units equipped with manual starters: Pull starter rope to start engine.

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 gear should be reserved for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not very tall. If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory, shift into a lower gear.

1. Move shift lever to correct position (1, 2, 3 or Reverse) for desired gear.

Gear Shift Lever

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WEAR durable gloves. Clog may contain sharp materials. DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit.

2. Press blade clutch handle down to engage blade. Allow blade to spin up to normal operating speed.

Blade Clutch Lever

3. Pull drive clutch handle up to engage transaxle.

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

1. Shut engine off and wait for blade to stop completely.

2. Disconnect spark plug wire.

3. Remove clog from cutting deck.

4. Reconnect spark plug wire.

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