Billy Goat QL2000VE User Manual

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The Powerful

QL Series Truck Loader Vacuum

Operator Owner's Manual

QL2000VE

Specifications

QL2000VE

ENGINE: H.P. 20 H.P. TWIN OHV VANGUARD ENGINE: WEIGHT 79 lbs. (35.83 kg) ENGINE: TYPE Briggs & Stratton 4 Cycle IC Twin W/electric start ENGINE: FUEL CAPA CITY 8 qt.(7.57 L), Fuel pump ENGINE: OIL CAPA CITY 1.5 qt. (1.4 L), Oil pump w/filter ENGINE: MODEL NO . 351447-1171-E1

UNIT WEIGHT: 246 lb (111.6 kg) - - - - - - - - - HOSE W/NOZZLE WEIGHT: 59 lb (26.8 kg) - - - - - - - - - ELBOW WEIGHT: 40 lb (18.1 kg) - - - - - - - - - TOTAL WEIGHT

BATTERY NOT INCLUDED: REQUIRES 12 V BATTERY, 40 AH, 240 CCA MIN.

Part No. 790161 Form No. F032399A

UNIT SIZE (ASSEMBLED W/EXHAUST, NO HOSE): OVERALL LENGTH: 58"(1.47m) OVERALL WIDTH: 32" (0.81m) OVERALL

HEIGHT: 74" (1.82m)

UNIT SHIP

379lb (171.9 kg) 405 lb (185.6 kg)

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Optional Accessories

INTAKE

HOSE REPLACEMENT KIT P/N 790211

Standard on QL units. [12"(305mm) x 10' (3.0m)]

EXHAUST

EXHAUST HOSE KIT P/N 790114

[8"(203mm) x 5' (1.5m)]

steel hose increases exhaust distance.

TRAILER

TRAILER QL P/N 790112

Heavy duty spring axle trailer designed for towing your QL. Allows unit to be mounted for pickup from rear and both sides.

Quick release coupler and flexible

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 MA Y OCCUR UNLESS INSTR UCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY .

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

WARNING!

WARNING: DO NOT

1. DO NOT r un 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 refu eling 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. This may result in injury & /or damage to unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY ASSEMBL Y P AR TS BAG & CONTROLS LABELS OPERATION MAINTENANCE P AR TS DRAWING & LIST TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY

Part No. 790161 Form No. F032399A

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

Other states may have similar laws.

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

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.

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.

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 gover nor 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 ar m injur y.

19. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dir t 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

4. DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively. A wor n or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary.

5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and cause leakage.

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).

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.

SOUND

SOUND TESTS

Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 79/ 113/EEC and were performed on 05/07/98 under the

conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

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69 F (20.6 C)

8 MPH (12.8 kmh)

29.71" Hg (755mm Hg)

Partly Cloudy

76 %

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2 3 3

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VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVEL 0.02g

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

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

05/07/98 under the

69 F (20.6 C)

8MPH (12.8 kmh)

Partly Cloudy

76 %

29.71" Hg (755mm 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 nozzle intake open-

ing, near debris outlet or near any moving parts.

·DO NOT start engine without hose and exhaust elbow connected firmly in place to housing and exhaust outlet.

.DO NOT allow children to oper ate this equipment. .DO NOT transport unit without elbow retension cable (item

87) assembled.

ASSEMBL Y

·DO NOT operate without discharging exhaust into enclosed

container.

·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration.

·DO NOT remove hose until engine has been tur ned off and has

come to a complete stop.

·DO NOT operate machine with hose or exhaust elbow removed.

·DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand,

dust, fine dirt, rock, glass, string like material, grain, rags, cans, metal, bark or water.

·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 45%(25°).

·DO NOT pick up any hot or bur ning debr is, or any toxic or

explosive material. .DO NOT operate this unit freestanding. Unit must be secured in place during any operation.

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

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.

BATTERY NOT INCLUDED WITH UNIT.

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton and is completely assembled except for the exhaust elbow, nozzle, handle loop for nozzle, hose boom, hose band, hose coupler, hose clamps and related hardware.

1. SECURELY ATTACH unit to the bed of a truck or to a trailer, so that the exhaust discharges into an enclosed container. This unit must be securely mounted to the bed of a truck or to a trailer before operating.

2. AT TA CH hose to hose coupler, using hose clamp (item 26)

NOTE:

This unit is equipped with a unidirectional hose. Assemble hose so that interior hose material seams face toward unit. Refer to flow direction arrow printed on outside of hose. When installed arrow should point toward vac housing.

3. ATTACH hose coupler w/hose to housing intake, that is preassembled to housing front plate, and rotate to lock it in place.

PACKING CHECKLIST

4. ASSEMBLE handle loop nozzle (item 45), to nozzle handle (item

44) using capscrew (item 53), and lock nut (item 60). Adjust handle loop to desired height and angle and securely tighten in place.

5. ASSEMBLE nozzle handle (item 44), to nozzle (item 25), using screws (item 52), washers (item 66), washers (item 68) and lock nuts (item 60).

