Billy Goat QB501CE User Manual

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For Models:

QB501CE

UNIT SIZE:

Part No. 400988 Form No. F010496B

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

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

QB501CE

ENGINE: HP 5.0 HP (3.73 kW) ENGINE:TYPE B & S ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 3.0 qt. ( 2.85 L) ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) WEIGHT: UNIT 101 # ( 45.8 Kg) WEIGHT: SHIPPING 118 # (53.5 Kg) ENGINE WEIGHT: 30 # (13.6 Kg)

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IN IN

THE INTEREST OF SAFETYTHE INTEREST OF SAFETY

THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

IN IN

THE INTEREST OF SAFETYTHE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STBEFORE ST

BEFORE ST

BEFORE STBEFORE ST GINE MANUGINE MANU

GINE MANU

GINE MANUGINE MANU

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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ARNING:ARNING:

ARNING:

ARNING:ARNING:

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T run engine in an enclosed area.

DO NOTDO NOT Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T place hands or feet near moving

DO NOTDO NOT or rotating parts.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T store, spill or use gasoline near

DO NOTDO NOT 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.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T refuel indoors where area is not

DO NOTDO NOT well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recommended.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T fill fuel tank while engine is

DO NOTDO NOT running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety containers.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T remove fuel tank cap while

DO NOTDO NOT engine is running.

DO NOT DO NOT

DO NOT operate engine when smell of

DO NOT DO NOT gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T operate engine if gasoline is

DO NOTDO NOT spilled. Move machine away from the spill and avoid creating any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated.

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N O T transport unit with fuel in tank.

DO NOTDO NOT

10.

D O N O T smoke when filling fuel tank.

DO NOTDO NOT

11.

D O N O T choke carburetor to stop

DO NOTDO NOT engine. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.

DO NO DO NO

DO NO

DO NO DO NO

READ AND UNDERST READ AND UNDERST

READ AND UNDERST

READ AND UNDERST READ AND UNDERST

ARNING OR CAARNING OR CA

ARNING OR CA

ARNING OR CAARNING OR CA

DO NOTDO NOT

13.

D O N O T tamper with governor springs,

DO NOTDO NOT governor links or other parts which may change the governed engine speed.

DO NOTDO NOT

14.

D O N O T tamper with the engine speed

DO NOTDO NOT selected by the engine manufacturer.

DO NOTDO NOT

15.

D O N O T check for spark with spark

DO NOTDO NOT plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approve d tester .

DO NOTDO NOT

16.

D O N O T crank engine with spark plug

DO NOTDO NOT removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in “F AST” position and crank until engine starts.

DO NODO NO

17.

D O N O T strike flywheel with a hard

DO NODO NO object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine.

DO NOTDO NOT

18.

D O N O T operate engine without a

DO NOTDO NOT muffler. Inspect per iodically and replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped with m uffler deflector, inspect per iodically and replace , if necessar y, with correct deflector .

DO NOTDO NOT

19.

D O N O T operate engine with an

DO NOTDO NOT accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible material in the muffler area.

DO NOTDO NOT

20.

D O N O T use this engine on any forest

DO NOTDO NOT covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler. The arrester mus t be maintained in effective working order by the operator . In the State of Calif ornia 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.

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WED CAREFULLWED CAREFULL

WED CAREFULL

WED CAREFULLWED CAREFULL

DO NODO NO

21.

D O N OT touch hot mu ffler , cylinder , or

DO NODO NO

fins because contact may cause burns.

DO NOTDO NOT

22.

D O N O T run engine without air cleaner

DO NOTDO NOT

or air cleaner co ve r.

DO NOTDO NOT

23.

D O N O T operate during excessive

DO NOTDO NOT

vibration!

DO NOTDO NOT

24.

D O N O T leave machine unattended

DO NOTDO NOT

while in operation.

DO NOTDO NOT

25.

D O N O T park machine on a steep

DO NOTDO NOT

grade or slope.

ARNING:ARNING:

ARNING:

ARNING:ARNING:

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AA spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PR E V E NT A CCIDENTAL STA RTING.

DODO

D O keep cylinder fins and governor

DODO parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed.

DODO

D O pull starter cord slowly until resis-

DODO tance is f elt. Then pull cord rapidly to a void kickback a nd pr event hand or ar m injur y.

DODO

D O examine muffler periodically to be

DODO sure it is functioning eff ectiv ely. A wo rn or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessar y.

DODO

D O use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can

DODO

gum carburetor and cause leakage.

DODO

D O check fuel lines and fittings fre-

DODO quently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary

FollowFollow

Follow engine manufacturer operating

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and maintenance instructions.

Inspect Inspect

Inspect machine and work area before

Inspect Inspect

starting unit.

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DO NOTDO NOT

12.

D O N O T run engine at excessive

DO NOTDO NOT speeds. This may re sult in injur y & /or damage to unit.

ABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS

ABLE OF CONTENTS

ABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY ASSEMBLASSEMBL

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

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OCEDUREOCEDURE

OCEDURE

OCEDUREOCEDURE

Part No. 400988 Form No. F010496B

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Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 05/31/95

under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

SOUNDSOUND

SOUND

SOUNDSOUND

SOUND TESTS

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Cloudy

64O F (17.7O C)

8 MPH (12.8 kmh)

East

81%

30.05" Hg (763mm Hg)

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests w ere perf ormed on 05/12/94 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

VIBRAVIBRA

VIBRA

VIBRAVIBRA

VIBRATION LEVELS 2.2g

TIONTION

TION

TIONTION

Cloudy

64O F (17.7O C)

8 MPH (12.8 kmh)

East

81%

30.05" Hg (763mm Hg)

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.

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ASSEMBLY

·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.

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.

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PACKING CHECKLIST

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

1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29), using two screws (Item 17), and two nut locks, (Item 32). Securely tighten all fasteners.

2.Connect spark plug wire.

NOTE

: Front wheel bracket (Item 27), can be inverted to provide a

0.5” (12.7 mm) height adjustment.

Boxing Checklist

Check

Handle Upper Assembly 400957

Check

Literature

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Engine Manual

Part No. 400988 Form No. F010496B

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Per Model

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