Billy Goat BC2403 Series owner manual Blade Removal And Sharpening

BC2403 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual

BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING

READ all safety instructions before servicing unit.

Numbers in parenthesis ( N-N ) refer to figure and item numbers in Illustrated Parts List.

Tools required:

-5/8” socket, 1/2” drive

-torque wrench, 1/2” drive

-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 front of unit to allow access to underside.

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

3.Block blade to prevent it from rotating during removal.

4.Remove blade bolt (8-139), lock washer (8-140) and friction washer (8-54).

Blade bolt (8-139) is a standard right-hand thread bolt.

5. Remove blade (8-50) and install replacement blade.

When replacing the blade use BILLY GOAT Industries PN 500210 only.

When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges.

6. Attach new blade with bolt (8-139), lock washer (8-140) and friction washer (8-54 removed earlier.

Inspect fasteners for wear and replace if necessary.

7.Torque blade bolt to 55-60 ft-lbs.

8.Reconnect spark plug wire.

Part No 500360 17 F050208A