Billy Goat VQ1002SP User's Manual
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1. DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage Form No F021302G OPERATION continued PROPULSION PROPULSION VQ self propelled vacuums are equipped with 5 forward gears neutral and reverse With the engine running the bail in released position and brake in on position select desired drive gear Pull bail against handle to engage drive see figure 7 Smoothly engage the bail Parking brake engages when the bail is released To freewheel set transmis sion control in neutral and pull back on bail Use good judgement when operating the self propelled drive Fifth gear is faster than walking speed and should normally be used only for moving quickly from place to place Using neutral on level terrain is advisable when maneuvering in tight areas This increases operator control and can prevent bumping into nearby objects Do not force shift gears of transmission To assist gear meshing it may be necessary to partially engage bail while shifting To stop machine release operator s bail this engages the parking brake For reverse Set Throttle to Idle With operator s bail released pull shift lever back and depress wire stop item 90 to continue to the reverse position Then smoothly pull operator s bail against handle Release bail to stop see figure 7 Clutch Engaged 6 E 0 Parking Disengaged Brake On Parking Brake Off Throttle Control Fig 7 0 DRIVE GEAR SELECTION 3400 RPM Po2. 8161042 8161042 Part No 830542 Page 11 of 16 Form No F021302G PARTS LIST VQ1002SP VQ802SPH 145 WASHER FLAT CUT 3 8 _ o Toon 9 Leon 9 149 WwASHERLOCK5 186____________ Teo Te 8177011 9 160 SPACERENGINEINTEK _________ aaen 4 SAS ASIA A VEA E GUIDE STARTER ROPE 830533 830533 178 SCREW CAP 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 8041011 8041011 a ee eg 179 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 890254 LABEL READ OWNER S MANUAL 890301 890301 Switch amp Wire Assembly Parts List Honda SP only Switch Toggle 6A 125V 830239 Cable Ass y Switch Ground 400278 Cable Ass y Switch VQ 830278 Connector Tap in Squeeze 810673 Wire to Engine Stop Switch Remote Switch On Yellow Handle a Ignition Se Engine Sr Switch AtEngineLeave On For Remote Switch Bl BUR Oil Alert Unit Page 12 of 16 Part No 830542 Denotes standard hardware item that may be purchased locally Form No F021302G OPERATION continued HANDLING amp TRANSPORTING Do not lift by hand Use loading ramps or other mechanical assis tance Secure in place during transport STORAGE A Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti lated 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
3. Service department at Billy Goat headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding Note To process a Warranty Claim it is necessary to quote the Model amp Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate from Page 16 of 16 axa BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC BILLY 1803 S W JEFFERSON STREET GOAT W9 LEE S SUMMIT MO 64082 2312 USA PHONE 816 524 9666 FAX 816 524 6983 www billygoat com Form No F021302G
4. 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Bl L LY Ga e Os VACUUM HOSE KIT GOAT Y g P N 830255 5 127mm x 8 2 4m For vacuuming in hard to reach areas HOSE COUPLER KIT P N 800334 5 127mm For coupling multiple hoses together to increase vacuuming dis tance RIDE ON CHARIOT KIT P N 830257 Reduces operator fatigue Operator stands while riding behind vacuum Maximum load 300 Ibs 136 kg ALTERNATE DEBRIS BAGS STANDARD DEBRIS BAG P N 830320 Standard on VQ models For dusty conditions TURF DEBRIS BAG P N 830282 For use in leaves and grass in non dusty conditions BAG COVER P N 830284 Directs dust Thank You for Selecting downward away from operator The Powerful VQ QUIET VACUUM Operator Owner s Manual Self Propelled Models VQ802SPH VQ1002SP Specifications VQ1002SP VQ802SPH ENGINE HP 10 7 45 kW 8 5 97 kW ENGINE TYPE B amp S INTEK HONDA OHV ENGINE FUEL CAP 4 qt 3 8 L 6 4 qt 6 1 L ENGINE OIL CAP 0 875 qt 0 8 L 1 16 qt 1 1 L WEIGHT UNIT 282 Ib 127 9 kg 278 Ib 126 1 kg WEIGHT SHIPPING 314 Ib 142 4 kg 310 Ib 140 6 kg ENGINE WEIGHT 52 Ib 23 6 kg 48 5 Ib 22 0 kg UNIT SIZE OVERALL LENGTH 66 1 68m OVERALL WIDTH 32 75 0 83m OVERALL HEIGHT43 5 1 10m Note B amp S Briggs amp Stratton Honda American Honda Part No 830542 Page 1 of 16 Form No F021302G IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPE
