Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 7-25-07 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: 88
Wind Speed: 2 mph (3.8 kmh)
Wind Direction: South South East
Humidity: 44%
Barometric Pressure: 30.07”H
VIBRATION DATA
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 12-19-2007 under the conditions listed below.
) 0.43 g (4.25m/s2) 0.71 g (6.96m/s2) 0.32 g (3.16m/s2) 0.43 g (4.25m/s2)
SOUND LEVEL 92 dB(a) at Operator Position
o
F (31.1oC)
VIBRATION LEVEL 0.34g (3.29m/s
2
)
o
F (10oC)
764 mm Hg)
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INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® KV Vacuum. 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.
Briggs Throttle Control Bail Drive Engage/Disengage label
DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
ITEM # 19 P/N 810736
Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating.
Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en route.
Vor Inbetriebnahme Bedienungs - und Wartungsanleitung lesen.
Favor leer las instrucciones de operacion antes de operar el motor.
Consultare il Manuale Uso e Manutenzione prima dell utilizzo.
Las Skotselinstruktionen Innan Start.
LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR
P/N 100252
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PACKING CHECKLIST
Your Billy Goat KV Vacuum is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the
upper handle, debris bag, and bag quick disconnect.
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION
cables and folded over
when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached by
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-891204, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N100294, Declaration of Conformity P/N-891057, Ty-wraps 900407 qty 2.
Use Ty-wraps
here
Quick disconnect
Boxing Parts
Checklist
Debris Bag
P/N-891132
OR
Felt Bag
P/N-891126
Literature Assy
P/N-891121
Connector Quick
Disconnect
P/N-890176
Honda 6.5
GSV 190
Briggs & Stratton
6.0 HP Quantum
Fig. 2
ASSEMBLY
1. ASSEMBLE Lift upper handle (item 11), remove items 49, 50, & 51 from lower handle (item 10). Attach and
secure upper handle as shown using same hardware.
2. UNFOLD the debris bag (item 21) and fasten bag neck to bag quick disconnect (item 12). Attach firmly to
housing exhaust (item 1) see fig. 2.
3. ATTACH bag to four posts (item 13), preassembled to upper handle.
4. CONNECT spark plug wire.
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OPERATION
VACUUMING OPERATION
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Nozzle height is raised and lowered by rotating the red knob
near the left rear wheel. Nozzle height should be adjusted based on the task being performed.
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP: Adjust nozzle close to debris, but without blocking airflow into the nozzle. NOTE:
Never bury nozzle into debris.
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE & EXHAUST: Turn engine off and wait for impeller to stop completely
and disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp
materials. Reconnect s
ark plug wire.
DEBRIS BAG
(OPTIONAL DEBRIS BAGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS)
Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items.
Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with more weight than you can lift.
An optional felt bag is available for use where debris will be vacuumed in dusty conditions (see Optional Accessories
shown on page 1).
DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface, such as engine. Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing or emptying bag.
This vacuum is designed for picking up trash, organic material and other similar debris (see Safety Warnings
page 4-5).
However, many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with trash. Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas.
Dust is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance. However, following these rules will help maintain your
machine's ability to vacuum in dusty conditions:
• Run machine at idle to quarter throttle.
• The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently. A vacuum with a clean, pillow soft bag will have good pickup
performance. One with a dirty, tight bag will have poor pickup performance. If dirty, empty debris and vigorously shake
bag free of dust.
• Pressure-wash debris bag if normal cleaning does not fully clean bag. Bag should be thoroughly dry before use.
NOTE: Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down tim e while dirty bags are being cleaned.
DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage.
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COMPOST
Vacuumed leaves, grass and other organic material from your own yard can be emptied into a pile or composter to
provide enriched soil for later use as fertilizer in gardens and flower beds
NOTE: Allow green chips to dry before spreading around living plants.
MULCH
Wood chips made from branches in your own yard make excellent mulch. A thick blanket of wood chi ps around
plants and flowers to keeps weeds out and moisture in.
CHIPPER OPERATION (TKV only)
Your TKV chipper is designed to process tree branches and limbs up to 2"
(50.8mm) diameter.
Several small branches can be grouped together and fed together into the
chipper (see figure right).
When feeding forked branches, squeeze forks together and feed into chipper
entrance (DO NOT overload). If forks are too large, use a pair of loppers to trim
forks down to size. A lopper storage bracket is provided on every unit (loppers
are not included)
Clearing a clogged chipper (TKV only)
Under normal circumstances, allow time for machine to clear all wood
from chipper hopper before stopping engine. Otherwise, remaining
pieces of wood will jam inside of chipper when engine stops. (See
Tamper below).
