Billy Goat F601HS User Manual
FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual
ACCESSORIES
Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
F601S, F601HS
BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER
Owner's Manual
FRONT AIR DIRECTOR
Simple to attach, allowing air
to be directed forward.
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FORCE 6 BLOWER Owner’s Manual
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 F601HS
Engine: HP 6.0 HP (4.7kW) 6.0 HP (4.7kW)
Engine: Model EX17D50012 GS190AQBA
Engine: Type SUBARU HONDA
Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.8 qt.(3.6 L) 1.9 qt. (1.8 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt.(0.60 L) 0.63 qt. (0.6L)
Total Unit Weight: 76# (34.5 kg) 76# (34.5 kg)
Overall Length: 43.5"(1.1m) 43.5"(1.1m)
Overall Width 22” (0.56m) 22” (0.56m)
Overall Height 45" (1.14m) 45" (1.14m)
In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards 105dB(a) @3600 rpm 105dB(a) @3600 rpm
Sound at Operator’s ears 89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm 89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm
Vibration at operator position 1.02 g (10.1 m/s2) 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 b ecome 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 equip ment.
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 a sse mbling, 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 equipme nt.
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 circumstan ces.
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