UNIT SIZE:OVERALL LENGTH: 66" (1.68m)OVERALL WIDTH 32.75" (0.83m)OVERALL HEIGHT43.5" (1.10m)
(Note: B&S = Briggs & Stratton, Honda = American Honda
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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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.
21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
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.
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
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
before refueling. Store fuel in approved
safety containers.
18. DO NOT operate engine without a
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
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
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.
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds.
This may result in injury & /or damage to
unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
GENERAL SAFETY
PACKING CHECKLIST
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC
and were performed on 2/14/2002 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.
Sound level of 88 dBA at operator position
GENERAL CONDITION:
108 dB
MODEL: VQ1002SP
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
SOUND
TEMPERATURE:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
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Sunny
50° F (10° C)
15 MPH (24.1 kmh)
North
32 %
30.06" Hg (764mm Hg)
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.
VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVEL 1.9 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 07/02/97 under the
conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION:
TEMPERATURE:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
10 MPH (16.1 kmh)
29.91" Hg (760mm Hg)
Sunny
80° F (26.7° C)
East
43 %
1213
PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 830531
CONTROLS
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 830204
Nut Lock 1/4-20 8160001
Screw Cap 1/4-20 x 1 1/4
113
8041007 Qty. 2
Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4
117
8041026 Qty. 3
Rod End Ball Joint
73
5/16-24 400873 Qty. 2
900407 TY-Wrap Cable
44
1" Qty. 4
131
Nut Lock 5/16-18
132
8160002 Qty. 3
Washer 5/16 SAE
140
8172008 Qty. 3
Washer 1/4 Flat Cut
143
8171002 Qty. 6
Nut Regular 5/16-24
138
(Fine Thread) 8149002
Qty. 2
Qty. 2
Owner's
Manual
Literature
VQ
Accessories
Warranty
Card
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU
Distributor List
35
Gasket
Flange
Transition VQ
P/N 830160
(not to scale)
Literature Checklist
Check
Owner's
Manual
830016
Check
Literature
VQ
Accessories
830209
Check
Warranty
Card
400972
EU Declaration
Check
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 830321
Throttle
Control
Stop
position
Briggs and
HONDA
engines have
a choke type
carburetor that
is operated
using choke
lever on side
of engine.
Start
position
STOP
SLOW
FAST
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These labels should be included on your Vacuum. 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 TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
Label Do Not Fill
While Engine Is Hot
Item 130
Part No.400268
400268
Label Danger Keep
Hands and Feet Away
Item 100 Part No.400424
Debris Bag
Label item 50
DANGER
Label Read
Owner's Manual
tem No.181
Part No. 890301
Label Ear Eye
Breathing Item No.180
Part No. 890254
RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH
PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH
Label Clutch VQ Item
106 Part No. 830503
Label Oil Chain
Item 111 Part
830502
OIL CHAIN
EVERY 10 HOURS
No. 830502
READ OWNER'S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING, MAKE SURE:
EXHAUST ELBOW IS ATTACHED.
EXHAUST IS DISCHARGING INTO
ENCLOSED CONTAINER.
HOSE IS ATTACHED.
ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION IS OBTAINED.
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
KEEP ENGINE CLEAN OF DEBRIS.
INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY
890254
WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS.
PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
NEVER SERVICE UNIT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG WIRE.
USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO SERVICE THIS MACHINE.
ABRASIVE DEBRIS WILL SHORTEN UNIT LIFE.
Label Caution Item 159
Part No.830138
830503
OFFON
USE PROTECTION
830138
WARNING
900327
Label Danger Guards
Item 89 Part No. 900327
Label On Off
Item 112 Part No.830276
SP Honda Models Only
Label Danger Flying
Material Item 101 Part No.
810736
HOSE
Label
CLOSED
Diverter
Instructions
Item 99
830196
Part
HOSE
No.830196
OPEN
Label Speed
Control
Item 150
Part No.
830237
810736
5
830237
4
3
2
11
N
R
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ENGINE LABELS
Briggs & Stratton
ON
OFF
RUNCHOKE
THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
LOW OIL SENSOR, IF ENGINE WILL
NOT START, CHECK OIL LEVEL
Read and follow Operating
Instructions before running engine.
Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine
to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.