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove debris bag quick disconnect from debris outlet on machine.
Wearing durable gloves, access impeller through debris outlet on fan housing
and rotate impeller counter clock wise to dislodge and remove jam and remove
debris from hopper with tongs or equivalent. Reconnect debris bag quick
disconnect to machine.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
TAMPER (TKV only)
Before turning machine off, use the Tamper to slowly push remaining pieces of
wood through the chipper. This can prevent any remaining wood from jamming
in the chipper when machine is turned off.
Do not leave tamper on the ground, store tamper in the chipper hopper.
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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs (daily) Every 25 Hours
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.
Clean Debris bag
Check bag strap tightness
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
IMPELLER REMOVAL
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Drain fuel and oil from the engine.
3. Remove bag, quick release and upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control cables, control
housings, or end fittings while removing handles.
4. Remove the transmission cover, idler pulley, transmission and the belt from the transmission.
5. Remove the transmission plate and the housing top plate by removing bolts around outside of housing.
6. Leaving engine fastened to top plate; turn it upside down so the impeller is on top.
7. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
8. Lift impeller upward. If impeller slides freely, proceed to (step 10).
9. If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 3/4-16x3” (Billy Goat part #440192) or longer bolt. Thread bolt by
hand into nut until bolt rests against the shaft. Tighten the bolt slowly, which will pull the impeller away from the
shaft, remove impeller from shaft. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
10. Using a new impeller bolt, lockwasher, and washer, reinstall new impeller in reverse orde r.
11. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 33-38 Ft. Lbs. (44-51 N.m) (see item 45 on page 15).
12. Reinstall engine onto housing in reverse order of removal make sure the belt is inside the two fingers on
the belt plate and that the belt is on the transmission pulley before securing the transmission.
13. Gas and oil.
14. Reconnect spark plug wire.
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DRIVE CHAIN REPLACEMENT AND ALIGNMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. To replace a chain, first prop up the rear of the machine with small blocks to get the rear wheels off of the
ground.
3. Remove the transmission cover, and the belt from the transmission.
4. Remove the bolts on both sides of the transmission holding the flange bearings; this should give enough
slack to slip the chain off.
4. Replace the old chain with a new one.
5. Once the chain is on, put the bolts back into the flange bearings and tighten.
6. Finally, make sure the wheels rotate freely. If not, loosen the bearings and shift them to get the chain
running straight up and down.
7. Reassemble the transmission components removed in steps 1-3 in reverse order.
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BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
DO NOT ADJUST WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING!
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove the transmission cover
3. Using two ½” wrenches loosen the two nuts on the cable that connects to the idler arm.
4. The setting of the tension on the belt is controlled by the distance on the threads of the cable. To loosen
tension, move the position towards the end of the threads and in the opposite direction to tighten.
5. Check the travel of the idler arm by engaging the bail, which the drive should start to engage when the bail
is 2 ½ inches away from the handle. The spring, at a relaxed state should be 1.5 inches long on the coil, and
when the bail is in contact with the handle it should be 1.75 inches long. If the belt is too tight it can cause
premature failure and if it is too loose it can come off of the pulley.
6. When satisfied with the position, place the transmission cover back into place and secure. Then run the
machine to make sure the transmission is engaging properly. If the drive will not engage or will not disengage
repeat the previous steps.
Spring length
1.5”- resting
1.75”- bail at
handle
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Drain fuel and oil from the engine.
3. Remove bag, quick release and upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control cables, control
housings, or end fittings while removing handles.
4. Remove the transmission cover, idler pulley, transmission and the belt from the transmission.
5. Remove the transmission plate and the housing top plate by removing bolts around outside of housing.
6. Leaving engine fastened to top plate, turn it upside down so the impeller is on top.
7. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
8. Lift impeller upward. If impeller slides freely, proceed to (step 10).
9. If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 3/4-16x3” (Billy Goat part #440192) or longer bolt. Thread bolt by
hand into nut until bolt rests against the shaft. Tighten the bolt slowly, which will pull the impeller away from the
shaft, remove impeller from shaft. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
10. Place the new belt on the shaft.
11. Using a new impeller bolt and lockwasher, reinstall new impeller in reverse order.
12. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 33-40 Ft. Lbs. (44-54 N.m) (see item 45 on page 15).
