Billy Goat BC2403 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause

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BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

 

 

Engine will not start.

ON/OFF switch is in OFF position.

 

 

 

Out of gasoline.

 

 

 

Old or contaminated gasoline.

 

 

 

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

 

 

Dirty air cleaner.

 

 

Starter does not turn.

Battery low or dead.

(Electric start only)

 

Battery cable disconnected or corroded.

 

 

 

 

Defective starter switch or wiring harness.

 

 

 

Defective starter.

 

 

 

Blade drive belt tension incorrect.

 

 

Will not cut or cutting performance is poor.

Dull blade.

 

 

 

Clogged deck.

 

 

 

Excessive debris built up on or blocking

 

blade.

 

 

 

Engine RPM set too low.

 

 

Abnormal vibrations.

Blade loose or out of balance.

 

 

 

Engine loose.

 

 

 

Blade drive belt worn.

 

 

Belt slips or smokes.

Belt tension too low.

 

 

 

Belt worn or stretched.

 

 

 

Pulleys worn or damaged.

 

 

Clutch slips or squeals.

Clutch cable tension too low.

 

 

 

Clutch worn or damaged.

 

 

Blade brake will not engage.

Inadequate slack in clutch cable.

 

 

 

Clutch worn or damaged.

 

 

Transaxle will not engage.

Clutch lever not engaging clutch.

 

 

 

Clutch cable defective.

 

 

 

Belt worn or broken.

 

 

Transaxle will not disengage.

Clutch cable out of adjustment.

 

 

Engine will not turn over.

Defective blade clutch.

 

 

 

Engine problem.

 

 

Corrective Action

Move switch to START position.

Fill gas tank.

Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline. Connect spark plug wire.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

Charge or replace battery.

Clean and secure battery terminals. Replace starter switch or wiring harness. Replace starter.

Adjust blade drive belt tension.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Unclog deck.

Clear debris from blade area.

Check engine RPM.

Check blade for tightness. Rebalance if necessary.

Check engine mounting bolts.

Replace blade drive belt.

Adjust belt tension.

Replace belt.

Replace pulleys.

Adjust clutch tension.

Replace worn or defective clutch assembly parts.

Adjust clutch cable.

Replace clutch/brake assembly.

Adjust clutch cable.

Replace cable.

Replace belt.

Adjust clutch cable.

Replace clutch.

Contact an authorized servicing dealer for your engine.

Part No 500360

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F062210A

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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 F062210A Vibration Data Sound DataIntended USE Instruction Labels Brush Cutter Assembly Drawing Disconnect spark plug wire before assembling unit Assembly InstructionsOperation Reconnect spark plug wireStarting Operator ControlsF062210A 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 TroubleshootingWarranty Claim Procedure Engine Maintenance and RepairMaintenance Record Engine and Engine Base Assembly Illustrated Parts ListDescription BC2403HEB Handlebar Assembly Description BC2403HEB Transaxle and Blade Deck Assembly F062210A Blade Drive Spindle Assembly Detail Drawing Description BC2403HEB F062210A
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