Engines emit carbon monoxide,
DO NOT run in enclosed area.
Honda
READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.
LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE.
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN.
NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD. MADE IN JAPAN
OIL ALERT
WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,
ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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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. Optional bag cover directs dust
toward ground, away from the operator.
·DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake opening,
near debris outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without debris bag and quick disconnect connected firmly in place to exhaust outlet.
·DO NOT start or operate machine with debris bag zipper
open.
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PACKING CHECKLIST
·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration.
·DO NOT remove bag until engine has been turned off and has
come to a complete stop.
·DO NOT remove hose kit cap on nozzle until engine has been
turned off and has come to a complete stop.
·DO NOT operate machine with hose cap, bag or hose 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 20%.
·DO NOT pick up any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or
explosive material.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
SP
units
only
QUICK DISCONNECT
Denotes parts found in Parts Bag Assembly (shown on page 4).
Main Unit
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Parts Bag
ture Assy
Fig. 5
& Litera-
Engine
Manual
Per Model
Boxing Checklist
Debris
Check
Bag
830170A
Check
Elbow
Assembly
830159
Upper Handle
Assy Per Model
Briggs Models
Check
830011.
Honda Models
830012.
Check
Deflector
Assembly
830280
Check
Rod Door
Nozzle
830286
Check
Parts Bag &
Literature Assy
830531
Check
Check
Per Model
Briggs & Stratton
Intek 10 HP
Honda 8 HP GX240
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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ASSEMBLY
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
48
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the debris bag, deflector assy, upper
handle assembly, rod nozzle door, elbow assy.
1. UPPER HANDLE (item 41). Assemble securely to lower handle
stubs (item 37) and handle brace (item 36), using screws (item
120 & 121), so that screw heads are on inside of handle. Otherwise, premature bag wear could result.
2. NOZZLE DOOR CONTROLS. Assemble ball joints (item 73),
jam nuts (item 138), to both ends of rod (item 47). Do not fully
tighten jam nuts.
Using screw (item 113), washer (item 143) and lock nut (item 131),
connect one end of rod (item 47) to nozzle door mounting. (See
Figure 5). Using rod, pull nozzle door open horizontal to ground
and hold opposite end of rod next to mounting hole on remote
lever (item 48), already assembled onto upper handle. (See Figure
1). If necessary, adjust rod length using threads provided on rod.
Adjust rod length to give a minimum of 1.0" (25.4 mm) hand
clearance between lever & maximum forward throttle position
when door is open. Assemble upper end of rod to lever on handle
using same hardware item numbers as shown above. (See figure
1& 2). Tighten jam nuts.
3. EXHAUST ASSY. Place flange gasket (item 35) onto housing of
main unit and assemble exhaust elbow to housing using screws
(item 117), washers (item 140) and lock nuts (item 132), provided
in parts bag. The rear hole mounts deflector (item 118), using
screw assembly (already attached to deflector) and lock nut (item
132). Bend opposite end of deflector down until notch in rear of
deflector catches onto handle brace (item 36) (see figure 3).
4. DEBRIS BAG (Item 50) (see figure 4).
4.1 Unfold and place mouth of bag over exhaust elbow, com-
pletely covering the discharge opening with bag neck straps,
placing one on each side of elbow flange.
COMPLETELY TIGHTEN BAG NECK STRAPS
4.2 Attach rear hanger straps of bag to the hanger loops
located one on each side of the upper handle.
5. CABLES AND WIRES. Attach to the handle using cable clamps
(item 44).
using hardware that is preassembled to the lower handle.
7. INSPECT ALL PARTS & MECHANICAL FASTENERS for
security and integrity.
8. Note: See debris bag conditioning under operation section on
page 6).
SELF PROPELLED ONLY (before starting unit).
9. CONTROL ASSY (item 77).
Before starting engine, check for neutral by
placing the control into neutral and engaging the bail, the
unit has been adjusted at the factory and should freewheel. If not, adjust as needed by placing the control
(item 77) and transmission offset link (item 68) into neutral
and adjust nuts on control cable(item 75).
N
73
138
47
Fig. 1
47
138
73
Fig. 2
118
Deflector
Notch
36
Fig. 3
50
Fig. 4
10. Check tire pressure and lubricate all grease and oil points
(see MAINTENANCE).
