Billy Goat QB1601, QB1601SP User Manual

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The Powerful QUIET BLOW® BLOWER

Operator Owner's Manual

Push Model

QB1601

ACCESSORIES

GUST ADJUSTER KIT P/N 400685 Increases

blowing distance and blowing control.

Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A

Engine: HP(kW ) 16 H.P. (11.93 kW) 16 H.P. (11.93 kW) Engine: Type B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV Engin e: F uel c a p. 9 qt. (8 . 52 L) 9 qt. (8 . 52 L) Engine: Oil Cap. 1.75 qt. (1.66 L) 1.75 qt. (1.66 L) W eight: Unit 234# (106.1 kg) 274# (124.3 kg) W eight: Shippi ng 26 0# (1 18.2 kg) 316# (143.6 kg)

UNIT SIZE: OVERALL LENGTH: 55"(1.4m) OVERALL WIDTH 35" (0.89m)

OVERALL HEIGHT 44.5" (1.13m)

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Self Propelled Model

QB1601SP

Specifications

QB 1601 QB 1601SP

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 INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY 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 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.

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS BAG & CONTROLS LABELS GENERAL SAFETY PACKING CHECKLIST ASSEMBLY OPERATION PARTS DRAWING & LIST MAINTENA NCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 2/13/2002 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.

4 3 3

Sound level of 99 dBA at operator position

GENERAL CONDITION:

115 dB

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A

SOUND

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

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Sunny

43° F (6.1° C)

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

North West

82.2 %

29.72" Hg (754mm Hg)

VIBRATION LEVEL 4.0 g

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 06/24/94 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CON DITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION :

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

VIBRATION

84° F (28.9° C)

5 MPH (8 kmh)

HUMIDITY:

29.81" Hg (757mm Hg)

Sunny

North East

71 %

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.

·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.

ASSEMBLY

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

PUT OI L IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly, side deflector, front deflector, and panel close.

1. Attach upper handle using pre-mounted hardware on each side (See fig. 6, Page 5).

2. Attach throttle control to upper handle assembly, using pre-mounted screw and lock nut. Assem ble stop switch bracket, and throttle to handle using same hardware (See fig. 7, Page 5).

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

PACKING CHECKLIST

Self Propelled

Unit Shown

3. Attach throttle cable conduit and stop switch wire to right side of

handle in two (2) places using two cable clamps provided in parts bag (See fig. 7, Page 5).

4. Self Propelled units only: Remove nuts securing remote exhaust door control. Use nuts to attach brake and clutch cables as pictured (See fig. 8, Page 5).

5. Self Propelled units only: Attach ends of clutch cable and brake cable in holes provided in bail, and secure bail in pivot holes in upper handle (See fig. 8, Page 5).

6. Self Propelled units only: With remote exhaust door control in rearmost position and exhaust door in closed position thread remote deflector rod into ball joints pre-assembled on door control and exhaust door pivot rod. Adjust to allow necessary range of motion and lcok in place using jam nuts provided on rod. (See fig. 8 & 9, Page 5)

7. Assemble desired deflectors onto side and front of housing exhaust outlet using screws provided on unit. (See fig. 9, Page 5) NOTE: The panel front close can be used to completely block off the forward exhaust outlet for jobs where only the side exhaust is needed.

Boxing Checklist

Check

Handle Upper

Assembly

400984 Q B1601

430136 QB1601SP

Rod Diverter

Remote 400887

SP ONLY

Deflector Low

W.A. 400845

Deflector Front

400680

Panel Front Close

400846

Deflector Side

W.A. 400679

SP ONLY

Parts Bag

& Litera-

ture Assy

Engine

Manual

Per Model

Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A

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Check

Parts Bag &

Literature Assy

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard-Twin 16 HP

400983

PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 400983

CONTROLS

Clamp Cable 1"

156

900813 Qty. 4

Owner's

Manual

Literature

QB1601

Accessories

Warranty

Card

EU Declaration

of Conformity

& EU

Distributor List

Literature Checklist

Check

Owner's

Manual

430149

Check

Literature

QB 1601

Accessories

400909

Warranty

Card

400972

EU Declaration

of Conformity &

EU Distributor

List

430150

Throttle Control

Start

position

Briggs Vanguard Units ha ve a

choke type carburetor that is operated using choke lever on side of engine.

Stop

position

STOP SLOW

FAST

These labels should be included on your Blower. 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..

INSTRUCTION LABELS

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW T O COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 175 Part No.400268

400268

Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Away Item 172 Part No.400424

DANGER

810736

Label Danger Flying Material Item 173 Part No. 810736

All ModelsSP Models Only

890254

Label Ear Eye

OIL CHAIN

EVERY 10 HOURS

WARNING

Breathing Item No.174 Part No. 890254

Label Oil Chain Item 100 Part

830502

No. 830502

Label Clutch VQ Item 166 Part No. 830503

830503

Label Danger Guards Item 157 Part No. 900327

900327

830237

4 3

Label Speed Control Item 101 Part No. 830237

Label Read item No.110 Part No. 890301

RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH

PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH

ENGINE LABELS

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 16HP

STOP

RUN

CHOKE

1. CHECK OIL LEVEL

2. CHECK & CLEAN AIR CLEANER

3. CHANGE OIL

4. REPLACE OIL FILTER

5. CLEAN COOLING FINS

FUEL SHUTOFFFUEL SHUTOFF

OFF

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See Operating and Maintenance Instructions

8 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS 100 HOURS

Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A

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ASSEMBLY

Exhaust door control

Jam nut

Handle mounting

hardware

Fig. 6

Stop switch bracket

Mounting hardware

Stop switch

grounding wire

Fig. 7

Clutch

Brake

Brake cable

Exhaust Door

Control

Jam nut

Clutch cable

Exhaust door

pivot rod

Deflector

screws

Fig. 8 Fig. 9

Jam nut

Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A

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