13. Make sure the belt is in the groove on the impeller and feed it through the hole in the top plate.
14. Reinstall engine onto housing in reverse order of removal make sure the belt is inside the two fingers on
the belt plate and that the belt is on the transmission pulley before securing the transmission.
15. Gas and oil.
16. Reconnect s
ark plug wire.
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CHIPPER BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING (TKV ONLY)
Chipper blades are normal replaceable wear items.
DANGER Chipper blade is sharp. Replace any damaged blade.
Depending on the type and amount of wood being chipped, the chipper blade will eventually get dull, losing it’s
cutting ability. Evidence of a dull blade is a noticeably reduced chipping abilit y or a rough cut on end of branch.
Note: The chipper blade gap is factory set and should be checked each time impeller is removed from engine
crankshaft and reset if required. If reassembly requires a different quantity of shim washers, Billy Goat® shim
washer must be used.
1. Follow the steps 1-6 on the impeller removal instructions.
2. Using a 3/16" Allen wrench and 1/2" open end wrench, remove chipper blade from impeller.
3. Sharpen blade by lightly grinding the cutting edge of the blade at 40 degrees (see figure below). It is not
necessary to remove all nicks from the cutting edge. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid heat buildup in the blade
during sharpening. This will reduce it’s heat- treated hardness properties and will reduce blade life. Evidence of
too much heat build-up is a change of color along sharpened edge.
4. The same chipper blade can be sharpened several times. However, blade replacement is required when
blade no longer overhangs the chip relief hole in impeller back plate or if increased vibration occurs (see fig
below).
5. Chipper blade installation is in reverse order of removal.
Correct Incorrect
Blade
400
Edge of chip
relief hole
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Troubleshooting
Abnormal vibration.· Loose or out of balan ce impeller or
Will not vacuum or has poor
vacuum performance
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Engine will not start.· Throttle in off position. Engine not in full
Engine is locked, will not pull
over.
Nozzle scrapes ground in
lowest height setting.
No self-propellin
Self propelled drive will not
release
Noisy or broken chain· No chain lubrication.· Lubricate chain.
Unit does not free-wheel
backwards
Too much dust coming from
bag.
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loose engine
· dirty debris bag. Hose kit cap missing.
·Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive
quantity of debris.
· Improper nozzle height
choke position. Out of gasoline. Bad or
old gasoline. Sparkplug wire
disconnected. Dirty air cleaner
· Debris lock ed in impeller. Engin e
problem.
Nozzle height out of adjustment
· Drive bail not engaged· Engage the drive bail.
· Drive belt worn or broken· Check the drive belt.
· Drive clutch cable out of adjustment or
broken.
· Drive chain off the sprocket.· Check the drive chain
· Improper dr ive clutch cable adjustment
or cable is kinked.
· Chain misali
· None· Push the unit slightly forward then the
· Vacuuming very dry, brittle or small
debris
nment or tension.· Check the drive chain (see page 12).
· Check impeller and replace if required.
Check engine
· Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or
wash. Check for hose kit cap. Unclog
nozzle or exhaust. Allow air to feed with
debris
· Adjust nozzle height so that it is closer
to the debris
· Check stop switches, throttle, choke
position and gasoline. Connect spark
plug wire. Clean or replace air filter. Or
contact a qualified service pers on.
· See page 5. Contact a engine service
dealer for engine problems
Adjust nozzle height (See Nozzle height
fine adjustment for hard surfaces on
page 5
· Check the drive clutch cable (see page
12).
· Check the drive clutch cable (see page
.
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unit will free-wheel
· Switch to felt bag (see page 1
accessories)
see page 12).
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PARTS DRAWING KVSP/TKVSP
KVSP Top Plate
Assembly
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PARTS LIST KVSP/TKVSP
ITEM
NO.
