BILLY GOAT F1302SPH (01) PDF MANUAL

The following accessories are available for the FORCE Blower:

HOLD DOWN KIT (P/N 440120): To secure the blower for transportation on trailer floors.

SOLID FRONT TIRE (P/N 440279): A solid, flat-free front tire.

PARKING BRAKE (P/N 440140): An effective and easy-to-use brake to prevent the blower from rolling.

CASTER KIT (P/N 440293): Provides greater maneuverability on hard surfaces.

SOUND

The guaranteed sound power level is 117 dB(a) at the operator’s position. Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094. The sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in the manual. Please refer to the serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your specific model.

Sound Test Conditions:

VIBRATION

The maximum vibration level is 1.2g (11.9m/s²). Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.

Vibration Test Conditions:

The labels on your FORCE Blower provide important safety and operational information:

SPARK ARRESTOR: “OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CREATE SPARKS THAT CAN START FIRES AROUND DRY VEGETATION. A SPARK ARRESTOR MAY BE REQUIRED. THE OPERATOR SHOULD CONTACT LOCAL FIRE AGENCIES FOR LAWS OR REGULATIONS RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS.”

READ OWNERS MANUAL: A graphic indicates you should read the owner’s manual before operation.

EAR EYE BREATHING: A graphic indicates that ear, eye, and breathing protection should be worn during operation.

DANGER FLYING DEBRIS: A graphic warns of the danger of flying debris from the blower’s discharge.

CLUTCH ENGAGE: A graphic illustrates how to engage the clutch lever.

EXPLOSIVE FUEL: “WARNING EXPLOSIVE FUEL. STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.”

OIL CHAIN: “OIL CHAIN EVERY 10 HOURS.”

THROTTLE CONTROL: Shows the START and STOP positions for the throttle.

ENGINE-SPECIFIC LABELS: Labels on Honda, Subaru, and Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engines provide specific information such as oil alerts, maintenance schedules, and fuel shutoff procedures.

Your FORCE Blower is shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for the Upper Handle Assembly and Front Diverter. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer.

The carton should include the following items based on your model:

Boxing Parts Checklist:

☐ Front Air Diverter (For F902S, F902H, and F1302H models only)

☐ Handle Upper Assembly

☐ Parts Bag & Literature Assy

☐ Honda 9 or 13 hp

☐ Subaru 9 hp

☐ B & S Vanguard 18 hp

The Parts Bag & Literature Assembly contains the Owner’s Manual, General Safety and Warnings Manual, Declaration of Conformity, and Handle Hardware.

Before assembling the unit, follow these important steps:

1. READ all safety instructions before assembling the unit.

2. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box as the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables.

3. PUT OIL IN THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.

Follow these steps to assemble your blower. Once complete, securely tighten all hardware and connect the spark plug wire.

1. Attach the Upper Handle (Tools required: Two 1/2″ open ended wrenches)

• The hardware for attaching the upper handle is in the parts bag.

• Slide the upper handle (item 30) over and down the outside of the preassembled lower handle (item 28).

• Use the bolt (items #36 and 123), washers (item #10), and lock nut (item #11) to install the upper handle to the lower handle.

• Note: The Pigtail bolt should go on the side that the pull start is on, with the open end facing down.

• Finish installing the other side of the upper handle assembly using the screw and lock nut provided.

2. Attach Controls (Tools required: One 5/16″ open ended wrench)

• The throttle control is wrapped around the engine for shipping. Unwrap it.

• Secure the throttle control (item #31) to the upper handle with screws (item #39). The screws are already mounted in the handle; simply remove them and use them to mount the throttle control.

• Secure the throttle cable and clutch cable to the handle with two Ty-wraps, making sure the cable is not rubbing against the tire and follows the contours of the handle.

• Attach the Aim-and-Shoot™ cable: Unroll the cable. Attach the ball end to the lever and seat the cable end into the hole on the saddle clamp, with the cable running through the slot.

• Attach the Clutch cable: The clutch cable will be wrapped up under the machine. Route the cable under the axle. Remove the hitch pin and clevis pin from the clutch control lever, attach the cable to the lever, and then pull on the cable, sliding it into the bracket hole until it clicks into place.

• Use three ty-wraps (item 74) to secure the cable to the handle as shown in the manual to prevent damage.

3. Final Check

• Securely tighten all hardware.

• Connect the spark plug wire.

To engage the clutch for forward motion, simply hold down the clutch lever with your left hand while the engine is running. This will cause the drive to engage and the machine will proceed to move forward.

