Billy Goat QB1004, QB884H, QB1304H, QB994S, QB654 User Manual

QB554HC Owner’s Manual

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Patent 6253416

BILLY GOAT QB554HC BLOWER

Owner's Manual

CASTER KIT

To improve
maneuverability on
hard paved surfaces.

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QB554HC 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 QB Blower in top running order. Read this manual carefully
before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.

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QB 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

QB554HC Owner’s Manual

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

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

Engine: HP 5.0 HP (3.73 Kw)

Engine: Model GC160AQHA

Engine: Type HONDA OHC

Engine: Fuel Capacity 2.1 qt. (2.0L)

Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6L)

Total Unit Weight: 98# (44.5 Kg)

Overall Length: 51.75” (1.31m)

Overall Width 28.5” (0.72m)

Overall Height 39” (0.99m)

Lwa at operator position 106dB(a)

Vibration at operator position .74 g (7.3 m/s2)

QB554HC

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QB554HC Owner’s Manual

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 ®
QB 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 assembling, 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 equipment.

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.

DO NOT run this machine with a cracked or damaged impeller under any circumstances.

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