BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Owner’s Manual
Part No 501549
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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation
Every
Use
Daily or Every
5 Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Every 100-150
Hours
Inspect for worn or damaged parts
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose parts
Sharpen blade. Note: nut will need to be
replaced when blade is removed
Inspect belts for wear
Lubricate throttle control cable and linkage
Check blade clutch cable tension
Inspect battery for corrosion, damage or
leaks (electric start units only)
Apply anti-seize compound to rear axles
Check battery strap for excessive wear or rips
Replace blade drive and transaxle drive belts
If transmission is topped off or refilled, SAE 10w30 grade, non-detergent oil should be poured through the port covered by the
black cap. Approx. 2.2 liters of oil will be needed to reach this level. This is dependent on the amount of residual oil remaining
in case after draining. Draining of old oil must be done through the same port (covered with the black plug) by inverting
transaxle
COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS
•
Blade. P/N 501224. Original equipment replacement blade.
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Transaxle Drive Belt. P/N 501268. Original equipment replacement drive belt.
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Blade Drive Belt. P/N 501220. Original equipment replacement drive belt.
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Skid. P/N 501407. Side deck skid.
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Throttle Control Assembly. Throttle control including cable.
•
CLEANING
Your BILLY GOAT
®
Brush Cutter should be cleaned periodically to ensure optimum performance and service life. Clogs and
debris should be removed from the blade area and debris should be removed from the engine cooling fins. A garden hose or
pressure washer may be used for cleaning.
DO NOT SPRAY WATER DIRECTLY ON THE BLADE CLUTCH WHEN USING A POWER
WASHER. SEE FIG. 8.
Fig. 8
NOT
FOR
REPRODUCTION
