Part No. 500264
Form No. F101001A
When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and
replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when either
is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replace-
ment. Billy Goat uses only premium quality, kevlar corded and coated
belts in your unit. Substitute belts do not meet the design and
performance requirements for your unit , and will greatly reduce
machine performance and belt life.
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Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
17
MAINTENANCE
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
AND ALL GUARDS BEFORE START-
ING ENGINE.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
Note:
Blade, and drive belts are normal wear items.
These should be inspected on a regular basis and
replaced if worn.
BELT REPLACEMENT
17.2
BLADE REMOVAL / SHARPENING
17.1
ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When
contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your
engine model number available for reference(See table page 11).
If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can
contact the manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
Blade Drive Belt
NOTE: When sharpening the blade it is a good idea to check the
balance of the blade. A properly balanced blade will increase
life of the bearings and other components.
Tools required: 5/8 inch socket, torque wrench, adequate
support.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support front of unit to allow access to the blade. Note: Unit
is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury.
3. Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal.
4. Remove the blade bolt (Item 139), lockwasher (140), and
large friction washer (54).
5. Remove the blade (50) and, replace or sharpen the blade.
NOTE: When replacing the blade use only B.G.I. Part no.
500210.
6.Replace the blade using all fasteners in the exact order
they were removed. Torque blade screw to 60 ft-lbs. NOTE:
Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and
replace as necessary.
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry bar
or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine
towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to
prevent personal injury.
3. Remove the two screws (103) and washers (141) holding the engine
base door (7), and remove the door.
4. Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount
idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive
belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley
to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
5. Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not remove
the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 & 150) in
place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the machine.
This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow them to
move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a universal joint
or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103) holding the belt
guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may remove the
“neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 & 117) to allow
the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the screws(103) holding
the belt guide(149).
Transaxle Drive Belt
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry
bar or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine
towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to
prevent personal injury.
3. Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount
idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive
belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley
to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
4. Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not
remove the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 &
150) in place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the
machine. This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow
them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a
universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103)
holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may
remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 &
117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the
screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).
5. With the guides loose slip the transaxle drive belt(Item 10) out of the
groove on the drive pulley and down past the pulley.
6. Slip the old belt(10) up and over the pulley on the transaxle (Item 9)
and remove belt from machine.
7. Install new belt in groove on transaxle pulley(Item 9) and slip into
groove on transaxle drive pulley(46).
8. Tighten four screws(103) to secure belt guides(149 & 150) in place.
Note: With clutch levers engaged, be sure belt guides do not touch
belts after installation.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire.