Billy Goat F1301H User's Manual
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1. Specifications F901S F901H F1301H Engine Model EX270D50021 GX270K1 GXXOKIQA2 GX390K1 2 9 Overall Length 58 1 43m 8 1 43m 58 1 43m Part No 440021 3 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual You should become familiar with them before assembling operating or servicing this equipment WARNING This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others AN This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment C ii This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment ww 97 This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment N AN 0 This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer s manual should be read carefully before assembling operation or servicing this equipment T CAUTION This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT T FORCE Blower 7 This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment Read and make sure you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling operating or servicing this equipment AN 0 READ this manual and the engine manufacturers manual careful2. FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST These items should be included in your carton If any of these parts are missing contact your dealer Your BILLY GOAT FORCE Blower was shipped in one carton completely assembled except for the Upper Handle Assembly and Front Diverter Mounting hardware for the Upper Handle Assembly can be found in the parts bag Ag READ all safety instructions before assembling unit TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables TET PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG amp LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P N 400972 Owner s Manual P N 440021 Declaration of Conformity P N 440022 Handle Hardware Items 10 11 74 and 36 Boxing Parts Checklist JFront Air Diverter lItem 38 P N 440045 Upper Assembly Item 30 P N 440035 Parts Bag amp Literature Assy P N 440020 Honda 9 or 13 hp Subaru 9 hp Part No 440021 9 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual 1 Follow the steps in figures A and B then securely tighten all hardware shown 2 Connect spark plug wire The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower is in the parts bag Install upper handle item 30 to preassembled lower handle item 28 by sliding the upper over and down the outside of the lower handle Using bolt item 36 washers item 10 amp lock nut item 11 to install upper handle to lower handl
3. shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller loose impeller bolt loose impeller key loose engine or debris stuck in fan or housing To remove debris from impeller see the trouble shooting section on page 13 Note See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications Part No 440021 6 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT FORCE Blower If any labels are damaged or missing replace them before operating this equipment Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING DANGER FLYING DEBRIS ITEM 44 P N890301 ITEM 45 P N890254 ITEM 46 P N 810736 START STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO VELING COOL BEFORE REFUE LABEL THROTTLE CONTROL ITEM 42 P N 810656 LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL ITEM 43 P N 400268 STOP ENGINE LABELS HONDA SUBARU READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION IM LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN OIL ALERT WHEN OIL LEVELLOW ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIAELY NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL HONDA MOTOR CO LTD MADE IN JAPAN Part No 440021 7 Form No F071307B
4. ARUOHC sons 1 6 HOUSING BACK MOLDED 4004 1 4004 1 4404 1 JWASHERLOCK7 6 TWISTED TOOTH 850132 1 850132 1 8 SCREW 3 8 16 1 1 27P 8041052 4 8041052 4 8041052 4 9 40067 1 4400577 1 44007 1 12 SCREWCAP 5 16 18 X 175 ZP 804053 8 8041031 8 8041031 8 WHEEL amp TIRE 13 X 5 PNEUMATIC 18 WHEEL ASSY 10 PNEUMATIC 35 SCREWCAP 3 824 X 3 5 GR 8 500 65 440151 1 SCREWCAP 7 16 20 X 3 5 GR 860f Ibs 440150 1 440150 1 SCREWCAP 5 16 18 X 2 ZP 37 DIRECIORCONE 44044 1 14 4 o DIRECIORCONE4 44046 1 44046 1 SCREW SM 10 24X1 2 DRILL POINT e c qr du p we ce ccm ccc o ccc We oc 60 SCREWPLASTITE 26 19 X 5 8 4401200 2 4401220 2 440126 2 66 DIVERTERPIVOTADAPTOR 4401222 1 440121 1 440121 1 68 BRACKETDIVERTERFORCE 440127 1 440127 1 440127 1 69 514 34 404 1 440124 1 440124 1 051 X 3 4 HITCH PIN CLIP GRIP 1 1 4 ID x 9 5 LONG Part No 440021 15 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Service Performed Part No 440021 16 Form No F071307B
5. E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals Maintenance Operation Every Daily or Every Every 25 Every 50 Every Use 5 Hours Hours Hours 100 150 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts IMPELLER REMOVAL 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 2 Remove housing front cover by removing 11 bolts and nuts items 13 amp 14 around outside of front cover 3 Remove impeller bolt item 35 lock washer item 7 and washer item 34 4 DONOT pry on impeller Pull on center hub area only of impeller If impeller slides off freely proceed to step 6 5 Ifthe impeller does not loosen obtain a 3 4 16x3 Billy Goat part 440192 or longer bolt Thread bolt by hand into nut until bolt rests against the shaft Tighten the bolt slowly which will pull the impeller away from the shaft remove impeller from shaft Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller 6 Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal 7 Tighten impeller bolt Torque impeller bolt see parts list on page 15 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications TIRE AIR PRESSURE Check at regular intervals and maintain Front Tires 24 Psi 165 kPa Rear Tires 20 Psi 137 kPa STORAGE 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 d
6. FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual BILLY GOAT W Patent 6 253 416 and other patents pending F901S F901H and F1301H BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual Accessories HOLD DOWN KIT PARKING BRAKE To secure blower for Effective and Easy to transportation on use to prevent blower trailer floors from rolling E 2 P N 440120 P N 440140 Part No 440021 1 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT FORCE Blower Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your FORCE Blower in top running order Read this manual carefully before assembling operating or servicing your equipment CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 5 SOUND AND VIBRATION 6 INSTRUCTION LABELS 7 PACKING CHECKLIST 8 ASSEMBLY 9 OPERATION 10 11 MAINTENANCE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 14 PARTS LIST 15 MAINTENANCE RECORD 16 Part No 440021 2 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number serial number date of BiLLY purchase and where purchased T 7 HE ad os GOAT Tal 816 524 9666 INDUSTRIESINC Fax 816 524 6983 Purchase Date MEN Serial No Purchased From 4 MR
7. air director cone DO NOT run this machine with a cracked or damaged impeller under any circumstances 5 Form No F071307B BILLY 272 FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT m L D Lwa SOUND LEVEL 90 Db a at Operators Position 110 dB Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000 14 EC as well as ISO 11094 and were performed on 5 17 2006 under the conditions listed below N Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model General Conditions Sunny Temperature 79 7 F 26 5 C Wind Speed 1 7 mph 2 8kph Wind Direction South Southwest Humidity 31 2 Barometric Pressure 29 9Hg 101 25kpa VIBRATION DATA VIBRATION LEVEL 1 05g 10 30m s Vibration levels at the operator s handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 5 17 2006 under the conditions listed below General Conditions Sunny Temperature 86 5 F 30 3 C Wind Speed 2 5 mph 4 1kph Wind Direction South Southwest Humidity 56 4 29 9Hg 101 25kpa INTENDED USE This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal ADO NOT OPERATE IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS If excessive vibration occurs
8. d service person Engine is locked will not pull Engine problem Contact an engine servicing dealer for Over engine problems Aim N Shoot lever sticking Debris stuck around cone Clean debis Cone adjustment knob too tight Apply silicone based lubricant to Adaptor mount nut item 38 too pivot points tight Loosen manual adjustment knob Loosen nut Using compressed air or a Backpack blower you can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and housing which can cause wear and tear on the machine You can manually remove debris by taking off the front housing Note Always disconnect the sparkplug when servicing A When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner s manual 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 See table page 3 If you cannot locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization To reach American Honda 800 426 7701 Subaru America 800 277 6246 WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE Should a BILLY GOAT machine fail due to a defect in material and or workmanship the owner should make a warranty claim as follows The machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an autho
9. e Finish installing the other side of the upper handle assembly using screw and lock nut provided Two 72 open ended wrenches Part No 440021 The throttle control and will be attached to the throttle arm on the engine and wrapped around the engine for shipping Unwrap and secure throttle control item 31 to upper handle with screws item 17 Screws will already be mounted in handle simply remove and use to mount the throttle control securing the cable with two Ty wraps Aim and Shoot not attached you will need to unroll the cable and 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 To keep the cable from being damaged use three ty wraps item 74 to secure it to the handle as shown making sure that the cable is not rubbing against the tire One 5 16 open ended wrench Form No F071307B BILLY 272 FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT OPERATION A 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 OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING 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 FUEL VALVE Move fuel valve to ON pos
10. ition when provided on engine STOP SWITCH Located on the engine ON position CHOKE Operated with choke lever on side of engine THROTTLE Controlled by throttle lever on the handle Move remote throttle control to fast position Pull starting rope to start engine ENGINE SPEED Under normal conditions operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START See Troubleshooting on page 13 HANDLING amp TRANSPORTING Using two people to lift machine is recommended Lift holding the handle and handle brace Secure in place during transportation See F901 and F1301 series specifications on page 3 for unit weight Do not use the front grill as an anchor point when securing the unit for transport AQ Never lift the machine while the engine is running BLOWING OPERATION Your Billy Goat Force blower is equipped with an air director cone and the patented Aim N Shoot control lever to allow 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 Part No 440021 10 Form No F071307B FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR To adjust air direction squeeze Aim N Shoot control lever When you
