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Operator Owner's Manual
Push Model
Self Propelled Model
QB1601
QB1601SP
2
ACCESSORIES
3
Specifications
QB1601
QB1601SP
GUST ADJUSTER KIT
P/N 400685 Increases
blowing distance and
blowing control.
Engine: HP(kW)
Engine: Type
Engine: Fuel cap.
Engine: Oil Cap.
Weight: Unit
16 H.P. (11.93 kW)
B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV
9 qt. (8.52 L)
1.75 qt. (1.66 L)
234# (106.1 kg)
16 H.P. (11.93 kW)
B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV
9 qt. (8.52 L)
1.75 qt. (1.66 L)
274# (124.3 kg)
Weight: Shipping
260# (118.2 kg)
316# (143.6 kg)
UNIT SIZE:
OVERALL LENGTH: 55"(1.4m) OVERALL WIDTH 35" (0.89m)
OVERALL HEIGHT44.5" (1.13m)
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Part No. 430149
Form No. F121903A
9
GENERAL SAFETY
For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
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.
·DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders.
·DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting
work area.
Use of Eye and breathing protection is recom-
mended when using this machine, especially in
dry and dusty conditions.
·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 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 allow children to operate this equipment.
10
ASSEMBLY
3. Attach throttle cable conduit and stop switch wire to right side of
handle in two (2) places using two cable clamps provided in parts bag
(See fig. 7, Page 5).
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
4. Self Propelled units only: Remove nuts securing remote exhaust
door control. Use nuts to attach brake and clutch cables as pictured (See
fig. 8, Page 5).
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
5. Self Propelled units only: Attach ends of clutch cable and brake
cable in holes provided in bail, and secure bail in pivot holes in upper
handle (See fig. 8, Page 5).
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly,
side deflector, front deflector, and panel close.
6. Self Propelled units only: With remote exhaust door control in
rearmost position and exhaust door in closed position thread remote
deflector rod into ball joints pre-assembled on door control and exhaust
door pivot rod. Adjust to allow necessary range of motion and lcok in
place using jam nuts provided on rod. (See fig. 8 & 9, Page 5)
7. Assemble desired deflectors onto side and front of housing exhaust
outlet using screws provided on unit. (See fig. 9, Page 5)
NOTE: The panel front close can be used to completely block off the
forward exhaust outlet for jobs where only the side exhaust is needed.
1. Attach upper handle using pre-mounted hardware on
each side (See fig. 6, Page 5).
2. Attach throttle control to upper handle assembly, using
pre-mounted screw and lock nut. Assemble stop switch
bracket, and throttle to handle using same hardware (See fig.
7, Page 5).
11
PACKING CHECKLIST
Boxing Checklist
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Check
Handle Upper
Assembly
400984 QB1601
or
Check
430136 QB1601SP
Rod Diverter
Remote 400887
SP ONLY
Check
Self Propelled
Unit Shown
Check
Deflector Low
W.A. 400845
Check
Deflector Front
400680
Check
Panel Front Close
400846
Check
Deflector Side
W.A. 400679
SP ONLY
Parts Bag
& Litera-
Check
Parts Bag &
Literature Assy
ture Assy
400983
Check
Briggs & Stratton
Vanguard-Twin
16 HP
Engine
Manual
Per Model
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PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 400983
12
13
CONTROLS
Literature Checklist
Throttle
Control
Owner's
Manual
Clamp Cable 1"
900813 Qty. 4
156
Check
Owner's
Manual
430149
Start
position
Check
Literature
Literature
QB1601
Accessories
STOP
SLOW
QB 1601
Accessories
400909
Briggs Vanguard
Units have a
choke type
Check
Warranty
Card
400972
carburetor that is
operated using
choke lever on
side of engine.
Warranty
Card
FAST
Stop
position
Check EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU
430150
Distributor List
14
ENGINE LABELS
15
INSTRUCTION LABELS
These labels should be included on your Blower. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this
equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels..
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 16HP
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DANGER
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
STOP
Label Do Not Fill
FUEL SHUTOFF
RUN
While Engine Is Hot
Label Danger Flying
Item 175
ON
Material Item 173 Part
Label Danger Keep
Part No.400268
No. 810736
Hands and Feet Away
Item 172 Part
No.400424
RUN
OFF
CHOKE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
1. CHECK OIL LEVEL
8 HOURS
Label Ear Eye
Breathing Item
No.174 Part No.
