Billy Goat QB882 User Manual

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The Powerful

QUIET BLOW

® BLOWER

Operator Owner's Manual

Fo r Models:

QB882, QB882IC, QB882H, QB882CARB, QB1102IC, QB1102H

QB882 QB882IC QB882H Q B882CARB QB1102IC QB1102H

ENGINE: HP 8.0 HP (5.97 kW) 8.0 (5.97 kW) 8.0 (5.97 kW) 11.0 HP (8. kW) 11.0 HP (8.2kW) 11. 0HP (8.2kW) ENGINE:TYPE B & S B & S IC HONDA OHV B & S IN. PLUS B & S IC HONDA OHV ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 4.0 qt. ( 3.8 L) 4.0 qt (3.8 L) 6.4 qt. (6.1 L) 4.0 qt. (6.1L) 6.0 qt. (5.7 L) 7.4 qt. ( 7.0 L) ENGINE: OIL CAP. 1.38 qt. (1.3 L) 1.38 qt. (1.3 L) 1.16 qt. (1.1 L) 1.16 pt. (1.1L) 1.5 qt. ( 1.4 L) 1.2 qt.(1.13L) WEIGHT: UNIT 124 # ( 56.3 Kg) 126 # (57.2 Kg) 136 # (61.7 Kg) 126 # (57.2 Kg) 150 # (68.0 Kg) 152 # (68.9 Kg) WEIGHT: SHIPPING 141 # (63.97 Kg) 143 # (64.9Kg) 153 # (69.4 Kq) 143 # (64.9 Kg) 167 # (75.8 Kg) 169 # (76.7 Kg) ENGINE WEIGHT: 46 # (20.8 Kg) 49 # (22.2 Kg) 48.5 # (22.0 Kg) 49 # (22.2 Kg) 64.25 # (29.1 Kg) 68.4 #(31.0 Kg)

UNIT SIZE:

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

Specifications

Part No. 430187 Form No. F060496C

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETYIN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETYIN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

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WARNING!

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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 NOT 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

DO NODO NO

11. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.

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

DO NO

T choke carburetor to stop engine.

DO NODO NO

DO NOTDO NOT

D O N OT run engine at excessive speeds.

DO NOTDO NOT

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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OCEDUREOCEDURE

OCEDURE

OCEDUREOCEDURE

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 NOT tamper with the engine speed

DO NOTDO NOT selected by the engine manuf acturer.

DO NOTDO NOT

15.

D O N O T check for spark with spark plug

DO NOTDO NOT 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 “FAST” 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 m uffler. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of Califor nia 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.

SOUNDSOUND

SOUND

SOUNDSOUND

Sound tests were conducted on model QB882IC in accordance with 79/113/EEC and were performed on listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE: WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

SOUND TESTS

1/12/19961/12/1996

1/12/1996 under the conditions

1/12/19961/12/1996

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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 cove r.

DO NOTDO NOT

23.

D O N OT 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 NO T park machine on a steep grade

DO NOTDO NOT

or slope.

ARNING:ARNING:

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1. spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STA RTING.

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

3. is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or ar m injur y.

4. sure it is functioning eff ectiv ely. A wo rn o r leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary.

5. gum carburetor and cause leakage.

6. for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary

7. and maintenance instructions.

8. starting unit.

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D O keep cylinder fins and governor parts

DODO

D O pull starter cord slowly until resistance

DODO

D O examine muffler periodically to be

DODO

D O use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can

DODO

D O check fuel lines and fittings frequently

DODO

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Follow engine manufacturer operating

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Inspect Inspect

Inspect machine and work area before

Inspect Inspect

VIBRA TION LEVELS 1.9g

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests w ere perf o rmed on conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE: WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

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

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VIBRAVIBRA

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2/9/19962/9/1996

2/9/1996 under the

2/9/19962/9/1996

SUNNY

63 18 SW 32%

29.8

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 ST ARTING

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except f or the upper handle assemb ly ,

handle brace, plate deflector and throttle control.

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PACKING CHECKLIST

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

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

1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29),

using two screws (Item 17), and two lock nuts, (Item 32). Hand tighten only.

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. Attach throttle control assembly to inside of upper handle using screw

(item 15), lock nut (item 37) and clamp cables (item 20).

5.Connect spark plug wire.

Boxing Checklist

Check

Handle Brace 400951

Check

Handle Upper Assembly 400957

Per Model

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