Billy Goat Brush Cutter Belt Diagram Instructions for Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement
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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 servicing unit.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

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

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

3.Remove two screws (6-103) and washers (6-141) holding engine base door (6-7) and remove door.

4.Loosen, but do not remove, two nuts (6-116) holding idler mounting plate (6-26) to relieve tension on blade drive belt (8-29).

It may be necessary to pry idler pulley (8-9) away from its original position to release belt.

5.Using drive extension and universal joint, loosen, but do not remove, four screws (6-107) holding belt guides (6-149, 6-150) in place next to crankshaft drive pulley (8-9) at rear of machine.

If extension and universal joint are not available, remove stop bolt (6-110) and nuts (6-116, 6-

117)to allow idler arm to swing back and allow access to screws (6-107).

6.Pull transaxle drive belt (8-10) from groove on pulley (8-9).

7.Pull blade drive belt (8-29) from groove on pulley (8-9) and down past pulley.

8.Pull belt back through hole in top of engine base and remove it from machine.

It will take some force to walk the belt past the front portion of the pulley.

9.Install new blade drive belt (8-29) on groove in pulley (8-9). Push remaining length of belt back through engine base toward clutch/brake drive pulley.

10.Install transaxle drive belt (8-10) on groove in pulley (8-9).

11.Reach through from rear of machine and pull new belt through and install it in the groove on the clutch/brake drive pulley.

Part No 500360

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F050208A

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Contents Billy Goat BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Contents About this ManualSerial Plate Data BC 2403 Series SpecificationsCommon Replacement Parts General Safety Instructions and Symbols F050208A Intended USE Sound DataVibration Data Briggs and Stratton Instruction LabelsEngine Labels Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Assembly Instructions Disconnect spark plug wire before assembling unitOperation Operator Controls StartingF050208A Cutting Shut Down Clearing a Clogged Cutting DeckHandling and Transporting StorageCleaning MaintenancePeriodic Maintenance Blade Removal and Sharpening Blade Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Blade Clutch Adjustment Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Front Transaxle Drive Clutch Adjustment Transaxle Cable Adjustment Reconnect spark plug wireTransaxle Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Starter Circuit Schematic Diagram Wiring DiagramsStarter Switch Wiring Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionEngine Maintenance and Repair Warranty Claim ProcedureMaintenance Record Illustrated Parts List Engine and Engine Base AssemblyDescription BC2403HEB Handlebar Assembly Description QTY Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly F032608A Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Description BC2403HEB F050208A
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