17
11.Connect spark plug wire.
Fig. 6
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OPERATION
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming
leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter.
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand
can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's primary
purpose. Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the
longevity of your machine.
Self propelled unit is not intended for use with any ground
engaging implements [maximum tow bar weight 300 lbs
(136 kg)].
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose
impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
Note: See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications. (See trouble shooting section on page 16).
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
16.1
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on left side of
handle. Under normal conditions operate at minimum throttle
to accomplish your current cleaning task. For Honda model,
the stop switch is located on the switch panel on the engine
& for SP Honda models only, on remote shift control panel.
NOTE: Before starting, check that all switches and fuel
valves are on.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel shutoff valve to "ON" position.
CHOKE: Located at lower rear area of carburetor bowl.
Choke engine before starting when engine is cold.
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 16.
16.2
STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
VACUUMING OPERATION
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Is
adjusted by unlocking wing nut (item 32) and turning caster
knob. Turning the knob clockwise increases height. Be sure
the nozzle height is level (left to right) before tightening caster
wing nuts.
Adjust nozzle height according to surface conditions and
debris size; For vacuuming on flat surfaces, set nozzle 1/2"
(12.7 mm) to 5/8" (15.8 mm) above ground; Higher for uneven
terrain and turf. Note: The nozzle side bogie wheels should
be at least 1/8" (3.2mm) above the ground, or maneuverability will be reduced.
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP:Adjust nozzle close to debris,
but without blocking airflow into the nozzle.
NOTE: Never bury nozzle into debris.
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE
& EXHAUST: Turn engine off and wait for impeller to
stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire.
Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog
may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug
wire.
NOZZLE GOBBLER DOOR.
Large debris can be vacuumed without readjusting nozzle height by
temporarily opening the remote Nozzle Gobbler Door. For maxi-
mum pickup of small debris, the gobbler door must be down, flush
with front face of nozzle.
16.3
DEBRIS BAG
Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items.
Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with
more weight than you can lift.
An optional bag and dust cover is available for use where debris will be
vacuumed in dusty conditions (See Optional Accessories shown on
page 1.)
DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface, such as engine. Run
engine at 1/2 throttle for first 1/2 hour to condition new bag. Your
new bag requires a break-in period to condition the pores of the
material against premature blockage. The entire bag surface
serves as a filter, and must be able to breath to have good vacuum
performance.
Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing
or emptying bag.
This vacuum is designed for picking up trash, organic
material and other similar debris (see Safety Warnings page 2-4).
However, many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with
trash. Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas. Dust
is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance. However,
following these rules will help maintain your machine's ability to
vacuum in dusty conditions:
•Run machine at idle to quarter throttle.
•The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently. A vacuum
with a clean, pillow soft bag will have good pickup performance.
One with a dirty, tight bag will have poor pickup performance. If
dirty, empty debris and vigorously shake bag free of dust.
•Machine or pressure-wash debris bag if normal cleaning does
not fully clean bag. Bag should be thoroughly dry before use.
Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down time
while dirty bags are being cleaned.
•DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage.
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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OPERATIONcontinued
16.6
PROPULSION: VQ self-propelled vacuums are equipped with
5 forward gears, neutral and reverse. With the engine running,
the bail in released position and brake in on position, select
desired drive gear. Pull bail against handle to engage drive
(see figure 7). Smoothly engage the bail. Parking brake
engages when the bail is released. To freewheel, set transmission control in neutral and pull back on bail.
Use good judgement when operating the self-propelled drive.
Fifth gear is faster than walking speed and should normally be
used only for moving quickly from place-to-place.
Using neutral, on level terrain is advisable when maneuvering in
tight areas. This increases operator control, and can prevent
bumping into nearby objects.
Do not force-shift gears of transmission. To assist gear meshing,
it may be necessary to partially engage bail while shifting.
To stop machine, release operator's bail (this engages the
parking brake).
PROPULSION
For reverse - Set Throttle to Idle.
With operator's bail released, pull shift lever back and
depress wire stop (item 90) to continue to the reverse
position. Then smoothly pull operator's bail against handle.
Release bail to stop (see figure 7).
