Billy Goat KD612 User Manual

KD Owner’s Manual

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BILLY GOAT KD VACUUM

Owner's Manual

KD612, KD512HC, KD512HCS

Accessories Optional Debris bags

SHREDDER

KIT

Shreds
leaves,
reducing total
volume.

P/N 890209

ON BOARD
VACUUM
HOSE KIT

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

For
vacuuming in
hard to reach
areas.

P/N 890041

NOZZLE WEAR
PLATES

(STD. ON
KD512HCS)

Extends nozzle
life when used
along curbs and
hard surfaces.

P/N 890413

CASTER KIT

For use on
hard surface.

P/N 89041

STANDARD
TURF PRO
DEBRI

For use in
leaves and
grass in non­dusty
conditions.

P/N 89002

BAG

DEBRIS BAG
COVER

Directs dust
downward
away from
operator.

P/N 900801

ZIPPERLESS
QUICK BAG

For non-dusty
conditions that
are damaging
to zippers.

P/N 890309

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KD 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 machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully
before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.

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KD Vacuum. Your new machine has been carefully designed and

CONTENTS

SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERAL SAFETY 4

SOUND AND VIBRATION 6

INSTRUCTION LABELS 7

PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 8

OPERATION 9-10

MAINTENANCE 11

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 12

MAINTENANCE RECORD 13

ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 14-15

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SERIAL PLATE DATA

KD Owner’s Manual

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

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

Engine: HP 6.0 (4.47 kW) 5.5 (4.11 kW) 5.5 (4.11 kW)

Engine: Type B & S QUANTUM HONDA OHC HONDA OHC

Engine: Model 112K020124E1 GCV160AN1A GCV160AN1A

Engine: Fuel Capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) 1.16 qt. (1.1 L) 1.16 qt. (1.1 L)

Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) 0.58 qt. (0.6 L) 0.58 qt. (0.6 L)

Total Unit Weight: 98# (44.5 kg) 99# (45.0 kg) 99# (45.0 kg)

Overall Length 62” (1.57m) 62” (1.57m) 62” (1.57m)

Overall Width 26.75” (0.68 m) 26.75” (0.68 m) 26.75” (0.68 m)

Overall Height 42” (1.07m) 42” (1.07m) 42” (1.07m)

Max. operating slope 200 200 200

Sound in accordance with
2000/14/EEC standards

Sound at operator’s ear 97 dBa 97dBa 97dBa

Vibration at operator position 0.34 g (3.29m/s2) 0.27 g (2.86m/s2) 0.27 g (2.86m/s2)

KD612 KD512HC KD512HCS

111 dBa 111 dBa 111 dBa

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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 ®
KD Vacuum.

This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this
equipment.

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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.

DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, or near any moving parts.

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

Remove all rocks, wire, string, plastic, etc. that can present a hazard during work prior to
starting.

DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work such as sprinkler heads,

water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.

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