11. ly before assembling a operating or servicing this equipment v EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment A T EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment 7 s BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested brushy or grass covered land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code The arrester must be maintained in good working order Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and possibly fatal poison Part No 440021 4 Form No F071307B BILLY Ye GOAT gnome Part No 440021 o oo oooo o FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area Refueling outdoors is recommended DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoli
12. ne is spilled Move equipment away from spill until gasoline has completely evaporated DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed Use an approved spark tester DO NOT operate engine without a muffler Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary If equipped with muffler deflector inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary DO NOT operate engine with grass leaves or other combustible material near the muffler DO NOT touch muffler cylinder or cooling fins when hot Contact with hot surfaces may cause severe burns DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed DO NOT operate equipment near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials DO NOT operate equipment on slopes greater than specified in Specifications section of this manual ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting ALWAYS check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers NWARNING Important Do not run this machine without director cone attached or with improper
13. rized Servicing BILLY GOAT Dealer The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized BILLY GOAT Dealer and submitted to their respective BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days The model number and serial number of the unit must be stated in the Warranty Claim The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration The Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination BILLY GOAT will notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom the claim was received The decision by the Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT to approve or reject a Warranty Claim is final and binding For online product registration go to www billygoat com Part No 440021 13 Form No F071307B 5 3 V 3 x uu cc H 2 l o H x lt s H o Form No F071307B 14 Part No 440021 FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual PARTS LIST F1301H F901H F901S 1 JENGINE 13 HP HONDA GX390 4008 1 fJ JENGINE 9 HP HONDA GX270 43097 1 J ENGINESHPHORZSUB
14. ryer or other gas appliance If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more prepare as follows A 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 for minimizing the formation of gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in storage container or fuel tank Follow Stabilizer manufacturer s instructions to determine proper mix ratio Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor Part No 440021 12 Form No F071307B BILLY FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT Vz TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Abnormal vibration Loose or out of balance impeller Check impeller and replace if required Debris in impeller Clear debris with compressed air or a backpack blower see below pictures Loose engine Check engine Engine will not start Engine not in full choke position Check choke position Out of gasoline or bad old gasoline Check gasoline Spark Plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Gas valve off Turn on gas valve Dirty air cleaner Clean or replace air cleaner Contact a qualifie
15. 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 pictured below can be used 1o permanently lock the cone into position NOTE be sure to release the knob when returning to using the Aim N Shoot NOT position director cone to where it will blow debris towards people vehicles or other objects in vicinity Flying debris may damage harm or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range Manual Adjustment knob FRONT DIVERTER POSITIONING The removable front diverter adapter can be slipped on to direct the air stream forward First turn off engine and then simply slide diverter onto cone following guide points and twist till locked in position This option is extremely useful for cleaning out long cracks in pavement or for cleaning under bushes building overhangs or along curbs WARNING Unit will be more difficult to control due to the air exiting the unit Keep hands on the unit at all times when using the front diverter To reduce resistance when attaching the diverter use a silicone lubricant spray on the lockin rooves This should allow the diverter to slide into position with more ease Front diverter Part No 440021 11 Form No F071307B BILLY 272 FORCE BLOWER Owner s Manual GOAT MAINTENANC
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