2. CHECK & CLEAN AIR CLEANER
3. CHANGE OIL
4. REPLACE OIL FILTER
5. CLEAN COOLING FINS
25 HOURS
50 HOURS
100 HOURS
100 HOURS
Label Read
item No.110
890254
Part No. 890301
See Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Label Oil Chain
Item 100 Part
No. 830502
OIL CHAIN
EVERY 10 HOURS
5
Label Speed
Control
4
3
RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH
PULLTO ENGAGE CLUTCH
Label Clutch VQ Item
166 Part No. 830503
Item 101
Part No.
830237
2
1
WARNING
Label Danger Guards
Item 157 Part No. 900327
N
R
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ASSEMBLY
Exhaust door control
Stop switch bracket
Jam nut
Mounting hardware
Handle mounting
hardware
Stop switch
grounding wire
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Exhaust door
pivot rod
Exhaust Door
Control
Jam nut
Clutch
Brak
Clutch cable
Deflector
screws
Brake cable
Jam nut
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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16
OPERATION
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.
OPTIONAL GUST ADJUSTER KIT increases blowing
distance and blowing control. ( can be purchased
separately, see page 1 for optional accessories).
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 specifi-
cations. (See trouble shooting section on page 16).
Deflectors adjusted upward
increases air volume and
blowing distance.
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.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Fig. 2
Deflectors adjusted
STARTING
16.1
downward increases air
velocity for cleaning crevices
and blowing heavier debris.
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.
STOP SWITCH: Located on engine for Push models and on
upper handle for SP models. Switch must be in "ON"
position to start engine.
Fig. 3
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position.
Debris in the air stream can be blown farther by adjusting
the deflectors in a consistent up-and-down motion.
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine .
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
16.4
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 16.
Move diverter rod to closed (O) position. Do not lift by hand. Use
loading ramps or other mechanical assistance. Secure in place during
transport.
16.2
BLOWING OPERATION
The diverter rod controls the closing (O) and opening ( I ) of the
exhaust outlet. Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal
blowing or to forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or
hard-to-reach areas (see Fig. 1).
STORAGE
16.5
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti-
Diverter Rod
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 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.
Fig. 1
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OPERATION continued
16.6
PROPULSION self propelled only
PROPULSION: QB1601 self-propelled blowers are equipped
with 5 forward gears, neutral and reverse. (see TABLE 1 below)
With the engine running, and the bail in released position
select desired drive gear.(see Fig. 4) Pull bail against handle
to automatically release brake and engage drive (see Fig. 5).
Smoothly engage the bail.
Bail
Released
Use good judgement when operating the self propelled drive.
Fifth gear is a fast walking speed and should 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.
Automatic
Parking
Brake
Do not force-shift gears of transmission. Shift gears only when
drive is disengaged. To stop machine, release operator's bail.
To move unit by hand "freewheeling", requires that the gear
shift be in neutral (see Fig. 4), and the operator hold the drive
bail against the handle to disengage the parking brake.
Engages
when bail is
released.
MACHINE
PARKED
Fig. 5
When using Reverse - Set Throttle to Idle.
With operator's bail released, move shift lever past neutral
stop, by pulling the shift lever back and moving it to the right,
into "Reverse" gear position. Then smoothly pull operator's
bail against handle. Release bail to stop (see figure 5).
Gear
Shift
Shown In
N
Neutral
Fig. 4
DRIVE GEAR SELECTION @ (3600 RPM)
Self Propelled Only
Position Rev. N
1
2
3
4
5
MPH
KMH
3.97
6.39
0
0
2.57 3.40 4.46 5.29 6.76
4.14 5.47 7.19 8.52 10.88
Table 1
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PARTS DRAWING
QB1601, QB1601SP
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PARTS DRAWING
QB1601, QB1601SP
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Item
No.
PARTS
LIST
QB1601
QB1601SP
Continued
QTY
QTY
19
Description
1
ENGINE 16 HP VANGUARD
811057
1
811057
1
2
3
GRILL SCROLL W. A.
