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ACCESSORIES
NUT REPLACEMENT KIT
P/N 500208.
To replace stripped or
damaged insert nuts in
engine base.
BLADE BC2401/2402
P/N 500210.
Original Equipment Blade
for replacement.
BELT TRACTION DRIVE
P/N 500119.
Traction Drive Belt
for BC2401/2402
BELT BLADE DRIVE
P/N 500237.
Blade Drive Belt
for BC2401/2402
BLADE HIGH LIFT
BC2401/2402
P/N 500102.
Optional blade for
replacement
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Operator Owner's Manual
BC2402IC, BC2402H, BC2402HE,
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5 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.” THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. laws apply on federal lands. WARNING: DO NOT & /or damage to unit. 21. DO NOT touch
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9 GENERAL SAFETY For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed: Do not operate this machine without first reading ·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration. owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual. ·DO NOT perform any maintenance or inspection until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop, and the spark Use of Ear Protection is recommended while plug has been removed operating this machine. ·DO NOT operate machine with guards removed.
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' ' ' .. .. 12 LITERATURE ASSY P/N 500263 13 CONTROLS Throttle Control Literature Checklist BRIGGS & HONDA STRATTON Briggs engines have a choke Honda engines have a separate choke lever that is operated by pulling back along with moving the throttle type carburetor that is Check operated by moving the control to the full start position if necessary. See Owner's Owner's throttle control to the full start STARTING section, see page 5. Manual Manual position. See STARTING 500264 section, see page
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16 OPERATION NOTE: Do not engage blade during transport between work INTENDED USE: This is not a lawn mower. The Brush sites. The blade should remain disengaged at all times when Cutter is designed for cutting overgrown weeds, brush, and work is not being performed. other types of organic growth to a height of 3-1/2". The unit The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry may also be used to clear small saplings 1-1/2" in dia. or conditions. If the deck becomes choked with grass or de
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18 PARTS DRAWING BC2402HE, BC2402H, BC2402IC, BC2402ICE Part No. 500264 Form No. F082704A Page 6 of 12
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ITEM BC2402HE BC2402H BC2402ICE BC2402IC PARTS 19 NO. DESCRIPTION Part No QTY Part No QTY Part No QTY Part No QTY LIST 1 Deck Assembly with labels 500239 1 500239 1 500239 1 500239 1 2 Deck WA BC2401 500266 1 500266 1 500266 1 500266 1 3 Deflector Front BC2400 500125 1 500125 1 500125 1 500125 1 4 Base Assembly with labels 500240 1 500240 1 500240 1 500240 1 5 Handle Brace Left 500196 1 500196 1 500196 1 500196 1 6 Handle Brace Right 500200 1 500200 1 500200 1 500200 1 7 Door Base Engine 5
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Item Description BC2402HE Qty. BC2402H Qty. BC2402ICE Qty. BC2402IC Qty. No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. 19 112 Bolt Shoulder 1/2 x 1 500114 1 500114 1 500114 1 500114 1 113 Nut Lock 3/8-16 *8160003 3 *8160003 3 *8160003 3 *8160003 3 114 Bolt Idler 800888 1 800888 1 800888 1 800888 1 115 Screw Cap 5/16 x 2" *8041032 2 *8041032 2 *8041032 2 *8041032 2 116 Nut Jam 5/16 - 18 *8142002 2 *8142002 2 *8142002 2 *8142002 2 117 Nut Lock 5/16 - 18 *8160002 28 *8160002 28 *8160002 30 *8160002 30 11
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OPERATION continued 16 16.3 16.6 STORAGE PROPULSION This Brush Cutter is self-propelled, and is controlled by an Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated operator presence control. To engage the wheel drive, lift the areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open operator's right hand control lever against operator's handle. The flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes drive is disengaged by releasing this lever.(See Fig. 1.2) dryer or
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17 MAINTENANCE Use only a qualified mechanic for TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT any adjustments, disassembly or Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry any kind of repair . bar or long screw driver, adequate support for machine. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS 2. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate
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17 MAINTENANCE continued 5.(cont) This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow Blade Drive Belt 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). 6. With
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17 MAINTENANCE continued 17.3 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Clutch/Brake Adjustment: MINIMUM FORCE = 10 LBS. As the clutch/brake wears, adjustments may be required to WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED maintain proper control cable tension, and clutch engagement. If the clutch/brake begins slipping or squealing during normal operation it may require an adjustment to increase the clutch cable tension. A properly adjusted blade clutch should require a minimum of 10 lbs. of force to completely depress the end of the clutc
