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The Powerful QUIET BLOW® BLOWER
Operator Owner's Manual
For Model:
QB553HC
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Specifications
QB553HC
CASTER KIT
For use on hard surfaces.
P/N 430291
ENGINE: HP
ENGINE:TYPE
5.0 HP (3.73 kW)
HONDA OHC
2.1 qt. (2.0 L)
0.63 qt. (0.6 L)
98# (44.5 kg)
15# (52.3 kg)
25# (11.5 kg)
ENGINE: FUEL CAP.
ENGINE: OIL CAP.
WEIGHT: UNIT
WEIGHT: SHIPPING
ENGINE WEIGHT:
UNIT SIZE:
OVERALL LENGTH: 51.75"(1.31m) OVERALL WIDTH 28.5" (0.72m)
OVERALL HEIGHT: 39" (0.99m)
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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.
·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.
Use of Eye and breathing protection is recom-
mended 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 allow children to operate this equipment.
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ASSEMBLY
Read all safety and operating instruc-
tions before assembling or starting this
unit.
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 using two screws (item 17), two
washers (item 58), and two lock nuts (item 32).
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.
4.Connect spark plug wire.
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle, and handle
brace.
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PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton.
If any of these parts are missing, contact your
dealer.
Boxing Checklist
Check
Handle Brace
400951
Check
Handle Upper
Assembly
430235
Check
Parts Bag &
Parts Bag
Literature Assy
& Litera-
430261
ture Assy
Check
Honda 5.0HP OHC
English P/N 31ZL8600
Denotes parts found in
Parts Bag Assembly
(shown on page 4).
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Throttle Control
CONTROLS
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PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 430261
Literature Checklist
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 430234
Start
position
Screw Cap
5/16-18 x 1 3/4
8041031 Qty. 5
Check
Owner's
Manual
430262
17
Check
Washer 5/16
FLAT CUT
8171003 Qty. 3
Literature
Parts Bag
430263
58
32
Stop
position
STOP
Check
Warranty
Card
400972
Nut Lock 5/16-18
8160002 Qty. 5
Choke Lever
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU Distribu-
tor List
Check
430264
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ENGINE LABELS
INSTRUCTION LABELS
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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.
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DAANNGGEERR
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
KEEP HANDS and FEETT AWWAY
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 11 Part No.400268
Label Danger Keep
Hands and Feet Away
Item 41 Part No.400424
Label Read Owner's Manual
Item No. 59 Part No. 890301
DANGER
OIL ALERT
Label Ear Eye Breathing
Label Danger Flying Material
Item No. 63 Part No. 890254
WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,
ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.
Item No. 44 Part No. 810736
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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.
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 and engine
mounting bolt torque specifications.
(See trouble shooting section on page 8).
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.
Front Discharge
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
16.1
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: The throttle control is located on the face
of the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum
throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.
STOP SWITCH: There is not a stop switch on the QB553HC
models. The engine can be stopped by moving the throttle
to the SLOW position.
Side Discharge
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on the face of the
engine.
16.4
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
THROTTLE: Move throttle control to fast position. Pull
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the
handle and handle brace. Secure in place during transport.
starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
16.5
STORAGE
See Troubleshooting on page 8.
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 as
follows:
16.2
BLOWING OPERATION
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.
Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to
forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or hard-to-
reach areas (see right).
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.
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PARTS DRAWING
QB553HC
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PARTS
LIST
QB553HC
PART NO QTY
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
ENGINE - 5.0 HP OHC HONDA GC160
WASHER VIBRATION
430272
430210
1
8
PLATE FRONT W.A. & GRILL
IMPELLER ASS’Y
KEY SQUARE 1/4 X 2 1/4
KEY SQUARE 3/16 x 1 3/4
DOOR DIVERTER ASSEMBLY(INCLUDES ITM 55)
AXLE
430183
430276
-
9201084
430212
430181
430298
1
1
-
1
1
1
1
Notes standard
hardware that may be
purchased locally.