FRAME FRONT WHEEL W.A.
SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 2-1/4”
NUT LOCK 1/4-20
WASHER FLAT 5/16 SAE
NUT LOCK 5/16-18
CONTROL THROTTLE
400652
400656
*8041011
*8160001
*8172008
1
1
1
1
4
400652
400656
1
1
3
4
5
*8041011
*8160001
*8172008
*8160002
850270
6
7
6
7
8
*8160002 16
850270
28
1
9
1
10
11
12
GUARD MUFFLER
811058
1
811058
1
14
15
16
17
IMPELLER ASSY QB1601
KEY 1/4 SQ X 2.25
400720
9201123
400502
400946
-
*8041028
400295
400730
400733
400640
1
1
430107
9201123
400502
-
1
1
3
-
WASHER LOCK 3/8 TWISTED TOOTH.
SCREW CAP 3/8-24 X 1 1/4 GR 8 (TORQ 50 ft.lbs.[68 Nm] )
SCREW CAP 3/8-24 x 2 1/4 GR. 8(TORQ. 50 ft.lbs.[68 Nm] )
SCREW CAP 5/16-18 X 1”
3
1
-
4
1
1
1
2
810932
*8041028
400295
400730
400733
400640
1
4
1
1
1
2
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
WHEEL FRONT
AXLE FRONT
TUBE SPACER QB 1600
CAP - PLUG 1.25 SQ
SCREW CAP 3/8-16 X 1 3/4
SCREW CAP 3/8-16 x 2”
SCREW SHEET METAL 1/4 AB X 3/4
HANDLE LOWER W.A.
SCREW CAP 5/16-18 X 2
DEFECTOR EXHAUST
*8041053
-
2
-
-
-
*8041054
*8122082
400735
*8041032
400677
400684
400697
2
17
2
2
1
1
1
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
98
99
*8122082 11
400735
*8041032
400677
400684
400697
2
4
1
1
1
WASHER WEAR PLATE
ROD DIVERTER QB1600
SPACER400330
1
-
-
SPRING COMPRESSION
RING GRIP
WASHER FLAT CUT 5/16
SCREW CAP 5/16-18 X 3/4
SCREW MACH #10 - 24 X 5/8 HEX WF
NUT LOCK # 10-24
400332
400340
1
1
-
400340
-
1
17
4
6
8
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
--
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
*8171003 20
-
*8171003
*8041026
*8059135
*8164005
*8171004
*8172015
850237
850238
*8197031
900486
*8172020
400886
400887
-------
-
*8059135
6
8
2
6
4
*8164005
*8171004
*8172015
850237
850238
-----
900486
*8172020
WASHER FLAT CUT 3/8
WASHER 3/4 SAE
WASHER HUB CAP
WASHER (0.765 X 1.25 OD X 0.06)
PIN COTTER 1/8 X1
CAP HUB
4
-
4
4
-
WASHER FENDER
ROD END BALL JOINT 3/8-24
ROD DIVERTER REMOTE
RING SNAP 0.75"
NUT LOCK 3/8 - 16
NUT JAM 3/8-24
-
-
850230
-
-
2
-
*8160003
*8149003
400875
400839
-
-
LEVER FRICTION ASSY
BAR LEVER REMOTE
GRIP HANDLE
NUT 1/4-20 WASHER FACE
SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 1”
WASHER LOCK 1/4 EXT.
PLATE FRICTION LIFT
NUT JAM 1/4-20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
850190
900455
*8041006
*8181007
850191
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*8150001
850192
PLATE QUAD LIFT
WASHER 1/4 FLAT CUT
BALL 1/4”
-
-
-
-
*8171002
850194
850193
PLATE CLAMP LIFT
WASHER 1/4” BELLVILLE
-
-
-
810135
-
1
850207
810135
THROTTLE CONTROL ASSY (Incl. items 5,6,9,156 )
SPACER- 850198
BAR MOUNT BRAKE
-
2
-
-
430112
1
BAR MOUNT SPRING
DEFLECTOR SIDE WA
SWITCH ENGINE ASSY
WASHER LOCK 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH
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-
430111
400679
430140
800177
1
1
1
4
-
-
430140
800177
1
4
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Item
No.
