Billy Goat BC2403 Series owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine will not start.

ON/OFF switch is in OFF position.

Move switch to START 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.

 

 

 

Starter does not turn.

Battery low or dead.

Charge or replace battery.

(Electric start only)

 

 

Battery cable disconnected or corroded.

Clean and secure battery terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

Defective starter switch or wiring harness.

Replace starter switch or wiring harness.

 

 

 

 

Defective starter.

Replace starter.

 

 

 

 

Blade drive belt tension incorrect.

Adjust blade drive belt tension.

 

 

 

Will not cut or cutting performance is poor.

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

Clogged deck.

Unclog deck.

 

 

 

 

Excessive debris built up on or blocking

Clear debris from blade area.

 

blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine RPM set too low.

Check engine RPM.

 

 

 

Abnormal vibrations.

Blade loose or out of balance.

Check blade for tightness. Rebalance if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

Engine loose.

Check engine mounting bolts.

 

 

 

 

Blade drive belt worn.

Replace blade drive belt.

 

 

 

Belt slips or smokes.

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.

Adjust clutch tension.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Part No 500360

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F050208A

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Contents Billy Goat BC2403 Series Brush Cutter About this Manual ContentsCommon Replacement Parts BC 2403 Series SpecificationsSerial Plate Data General Safety Instructions and Symbols F050208A Vibration Data Sound DataIntended USE Engine Labels Instruction LabelsBriggs and Stratton Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Disconnect spark plug wire before assembling unit Assembly InstructionsOperation Starting Operator ControlsF050208A Cutting Clearing a Clogged Cutting Deck Shut DownStorage Handling and TransportingPeriodic Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning Blade Removal and Sharpening Blade Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Blade Clutch Adjustment Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Front Transaxle Cable Adjustment Reconnect spark plug wire Transaxle Drive Clutch AdjustmentTransaxle Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Starter Switch Wiring Wiring DiagramsStarter Circuit Schematic Diagram Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingWarranty Claim Procedure Engine Maintenance and RepairMaintenance Record Engine and Engine Base Assembly Illustrated Parts ListDescription BC2403HEB Handlebar Assembly Description QTY Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly F032608A Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Description BC2403HEB F050208A