Clutch
Engaged
90
Clutch
Disengaged
Parking
Brake Off
Throttle
Control
Parking
Brake On
DRIVE GEAR SELECTION @ (3400 RPM)
Position Rev. N 1 2 3 4 5
MPH1.903.05.14.03.42.7
KPH3.104.88.36.55.54.4
Fig. 7
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PARTS DRAWING
VQ802SPH, VQ1002SP
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PARTS
LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1ENGINE 10 HP INTEK B & S4303521--
ENG INE 8 HP HO NDA --4009371
2ANGLE M O UNT HDLE W A 83012618301261
3IMPELLER ASSY VQ (INCLUDES ITEM 4,5,6,7)83024418302441
4KE Y 0 . 25 SQ. X 2.75"9201125192011251
5WA S HE R LOCK 7/16 TW ISTED TOOTH85013218501321
6SCREW CA P 7/16 NF x 2 1/ 4 GR8 TORQ 60 FT LBS (81.4 N.m)83011418301141
7SP A CE R E NGINE8301131830 1131
8CLIP LOCK40059114005911
9SCREW CA P 5/16 NF x 2 1/2 G RD. 883013628301362
10HOUSING ASSEMBLY W/LABELS VQ83015318301531
11FRAME W A VQ83017118301711
12NOZZLE ASSEMBLY VQ83001018300101
13NOZZLE A SS Y W/ LAB E LS83018118301811
14CAP P LUG V Q83023218302321
15PLATE DOO R NOZZLE HOSE83019318301931
16ROD DIVERTER VQ83019418301941
17GROMM E T FLG. 1/ 2 M OLDE D83017628301762
18BRKT BOGIE ASSY LH83019718301971
19BRKT BOGIE ASSY RH83019818301981
20BRK T BOGIE W A LH83019918301991
21BRK T BOGIE W A RH83020018302001
22ROLLER GUIDE85020428502042
23PIN ROLLER85020528502052
24W HE E L B OG IE 3"85014928501492
25S P A CER 5/ 16 X 1 5/8850150-032850150-032
26CASTER & BRKT LH ASSY SEMI-PNEU VQ83054018305401
27CASTER & BRKT RH ASSY SEMI-PNEUVQ83054118305411
28BRK T LH WA 8" CAS TER83014718301471
29BRK T RH WA 8" CA S TER83014818301481
30CA S TER A S S Y 8" S EM I-P NEU 3/ 4 NC (INCL ITE M 33 (4), 94, 95 , 96, 125, 134)83053928305392
31KNOB HAND85015428501542
32NUT W ING WA80022728002272
33W A S HE R 3/4 NY LON80010928001092
34ELBOW ASSY W/LABELS VQ83015918301591
35GASKET FLANGE TRANSITION VQ83016018301601
36HANDLE B RA CE REAR83016218301621
37HANDLE LOWE R V Q83016118301611
38TUBE HANDLE BAG SUPPORT83016318301631
39ROD BA G LOOP80017828001782
40CAP TUBE80039228003922
41HANDLE A S S Y UP P E R W/ GRIP (39, 45, 46, 81, 114, 115, 131, 163)89029518902951
42S WITCH & WIRE A S SY (ITEMS 107, 109, 11 0)--8 302421
43CONTROL THROTTLE ASSY VQ SERVICE900514-0018301321
44CLAMP CABLE 1"90081349008134
45DOOR NOZZLE FRICTION ASSY83028818302881
46SPACER85019828501982
47ROD DO OR NO ZZLE8302861830 2861
48BAR LEVER DOOR85018918501891
49PLA TE FRICTION LIFT85019118501911
50BAG ASSY VQ / TURF BAG 83028283032018303201
51AXLE REAR WA PUSH----
DIFFER E NTIAL AS S Y / SPROC K . O NLY 8300218300141830 0141
52W A S HE R HUB CA P85023728502372
53CAP HUB90048629004862
54W HE E L 13" x 6.5" PNEU. S P83017728301772
55BRG ASSY VQSP85023228502322
56BRKT MOUNT BEARING83053028305302
57TRANSMISSION 5 SPEED 1 REV W /BRAKE (TECUMSEH)83017918301791
58CHAIN #41 x 68P V QS P83002018300201
59BE LT “V” 4L x 34" OUTSIDE LG.83022318302231
60PULLEY 5.0 DIA. A S E C 0.625 ID83018018301801
61KE Y HIPRO 3/16 X 3/485023418502341
62PULLEY IDLER80026018002601
63B OLT IDLER80088818008881
64ARM IDLER W A V Q83052718305271
65SPRING40021714002171
VQ1002SP VQ802SPH