PARTS
LIST
QB1601
QB1601SP
Continued
QTY
QTY
19
Description
100 LABEL OIL CHAIN
101 LABEL SHIFT
102 WHEEL TIRE ASSY 16”
-
-
-
830502
830237
-
1
1
-
-
850147
-
2
-
WHEEL & TIRE ASSY 16” SP
850229
2
103
104 WASHER LOCK 1/4 SPLIT
105 GUARD CLUTCH QB1601SP
106 GUARD MANIFOLD
107 SPACER WHEEL
8177010
-
811059
800421
400770
12
-
1
6
1
-
8177010
430145
811059
800421
-
800260
890301
430136
430157
15
1
1
2
-
1
1
1
1
108 AXLE REAR PUSH
109 PULLEY
IDLER-
110 LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL
111 HANDLE UPPER ASSY W/GRIP
112 IDLER PIVOT WA
890301
400984
-
1
1
-
113
114 PANEL FRONT CLOSE
115 DEFLECTOR LOWW.A.
116 DEFLECTOR FRONT
117 SPACER ENGINE
118 SWITCH ROCKER
119 HARNESS ASSY SV
120
400846
400845
400680
-
500281
890442
1
1
1
-
1
1
400846
400845
400680
830112
500281
890442
1
1
1
1
1
1
121 TRANSMISSION 5 SPD/1 REV. W/BRAKE
122 PULLEY 7” DIA.
123 BELT 4L x 34” O.L.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
830179
800251
830223
430124
430103
850232
430152
430122
430110
430129
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
124 CHAIN #40 x 46 PITCH HEAVY DUTY
125 DIFFERENTIAL ASSY 28T
126 BEARING & FLANGE ASSY 0.75”
127 BELT FINGER WA QB1601SP
128 PLATE TENSION CHAIN W/INSERT
129 PLATE MOUNT BEARING
130 ROD SHIFT WA QB1601SP
131
132 PLATE
BUSHING
SHIFTER-
400731
-
430123
1
133 CASTER ASSY 8” PNEU.
134 CASTER BRACKET WA QB16
135 PLATE NEUTRAL STOP
136 CABLE ASSY CLUTCH QB1601SP
137 CABLE ASSY BRAKE QB1601SP
138 PLATE GUARD DRIVE
139 BAIL DRIVE WA QB1601SP
140 WASHER LOCK 5/16 SPLIT
141 KEY HI-PRO 3/16 x 3/4
142 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/16-18 x 1”
143 SCREW CAP 3/8-16 x 1 1/2
144 WASHER 3/8 SAE
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10
1
6
2
1
1
430132
430127
430125
430126
430135
430137
*8177011
850234
*8024040
*8041052
*8172009
*8161042
145 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 THIN HT.
146
147 BOLT SHOULDER 1/2" x 1"
148
149
-
-
500114
1
150 SPRING
-
-
-
-
800242
*8042026
*8041033
*8142002
8123128
*8041031
900813
1
2
2
2
4
7
4
1
4
2
6
13
1
7
1
1
1
2
1
-
151 SCREW CAP 5/16-24 x 3/4 GR. 5
152 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 2 1/2
153 NUT JAM 5/16-18
-
-
-
-
-
154 SCREW SELF TAP 5/16 x 3/4
155 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 X 1 3/4
156 CLAMP CABLE PLASTIC 1”
157 LABEL DANGER GUARDS
158 WASHER 3/4 FLAT CUT
159 KEY 3/16 SQ. x 2 1/8
160 SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 1”
161 WASHER 3/8 SAE
-
*8041031
8
2
-
900813
-
900327
-
-
-
-
*8171009
9201087
*8041006
*8172009
400217
-
-
-
-
162 SPRING TENSION
-
-
163 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 3/4”
164 SCREW CAP 1/4-28 x 1/2 GR. 5
165 WASHER 1/4 SAE
166 LABEL CLUTCH
167 SCREW CAP 1/4 - 20 X 3/4
168 HSG ASSY
-
-
-
-
*8041026
850408
-
-
-
-
*8172007
830503
8041004
400914
430113
-
2
1
1
-
8041004
400914
-
430105
169 BASE ENGINE ASSY (PUSH MODEL)
BASE ENGINE ASSY W/LABELS (SP MODEL)
1
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PARTS
* Denotes
standard
QB1601
Description
QB1601SP
Continued
LIST No.
