FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual
Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
F901S, F901H, and F1301H
BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER
Owner's Manual
Accessories
HOLD DOWN KIT
To secure blower for transportation on trailer floors.
PARKING BRAKE
Effective and Easy to use to prevent blower from rolling.
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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.
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PACKING CHECKLIST |
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ASSEMBLY |
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SERIAL PLATE DATA
Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased.
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Specifications |
F901S |
F901H |
F1301H |
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Engine: HP |
9.0 HP (6.6kW) |
9.0 HP (6.6kW) |
13.0 HP (9.6kW) |
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Engine: Model |
EX270D50021 |
GX270K1QA2 |
GX390K1QAA2 |
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Engine: Type |
SUBARU OHC |
HONDA OHV |
HONDA OHV |
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Engine: Fuel Capacity |
6.4 qt. (6.1L) |
6.3 qt. (6.0L) |
6.5 qt. (6.1L) |
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Engine: Oil Capacity |
1.05 qt. (1.0L) |
1.16 qt. (1.1L) |
1.16 qt. (1.1L) |
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Total Unit Weight: |
138 # (62.6Kg) |
143 # (64.8Kg) |
160 # (72.6Kg) |
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Overall Length: |
58"(1.43m) |
58"(1.43m) |
58"(1.43m) |
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Overall Width |
29.25” (0.74m) |
29.25” (0.74m) |
28" (0.71m) |
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Overall Height |
45" (1.14m) |
45" (1.14m) |
45" (1.14m) |
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In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards |
107dB(a) @3340 rpm |
109dB(a) @ 3660 rpm |
110dB(a) @ 3640 rpm |
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Sound at Operator’s ears |
87dB(a) @ 3340 rpm |
89dB(a) @ 3660 rpm |
90dB(a) @ 3640 rpm |
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Vibration at operator position |
.96 g (9.44 m/s2) |
1.05 g (10.30 m/s2) |
.81 g (7.96 m/s2) |
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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.
This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others.
This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT ® FORCE Blower.
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:
READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipment.
EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
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.
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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 gasoline 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.
WARNING: Important
Do not run this machine without director cone attached or with improper air director cone.
DO NOT run this machine with a cracked or damaged impeller under any circumstances.
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