5. GZ engines have a choke type Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 149 Washer 5 16 SAE Card carburetor that 8041026 Qty 3 8172008 Qty 3 Warranty 400972 is operated Card j A using choke lever on side Check EU Declaration of engine of Conformity amp Washer 1 4 Flat Cut EU Declaration EU Distributor Start 143 8171002 Qty 6 of Conformity List 830321 amp EU position Rod End Ball Joint Distributor List 73 5 16 24 400873 Qty 2 YN 139 Nut Regular 5 16 24 _ 35 i Fine Thread 8149002 Gasket Qty 2 Flange Transition VQ o P N 830160 900407 TY Wrap Cable not to scale JN J INSTRUCTION LABELS These labels should be included on your Vacuum If any o equipment into operation Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels dh WARNING EXPLOSIVE FUEL 4 WE E Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 130 Part No 400268 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Away ltem 100 Part No 400424 Debris Bag Label item 50 Ah CAUTION READ OWNER S MANUAL USE PROTECTION BEFORE OPERATING MAKE SURE EXHAUST ELBOW IS ATTACHED Label Read Owner s Manual tem No 181 Part No 890301 Y Label Danger Flying Material ltem 101 Part No 810736 Label Diverter Instructions Item 99 Part No 830196 TTACHED OPERATING INSTRUCTION IS OBTAINED STOP ENGINE AND ALLOWTO Z COOL BEFORE REFUELING KEEP ENGIN
6. as follows Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke 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 Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline NOTE 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 A See DEBRIS BAG on page 6 Rear Wheels Turf Tread 13 Dia x 6 5 330 mm x 165 mm wide pnuematic Casters 8 203 mm Dia semi pnuematic tires with ball bearing swivel Curb Guide Rollers Part No 830542 Page 13 of 16 Diverter rod must be in this position for normal pickup 33 838 mm wide nozzle 2 Front Guide Wheels adjust nozzle height to keep it raised just above cleaning surface Form No F021302G Part No 830542 MAINTENANCE 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 A DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT gt ENGINE See engine manufact
7. conducted were in accordance with 2000 14 EEC and were performed on 2 14 2002 under the conditions listed NOTE Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model Sound level of 88 dBA at operator position VIBRATION LEVEL 1 9g Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 07 02 97 under the conditions listed GENERAL CONDITION Sunny GENERAL CONDITION Sunny Leg TEMPERATURE 50 F 10 C TEMPERATURE 80 F 26 7 C WIND SPEED 15 MPH 24 1 kmh WIND SPEED 10 MPH 16 1 kmh WIND DIRECTION North WIND DIRECTION East HUMIDITY 32 HUMIDITY 43 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE 30 06 Hg 764mm Hg BAROMETRIC PRESSURE 29 91 Hg 760mm Hg Part No 830542 Page 2 of 16 Form No F021302G PARTS BAG amp LITERATURE ASSY P N 830531 2 CONTROLS aw gt PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P N 830204 Literature Checklist Throttle A Owner s Control ER Lock 1 4 20 8160001 Manual 13 Screw Cap 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Qty 2 Manual 8041007 Qty 2 830016 y a lt St o p YN SR position 32 Nut Lock 5 16 18 d Literature Check Literature d 8160002 Qty 3 vQ vQ SA e N A Accessories Accessories riggs an gt 830209 HONDA
8. see page 6 Allow air to feed with debris Machine is difficult to maneuver Low tire air pressure Nozzle too close too ground Inflate rear tires to correct pressure See tire pressures on page 15 Nozzle Bogie Wheels touching or too close to ground Abnormal vibration Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine Check impeller and replace if required Check Engine Engine will not start Stop switches off Choke lever not in on position Out of gasoline Low oil Honda only Bad or old gasoline Spark Plug wire discon nected Dirty air cleaner Check switches choke gasoline and oil Or contact qualified service person Check for spark with an approved tester Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is locked will not pull over No self propelling Debris locked inside impeller Engine problem Transmission not in gear Operator s bail not engaging belt or out of adjustment Worn out or broken belt Broken or mispostioned belt See page 6 Clearing a clogged nozzle and exhaust Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems Check transmission gear selection Check bail cable adjustment and belt and chain See page 15 Self propelled drive will not release Sticking belt idler arm Belt fingers out of adjustment bent or broken Check idler Idler arm mounting screw may be too tight or too loose Check wire belt guide adjustment Replace if broken see fig 10 am
