BILLY GOAT QUIET BLOW QB882H (01) PDF MANUAL

UNIT SIZE:

OVERALL LENGTH: 51.75″(1.31m)

OVERALL WIDTH: 28.5″ (0.72m)

OVERALL HEIGHT: 39″ (0.99m)

DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.

DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light or devices which can create a spark.

DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recommended.

DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety containers.

DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.

DO NOT operate engine when smell of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.

DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move machine away from the spill and avoid creating any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated.

DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.

DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.

DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.

DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds. This may result in injury and/or damage to unit.

DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or other parts which may change the governed engine speed.

DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the engine manufacturer.

DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.

DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in “FAST” position and crank until engine starts.

DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine.

DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped with muffler deflector, inspect periodically and replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.

DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible material in the muffler area.

DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins because contact may cause burns.

DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover.

DO NOT operate during excessive vibration!

DO NOT leave machine unattended while in operation.

DO NOT park machine on a steep grade or slope.

ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed.

DO pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary.

DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and cause leakage.

DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions.

Inspect machine and work area before starting unit.

Sound tests were conducted on model QB882IC in accordance with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 1/12/1996 under the conditions listed:

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 2/9/1996 under the conditions listed:

Do not operate this machine without first reading owner’s manual and engine manufacturer’s manual.

Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine.

Use of Eye and breathing protection is recommended when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty conditions.

DO NOT place hands or feet inside air intake opening, near exhaust outlet or near any moving parts.

DO NOT start engine without deflector attached to exhaust outlet.

DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders.

DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting work area.

DO NOT operate this equipment during excessive vibration.

DO NOT start engine without housing front plate attached.

DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%.

DO NOT blow any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or explosive material.

DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly, handle brace, plate deflector and throttle control.

1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29), using two screws (Item 17), and two lock nuts, (Item 32). Hand tighten only.

2. Install front of handle brace (Item 30), to blower housing using one screw (Item 17), one washer (Item 58) and one lock nut (item 32). Install rear of handle brace (item 30) to upper handle vibration mounts using two lock nuts (item 32). Hand tighten only.

3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.

4. Attach throttle control assembly to inside of upper handle using screw (item 15), lock nut (item 37) and clamp cables (item 20).

5. Connect spark plug wire.

These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.

Briggs and HONDA engines have a choke type carburetor that is operated by moving the throttle control to the full fast position.

To start, move the throttle control to the full fast position.

To stop, move the throttle control to the full stop position.

These labels should be included on your Blower. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into operation.

WARNING EXPLOSIVE FUEL: STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING. (Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot)

DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY: Indicates danger to hands and feet.

READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING: Indicates importance of reading the manual.

DANGER FLYING MATERIAL: Indicates danger from flying debris.

EAR EYE BREATHING: Recommends wearing ear, eye, and breathing protection.

Briggs & Stratton:

Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating.

Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en route.

Vor Inbetriebnahme Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitung leser

Favor leer las instrucciones de operacion antes de operar el motor.

Consultare il Manuale Uso e Manutenzione prima dell utilizzo.

Las Skotselinstruktionen Innan Start.

Honda:

READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.

LIRE LE MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE.

VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN.

NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL.

OIL ALERT: WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW, ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal.

Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications (See trouble shooting section).

Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.

Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.

ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.

FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to “ON” position (when provided on engine).

CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine.

THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.

Pull starting rope to start engine.

See Troubleshooting section.

Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or hard-to-reach areas.

Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and handle brace. Secure in place during transport.

Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:

Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.

Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.

Denotes parts found in parts bag assembly.

Notes standard hardware that may be purchased locally.

Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or any kind of repair.

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.

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

2. Remove front wheel (item 23), and front wheel bracket (item 27).

3. Remove housing front plate (item 4), by removing nine (9) screws (item 12), around outside of front plate.

4. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.

NOTE: DO NOT PULL OR PRY ON IMPELLER BLADES.

5. Pull on center hub backplate area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 8).

6. Place two crowbars between center hub backplate area of impeller and housing on opposite sides. Carefully pry impeller away from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.

7. If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 1″ (25.4mm) longer bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt. Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft until bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel puller against the bolt head and the impeller back-plate (near the blades), remove impeller from shaft.

8. Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.

9. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt (see parts list on page 7 for proper impeller bolt torque specifica-tions).

Rear Tires only: 30 Psi. (21 kPa).

Contact your nearest engine manufacturer’s authorized servicing dealer.

Record your machine model, serial number and date-of-purchase and where purchased.

The serial plate contains fields for Model, Serial No., Unit Weight (lbs. and kg), Engine Power (KW and rpm), Purchase Date, and Purchased from.