8. ATTACH assembled nozzle to hose using hose clamp (item 26). Before tightening hose clamp, position nozzle handle upward when hose is stretched to prevent twisting load on hose assembly during operation.

9. ATTACH preassembled hose boom to control panel located on top of housing.

10. ASSEMBLE hose band (item 29) around hose and secure chain between flanges of the hose band using capscrew (item 53) and lock nut (item 60) (see ADJUSTING HOSE BOOM on page 6).

11. ATTACH opposite end of chain to J-hook located on end of boom assy.

12. SECURELY ATTACH exhaust elbow (item 21) capturing both flanges inside the clamp, then firmly tighten the clamp, securing the elbow to the housing (see MOUNTING on page 5).

13. ASSEMBLE batter y (not included) by using battery bracket QL (item no. 70, hold down rods (item 71), washers (item 70), and lock nuts (item

59).

14. ATTACH red battery cable to + terminal and black battery cable to - terminal.

Check

Boxing Checklist

Exhaust Elbow Assembly

Hose Boom Assembly Band Hose Boom 12" (305mm)

790153 Hose Clamps 12" (305mm) 790150

Qty. 2 Hose Coupler Assy

Handle Nozzle 811020

Nozzle QL 790149

Hose 12"x 10' QL 790148 Handle Loop Nozzle 811019

Parts Bag & Literature

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

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

Part No. 790161 Form No. F032399A

contact your dealer.

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Assy

Engine

Manual Per

Model

Parts Bag & Literature Assy 790111

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 20 HP

P/N MS-4147-7/97 Multi-Lang

PARTS BA G & LITERA TURE ASSY P/N 790111

PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 790229

Nut Lock 1/4-20

8160001 Qty. 3

Nut Lock 5/16-18

8160002 Qty. 4

Washer 1/4 SAE

8181008 Qty. 2

Washer 5/16 FC

8171003 Qty. 2

Washer 5/16

SAE 8172008 Qty. 2

Washer 5/16

Fender 8172020 Qty. 4

Handle Adj. W/ Grip 811019 Qty. 1

Rod Battery Hold Down 790231 Qty. 2

Bracket Battery QL 790230 Qty. 1

Chain Hang Hose 790189 Qty.1

Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 1 1/

2 8041030 Qty. 4

Screw Cap 1/4-20 x 1 1/2

8041008 Qty. 1

Owner's

Manual

Literature

Parts Bag

Warranty

Card

Declaration of

Conformity &

EU Distributor

List

Literature Checklist

Check

Owner's

Manual

790161

Check

Literature

Parts Bag

790111

Check

Warranty

Card

400972

EU Declaration of

Conformity & EU

Distributor List

790162

INSTRUCTION LABELS

These labels should be included on your Quite Loader. 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.

D AN GE RDANGER

KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAYKEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

Label Ear Eye Breathing Item No. 49 P art No. 890254

890254

DANGER

Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Awa y Item 3 Part No.400424

CAUTION

READ OWNER'S MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING

USE PERSONAL

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

PROTECT BYSTANDERS

FLYING DEBRIS

DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS

DEBRIS IS DISCHARGING

INTO AN ENCLOSED

CONTAINER

KEEP ENGINE CLEAN OF DEBRIS

ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS HOT.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR.

BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE:

EXHAUST ELBOW IS SECURELY ATTACHED. INTAKE HOSE IS ATTACHED. ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.

FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:

CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER DAILY. REPLACE AS NEEDED. INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE RECOIL FILTER DAILY. REPLACE AS NEEDED.

INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS. PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES AND BATTERY CABLE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO SERVICE THIS MACHINE.

Label QL Instruct/Warn Item 18 Part No.790142

ALWAYS:

WARNING

UNIT MUST BE SECURED

IN PLACE BEFORE

OPERATION

790142

OFF ON

Label On Off Item 77 Part No.830276

Label Danger Flying Material Item No. 43 P art No. 810736

810736

Label Warning Secure Item No. 72 Part No. 790232

790232

Label Read Owner's Manual Item No. 50 P art No. 890301

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW T O COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 1 Part No.400268

400268

CONTROLS

Control Panel

ENGINE LABELS

1. CHECK OIL LEVEL

2. CHECK & CLEAN AIR CLEANER

3. CHANGE OIL

4. REPLACE OIL FILTER

5. CLEAN COOLING FINS See Operating and Maintenance Instructions

IN U.S.A. USE UNLEADED GASOLINE

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION FAMILY VBS190U1G1RB:EM

DISPLACEMENT 190cc. MODEL 12VOHV THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES AND U.S. EPA PHASE 1 REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NON-ROAD ENGINES. REFERS TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

ONLY

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

IF BATTERY IS REMOVED, DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT INSULATING POS + BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL WITH ELEC TRICAL TAPE, OR SPARKING FROM BATTERY CABLE CAN RESULT.

8 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS 100 HOURS

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