9. E CLEAN OF DEBRIS INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING NEVER SERVICE UNIT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG WIRE USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO SER VICE THIS MACHINE BRASIVE DEBRIS WILL SHORTEN UNT LIFE Label Ear Eye Breathing Item No 180 Part No 890254 7 Label Caution Item 159 Part No 830138 A WARNING Label Speed Control Item 150 Part No 830237 H 4 RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH H y PULLTOENGAGECLUTCH Label Clutch VQ Item 106 Part No 830503 7 Label Danger Guards Item 89 Part No 900327 Label Oil Chain Item 111 Part No 830502 Label On Off tem 112 Part No 830276 SP Honda Models Only OIL CHAIN EVERY 10 HOURS Part No 830542 Page 3 of 16 these labels are damaged replace them before putting this 15 Briggs amp Stratton On fh ENGINE LABELS RUN Ml CHOKE IN THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH LOW OIL SENSOR IF ENGINE WILL NOT START CHECK OIL LEVEL A WARNING Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine Gasoline is flammable Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling Engines emit carbon monoxide DO NOT run in enclosed area t 9 AN y WR READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION m LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE E VOR INBET
10. LSHET o Lee 79 COVER CONTROLS O Oo 00 50 ROD e E Ca 5 ES 5 830133 400340 400330 83 WIRE BELT GUIDE VQ 830133 S 86 SPACER 400330 58 SPACER gt aa pa e9 LABEL DANGER GUARDS ar e 00327 1 90 WIRE STOP GEAR SELECTOR sor a 880507 1 95 WHEEL 8 TIRE ASSY 8 3 4 BRG SEMI PNEU Ca SPACER SPANNER a asoma 2 Cabinet LETTRE 1 99 LABEL DIVERTER INSTRUCTIONS 830196 1 830196 1 toe GROMMET O pa 105 PIN OLEVIS Lernen 107 SWITOH ROOKER O 108 CABLE ASSY SWITOH GROUND Cas 6 68 7 7 72 73 74 7 7 78 79 8 82 1 1 Re 1 1 109 CABLE ASSY SWITCH 830278 110 CONNECTOR TAP 810673 LABEL OIL 830502 1 830502 112 LABEL ON OFF CUT TO MAKE 830276 113 SCREW CAP 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 8041007 8041007 2 2 AA A E AA A 115 SCREW CAP 1 4 20 x 2 8041010 8041010 116 SCREW CAP MACH 10 18X3 4 WF ZP 8059136 8059136 2 CS DESCH 8 6 121 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 8041031 8041031 122 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 8041034 8041034 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 18 X 3 4 8024039 SCREW 10 24NC X5 8 HEX 8059135 8059135 125 SCREW CAP 1 2 10 x 4 1 2 8041107 2 8041107 6 7 8024039 126 SCREW CAP 1 4 NF x 1 2 GR 5 850408 1 850408 S 1 7 CREW CAP 5 16 NF x 3 4 804202 OoOo 8042030 LE CAP 5 16 NF x 1 1 2 129 131 NUT LOCK 1 4 NC 8160001 8160001 NUT LOCK 1 2 NC 8160005 8160005 NUT LOCK 3 8 NC THIN HT
11. RATOR S MANUAL amp ENGINE MANUAL THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION DEATH PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY A WARN NG The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING DO NOT 1 DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly poison 2 DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts 3 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 4 DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated Outdoor refueling is recom mended 5 DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling Store fuel in approved safety containers 6 DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running 7 DO NOT operate engine when smell of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist 8 DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled Move machine away from the spill and avoid creating any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated 9 DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank 10 DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank 11 DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine Whenever possible gradually reduce engine speed before stop
12. RIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN m NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL HONDA MOTOR CO LTD MADE IN JAPAN OIL ALERT RW WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY Form No F021302G Part No 830542 s GENERAL SAFETY For your safety and the safety of others these directions should be followed arr not operate this machine without first reading owner s manual and engine manufacturer s manual A use of Eye and Breathing protection is recom NS mended when using this machine especially in dry and dusty conditions Optional bag cover directs dust toward ground away from the operator Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake opening near debris outlet or near any moving parts DO NOT start engine without debris bag and quick discon nect connected firmly in place to exhaust outlet DO NOT start or operate machine with debris bag zipper open DO NOT operate during excessive vibration DO NOT remove bag until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop DO NOT remove hose kit cap on nozzle until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop DO NOT operate machine with hose cap bag or hose removed DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand dust fine dirt rock glass string like material grain rags cans metal bark or water DO NOT op
