BILLY GOAT BC2601 (01) PDF MANUAL

	BC2601HM	BC2601HMF B2601HMFT
Engine Type	Honda GXV390	Honda GXV390
Model Number	GXV390UT1 DABG	GXV390UT1 DABG
Displacement	390 cc	390 cc
Fuel Capacity	2.2 qt (2.1 L)	2.2 qt (2.1 L)
Oil Capacity	1.2 qt (1.1L)	1.2 qt (1.1L)
Unit Weight	316 lb (147.4 kg)	326 lb (147.4 kg)
Overall Length	72 in (1.83 m)	72 in (1.83 m)
Overall Width	31 in (0.78 m)	31 in (0.78 m)
Overall Height	48 in (1.21 m)	48 in (1.21 m)
Maximum Operating Slope	20°	20°

Read the safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of the unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Key warnings from the instruction labels include:

WARNING: EXPLOSIVE FUEL. Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling. Gasoline is flammable. Shut off engine, avoid heat, sparks and open flame when refueling.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY.

WARNING: Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

WARNING: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

CAUTION: Wheels must be chocked or blocked when unit is parked on a slope.

Your BILLY GOAT® BC Self-Propelled Mechanical Drive Brush Cutter was shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly and the front guard bar. The parts bag and literature assembly includes:

Literature:

Warranty Card- P/N 400972, Owner’s Manual- P/N 501531, General Safety and Warnings Manual- P/N 100296, Declaration of conformity P/N 100502

Boxing Parts Checklist:

Owner’s Manual P/N 501531

Upper Handle Assembly, P/N 501010

Guard Bar, P/N 501403

Ty-Wraps (4 qty)

Screwcap 3/8″ – 16 X 2″ P/N 8041054 (qty 4)

Washer 3/8″ flat P/N 8171004 (qty 4)

Nut Lock 3/8″-16 P/N 8160003 (qty 4)

Nut lock #10-24 hex P/N 8164005 (qty 2)

Screw machine flat HD Phil P/N 830514 (qty 2)

Washer 5/16″ flat P/N 8171003 (qty 4)

Bolt carriage 5/16″-18 x 1 3/4″ P/N 8024043 (qty 4)

Nut Lock 5/16″-18 hex ZP P/N 8160002 (qty 4)

Engine Manual Per Model (Honda)

WARNING: DISCONNECT spark plug wire before assembling unit.

NOTE: Items in () can be referenced in the Parts Illustrations and Parts Lists.

1. Remove unit from carton and check the contents of the parts bag with the list above.

2. Remove mounting hardware from the hardware bag.

3. Attach the handle to the engine base with the items 62, 97, and 119.

4. Tighten mounting hardware on handle braces (items 5 and 6).

5. Attach guard bar (item 16) to Skid bar by installing the side bolts into the top two holes on the skids with items 103, 104 and 116.

6. Attach the throttle (30) to the right hand bracket (item 27) using the hardware (items 63 and 64). Tighten securely and make sure the cable isn’t binding.

7. Attach the Blade drive cable to the lever and seat the plastic insert into the bracket on the left side of the handle.

8. Secure the drive and blade cables with the ty-wraps provided.

9. Place the shifter cable (item 41) into the bracket on the lower handle (item 14) with the nuts on both sides of the bracket.

10. Then attach the upper part of the cable to the shifter lever (item 21) using the nut located on the end of it and tighten securely. Then tighten the two nuts on the bracket where it was seated in step 9. Check to make sure the lever has full travel. If the lever does not have full travel loosen the nuts and either raise or lower them on the barrel to provide the proper travel for the lever. NOTE: Putting too much tension on the cable can cause excess wear on the cable and lead to failure. Likewise, if the cable is loose it will result in poor shifting.

11. Reconnect spark plug wire.

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:

1. Blade Clutch Lever

2. Forward Lever

3. Speed/direction shifter

4. Throttle

5. Choke

6. Pull Starter

CHECK engine oil level before operating machine.

WARNING: DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged.

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

2. Place throttle in “fast” position.

3. Pull choke out (Honda engine only).

4. Pull starter rope to start engine. NOTE: PULL STARTER CORD slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback.

5. Push choke in (Honda engine only).

6. Pull throttle control back to and allow engine to reach correct operating speed.

1. Select the desired direction and speed.

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

3. Pull Up on the drive lever to engage the transaxle in the desired direction.

*****TIPS*****

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 at a slower ground speed. Fast speeds 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, attempt at slower speeds.

WARNING: DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit.

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

2. Disconnect spark plug wire.

3. Remove clog from cutting deck. WEAR durable gloves. Clog may contain sharp materials.

4. Reconnect spark plug wire.

1. Release drive lever to disengage transaxle.

2. Release blade clutch handle to disengage blade.

3. Move the throttle to the slowest possible position on the throttle control.

Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:

Maintenance Operation	Every Use	Daily or Every 5 Hours	Every 25 Hours	Every 50 Hours	Every 100/150 Hours
Inspect for worn or damaged parts.	●
Check for excessive vibration		●
Inspect for loose parts.		●
Sharpen blade. Note: the nut will need to be replaced when blade is removed			●
Inspect belts for wear.			●
Lubricate throttle control cable and linkage.			●
Check blade clutch cable tension.				●
Apply anti-seize compound to rear axles.				●
Replace blade drive and transaxle drive belts.					●

• Blade. P/N 501224. Original equipment replacement blade.