P AR T N O.Q TYP AR T N O.Q TY
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PARTS
19
LIST
Continued
ITEM DESCRIPTION
66BRKT TRANSM ISS ION W A VQ83022218302221
67BRKT TRANSM ISS ION RE A R WE LD LONG83052018305201
68BA R LINK S HIFT OFFSET VQ83050818305081
69GUARD DIFFE RE NTIAL VQ WE LD83025318302531
70GUARD CHA IN VQ WE LD83025418302541
71GUARD PULLEY W/LABEL83025218302521
72SPACER 3/4" x 0.421"83053748305374
73ROD END B A LL JOINT 5/16 NF40087324008732
74CABLE CLUTCH ASSY83021028302102
75CONTROL SHIFT83050418305041
76GRIP85019018501901
77CONTROL ASSY VQSP83051818305191
78BRA CK E T CONTROL SHIFT83050518305051
79COVE R CONTROL SHIFT83050618305061
80ROD BA IL CLUTCH83023518302351
81GRIP HANDLE 1" x 16"83016628301662
82BAR BRAKE CABLE MOUNT83022518302251
83WIRE B E LT GUIDE VQ83013318301331
84GRIP RING40034014003401
85SPRING COMPRESSION40033214003321
86SPACER40033014003301
87SP RING DOOR89014218901421
88SPACER8301342
89LABEL DANGER GUARDS90032719003271
90WIRE S TOP G EAR SE LE CTOR83050718305071
91KEY SQ 3/16 X 1 3/49201084292010842
92WASHE R 5/ 16 TW ISTED TOOTH80017748001774
93CLIP ASSY GEAR SELECTOR83051218305121
94FORK CASTER 8" 3/ 4 NC83014228301422
95WHEEL & TIRE ASSY 8",3/4" BRG. (SEMI- PNEU)83053828305382
96SPACER SPANNER83014428301442
97GUARD BRAKE VQ83022718302271
98GUARD B E LT VQ83022818302281
99LABEL DIVERTER INSTRUCTIONS83019618301961
100 LABEL DANGER40042424004242
101 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL81073628107362
102 GROMMETT--8305151
103 PIN CLEVIS83051318305131
104 PIN HAIR90047119004711
105 SCRE W MACH FLA T HD PHILLIP #10-24 X 1/283051418305141
106 LABEL CLUTCH VQ83050318305031
107 SWITCH ROCKER--5002811
108 CABLE ASSY SWITCH GROUND 4007861
109 CABLE ASSY SWITCH--8302781
110 CONNECTOR TAP--8106731
111 LABEL OIL83050218305021
112 LABEL ON OFF (CUT TO MAKE)--8302761
113 SCRE W CA P 1/4-20 x 1 1/ 4"*80410072*80410072
114
115 SCRE W CA P 1/ 4-20 x 2"*80410102*80410102
116 SCRE W CA P M A CH 10-18X3/4 WF ZP*80591362*80591362
117 SCRE W CA P 5/16-18 x 3/ 4"*804102614*804102614
118 PLA TE DE B RIS DE FLE CTOR83027918302791
119 SCRE W CA P 5/16-18 x 1 1/ 4"*80410293*80410293
120 SCRE W CA P 5/16-18 x 1 1/ 2*80410302*80410302
121 SCRE W CA P 5/16-18 x 1 3/ 4"*80410318*804103112
122 SCRE W CA P 5/16-18 x 2 1/ 2"*80410346*80410342
123 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/ 16-18 X 3/4*80240398*80240398
124 SCRE W #10-24NC X 5/8 HE X*80591354*80591354
125 SCRE W CA P 1/2-10 x 4 1/ 2"*80411072*80411072
126 SCRE W CA P 1/ 4 NF x 1/ 2 GR. 5"85040818504081
127 SCRE W CA P 5/ 16 NF x 3/ 4"*80420261-128 SCRE W CA P 5/ 16 NF x 1 1/ 2"--*80420301
129
130 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT40026814002681
131 NUT LOCK 1/4 NC*81600018*81600018
132 NUT LOCK 5/16 NC*816000249*816000249
133 NUT LOCK 3/8 NC*81600034*81600034
134 NUT LOCK 1/2 NC*81600052*81600052
135 NUT LOCK 3/8 NC THIN HT.*81610421*81610421
VQ1002S P VQ 802S P H
P AR T N O.QTYP AR T N O.QTY
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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PARTS
19
LIST
Continued
ITEM DESCRIPTION