13. both the top and side belt guards between housing and transmission Loosen wire belt guide located on front face of engine on left side of unit between housing and engine Slide belt toward engine out of belt groove in impeller hub drive pulley Remove impeller bolt and lock washer If impeller slides off freely proceed to step 12 Do not drop impeller If impeller does not slide off crankshaft place two crowbars between impeller and housing on opposite sides Pry impeller away from engine until it loosens Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller If the impeller cannot be loosened obtain a 1 25 4mm longer bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt Invert engine and impeller and support engine above ground to prevent recoil damage 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 Slide impeller off of crank shaft and remove impeller from housing Reinstall new impeller and all applicable spacers new impeller bolt and lockwasher in reverse order of removal See the parts drawing on pages 8 and 9 for parts break down and parts list on page 10 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications and proper spacer for Honda engine only When impeller is installed slide belt into drive pulley and adjust wire belt guide a
14. ch rear hanger straps of bag to the hanger loops located one on each side of the upper handle 5 CABLES AND WIRES Attach to the handle using cable clamps item 44 6 Secure engine starter rope into starter rope guide Item 177 using hardware that is preassembled to the lower handle 7 INSPECT ALL PARTS amp MECHANICAL FASTENERS for security and integrity 8 Note See debris bag conditioning under operation section on page 6 A SELF PROPELLED ONLY before starting unit 9 CONTROL ASSY item 77 8 Before starting engine check for neutral ON by placing the control into neutral and engaging the bail the unit has been adjusted at the factory and should free wheel If not adjust as needed by placing the control item 77 and transmission offset link item 68 into neutral and adjust nuts on control cable item 75 10 Check tire pressure and lubricate all grease and oil points see 17 MAINTENANCE 11 Connect spark plug wire Part No 830542 Deflector Fig 6 Page 5 of 16 Form No F021302G Part No 830542 OPERATION INTENDED USE This machine is designed for vacuuming leaves grass clippings and other types of organic litter Debris mixed with cans bottles and small amounts of sand can be vacuumed however it is not this machine s primary purpose Vacuuming cans bottles and sand will affect the longevity of your machine Self propelled unit is not intended for use
15. erate this machine on slopes greater than 20 DO NOT pick up any hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive material DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment 11 PACKING CHECKLIST These items should be included in your carton If any of these parts are missing contact your dealer Boxing Checklist Debris Check Bag 830170A Elbow Fig 5 2 Denotes parts found in Parts Bag Assembly shown on page 4 Page 4 of 16 Assembly 830159 Upper Handle Assy Per Model Check Briggs Models 830011 Honda Models 830012 Deflector Assembly 830280 Rod Door Nozzle 830286 k Parts Bag amp Literature Assy Parts Bag 630331 amp Litera ture Assy Per Model Check o Briggs amp Stratton Intek 10 HP Check Honda 8 HP GX240 Engine Manual Per Model Form No F021302G ASSEMBLY Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit a QS pur OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton com pletely assembled except for the debris bag deflector assy upper handle assembly rod nozzle door elbow assy 1 UPPER HANDLE item 41 Assemble securely to lower handle stubs item 37 and handle brace item 36 using screws item 120 amp 121 so that screw heads are on inside of handle Other wise premature bag wear could result 2 NOZZLE DOOR CONTROLS Asse
16. fully outward against wheels keeping axle square with engine base align and tension chain as shown below and slightly tighten front bearing screws first Then slightly tighten rear bearings Note Tightening front bearing screws first helps keep chain tight 7 Recheck chain alignment tension and axle squareness If ok fully tighten front and then rear bearing screws Repeat adjust ment steps if necessary 8 Check chain tension and roll wheels to be sure there are no excessively tight areas in the chain Readjust if necessary A slightly loose chain is better than an over tightened one 9 Reinstall chain guard and differential guard 17 2 10 Reinstall spark plug wire Follow these hourly maintenance intervals Maintenance Schedule More frequent service is required for extremely dusty conditions Every 5 hrs Every 25 Every 50 Maintenance Operation or Daily hours hours Engine See Engine Check for excessive vibration 6 Clean Debris Bag Check bag strap tightness Inspect for loose parts Inspect for damaged parts Check tire pressure p 15 Oil control pivot points Lubricate Drive Chain Check belt adjustment p 15 Grease wheel zerks Belt Adjustment As V belt wears adjustments may be required Adjust by tightening or by loosening clutch cable nut as required When replacing the belt the impeller must be removed See instructions on page 14 See par
