Billy Goat EX17D50012 User Manual

FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual

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F601S

BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER

Owner's Manual

FRONT AIR DIRECTOR

Simple to attach, allowing air
to be directed forward.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT

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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FORCE Blower. Your new machine has been carefully designed and

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

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SERIAL PLATE DATA

FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual

Record the model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and where purchased.

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

F601S

Engine: HP 6.0 HP (4.7kW)

Engine: Model EX17D50012

Engine: Type SUBARU

Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.8 qt.(3.6 L)

Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt.(0.60 L)

Total Unit Weight: 76# (34.5 kg)

Overall Length: 43.5"(1.1m)

Overall Width 22” (0.56m)

Overall Height 45" (1.14m)

In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards 105dB(a) @3600 rpm

Sound at Operator’s ears 89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm

Vibration at operator position 1.02 g (10.1 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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SOUND

SOUND LEVEL 89 Db(a) at Operators Position

Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 8-3­2007 under the conditions listed below.

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: 87.8
Wind Speed: 1.8 mph (2.8kph)
Wind Direction: East South east
Humidity: 61.5%
Barometric Pressure: 30.1Hg (101.98kpa

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VIBRATION DATA

VIBRATION LEVEL 1.02g (10.1m/s2)

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 9-20-07 under the conditions listed below.

General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 86.5
Wind Speed: 8 mph (13 kph)
Wind Direction: South Southwest
Humidity: 49.8%
Barometric Pressure: 30.1Hg (101.94kpa

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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 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.

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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 #35 P/N890301 ITEM#36 P/N890254 ITEM # 37 P/N 810736

LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL
ITEM # 34 P/N 400268

ENGINE LABELS

SUBARU

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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 on the lower
handle.

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.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY

Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-441161, Declaration of Conformity P/N-440022

Boxing Parts Checklist

Handle Upper Assembly

Item #24 P/N-441157

Parts Bag & Literature Assy

P/N-441160

Subaru 6

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ASSEMBLY

1.Follow the steps in figures A and B, then securely tighten all hardware shown.

2.Connect spark plug wire.

Figure A Figure B

The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower
can be found on the lower handle. Install upper handle
(item 24), to preassembled lower handles (item 25 & 26)
by sliding the upper over and down the inside of the lower
handle. Using bolt (item #12), washers (item #10) & lock
nut (item #11) to install upper handle to lower handle.
Finish installing the other side of the upper handle
assembly using screw and lock nut provided. The Aim­and-Shoot
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 61) to secure it
to the handle, as shown making sure that the cable is not
rubbing against the tire.

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is not attached, you will need to unroll the

Attach the front tire using the hardware located on the
front wheel bracket. Use a block to raise the front end of
the unit off the ground. Insert the wheel spacer (item 17)
into the wheel and place in between the bracket. Finally
insert the bolt (item 20) through the bracket, wheel, and
spacer and secure with the nut (item 27)

Two ½” open ended wrenches

Two 9/16” Wrenches

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OPERATION

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.

PUT 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" position (when provided on engine).
STOP SWITCH: Located on the engine. "ON" position.
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on 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 & TRANSPORTING:

Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and handle brace. Secure in place during
transportation. See series specifications on page 3 for unit weight.

Do not use the front grill as an anchor point when securing the unit for transport.

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
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.

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control lever to

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ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR

To adjust air direction, squeeze Aim-N-Shoot
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
be used to permanently lock the cone into position. NOTE: be sure to release the knob when returning to using the Aim­N-Shoot

debris may damage, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range.

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DO NOT position director cone to where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles or other objects in vicinity. Flying

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control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an

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feature the manual adjustment knob, pictured below, can

Manual Adjustment
knob

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MAINTENANCE

ERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:

Maintenance Operation Every

Use

Inspect for worn or damaged parts.

Check for excessive vibration

Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage

Inspect for loose parts.

IMPELLER REMOVAL

1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2. Remove housing front cover, by removing (10) screws, around outside of front cover and the exhaust knob
(22) and nut(14).

3. Remove impeller bolt (item #29), lock washer (item #7) and washer (item #28).

4. DO NOT pry on impeller. Pull on center hub area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to
(step 6).

5. If the impeller does not loosen, use a pry bar against the back of the hub and the plate and apply pressure
to separate the impeller from the shaft. DO NOT use the pry bar to apply pressure to any plastic part such
as the impeller or the main housing. 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.

Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).