*
7
8
9
WASHER LOCK 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH)
10 SCREWCAP 5/16-24 x 1" GR. 5 (TORQUE 45 FT LBS)(61 Nm)
11 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT
12 SHEET METAL SCREW 1/4 x 3/4 DRILL POINT
13 SCREW CAP 5/16 - 24 X 1.25 GRD 8 (TORQUE 50 FT-LB / 68 Nm)
14 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 1½
15 WASHER LOCK TWIST TOOTH 5/16
16 NUT LOCK 3/8 -16
17 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 1¾
400164
400268
430208
400389
*8041030
800177
*8160003
*8041031
400302
2
1
9
1
4
2
1
5
1
2
18 SPACER WHEEL
19 WASHER 1/2 SAE
8172011
20
21
22 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 1 3/4
23 WHEEL FRONT 8"
8041009
900816
1
1
24 SCREW CAP, (FRONT AXLE) 3/8-16 x 3"
25 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 3/4
26 WHEEL, REAR
*8041058
*8041026
400295
1
1
2
27 BRACKET (FRONT WHEEL)
430192
1
28 HANDLE UPPER ASS’Y (incl. items 14(2), 46, 58(2))
430235
1
29 HANDLE LOWER
400950
1
30 HANDLE- BRACE
400951
1
31 SCREW CAP 5/16 -18 x 1¾ (TORQUE 50 in.lbs.)
32 NUT LOCK , 5/16-18 HEX
33 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 THIN HT
*8041031
*8160002
*8161041
4
17
1
34
35
36 PARTS BAG ASS’Y [INCL ITEMS 32(5), 58 (3), 17(5)]
37
38 RING RETAINING 3/4
430234
850230
1
2
39
40 DEFLECTOR
41 LABEL DANGER HANDS & FEET
42 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/16 -18 x 1-3/4
43 WASHER - FLAT 3/4 S.A.E. (3/16 X 1- 1/2 X 1/8)
430228
400424
*8024043
*8172015
810736
1
1
1
2
1
44 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL
45
46 GRIP
47 KNOB
48 MUFFLER GUARD
400570
890108
-
2
1
-
49 WASHER 3/8 S.A.E.
*8172009
1
50
51
52
53
54 WASHER EXTENSION
55 KNOB DIVERTER
810652
430198
8
1
56 FRAME ASS’Y (INCLUDES 41, 44, 63 )
430292
1
57 SCREW CAP 5/16 - 18 X 1"
58 WASHER FLAT CUT 5/16 ( 3/8 ID x 7/8 OD x1/16 )
59 LABEL READ OWNER'S MANUAL
*8041028
*8171003
890301
1
11
1
60
61
62
63 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING
64 NUT 5/16-18
890254
*8143002
1
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MAINTENANCE
17.2
IMPELLER REMOVAL
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove front wheel (item 23),and front wheel bracket
(item 27).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
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).
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
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 penetrat-
ing oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
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 specifications).
RECONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND
GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
17.1
Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
Every 50
hrs.
Every
Use
Every 25
hrs.
Every 5 hrs.
(Daily)
Maintenance Operation
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose parts
TIRE AIR PRESSURE: Check at regular intervals and
maintain.
Rear Tires only - 30 Psi. (21 kPa).
Inspect for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate wheels
Check Engine mounting bolt torque
(Torque to 60 in-lbs.)
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Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Poor air performance
Air intake or exhaust clogged.
Clear clog.
Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine.
Abnormal vibration.
Engine will not start.
Check impeller and replace if required. Check engine mounting
bolts.
Check throttle, choke position and gasoline. Connect spark plug wire.
Throttle in off position. Engine not in full choke position. Bad or
old gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace air cleaner. Or contact a qualified service person.
Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems.
Engine problem.
Engine is locked, will not
pull over.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Engine Service and Warranty
22.1
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:
22
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's
authorized servicing dealer.
Record your machine model, serial number
and date-of-purchase and where purchased
Serial Plate
21
The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.
1803 S. Jefferson
P.O. Box 308
Lee's Summit,
The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
MO 64063 / USA
Tel (816) 524-9666
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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.
Fax (816) 524-6983
88
Model
Serial No.
The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study
the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.
The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat
headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
binding.
Unit(Weight)
lbs.
Engine Power
kW
95
kg
rpm
min-1
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
& Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
Operator
BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
P.O. BOX 308 (1803 S JEFFERSON LEE'S SUMMIT, MO. 64063 / USA
Purchase
Date
Purchased
from
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