17. mble ball joints item 73 jam nuts item 138 to both ends of rod item 47 Do not fully tighten jam nuts Using screw item 113 washer item 143 and lock nut item 131 connect one end of rod item 47 to nozzle door mounting See Figure 5 Using rod pull nozzle door open horizontal to ground and hold opposite end of rod next to mounting hole on remote lever item 48 already assembled onto upper handle See Figure 1 If necessary adjust rod length using threads provided on rod Adjust rod length to give a minimum of 1 0 25 4 mm hand clearance between lever amp maximum forward throttle position when door is open Assemble upper end of rod to lever on handle using same hardware item numbers as shown above See figure 1 amp 2 Tighten jam nuts 3 EXHAUST ASSY Place flange gasket item 35 onto housing of main unit and assemble exhaust elbow to housing using screws item 117 washers item 140 and lock nuts item 132 provided in parts bag The rear hole mounts deflector item 118 using screw assembly already attached to deflector and lock nut item 132 Bend opposite end of deflector down until notch in rear of deflector catches onto handle brace item 36 see figure 3 4 DEBRIS BAG Item 50 see figure 4 4 1 Unfold and place mouth of bag over exhaust elbow com pletely covering the discharge opening with bag neck straps placing one on each side of elbow flange COMPLETELY TIGHTEN BAG NECK STRAPS 4 2 Atta
18. optional bag and dust cover is available for use where debris will be vacuumed in dusty conditions See Optional Accessories shown on page 1 DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface such as engine Run engine at 1 2 throttle for first 1 2 hour to condition new bag Your new bag requires a break in period to condition the pores of the material against premature blockage The entire bag surface serves as a filter and must be able to breath to have good vacuum performance Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing or emptying bag This vacuum is designed for picking up trash organic material and other similar debris see Safety Warnings page 2 4 However many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with trash Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas Dust is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance However following these rules will help maintain your machine s ability to vacuum in dusty conditions Run machine at idle to quarter throttle The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently A vacuum with a clean pillow soft bag will have good pickup performance One with a dirty tight bag will have poor pickup performance If dirty empty debris and vigorously shake bag free of dust Machine or pressure wash debris bag if normal cleaning does not fully clean bag Bag should be thoroughly dry before use Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down time while dirty bags are being cleaned
19. p 11 adjustment on page 15 Noisy or broken chain No chain lubrication Chain out of alignment or over tensioned Engine Service and Warranty See Chain Adjustments on page 15 WARRANTY PROCEDURE Part No 830542 Contact your nearest engine manufacturer s authorized servicing dealer 21 Serial Plate GOAT bi G OAT KI INDUSTRIES INC 1803 S Jefferson P O Box 308 Lee s Summit MO 64063 USA Record your machine model serial number and date of purchase and where purchased 816 524 9666 FAX 816 524 6983 Model Serial No a Unit weight Engine Power Purchase Purchased Date Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the user Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material and or workmanship the owner should make a warranty claim as follows The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters The Quality Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions The decision by the Quality
