Billy Goat QB884H, QB1004, QB1104H User Manual

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CASTER KIT

P/N 430291

To improve maneuverability on hard paved surfaces.

HOLD DOWN KIT

P/N 430299

For use on truck or trailer to provide quick hold down for your QB.

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Operator Owner's Manual

For Models:

QB884H, QB1004, QB1104H

Specifications

QB 884H QB 1004 QB 1104H

ine: HP 8.0 HP (5.97 kW

En Engine:Type HONDA OH V B & S INTEK I/C HONDA OH V En

ine: Fuel cap. 6.4 qt. (6.1 L) 4.0 qt. (3.8 L Engine: Oil Cap. 1.16 qt. (1.1 L Weight: Unit 136 # (61.7 K Wei

ht: S hipping 155 # (70.3 Kq) 155 #

Engine W eight: 52.0 # (23.6 Kg) 52.0 #(23.6 K

OVERALL LENGTH: 51.75"(1.31m) OVERALL WIDTH 28.5" (0.72m) OVERALL HEIGHT 39" (0.99m)

10.0HP (7.45kW

0.875 qt.(0.8L

136 # (61.7 K

70.3 Kq) 169 #

11.0HP (8.2kW

152 # (68.9 Kg)

68.4 #(31.0 K

7.4 qt. ( 7.0 L

1.2 qt.(1.13L

76.7 K

Part No. 430316 Form No. F083100A

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE ST A R TING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERST AND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CA UTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

WARNING!

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.

12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

This may result in injury & /or damage to unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 GENERAL SAFETY 3 ASSEMBLY 3 LABELS 4 P ARTS BA G & CONTROLS 4 OPERATION 5-6 MAINTENANCE 7-9 PARTS DRAWING & LIST 10-11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 WARRANTY PR OCEDURE 12

OPERATO R

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 periodically 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.

SOUND

SOUND TESTS

PARTLY SUNNY

Sound tests were conducted on model QB1004 in accordance with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 04/10/2000 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE: WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

60°

S.E.

49%

29.94

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.

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. T ests were performed on 04/10/2000 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE: WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

VIBRATION

VIBRA TION LEVELS 3.2 g

P ARTLY SUNNY

60° 9 S.E. 49%

29.94

Part No. 430316 Form No. F083100A

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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.

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 assembly,

handle brace, plate deflector and throttle control.

1.Install front exhaust wire loop(Item 55) across upper handle and slide wire loop to lowest possible position on upper handle. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29) by sliding the upper over and down the outside of the lower handle. Pull recoil handle from the engine and place it between rope guides (Item 13). Using screw (Item 22) & lock nut (Item 32) to install upper handle to lower handle. rope guide on the left hand side for the Honda unit and right hand side for the Briggs & Stratton unit (See fig below for the pictorial

NOTE:

Install

·DO NOT place hands or feet inside air intake opening, near exhaust outlet or near any moving parts.

·DO NOT start engine without deflector attached to exhaust outlet.

·DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders.

·DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting

work area.

·DO NOT operate this equipment during excessive vibration.

·DO NOT start engine without housing front plate attached.

·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%.

·DO NOT blow any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or

explosive material.

·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.

example). Finish installing the other side of the upper handle assembly using screw (Item 17) and lock nut (Item 32).

2. Install front of handle brace (Item 30), to blower housing using one screw (Item 17), one washer (Item 58) and one lock nut (item 32). Install rear of handle brace (item 30) to upper handle vibration mounts using two lock nuts (item 32). Hand tighten only.

3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.

4. Remove four lock nuts from the front plate and use them to attach the front

wheel bracket (Item 27). Using spacer (Item 18), washer (Item 19), and Lock Nut (Item 16) to attach Front wheel (Item 23) onto the front wheel bracket.

5.Connect spark plug wire.

NOTE:

exhaust wire loop(Item 55) across upper handle before attaching upper handle to lower handle.

Denotes parts found in Parts Bag Assembly (shown on page 4).

PACKING CHECKLIST

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

Preassemble front

Parts Bag

& Literature

Assy

Engine Manual

Per Model

Boxing Chec klist

Check

Front Exhaust Director 430315

Check

Wire Loop Front Exhaust 430336

Check

Handle Upper Assembly 400957

Check

Handle Brace 400951

Check

Parts Bag & Literature Assy 430334

Per Model

Check

Briggs & Stratton 10 HP

Check

Honda 8 & 11 HP

Check

Bracket Front Wheel 430270

Check

Front Wheel 430271

Part No. 430316 Form No. F083100A

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DANGER

KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

STOP

Part No:

430351

START

TO LOCK IN MIDDLE

SLIDE LEVER TO RIGHT TO LOCK AIR DIRECTOR IN MIDDLE POSITION

TO UNLOCK

SQUEEZE THE LEVER TO UNLOCK AIR DIRECTOR FROM MIDDLE POSITION

PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 430334

PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 430340

Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 1 1/4

8041029 Qty. 1

Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

8041031 Qty . 1

Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 2 1/2 8041034 Qty . 1

Screw Cap 3/8-16 x 3 3/4 8041061 Qty . 1

Spacer 1/2 OD x 3.062" Qty . 1

Cable T y 1" 900407 Qty . 3

Rope Guide 830533 Qty . 2

Washer 1/2 SAE 8172011 Qty . 1

Washer 5/16 FLAT CUT 8171003 Qty . 1

Nut Lock 5/16-18 8160002 Qty . 5

Nut Lock 3/8-16 8161042 Qty . 1

Owner's

Manual

Literature

Parts Bag

Warranty

Card

EU Declaration

of Conformity

& EU

Distributor List

Literature Checklist

Check

Owner's

Manual

430316

Check

Literature

Parts Bag

430341

Check

Warranty

Card

400972

EU Declaration

of Conformity &

EU Distributor

List 430189

CONTROLS

Throttle Control / Gust Control

Start Stop

START

STOP

TO LOCK IN MIDDLE

SLIDE LEVER TO RIGHT TO LOCK AIR DIRECTOR IN MIDDLE POSITION

TO UNLOCK

SQUEEZE THE LEVER TO UNLOCK AIR DIRECTOR FROM MIDDLE POSITION

Part No:

430333

Honda

Briggs &

Stratton

INSTRUCTION LABELS

These labels should be included on your Blower. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this

Briggs & Stratton

ENGINE LABELS

equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels.

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 11 Part No.400268

400268

DANGER

KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

OFF

THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH

RUN CHOKE

LOW OIL SENSOR, IF ENGINE WILL NOT START, CHECK OIL LEVEL

Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Aw a y Item 41 Part No.400424

Label Read Owner's Manual Item No. 59 Part No. 890301

890254

DANGER

Label Ear Eye Breathing Item No. 63 P art No. 890254

Honda

READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.

810736

Label Danger Flying Material Item No. 44 Part No. 810736

PATENT

PENDING

Label Patent No Part No. 500183

PART NO. 500183

LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE. VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN. NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL

WARNING

Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine.

Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.

Engines emit carbon monoxide, DO NOT run in enclosed area.

HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD. MADE IN JAPAN

Part No. 430316 Form No. F083100A

PULL THEN SLIDE T O LOCK

Label Lever QB Item No. 46 Part No. 430363

OIL ALERT

WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW, ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

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