BC26 HYDRO-DRIVE Operator’s Manual
Part No 501530
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501530_B_HI
PACKING CHECKLIST
Your BILLY GOAT
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BC Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive Brush Cutter was shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for
the upper handle assembly and the front guard bar. Mounting hardware for the handle and guard bar is temporarily installed on
the lower handle and the front of the deck assembly. The throttle cable hardware is located on the bracket on the right side of
the handle
NOTE
: BC2601HHFT models are shipped completely assembled and will need to have the blade cable attached
before gas and oil is added to the machine. A CB18, C50, SC50 or MCB50 series dry or wet battery with a 17.2 Ah rating is
required when replacing the battery.
READ
all safety instructions before assembling unit.
PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 80102772, Owner’s Manual P/N-501530, General Safety and Warranty Manual P/N- 100296, Declaration
of conformity P/N 100502
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
: Items in ( ) can be referenced in the Parts Illustrations and Parts Lists on pages 15-22.
1. REMOVE
unit from carton and check the contents of the parts bag with the list above.
2. REMOVE
mounting hardware from the hardware bag.
3. ATTACH
the handle to the engine base with items 72, 73, and 48.
4. TIGHTEN
mounting hardware on handle braces (items 5 and 6).
5. ATTACH
guard bar (item 16) to Skid bar by installing the side bolts into the top two holes on the skids with items 12, 9
and 8.
6. ATTACH
the throttle (item 82) to the right hand bracket (item 70) using the hardware items 83 and 84. Tighten securely
and make sure the cable isn’t binding. FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS, Attach the throttle to the bracket then remove
the starter switch (item 144) from the parts bag. Feed the wire harness (item 153) for the start switch into the box (item
143) through the bottom and attach the starter switch to it. Then press the switch into hole on the top of the box, making
sure it is seated properly. (See parts illustration pg. 23 for assembly)
7. ATTACH
the Blade drive cable to the lever and seat the plastic insert into the bracket on the left side of the handle.
8. SECURE
the drive and blade cables with the ty-wraps provided.
9. (ELECTRIC START ONLY)
For electric start models secure the battery in the battery plate (item 141), hook one side of
the strap (item 147) into the hole then stretch the strap across the top of the battery and hook the opposite side into the
opposing hole on the plate. Make sure the battery will not move then connect terminals. Replacement hardware to
attach the cables to the battery can be found at a local hardware store.
DISCONNECT
spark plug wire before assembling unit.
Boxing Parts Checklist
Owner’s Manual 501530
Upper Handle Assembly, P/N 501010, Electric model P/N 501009
Guard Bar, P/N 501403
Ty-Wraps P/N 900402 (qty 4)
Screwcap 3/8” – 16 X 2” P/N 8041054 (qty 4)
Washer 3/8” flat P/N 8171004 (qty 4)
Nut Lock 3/8”-16 P/N 8160003 (qty 4)
Nut lock #10-24 hex P/N 8164005 (qty 2)
Screw machine flat HD Phil P/N 830514 (qty 2)
Washer 5/16” flat P/N 8171003 (qty 4)
Bolt carriage 5/16”-18 x 1 3/4” P/N 8024043 (qty 4)
Nut Lock 5/18”-18 hex ZP P/N 8160002 (qty 4)
Starter switch P/N 501286 (Electric start only)
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