20. ping 12 DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds 13 DO NOT tamper with governor springs governor links or other parts which may change the governed engine speed 14 DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the engine manufacturer 15 DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed Use an approved tester 16 DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed If engine is flooded place throttle in FAST position and crank until engine starts 17 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 18 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 19 DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass leaves dirt or other combustible material in the muffler area 20 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 21 DO NOT touch hot muffler cylinder or fins because contact may cause b
21. s shown on page 15 see fig 10 amp 11 Reattach nozzle and both caster brackets in reverse order of removal Check operator s bail to ensure that it operates properly If not see drive adjust ments on page 15 Note Drive must completely disengage with bail released and must engage when bail is depressed within 1 0 25 4mm of the operator s handle Reinstall all belt guards Reconnect spark plug wire DRIVE Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items A new chain should not be used on worn sprockets Sprockets should be replaced when replacing chains MAINTENANCE Brake Adjustment As parking brake wears the brake discs may eventually require adjustment To adjust belt remove brake guard and tighten mounting nut that connects brake arm onto transmission Adjust cable as required Unit must freewhell with brake off DO NOT OVER ADJUST Page 14 of 16 Form No F021302G MAINTENANCE continued CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS see figure 9 1 Remove guards 2 Inspect chain and sprockets for wear lubrication and tension Replace if badly worn or damaged CHAIN TENSION AND ALIGNMENT see figure 9 3 Install new chain locating keeper clip of chain connecting link on inboard side of chain 4 Reinstall bearings onto axle and assemble bearing mounting screws Leave screws only partially tightened 5 Push bearings outward against each rear wheel fully spreading wheels to both ends of axle 6 With bearings pressed
22. sition Rev 1 2 3 4 Part No 830542 Page 7 of 16 Form No F021302G NOTE 10 IS HOUSING ASSY TO ENGINE PARTS DRAWING VQ802SPH VQ1002SP Form No F021302G Page 8 of 16 Part No 830542 Form No F021302G Page 9 of 16 Part No 830542 VQ1002SP VQ802SPH EM GE PARTNO QTY PARTNO QTY PARTS q ENGINE 10 HP INTEK RRE O asa ap UTC my ENGINE BHP HONDA 400987 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 CASTER ASSY 8 SEMI PNEU 3 4 NC INCL ITEM 33 4 94 95 96 125 134 31 32 33 34 35 GASKET FLANGE TRANSITION VQ 830160 1 830160 1 S 37 38 39 40 41 42 SWITCH amp WIRE ASSY ITEMS t07 109 110 _____________ __ 8042 1 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 AXLE REAR WA PUSH Co paa 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 BELT V 4L x 34 OUTSIDE LG 60 61 62 63 64 65 Part No 830542 Page 10 of 16 Form No F021302G PARTS LIST Continued VQ1002SP ITEM DESCRIPTION PARTNO 66 BRKT TRANSMISSION WA VQ 83022 BRKT TRANSMISSION REAR WELD LONG 830520 BAR LINK SHIFT OFFSET VQ 830508 69 GUARD DIFFERENTIAL VQ WELD 830253 0 GUARD CHAIN VQ WELD 830254 1 GUARD PULLEY W LABEL 830252 72 73 74 1 VQ802SPH PART NO QTY 830222 830520 830508 e3025 II 830254 830210 830504 78 BRACKETCONTRO
23. tion Pull starting rope to start engine IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START See Troubleshooting on page 16 VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Is adjusted by unlocking wing nut item 32 and turning caster knob Turning the knob clockwise increases height Be sure the nozzle height is level left to right before tightening caster wing nuts Adjust nozzle height according to surface conditions and debris size For vacuuming on flat surfaces set nozzle 1 2 12 7 mm to 5 8 15 8 mm above ground Higher for uneven terrain and turf Note The nozzle side bogie wheels should be at least 1 8 3 2mm above the ground or maneuver ability will be reduced Page 6 of 16 FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP Adjust nozzle close to debris but without blocking airflow into the nozzle NOTE Never bury nozzle into debris CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE A amp EXHAUST Turn engine off and wait for impeller to Zp Wearing durable gloves remove clog Danger the clog may contain sharp materials Reconnect spark plug wire Large debris can be vacuumed without readjusting nozzle height by temporarily opening the remote Nozzle Gobbler Door For maxi mum pickup of small debris the gobbler door must be down flush stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire NOZZLE GOBBLER DOOR with front face of nozzle DEBRIS BAG Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items Note Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with more weight than you can lift An