QTY
QTY
19
hardware item
that may be
purchased
locally.
170 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 1” GR. 5
171
400912
4
400912
4
172 LABEL WARNING OPEI
173 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL
174 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING
175 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
176 SCREW MACH. #10-24 x 1 1/2
177
400424
810736
890254
400268
*8059145
1
1
1
1
1
400424
810736
890254
400268
*8059145
1
1
1
1
1
178 WASHER LOCK 1/4 SPLIT
-
-
*8041029
2
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MAINTENANCE
IMPELLER REMOVAL continued
17.1
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
12. (Self propelled models only) When impeller is installed,
slide belt into drive pulley.
13. Reattach front intake plate and front wheel bracket
in reverse order of removal.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
14. (Self propelled models only) Check operator's bail to
ensure that it operates properly. If not, see drive adjust
ments on page 14). 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.
15. (Self propelled models only) Reinstall clutch guard.
16. Reconnect spark plug wire.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
17. 2
17.1
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
More frequent service is required for extremely dusty conditions.
Every Every 5 hrs Every 25 Every 50
hours
Maintenance Operation
Use
or (Daily)
hours
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose parts
IMPELLER REMOVAL
17.1
1. Disconnect spark plug wires.
Inspect for damaged parts
Check tire pressure (p. 14)
Oil control pivot points
2. Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks
between housing and ground so that front wheel
is not touching ground.
3. Remove front wheel bracket and front intake plate from the
housing.
Lubricate Drive Chain
Check belt adjustment (p. 14)
Grease wheel zerks
4. (Self propelled models only)Remove the clutch guard
from the left side of the unit between housing and engine.
5. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
6. (Self propelled models only) Slide belt toward engine, out
of belt groove in impeller hub drive pulley.
7. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 12).(Note: Do not
pull or pry on impeller blades.)(Do not drop impeller).
8. 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.
Maintenance History
Date of Service
Service Performed
9. 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.
10. Slide impeller off of crank shaft and remove impeller from
housing.
11. 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.)
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MAINTENANCE continued
Clear intake screens on housing and engine throughout use.
Inspect machine for loose bolts before starting engine.
Lubrication: Using S.A.E. 30 weight oil or
equivalent. See maintenance schedule.
Belt Adjustment: As V-belt wears, adjustments may be
required to maintain proper clutch engagement. Adjust by
tightening or by loosening clutch cable adjusting nut as
required, located on operators left near the face of the engine
(See fig. 10). When replacing belt, see BELT REPLACEMENT.
DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
Chain: See SP section below.
Lower Control Ends: Oil moving parts, such as
bail, and deflector door pivots.
Belt Replacemment:
1. Remove impeller, follow impeller removal instructions on
page 13.
Grease: Front wheel, and Caster(SP only).
Tire air pressure: Check at regular intervals & maintain:
Low tire pressure will make unit hard to push and turn.
Front tire at 30 psi. (21.1 kPa).
2. Remove six screws securing blower housing.
3. Inspect for worn or damaged pulleys. Replace if necessary.
4. Replace worn belt.
Rear push 16" tires at 30 psi. (21.1 kPa).
Rear SP 16" tires at 35 psi. (24.6 kPa).
Rear caster tire (SP only) at 30 psi (21.1 kPa)
5. Replace housing. Note: Be sure to replace lock clip on
upper bolts in exact manner that it was originally installed.
6. Replace impeller, refer to impeller removal instructions on
page 13.
17.3
DRIVE
7. It may be necessary to adjust the belt engagement. See Belt
Adjustment.
Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items. A new
chain should not be used on worn sprockets. Sprockets
should be inspected and replaced when worn.
Chain Replacement: (See fig. 11)
1. Remove spark plug wire.
2. Remove bottom drive guard.
3. Inspect sprockets for wear. Replace if badly worn or dam-
aged.