VQ1002SP VQ802SPH
PART NO.QTY PART NO.QTY
138 NUT REG. 5/16 NF*81490022*81490022
139 WASHER SAE 1/4*81720071*81720071
140 WASHER SAE 5/16*817200819*817200819
141 WASHER SAE 3/8*81720091*81720091
142 WASHER SAE 3/4*81720152*81720152
143 WASHER FLAT CUT 1/4*817100218*817100218
144 WASHER FLAT CUT 5/16*817100331*817100331
145 WASHER FLAT CUT 3/8*81710049*81710049
146 WASHER 3/4 (0.765 x 1.25 x 0.06)85023828502382
147 BOLT SHOULDER 3/8 X 1/283052818305281
148 WASHER LOCK 1/4*81770101*81770101
149 WASHER LOCK 5/16*81770118*81770119
150 LABEL SPEED CONTROL (CUT TO MAKE)83023718302371
151 SCREW MACH #10-24 x 2"*80591432*80591432
152 SCREW SHT. MTL 1/4 AB x 3/4*812208211*812208211
153 SCREW SELF-TAP 5/16 NC x 3/4 HEX*81231284*81231284
154 PIN ROLL 1/8 x 3/4*81951001*81951001
155 PIN COTTER 3/32 x 3/4*81970162*81970162
156 PIN COTTER 1/8 x 1"*81970313*81970313
157 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 2 3/4*80410355*80410351
158 LOOSE PARTS BAG AS SY VQ83020418302041
159 LABEL DANGER INSTRUCTIONS83013818301381
160 SPACER ENGINE INTEK4303531-161 SPACER 90072419007241
162 DEFLECTOR DEBRIS ASSY83028018302801
163 SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 2"*80410102*80410102
164 PLATE QUAD LIFT85019218501921
165 PLATE CLAMP LIFT85019318501931
166 BALL 1/4"85019418501941
167 SCREW CAP 1/4-28 x 1"*80420062*80420062
168 NUT 1/4-20 WASHER FACE90045519004551
169 NUT LOCK #10-24 NC LT*81640055*81640055
170 WASHER 1/4 FLAT CUT*81710022*81710022
171 WASHER #10 FLAT SAE*81720051*81720051
172 WASHER - BELVILLE 1/4"85020728502072
173 NUT LOCK 1/4-28*81610011*81610011
174 NUT JAM 1/4-28*81500011*81500011
175 WASHER LOCK - EXT 1/4*81810071*81810071
176
177 GUIDE STARTER ROPE83053328305332
178 SCREW CAP 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4*80410111*80410111
179
180 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING89025418902541
181 LABEL READ OWNER'S MANUAL89030118903011
* Denotes
standard
hardware item
that may be
purchased
locally.
110Connector-Tap in Squeeze 810673 1
E-1Wire to Engine Stop Switch ---- --
Remote
Pulser
Coil
107
Switch On
Handle
C.D.I.
BI
Oil Alert
Unit
BI/R
109
W
BI
At Engine
BI
W
Y
G
Ignition
Engine
Switch
Leave On
For Remote
110 E1
BI/R
C
Switch
Engine
Page 12 of 16
B1
Black
Y
Yellow
G
Green
Spark
Plug
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
16
OPERATIONcontinued
16.4
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Do not lift by hand. Use loading ramps or other mechanical assistance. Secure in place during transport.
16.5STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as
follows:
Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Remove all
gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits
from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of
engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away
from open flame. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and
engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach the carburetor.
See DEBRIS BAG on page 6.16.3
Rear Wheels - Turf
Tread 13" Dia. x 6.5"
(330 mm x 165 mm)
wide pnuematic.
