Billy Goat KD512SP, TKD512SP User Manual

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SHREDDER KIT
P/N 890209.

Shreds leaves, dramatically
reducing total volume, 12:1.

ON BOARD VACUUM
HOSE KIT
P/N 890041.

4"(102mm) x 7' (2.13m)

For vacuuming in hard to
reach areas.

HOSE EXTENSION KIT
P/N 890045.

Kit contains a connector and a
clamp, Hose is not included.

NOZZLE WEAR PLA TES
P/N 890413.

Extends nozzle life when
used along curbs and hard
surfaces.

ST ANDARD TURF PRO
DEBRIS BAG
P/N 890028.

Standard on TKD models. For
use in leaves and grass in non­dusty conditions.

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OPTIONAL DEBRIS BAGS

PRO FEL T BAG
P/N 890023

For use in dusty conditions.

FELT BAG COVER
P/N 900801

Directs dust downward away from
operator.

ZIPPERLESS PRO BA G
P/N 890309

For non dusty conditions that
are damaging to zippers.

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Thank You for Selecting

The Powerful

KD or TKD TERMITE

SELF PROPELLED VACUUM CHIPPER

Operator Owner's Manual

KD512SP, TKD512SP

Specifications

ENGINE:H.P. 5.5 (4.1kW) 5.5 (4.1kW)
ENGINE:TYPE B&S DIAMOND I/C B&S DIAMOND I/C
ENGINE:FUEL CAP. 1.5qt . (1.4L ) 1.5qt. (1.4L )
ENGINE:OIL CAP. 0.63qt . (0.6 L) 0.63qt. (0.6L)
WEIGHT:UNI T 117# (53.1 kg) 133# (60.3 kg)
WEIGHT:SHIPPING 140# (63.5 kg) 156# (70.8 kg)
ENGINE WEIGHT: 26# (11.8 kg) 26# (11.8 kg)

KD512SP TKD512SP

®

UNIT SIZE:

Part No. 890604 Form No. F021602C

OVERALL LENGTH: 62"(1.57m) OVERALL WIDTH 26.75" (0.68m) OVERALL HEIGHT 42" (1.07m)

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJUR Y AND/OR PR OPER TY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS 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 per iodically 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
injury.

4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and
were performed on 2/16/2002 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 96 dBA at operator position

GENERAL CONDITION:

112 dB

(TKD512SP MODEL)

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: 29.95" Hg (761mm Hg)

SOUND

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

Sunny

60° F (15.6° C)

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

North

32 %

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Vibration levels at the operators handles on model
TKD510SP were measured in the vertical, lateral, and
longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test
equipment. Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under
the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

WIND DIRECTION:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVELS 2.2g

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED:

HUMIDITY:

30.06" Hg (764mm Hg)

Part No. 890604 Form No. F021602C

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Sunny

62° F (16.7° C)

5 MPH (8.0 kmh)

South

67 %

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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.

·DO NOT start or operate machine with debris bag zipper
open.

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ASSEMBLY

Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle, debris

bag, and bag quick disconnect.

·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.

1. ASSEMBLE Lift upper handle (item 6), remove items 8, 73, 74, & 30
from lower handle (item 27). Attach upper and lower handle as shown,
and securely tighten folding handle knobs(item 73),while holding head of
screw(item 8) firmly against upper handle.

2. UNFOLD the debris bag (item 1) and fasten bag neck to bag quick
disconnect (item 83). Attach firmly to housing exhaust (item 52) see fig. 2.

3. ATTACH bag hanger strap to bag supports (item 11), preassembled to
upper handle.

4. INSTALL tamper (item 3) in chipper hopper (see page 7)(TKD ONLY).

5. CONNECT spark plug wire.

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Part No. 890604 Form No. F021602C

PACKING CHECKLIST

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QUICK DISCONNECT

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Fig. 2

These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.

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Literature

Assembly

Engine
Manual

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Debris Bag

Check

890022 KD

Check

890028 TKD

Check

Check

Check

Check

Connector

Quick Disconnect

890176

Tamper

(TKD MODELS ONL Y)

890229

Literature Assy

890594

Briggs &
Stratton

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LITERATURE ASSY P/N 890594

1313

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1313

CONTROLS

Owner's

Manual

Literature Checklist

Check

Owner's

Manual

890604

Literature

KD / TKD

Accessories

890409

Warranty

Card 400972

EU Declaration of

Conformity & EU

Distributor List

890393

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Literature

KD / TKD

Accessories

Warranty

Card

EU Declaration

of Conformity

& EU

Distributor List

Check

Check

Check

INSTRUCTION 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..

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ENGINE LABELS

Briggs & Stratton

Throttle
Control

Start

position

Briggs

engines have
a primer
button
carburetor with
no choke.

Stop

position

C
H
O
K
E

FAST

SLOW

STOP

Label Read
Owner's Manual
Item 84
Part No.890301

Label Danger
Flying Material
Item 62 Part
No.810736

Label Do Not
Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 63 Part
No.400268

DANGER

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW T O
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

Label Danger
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
Item 29 Part
No.400424

Label Danger
Guards
Item 84 Part No.

810736

900327

Label Ear Eye
Breathing Item

400268

No. 86 P art No.
890254

Label Danger Chipper For W ood
Only Item 48 Part No. 890152
(TKD MODELS ONLY)

WARNING

900327

890254

Debris Bag
Label item 1

Part No. 890604 Form No. F021602C

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