Billy Goat BC2600 - Troubleshooting Common Issues

Part No 501505 18 F041513A
BC2600 Hydro Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine will not start.
Throttle is set to Slow/Stop position.
Move throttle to fast 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.
(Electric start only)
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 cable tension incorrect.
Adjust blade drive cable 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
blade.
Clear debris from blade area.
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.
Replace spring on idler arm.
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.