Bc2402 series brush cutter owner’s manual, Troubleshooting – Billy Goat BC2402 Series User Manual
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BC2402 Series Brush Cutter Owner’s Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible
Cause
Corrective Action
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.
Engine will not start.
Dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
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.
Starter does not turn.
(Electric start only)
Defective starter.
Replace starter.
Blade drive belt tension incorrect.
Adjust blade drive belt tension.
Dull blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Clogged deck.
Unclog deck.
Excessive debris built up on or blocking
blade.
Clear debris from blade area.
Will not cut or cutting performance is poor.
Engine RPM set too low.
Check engine RPM.
Blade loose or out of balance.
Check blade for tightness. Rebalance if
necessary.
Engine loose.
Check engine mounting bolts.
Abnormal vibrations.
Blade drive belt worn.
Replace blade drive belt.
Belt tension too low.
Adjust belt tension.
Belt worn or stretched.
Replace belt.
Belt slips or smokes.
Pulleys worn or damaged.
Replace pulleys.
Clutch cable tension too low.
Adjust clutch tension.
Clutch slips or squeals.
Clutch worn or damaged.
Replace worn or defective clutch assembly
parts.
Inadequate slack in clutch cable.
Adjust clutch cable.
Blade brake will not engage.
Clutch worn or damaged.
Replace clutch/brake assembly.
Clutch lever not engaging clutch.
Adjust clutch cable.
Clutch cable defective. Replace
cable.
Transaxle will not engage.
Belt worn or broken.
Replace belt.
Transaxle will not disengage.
Clutch cable out of adjustment.
Adjust clutch cable.
Defective blade clutch.
Replace clutch.
Engine will not turn over.
Engine problem.
Contact an authorized servicing dealer for
your engine.