24. ts list for impeller bolt torque specifications See figure 10 amp 11 for proper belt tension adjustment If cable cannot be adjusted to provide proper belt tension then belt must be replaced DO NOT OVER ADJUST Chain Lubrication With machine not running oil chain using general S A E 30 weight oil every 25 hours or as needed Chain oiling hole is located in rear axle cover Note Be sure that entire length of chain is properly oiled Oiling only a few positions in the chain rotation will not properly oil the chain 0 06 1 5mm 0 125 3 3mm TRANSMISSION IDLER PULLEY BELT WIRE IDLER PULLEY PULLEY PULLEY IN DRIVE BELT IN NEUTRAL TURNS POSITION GUIDES POSITION FREELY 0 06 1 5mm 0 125 3 3mm Es ENGAGED DRIVE POSITON WIRE BELT NEUTRAL POSITION GUIDES SHOULD CLEAR BELT BY 0 06 0 125 1 5mm 3 3mm a Fig 10 Fig 11 Part No 830542 Page 15 of 16 Form No F021302G Problem TROUBLESHOOTING Will not vacuum or has poor vacuum performance Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions Possible Cause Dirty debris bag Nozzle height set too high or too low Nozzle gobbler door not in correct position Hose kit door not in correct position Clogged nozzle or exhaust elbow Excessive quantity of debris Solution Clean debris bag Shake bag clean or wash Adjust nozzle height with caster adjustment Adjust nozzle gobbler and hose kit door position Unclog nozzle or exhaust
25. urer operator s instructions a DEBRIS BAG See page 6 RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE GUARDS BAG CAPS AND OR A Inspect machine for loose bolts before starting engine HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Maximum Vacuum See Maximum Pickup found in Operation section on page 6 The debris Bag can be washed Grease Wheels Casters and Rear Axle Bearings Lubrication Using S A E 30 weight oil or equivalent See maintenance schedule Tire air pressure Check at regular intervals amp maintain Rear SP 13 tires at 14 psi 9 8 kPa 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 If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization To reach Briggs amp Stratton 800 233 3723 American Honda 800 426 7701 17 1 ONS o 10 17 18 IMPELLER REMOVAL Disconnect spark plug wire Disconnect remote control rod from nozzle gobbler door Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks between housing and ground so that front caster wheels are not touching ground Remove nozzle and caster wheel brackets from the housing Remove
26. urns 22 DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover 23 DO NOT operate during excessive vibration 24 DO NOT leave machine unattended while in operation 25 DO NOT park machine on a steep grade or slope WARNING DO A 1 ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING 2 DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed 3 DO pull starter cord slowly until resis tance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury 4 DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary 5 DO use fresh gasoline Stale fuel can gum carburetor and cause leakage 6 DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 7 Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions 8 Inspect machine and work area before starting unit unit This may result in injury amp or damage to 7 SOUND MEN VIBRATION H 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS BAG amp CONTROLS LABELS GENERAL SAFETY PACKING CHECKLIST ASSEMBLY OPERATION PARTS DRAWING amp LIST MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY PROCEDURE 108 dB MODEL VQ1002SP Sound tests
27. with any ground engaging implements maximum tow bar weight 300 lbs 136 kg 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 Note See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifica tions See trouble shooting section on page 16 Like all mechanical tools reasonable care must be used when operating machine Inspect machine work area and machine before operat ing Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety Kee i PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING fF 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 left side of handle Under normal conditions operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task For Honda model the stop switch is located on the switch panel on the engine amp for SP Honda models only on remote shift control panel NOTE Before starting check that all switches and fuel valves are on FUEL VALVE Move fuel shutoff valve to ON position CHOKE Located at lower rear area of carburetor bowl Choke engine before starting when engine is cold STARTING THROTTLE Move remote throttle control to fast posi
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