Billy Goat BG1002, BG1002SP User Manual
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BG VACUUM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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HOSE KITS
For vacuuming in hard to reach areas.
3" Vacuum Hose Kit for
vacuuming heavy debris P/N
800086.
3"(76.2mm) x 10' (3.05m).
5" Vacuum Hose Kit for
vacuuming bulk debris P/N
800084.
5"(127mm) x 10' (3.05m).
6" Vacuum Hose Kit for
vacuuming large debris P/N
800359.
6"(152.4mm) x 10' (3.05m).
HOSE COUPLER KITS
Joins 2 or more hoses to increase
vacuuming distance.
3" (76.2mm) COUPLER
P/N 800332
5" (127mm) COUPLER
P/N 800334
6" (152.4mm) COUPLER
P/N 800336
EXHAUST HOSE KIT
P/N 800077
Increases exhaust distance.
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BA G SUPPORT
P/N 800484
dragging ground.
DEBRIS BAGS
Keeps bag from
REPLACEABLE DEBRIS
BAG P/N 800730
DEBRIS BAG CO VER
P/N 800993
downward, away from operator.
Directs dust
BRUSH KIT P/N 800082
Improves vacuum pickup.
SP UNITS ONLY
SPEED UP KIT P/N
810233
speed to 2.9 mph (3.68 kmh) from
1.53 mph (2.46 kmh).
Increases ground drive
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ENGINE: H.P. 10 (7.45 kW) 10 (7.45 kW)
ENGINE: TYPE B&S INTEK I/C B&S INTEK I/C
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 4 qt. (3.8 L) 4 qt. (3.8 L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.875 qt. (0.8 L) 0.875 qt. (0.8 L)
WEIGHT: UNIT 166 lbs. (75.5 kg) 203 lbs. (92.3 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING 183 lbs. (85.3 kg) 215 lbs. (97.5 kg)
ENGINE: WEIGHT 52 lbs. (23.6 kg) 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)
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Operator Owner's Manual
PUSH MODELS:
BG1002
Specifications
BG1002 BG1002SP
SELF PROPELLED MODEL:
BG1002SP
UNIT SIZE: OVERALL LENGTH: 68"(1.73m) OVERALL WIDTH 30" (0.76m) OVERALL HEIGHT 42" (1.07m)
Part No. 800012 Form No. F021402A
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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERST AND THE “ENTIRE OPERA T OR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”
THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CA UTION. DEA TH, PERSONAL INJUR Y AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMA GE MA Y OCCUR UNLESS INSTR UCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY .
WARNING: 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
recommended.
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 stopping.
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 burns.
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
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 resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injur y.
4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A wor n 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.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive
speeds. This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
PAR TS BA G & CONTR OLS
LABELS
OPERATION
P ARTS DRA WING & LIST
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
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Sound tests 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 97 dBA at operator position
118 dB
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
Part No. 800012 Form No. F021402A
SOUND
GENERAL CONDITION:
TEMPERA TURE:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
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Sunny
50° F (10° C)
15 MPH (24.1 kmh)
North
32 %
30.06" Hg (764mm Hg)
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Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
T ests w ere perf ormed on 05/26/94 under the conditions
listed:
GENERAL CONDITION:
WIND DIRECTION:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVEL 8.0 g
TEMPERATURE:
WIND SPEED:
HUMIDITY:
Sunny
70° F (21.1° C)
16 MPH (25.8 kmh)
South West
44 %
29.7" Hg (754mm Hg)
BG VACUUM
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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.
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recom mended when using this machine, especially in dry
and dusty conditions. Optional bag cover directs dust
toward ground, away from the operator.
·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 disconnect connected firmly in place to exhaust outlet.
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ASSEMBLY
·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 operate 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.
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE ST ARTING.
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled
except for the debris bag, upper and lower handles, handle brace, nozzle control
rods, exhaust elbow, gasket, and (sp only) rod lever shift assy.
1 Lower handles: Assemble lower handles (items 60, 61) to engine base using
washers (item 17) and lock nuts (item 5).
HAND TIGHTEN ONL Y.
2 Upper Handle, Handle Braces:
2.1 Assemble upper handle (item 47), and handle braces (items95 and 99) to
lower handles using screws (item 40), washers (item 17) and lock nuts (item 5)
with ends of handle brace on inside of handle and screw heads facing inward,
toward debris bag, otherwise premature bag wear could result.
2.2 After elbow assembly has been installed, attach front of handle braces
(items 95 and 99) to 3/8 inch stud on elbow mounting flange, using lock nut
(item 43).
3. Tighten all handle screws and nuts on lower handles, upper handle and handle
brace.
4. Throttle control (item 52):
4.1 Attach throttle to upper handle using screw (item 21) and lock nut (item 18).
4.2 Attach throttle control conduit to handles using cable clamps (item 93).
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P ACKING CHECK LIST
These items should be included in your carton. If any of
these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
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Boxing Checklist
Brace Handle LH
800821
Brace Handle RH
800822
Per Model
Parts Bag & Lit.
Assy.
BG1002
800014
BG1002SP
800015
Engine Manual
Briggs & Stratton
10 HP Intek
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
5
Part No. 800012 Form No. F021402A
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY .
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5. Nozzle door control rods (items 55, 59):
5.1 Attach end of link (item 59) with single hole to nozzle door mounting hole
using screw (item 54), washers (item 17-2 req'd) and lock nut (item 18).
5.2 Assemble link (item 55) to lever assembly (item 56) using screws (item
54), washers (item 17-2 req'd) and lock nuts (item 18).
5.3 Attach link ends (item 59, 55) to each other in 2 holes using screw (item
21), washers (item 17) and lock nut (item 18).
6. Elbow Assembly (item 2):
Attach elbow assembly (item 2) and flange gasket to exhaust outlet of main
unit using screws (item 17) and lock nuts (item 5).
7. Debris Bag (item 1):
7.1 Attach neck of debris bag onto elbow assembly.
SECUREL Y TIGHTEN BAG NECK STRAP.
7.2 Attach bag hanger clips to bag loops (item 50) preassembled to upper
handle.
8.
SP MODEL ONL Y
8.1 Remove eye bolt (item 45), from hardware bag and slide curved end of rod
through eye bolt (item 45).
8.2 Slide curved end of Rod Lever Shift (item 90) through hole in shift bracket
located on rear of transmission so that shift lever end of rod is up. Reinstall
eye bolt (item 45) and hardward through upper handle and clutch cable
mounting bracket.
9. Attach "z" end of cable (item 86) to inside of bracket on rod bail assy (item 88).
10. Connect spark plug wire.
Denotes parts found in
. Rod Lever Shift Assy .
Boxing Checklist
Self Propelled Only
Check
Rod Lever
810162
Per Model
Check
Handle Bail Assy
Units Only
Check
Handle Assy
Units Only
All Models
Check
Debris Bag
800730
Check
Elbow Assembly
800967
Check
Bar Link Upper
811061
Check
Link 810987
Check
Handle Lower L.H.
800933
Check
Handle Lower R.H.
800943
810164
Push
800043
Parts Bag Assembly
(shown on page 4).
SP
1212
ON
OFF
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1212
PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 800014 & 800015
1313
13
1313
CONTROLS
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 810166 & 800757
Screw Cap 5/16-
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18 x 3/4 8041026
19
Qty. 3
Screw Cap 5/16-
18 x 1 3/4
40
8041032 Qty. 2
18
5
Screw Cap
1/4-20 x 1
54
8041006 Qty. 4
Screw Cap
49
1/4-20 x 1 1/2
8041008 Qty. 2
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17
Screw Cap
1/4-20 x 1 3/4
21
8041009 Qty. 3
Bolt Eye Clutch Lever
45
800312 Qty. 1 (SP only).
TY WRAP 900407
93
Q t y. 3 P ush, Qty. 5 S P.
53
Nut Reg. 1/4-20
8142001 Qty. 2
Nut Lock 1/4-20
8160001
units & Qty. 9 SP units.
Qty. 8 Push
Nut Lock 5/16-18
8160002 Qty. 10
Washer 1/4 Flat Cut
8171002 Qty. 1
Washer 5/16 SAE
8172008 Qty. 16
Wheel Protector
800169 Qty. 2
( Not To Scale )
Owner's
Manual
Declaration
Literature
Parts Bag
Literature
BG
Accessories
Warranty
Card
Literature Checklist
Check
Owner's
Manual
800012
Check
Declaration
811023
Check
Literature
Parts Bag
800018
Check
Literature BG
Accessories
800998
Check
Warranty
Card
400972
Throttle Control 8 HP
Stop
position
Briggs engine
have a choke
type carburetor
that is operated
using choke
lever on side of
engine .
STOP
SLOW
FAST
Start
position
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INSTRUCTION LABELS
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ENGINE LABELS
These labels should be included on your Vacuum. 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
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
400268
Label Do Not Fill While Engine
Is Hot Item 98 Part No.400268
CAUTION
READ OWNER'S MANUAL
USE PROTECTION
BEFORE OPERATING, MAKE SURE:
EXHAUST ELBOW IS ATTACHED.
EXHAUST IS DISCHARGING INTO
ENCLOSED CONTAINER.
HOSE IS ATTACHED.
ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION IS OBTAINED.
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
KEEP ENGINE 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.
ABRASIVE DEBRIS WILL SHORTEN UNIT LIFE.
DANGER
Label Flying
Debris
Item No. 102
Part No.
810736
810736
Label Danger
Keep Hands
and Feet Away
Item 100 Part
No.400424
Debris Bag
Label item 1
830138
Label Caution
Item No. 101
Part No.
830138
Label Read
Item No. 106
Part No. 890301
890254
Label Ear Eye Breathing Item
No. 103 Part No. 890254
Self Propelled Units Only
WARNING
900327
Label Warning Guards
Item 104 Part No.900327
RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH
PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH
Part No. 800012 Form No. F021402A
REV FWD
N
Label Drive
Item No. 44
Part No. 830502
810207
Label Clutch Item No. 105
Part No. 830503
830503
OIL CHAIN
EVERY 10 HOURS
Label Oil Chain
Item No. 51
Part No. 830502
830502
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Briggs & Stratton
RUN CHOKE
THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
LOW OIL SENSOR, IF ENGINE WILL
NOT START, CHECK OIL LEVEL
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.
WARNING
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