Caution: It is not recommended to “feather” the drive. The drive lever should be either fully engaged or fully disengaged. Failure to do so can cause premature failure of the cone clutch in the transmission.

Blowing Operation

Your Billy Goat Force blower is equipped with an air director cone and the patented Aim-N-Shoot™ control lever. This allows the operator to direct the air stream up or down as required to assist in moving debris. This feature is extremely useful when debris has piled up to the point that it cannot be blown any farther. The air stream can be directed upward to blow the top of the debris pile over and allow the operator to continue moving more debris farther.

Adjusting the Air Director

To adjust the air direction, squeeze the Aim-N-Shoot™ control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an extended period, choose a suitable position and use the finger-controlled push button lock to lock the cone in position.

For operations that do not require the use of the Aim-N-Shoot™ feature, the manual adjustment knob can be used to permanently lock the cone into position. Be sure to release the knob when returning to using the Aim-N-Shoot™.

WARNING: DO NOT position the director cone to where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles, or other objects in the vicinity. Flying debris may damage, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in the air flow range.

The removable front diverter adapter can be slipped inside the cone to direct the air stream forward. This is useful for cleaning out long cracks, under bushes, or along curbs.

1. First, turn off the engine.

2. Simply collapse and fold in the larger opening of the diverter.

3. Slide the diverter inside the cone and allow it to expand.

4. Position the diverter to the desired angle by rotating it.

WARNING: The unit will be more difficult to control due to the air exiting the unit. Keep your hands on the unit at all times when using the front diverter. Please note that the Aim-N-Shoot™ feature will not function when the Front Diverter is installed.

Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:

Check the tire air pressure at regular intervals and maintain the following pressures:

Front Tires: 24 Psi (165 kPa)

Rear Tires: 20 Psi (137 kPa)

1. Wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug.

2. Remove the housing front cover by removing the (11) bolts and nuts around the outside of the front cover.

3. Remove the impeller bolt, lock washer, and washer.

4. DO NOT pry on the impeller. Pull on the center hub area only of the impeller. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.

5. Reinstall the new impeller in the reverse order of removal.

6. Tighten the impeller bolt. Torque the impeller bolt to the proper specifications.

DO NOT ADJUST WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING!

1. Wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug.

2. Loosen the nut on the Idler pulley but do not remove it. This should allow the pulley to slide left or right.

3. Once the pulley is at the proper distance to apply tension to the belt, tighten the nut. Note: Do not place too much tension on the belt, as it will cause premature failure.

4. Reattach the spark plug.

1. Wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug.

2. Follow the Impeller removal steps.

3. Remove the four bolts holding the back plate to the back housing.

4. Loosen the nut on the idler pulley and slide it to the right to relieve tension on the belt.

5. Slip the belt off the engine pulley and the transmission.

6. Replace the belt with a new one and slide the Idler pulley to put proper tension on the belt. Note: Do not place too much tension on the belt, as it will cause premature failure.

7. Reassemble the machine in reverse order. Note: You will need to replace the Impeller bolt and torque it to the proper specifications. DO NOT use the old one.

8. Reconnect the spark plug wire.

1. Wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug.

2. Place a block of wood or another object under the axle to support and steady the unit on the side you will be working on.

3. Remove the two screws holding the chain guard and then remove the chain guard.

4. Loosen the two nuts holding the bearing.

5. Remove the retaining ring holding the wheel on and then slide the wheel off.

6. Replace the chain. Remove the old chain by walking it off the sprockets.

7. Position the bearing so that it applies the proper tension to the chain and tighten the nuts holding the bearing. Note: DO NOT over tighten the chain, as this will cause premature failure. Likewise, if the chain is too loose it will come off when the drive is engaged.

8. Reassemble the machine using steps 1-4 in reverse order.

1. With the machine off, loosen the two nuts on the end of the clutch cable going into the transmission.

2. By moving the position up or down on the threads, you will change the tension on the clutch lever. Note: Do not position it too high on the threads as this could cause the drive not to engage. Likewise, if it is placed too low, the drive may stay permanently engaged. The optimum setting is to remove any slack in the clutch cable when disengaged. The travel of the clutch control will apply the correct spring force on the cone clutch.

3. Once the desired position is in place, tighten the nuts securely.

4. Start the machine and check the operation. If the drive cable is not engaging properly, shut the machine off and reposition the nuts on the cable to tighten the drive cable.

You can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and housing, which can cause wear and tear on the machine. Use compressed air or a backpack blower to clear debris.

You can also manually remove debris by taking off the front housing.

Note: Always disconnect the spark plug when servicing.