• Transaxle Drive Belt. P/N 501221. Original equipment replacement drive belt.

• Blade Drive Belt. P/N 501220. Original equipment replacement drive belt.

• Skid. P/N 501407. Side deck skid.

• Throttle Control Assembly. Throttle control including cable.

Your BILLY GOAT ® Brush Cutter should be cleaned periodically to ensure optimum performance and service life. Clogs and debris should be removed from the blade area and debris should be removed from the engine cooling fins. A garden hose or pressure washer may be used for cleaning.

CAUTION: DO NOT SPRAY WATER DIRECTLY ON THE BLADE CLUTCH WHEN USING A POWER WASHER.

READ all safety instructions before servicing unit.

WARNING: DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Lift and support front of unit to allow access to underside.

WARNING: UNIT IS HEAVY. Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine.

3. Block blade to prevent it from rotating during removal. When replacing the blade, use BILLY GOAT Industries PN 501224 only. NOTE: When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges. If the lock nut is removed and replaced more than once, it should be replaced with a new lock nut (P/N 8160009).

4. Remove blade bolt (item 37), and friction washer (item 35).

5. Remove blade (item 45) and install replacement blade.

6. Attach new blade with new blade lock bolt (item 37), and new friction washer (item 35) removed earlier included with your new blade. NOTE: Inspect fasteners for wear and replace if necessary.

7. Torque blade lock nut to 40 ft-lbs.

8. Reconnect spark plug wire.

WARNING: 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 should stretch 1/4″ to 3/8″ (6.4-9.5 mm).

3. Adjust cable tension by tightening or loosening cable adjustment nut on rear of engine base. Be sure to leave enough slack in cable to allow blade brake to engage.

4. Reconnect spark plug wire.

CAUTION: If clutch continues to slip or squeal, do not operate equipment until adequate adjustment or repair has been performed. Improper adjustment can cause clutch to overheat and slip, greatly reducing performance and clutch life.

WARNING: DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Lift and support the rear of the unit to allow access to the underside.

3. Detach the spring (item 43) from the bolt (item 107) that is keeping tension on the drive belt.

4. Walk the belt (item 22) off of the clutch (item 3) by slowly pulling the engine over. WARNING: use caution not to pinch fingers between the belt and clutch.

5. Slip the belt off of the transaxle pulley.

6. Replace the belt in reverse order. NOTE: make sure the belt is seated properly in the clutch and transaxle and make sure that it does not bend over the fan blades on the transaxle.

NOTE: The blade drive belt is under constant tension by the idler arm on the deck

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Lift and support rear of unit to allow access to underside.

WARNING: UNIT IS HEAVY. Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine.

3. Loosen the two screws (item 75) holding deck belt cover (item 29) and remove cover.

4. Follow the steps 3 and 4 in the Transaxle drive belt removal section to remove the Transaxle drive belt. NOTE: It may be necessary to pry idler pulley (item 18) away from its original position to release belt, using a ratchet with an extension in the square hole on the idler arm should allow the proper leverage to pull it off the belt.

5. Relieve the tension on the blade belt by pulling the deck idler arm off of the belt. Then walk the belt off of the deck pulley.

6. Feed the belt back to the engine base then slip the belt off of the clutch.

7. Install the new belt in reverse order making sure the belt is seated properly in the clutch.

8. Reconnect spark plug wire.

Problem	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Engine will not start	Throttle is set to Slow/Stop position.	Move throttle to fast position.
	Out of gasoline.	Fill gas tank.
	Old or contaminated gasoline.	Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline.
	Spark plug wire disconnected.	Connect spark plug wire.
	Dirty air cleaner.	Clean or replace air cleaner.
Will not cut or cutting performance is poor	Blade drive cable tension incorrect.	Adjust blade drive cable tension.
	Dull blade.	Sharpen or replace blade. Note: nut will need to be replaced when blade is removed.
	Clogged deck.	Unclog deck.
	Excessive debris built up on or blocking blade.	Clear debris from blade area.
Abnormal vibrations	Engine RPM set too low.	Check engine RPM.
	Blade loose or out of balance.	Check blade for tightness. Rebalance if necessary.
	Engine loose.	Check engine mounting bolts.
Belt slips or smokes	Blade drive belt worn.	Replace blade drive belt.
	Belt tension too low.	Adjust belt tension.
	Belt worn or stretched.	Replace belt.
	Pulleys worn or damaged.	Replace pulleys.
Clutch slips or squeals	Clutch cable tension too low.	Replace spring on idler arm.
	Clutch worn or damaged.	Replace worn or defective clutch assembly parts.
Blade brake will not engage	Inadequate slack in clutch cable.	Adjust clutch cable.
	Clutch worn or damaged.	Replace clutch/brake assembly.
Transaxle will not engage	Clutch lever not engaging clutch.	Adjust clutch cable.
	Clutch cable defective.	Replace cable.
	Belt worn or broken.	Replace belt.
Transaxle will not disengage	Clutch cable out of adjustment.	Adjust clutch cable.
Engine will not turn over	Defective blade clutch.	Replace clutch.
	Engine problem.	Contact an authorized servicing dealer for your engine.