Diverter rod must
be in this position
for normal pickup.
33" (838 mm)
wide nozzle.
2" Front Guide
Wheels adjust
nozzle height to
keep it raised just
above cleaning
surface.
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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17
MAINTENANCE
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
DEBRIS BAG: See page 6.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR
HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
Inspect machine for loose bolts before starting engine.
Maximum Vacuum: See Maximum Pickup found in Operation
section on page 6. The debris Bag can be washed.
Lubrication: Using S.A.E. 30 weight oil or
equivalent. See maintenance schedule.
Grease: Wheels, Casters, and Rear Axle Bearings.
Tire air pressure: Check at regular intervals & maintain:
Rear SP 13" tires at 14 psi. (9.8 kPa).
ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When
contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your
engine model number available for reference. If you can not
locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the
manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
17.1
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Disconnect remote control rod from nozzle gobbler door.
3. Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks
4. Remove nozzle and caster wheel brackets from the
5. Remove both the top and side belt guards between housing and
transmission.
6. Loosen wire belt guide
7. Slide belt toward engine, out
8. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
9. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 12).
10. If impeller does not slide off crankshaft, place two crowbars
11. If the impeller cannot be loosened, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer
12. Slide impeller off of crank shaft and remove impeller from
13. Reinstall new impeller and all applicable spacers, new
14. When impeller is installed,
15. Reattach nozzle and both caster brackets in reverse order
16. Check operator's bail to
17. R einstall all belt guards.
18. R econnect spark plug wire.
17.3
Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items. A new
chain should not be used on worn sprockets. Sprockets
should be replaced when replacing chains.
IMPELLER REMOVAL
between housing and ground so that front caster wheels
are not touching ground.
housing.
located on front face of engine on left side of unit between
housing and engine.
of belt groove in impeller hub drive pulley.
(Do not drop impeller).
between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller
away from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can
help loosen a stuck impeller.
bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt.
Invert engine and impeller and support engine above ground to
prevent recoil damage. Thread longer bolt by hand into the
crankshaft until bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel
puller against the bolt head and the impeller back-plate (near the
blades), remove impeller from shaft.
housing.
impeller bolt and lockwasher in reverse order of removal.
(See the parts drawing on pages 8 and 9 for parts breakdown and parts list on page 10 for proper impeller bolt
torque specifications and proper spacer for Honda engine only.)
slide belt into drive pulley and adjust wire belt guide as shown
on page 15 (see fig. 10 & 11).
of removal.
ensure that it operates properly. If not, see drive adjust
ments on page 15). Note: Drive must completely disengage
with bail released and must engage when bail is depressed
within 1.0" (25.4mm) of the operator's handle.
DRIVE
MAINTENANCE
Brake Adjustment: As parking brake wears, the brake discs
may eventually require adjustment. To adjust belt, remove
brake guard and tighten mounting nut that connects brake arm
onto transmission. Adjust cable as required. Unit must
freewhell with brake off. DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
Page 14 of 16
17
MAINTENANCEcontinued
CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS (see figure 9)
1. Remove guards.
2. Inspect chain and sprockets for wear, lubrication and tension. Replace if badly worn or damaged.
CHAIN TENSION AND ALIGNMENT (see figure 9)
3.Install new chain, locating keeper clip of chain connecting link on inboard side of chain.
4. Reinstall bearings onto axle and assemble bearing mounting screws. Leave screws only partially tightened.
5. Push bearings outward against each rear wheel, fully spreading wheels to both ends of axle.
6. With bearings pressed fully outward against wheels, keeping axle square with engine base, align and tension chain as shown
below and slightly tighten front bearing screws first. Then slightly tighten rear bearings. (Note: Tightening front bearing screws first,
helps keep chain tight.)
7. Recheck chain alignment, tension and axle squareness. If ok, fully tighten front and then rear bearing screws. Repeat adjustment steps if necessary.
8. Check chain tension and roll wheels to be sure there are no excessively tight areas in the chain. Readjust if necessary. A
slightly loose chain is better than an over tightened one.
9. Reinstall chain guard and differential guard.
10. Reinstall spark plug wire.
17. 2
17.1
Maintenance Schedule
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
More frequent service is required for extremely dusty conditions.