1MAIN FRAME HOUSING KV891100-S1891100-S1891100-S1
2NOZZLE ASSEMBL Y TKV891110-S1891110-S1891110-S1
3AXLE WA KV MICR O891138189113818911381
4PLATE TOP WA KVSP891101-S1891101-S1891107-S1
5IMP E LLE R SERR ATED 14. 25 W A KVSP891104-S1891104-S1891109-S1
6DOOR EX H AUST ASSY RAW890148-011890148-011890148-011
7WASHER 1/ 2" SAE Z/P817201148172011481720114
8WHEE L ASSY 12" X 2.5" TREAD900509290050929005092
9ENGINE 6. 5 HP HON D A GSV190AN1L--84006918400691
EN G I NE 6 BRI GG SAND STRATTON8906 221---10L OW E R H AN D L E KV891050189105018910501
11HAND LE UPPER K VSP891054-S1891054-S1891054-S1
12QUICK D I SCON NEC T890176189017618901761
13PIN CLEVI S 3/8" x 2. 125" L ON G520120452012045201204
14RETAINER360279436027943602794
15GRIP H ANDLE 1"X 9.5" LG430342243034224303422
16LABEL HOT ENGINE EN /SP1002611---17LABEL READ890301189030118903011
18LABEL WARN ING DANGER400424240042424004242
19LABEL DANGER FLYING DE BRIS810736181073618107361
20LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING890254189025418902541
21BAG DEBRIS NO ZIP P ER K V891132189113218911321
22CABLE THROTTLE ASSY 42" W/ CHOK E891036189102718910271
23J BOLT 3/8-16 X 6"891071189107118910711
24C ABLE C LUTCH DRIVE ASSY 40" KVSP891032189103218910321
25LABEL CLUTCH VQ900328190032819003281
26BRACK ET TRANS MOUNT WA KV891106189110618911061
27ARM IDLER D RI VE W A KV891105189110518911051
28TRANS SINGLE SPEED W /DI FF891020189102018910201
29SPROCKET 8 TOOTH #43 OR #65891022289102228910222
30CHAIN #43 X 58 PI TCH E S891023289102328910232
31GUARD DR IVE K V891004-S1891004-S1891004-S1
32BEARING 1/2" P R ESSED STEEL HOUSING 891025289102528910252
33BRACKET TRANS FIX KV891012189101218910121
34PLATE CHAIN R EI N FORC E K V891014289101428910142
35PULLEY IDLE R 2" OD X 3/ 8" ID840087184008718400871
36SPRIN G TEN SION800242180024218002421
37BAIL CL UTCH WA KVSP891102189110218911021
38BRACK ET ID L ER BELT FIN GER KV891028189102818910281
39LABEL DANGER GUARD900327190032719003271
40WH E EL ASSY SP 26T SPROC K E T890242289024228902422
41SPACER 1.50OD X .890ID X . 5 THK--84008318400831
42W ASHER LOC K 3/8 ST MED817701218177012181770121
43SQ KE Y 2.125 X . 187920108719201087192010871
44NUT LOCK 3/ 8-16 THIN816104218161042181610421
45
BAG DEBRIS FELT (FB MOD E LS)891126189112618911261
SCR EWCAP 3/8-24 x 3 1/2 GR. 8 W/PA TCH
Description
KV600SP/KV600SPFB
PART NUMBER
440151144015114401511
KV650SPH/KV650SPHFB
QTY
PART NUMBER
TKV650SPH/TKV650SPHFB
QTY
PART NUMBER
QTY
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46SCRE W CAP 1/ 4 - 20 x 5/8 H WH890359268903592689035924
47BOLT IDLE R 3/8-16 X 1 1/2800888180088818008881
48WASHER 1/ 4" SAE ZP817200717817200717817200717
49WASHER 5/ 16 FLATWASHER Z/ P817100319817100319817100319
50SCRE WCAP 5/16-18 X 1. 75 ZP804103188041031880410318
51NUT LOCK 5/ 16-18816000288160002881600028
52NYLON IN SERT LOC KNUT, 3/ 8-16 UN C816000328160003281600032
53SCR EWC AP 1/ 4-20 X 3/4"804100428041004280410042
54NYLON IN SERT LOC KNUT, 1/ 4-20 UN C816000112816000112816000115
55SC R EWC AP #10-14 X 3/ 4" HWH ZP891043389104338910433
561/ 2-13 C AP N UT NP W/PATCH890530489053048905304
57SCR E W CAP 1/4-20 x 1 3/ 4 H CS ZP804100918041009180410091
58SCREW CAP 1/ 4-20x2"804101018041010180410101
59BELT 3L310891026189102618910261
60
61NOZZLE TOP H ALF KV891002189100218910021
62NOZZLE BOTTOM HALF KV891003189100318910031
63PLUG HOUSING K D LB900146-011900146-011900146-011
64SC R EW PL ASTIC 1/ 4-20 X 1891039889103988910398
65WASHER 1.5 OD X . 453 I D X .25 THK440153144015314401531
66
67SPROCKET 65A26 26 TOOTH890238289023828902382
68
69SCREW SEL F TAP 1/4 x 0. 75900505109005051090050510