Billy Goat QL2300 User Manual

QL2300 Owner’s Manual

BILLY GOAT QL TRUCK LOADER VACUUM

Owner's Manual

QL2300KO

Accessories

INTAKE EXHAUST TRAILER

Part No 790294 Form No F061907B

HOSE

REPLACEMENT

KIT

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

P/N 790211

EXHAUST HOSE

KIT

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

release coupler and flexible steel hose increases exhaust distance.

P/N 790114

TRAILER QL

Heavy duty spring axle traile designed for towing your QL.

llows unit to be

mounted for

ickup from rear

and both sides.

P/N 790112

QL2300 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 machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.

QL Vacuum. Your new machine has been carefully designed and

CONTENTS

SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERAL SAFETY 4

SOUND AND VIBRATION 6

INSTRUCTION LABELS 7

PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 8-9

OPERATION 9-11

MAINTENANCE 12

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 13

ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 14-15

MAINTENANCE RECORD 16

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SERIAL PLATE DATA

QL2300 Owner’s Manual

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

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

QL2300KO

Engine: HP 23 (17.14kW)

Engine: Model PA-76559

Engine: Type KOHLER COMMANDER

Engine: Fuel Capacity 8qt. (7.57 L) REMOTE TANK

Engine: Oil Capacity 2.0 qt. (1.9 L), REMOTE OIL FILTER

Total Unit Weight: 399# (181.3 kg)

Max operating slope 250

Overall Height 74” (1.82m)

Overall Width 32” (0.81m)

Overall Length 58” (1.47m)

In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards

Sound at operators position 93 dB(a)

Vibration at operator position 0.02g

113 dB(a)

BATTERY NOT INCLUDED: REQUIRES 12 V BATTERY, 40 AH, 240 CCA MIN. U1 SERIES GROUP BATTERY FOR PROPER FIT

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QL2300 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 ® QL VACUUM.

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 muffle

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 or pick up 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.

DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake, near debris outlet, or near any moving parts.

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WARNING: Important

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 start engine without hose and exhaust elbow connected firmly in place to housing and outlet.

DO NOT operate without discharging exhaust into enclosed container.

DO NOT operate with hose or exhaust elbow removed

DO NOT remove hose until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop.

DO NOT transport unit without elbow retension cable (item 87) assembled.

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

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.

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