MAINTENANCE- SP MODELS ONLY
Brake Adjustment: As parking brake wears, the brake discs
may eventually require adjustment. To adjust, remove bottom
guard from engine base and tighten brake adjusting nut on
transmission. Adjust cable nut as required. Unit must free-
wheel in neutral with clutch engaged and brake off.
DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
4. Release chain tension. See Chain Adjustment.
5. Remove operators right and center axle bearings.
6. Remove old chain by sliding over the axle and out the hole
that the right axle bearing was mounted in.
7. Install new chain in the reverse order of removal.
8. Set chain tension. See Chain Adjustment.
9. Replace bottom drive guard.
Chain Adjustment: (See fig. 11)
1. Remove spark plug wire.
2. Remove bottom drive guard.
10. Replace spark plug wire.
3. Inspect chain and sprockets for wear, lubrication and
tension. Replace if badly worn or damaged. Skip to CHAIN
REPLACEMENT
4.Check chain tension. There should be no more than 0.25"
total movement when chain is flexed from top to bottom.
5. To increase chain tension, loosen, do not remove, the bolts
that hold the bearings in place on each side and in the center
of the differential.
6. Loosen, do not remove, the Jam nut that locks the bolt into
the chain tensioner on each side of the differential.
7. With the bolts loose, equally tighten the chain tensioner bolt
on both the left and right side of the differential.
8. Adjust in small increments, checking chain alignment,
tension and axle squareness between steps. Roll wheels to
check that there are no excessively tight areas in the chain.
Repeat adjustment steps if necessary. A slightly loose chain is
better than an over tightened one.
Fig. 10
9. With chain properly adjusted securely tighten the jam nuts,
and bearing mount bolts.
10. Reinstall drive guard.
11. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Chain Lubrication: With machine not running, oil chain using
general purpose S.A.E. 30 weight oil every 25 hours or as
needed. Chain oiling hole is located on operator's left at rear
of engine base. 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.
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17.3
Chain tensioner bolt
Jam nut
Chain tensioner bolt
Jam nut
Bearing Bolt
Bearing Bolt
Fig. 11
STOP SWITCH & WIRING DIAGRAM
17.5
Stop Switch (Item 118)
on engine (push) or
on handle (SP)
Spark Plug
Spark Plug
Fig. 12
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Poor air performance
Air intake or exhaust clogged.
Clear clog.
Machine is difficult to maneuver.
Low tire air pressure.
Inflate front and rear tires to correct pressure.
(See tire pressures on page 14.)
Abnormal vibration
Engine will not start
Loose or out of balance impeller or loose
engine.
Check impeller and replace if required. Check
Engine.
Stop switches off. Choke lever not in on
position. Out of gasoline. Bad or old gasoline.
Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air
cleaner.
Check switches, choke, gasoline and oil. Check
for spark with an approved tester. Clean or
replace air cleaner. Contact qualified service
person.
Engine problem.
Contact your nearest engine manufacturers
servicing dealer.
Engine is locked, will not pull over.
Self Propelled Units Only
No self-propelling
Check transmission gear selection. Check clutch
cable adjustment, belt and chain (See page 14).
Transmission not in gear. Operator's bail not
engaging belt or out of adjustment. Worn out or
broken chain. Broken or mispositioned belt.
Check idler. Idler arm mounting screw may be
too tight or too loose. Check belt guide.
Replace if broken.
Self propelled drive will not release
Noisy or broken chain
Sticking belt idler arm. Belt fingers bent or
broken.
No chain lubrication. Chain out of alignment or
over tensioned.
See Chain Adjustments on page 14.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and / or workmanship,
Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's
authorized servicing dealer.
22.1
22
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 authorized Servicing Billy Goat Dealer.
Record your machine model, serial number
Serial Plate
21
and date-of-purchase and where purchased
-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 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.
1803 S. Jefferson
P.O. Box 308
Lee's Summit,
MO 64063 / USA
Tel (816) 524-9666
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Fax (816) 524-6983
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Model
Serial No.
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Unit(Weight)
Engine Power
-The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat to
approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding.
Unit ()kg
e Po
kW
lbs.
rpm
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model & Serial
Number which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate (See owner’s manual).
@
BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
P.O. BOX308,1803SJEFFERSON LEE'SSUMMIT,MO. 64082-2312 /USA
Purchased
from
Purchase
Date
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