Billy Goat BC2402 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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BC2402 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.

 

 

 

 

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 releasing 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.

Debris preventing blade rotation.

Remove debris.

 

 

 

 

Engine problem.

Contact an authorized servicing dealer for

 

 

your engine.

 

 

 

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F091506B

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Contents Billy Goat BC2402 Series Brush Cutter About this Manual ContentsCommon Replacement Parts BC 2402 Series SpecificationsSerial Plate Data General Safety Instructions and Symbols F091506B Vibration Data Sound DataIntended USE Engine Labels Instruction LabelsBrush Cutter Assembly Drawing Assembly Instructions Operation Starting Operator ControlsF091506B Cutting Shut Down Cutting Height AdjustmentClearing a Clogged Cutting Deck Storage Handling and TransportingPeriodic Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning Blade Removal and Sharpening Blade Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Blade Clutch Adjustment Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Front Decrease Increase Transaxle Drive Clutch AdjustmentTransaxle Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Wiring Diagrams Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingWarranty Claim Procedure Engine Maintenance and RepairMaintenance Record Engine and Engine Base Assembly Illustrated Parts ListDescription Handlebar Assembly Description QTY Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly F030806A Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Description F091506B

BC2402 specifications

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