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Daily or Every

5 Hours

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Every 25

Hours

Every 50

Hours

Every

100-150

Hours

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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 dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:

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
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in storage container or fuel tank. Follow

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) is an acceptable alternative for minimizing the formation of gum

stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions to determine proper mix ratio. Run engine at least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Abnormal vibration. · Loose or out of balance impeller. · Check impeller and replace if required.

ine will not start. · Engine not in full choke position. · Check choke position.

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· Debris in impeller. · Clear debris with compressed air or a
backpack blower

· Loose en

· Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. · Check gasoline.

ine. · Check engine.

see below pictures).*

Eng ine is lock ed, will not pull
over.
Aim-N-Shoot

*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.

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lever sticking

· Spark Plu

· Gas valve off. · Turn on

· Dirty air cleaner. · Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a

· Engine problem. · Contact an engine servicing dealer for

· Debris stuck around cone · Clean debis

· Cone adjustment knob too tight

· Adaptor mount nut (item 43) too

tight · Loosen manual adjustment knob

wire disconnected. · Connect spark plug wire.

as valve.

qualified service person.

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ine problems.

silico ne based lubricant to

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pivot points

· Loosen nut

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:

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 authorized 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

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

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PARTS LIST

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ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.

ENGINE 6 HP HORZ SUBARU 350307 1
2 BASE ENGINE WA 441151-S 1
3 SCREW PLASTITE #8-16 X 3/4" HW H 441155 10
4 PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING 441102 2
5 HOUSING FRONT MOLDED 441101-1-S 1
6 HOUSING BACK MOLDED 441101-2 1
7 WASHER LOCK 5/16 ST MED 8177011 5
8 SCREW CAP 5/16-24 X 1" GR. 5 ZP 400164 4
9 ROD HAND STOP 441154 1

10 WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P 8171003 14
11 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5/16-18 8160002 6
12 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X 1.75 ZP 8041031 2
13 SCREW PLASTITE 1/4-10 X 3/4 HWH 840082 6
14 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 LT WT TH ZP 8161041 1
15 RING RETAINING 3/4 850230 2
16 WHEEL 8" X 0.5 441123 1
17 SPACER FRONT AXLE 441162 1
18 WHEEL ASSY 10" 400295 2
19 FRONT WHEEL BRACKET 441122 1
20 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 X 3 3/4 HCS ZP 8041061 1
21 WASHER W/BOLT WA 441156 1
22 KNOB 5/16-18 X 5/8 FLUTED 400339 1
23 WASHER EXTENSION 810652 1
24 HANDLE UPPER 441157-S 1
25 HANDLE LOWER LH 441158 1
26 HANDLE LOWER RH 441159 1
27 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 LT WT THIN ZP 8161042 1
28 WASHER 1.125 OD X 0.344 ID X 10 GA. 441150 1
29 SCREWCAP 5/16-24 X 1 1/2 GR 8 17-22 Ft. lbs. (23-30 N.m.) 830135 1
30 DIRECTOR CONE 3.5" 441120-01 1
31 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 8041034 4
32 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 17" 441202-S 1
33 LABEL LOGO ARCH 441153 1
34 LABEL HOT ENGINE 400268 1
35 LABEL READ 890301 1
36 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1
37 LABEL DANGER FLYING DEBRIS 810736 1
38 GRIP 1" ID x 13" 400570 2
39 LABEL LOGO SMALL FRAME 441152 1
40 Key 3/16" SQ x 1 3/4 9201084 1
43 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 HEX ZP 8160001 1
44 HANDLE DIVERTER FORCE 440119 1
45 PIN LATCH DIVERTER 440118 1
46 SPRING COMPRESSION 0.281 X 0.88 440129 1
47 RING RETAINING .122 DIA 440125 1
48 SADDLE UPPER DIVERTER 440115 1
49 PLATE LOCK DIVERTER 440116 1
50 SCREW PLASTITE #6-19 X 5/8" 440132 2
51 SADDLE LOWER DIVERTER 440114 1
52 SCREW PLASTITE #10-14 X 1" 440126 2
53 PIN PIVOT DIVERTER CONTROL 440123 1
54 RING RETAINING 5/16 430327 1
55 CABLE ASSY 441163 1
56 DIVERTER PIVOT ADAPTOR 440121 1
57 SPRING EXTENSION 0.375 X 3.75 440130 1
58 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X 3/4 440124 1
59 .051 X 3/4" HITCH PIN CLIP 440193 1
60 ADAPTOR MOUNT W A 440122 1
61 TY-WRAP 900407 3
62 VIBRATION LABEL 440191 1

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MAINTENANCE RECORD

Date Service Performed

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