Maintenance Operation
Every
Use
Every 5 hrs
or (Daily)
Every 25
hours
Every 50
Engine (See Engine
Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
hours
Clean Debris Bag
Check bag strap tightness
Inspect for loose parts
Inspect for damaged parts
Check tire pressure (p. 15)
Oil control pivot points
Lubricate Drive Chain
Check belt adjustment (p.15)
Grease wheel zerks
Belt Adjustment: As V-belt wears, adjustments may be required. Adjust by tightening or by loosening clutch cable
nut as required. When replacing the belt, the impeller must be removed. See instructions on page 14. See parts list
for impeller bolt torque specifications. See figure 10 & 11 for proper belt tension adjustment. If cable cannot be
adjusted to provide proper belt tension then belt must be replaced. DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
Chain Lubrication: With machine not running, oil chain using general S.A.E. 30 weight oil every 25 hours or as
needed. Chain oiling hole is located in rear axle cover. Note: Be sure that entire length of chain is properly oiled.
Oiling only a few positions in the chain rotation will not properly oil the chain.
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
IN DRIVE
POSITION
BELTWIRE
BELT
GUIDES
0.06 (1.5mm)
0.125 (3.3mm)
IDLER PULLEY
IN NEUTRAL
POSITION
PULLEY
TURNS
FREELY
0.06 (1.5mm)
0.125 (3.3mm)
ENGAGED DRIVE POSITON: WIRE BELT
GUIDES SHOULD CLEAR BELT BY 0.06" - 0.125"
(1.5mm - 3.3mm)
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
Fig. 10
Page 15 of 16
NEUTRAL POSITION
Fig. 11
20
Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
Possible Cause
Solution
Will not vacuum or has poor vacuum
performance.
Machine is difficult to maneuver.
Abnormal vibration
Engine will not start
Engine is locked, will not pull over.
No self-propelling
Self propelled drive will not release
Dirty debris bag. Nozzle height set too high or
too low. Nozzle gobbler door not in correct
position. Hose kit door not in correct position.
Clogged nozzle or exhaust elbow. Excessive
quantity of debris.
Low tire air pressure. Nozzle too close too
ground.
Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or wash.
Adjust nozzle height with caster adjustment.
Adjust nozzle gobbler and hose kit door position.
Unclog nozzle or exhaust (see page 6). Allow air
to feed with debris.
Inflate rear tires to correct pressure. (See tire
pressures on page 15.) Nozzle Bogie Wheels
touching or too close to ground.
Loose or out of balance impeller or loose
engine.
Stop switches off. Choke lever not in on
position. Out of gasoline. Low oil (Honda only).
Bad or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air cleaner.
Check impeller and replace if required. Check
Engine.
Check switches, choke, gasoline and oil. Or
contact qualified service person. Check for spark
with an approved tester. Clean or replace air
cleaner.
Debris locked inside impeller. Engine problem.See page 6, Clearing a clogged nozzle and
exhaust. Contact an engine servicing dealer for
engine problems.
Transmission not in gear. Operator's bail not
engaging belt or out of adjustment. Worn out or
broken belt. Broken or mispostioned belt.
Sticking belt idler arm. Belt fingers out of
adjustment, bent or broken.
Check transmission gear selection. Check bail
cable adjustment and belt and chain (See page
15).
Check idler. Idler arm mounting screw may be
too tight or too loose. Check wire belt guide
adjustment. Replace if broken. (see fig. 10 & 11
adjustment on page 15).
Noisy or broken chain
No chain lubrication. Chain out of alignment or
over tensioned.
Engine Service and Warranty
22.1
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized
Serial Plate
21
108 dB
Purchase
Date
servicing dealer.
Record your machine model, serial number and
date-of-purchase and where purchased
R
1803 S. Jefferson P.O. Box 308
Lee's Summit, MO 64063 / USA
(816) 524-9666 FAX (816) 524-6983
Model
Unit (weight)
lbs
kg
Serial No.
Engine Power
kW
@
Purchased
from
min
See Chain Adjustments on page 15.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat.
22
The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the
user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material
and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.
The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer,
who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.
The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study
the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.
The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat
headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
binding.
-1
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
& Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
1803 S.W. JEFFERSON STREET
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082-2312 / USA
PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983 www.billygoat.com
Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
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