Billy Goat QL2300KO specifications Sound, Vibration

22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover.

?21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins because contact may cause burns.

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN- GINE 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 resis-

tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid

kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of	19. DO NOT operate engine with an
	accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
gasoline is present or other explosive
	combustible material in the muffler area.
conditions exist.

4. DO examine muffler periodically to be

sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or

leaking muffler should be repaired or

replaced as necessary.

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.

20.DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is 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). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

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.

12. DO NOT run engine at excessive				SOUND
speeds. This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.			Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC
			and were performed on 2/14/2002 under the conditions listed:
	TABLE OF CONTENTS		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.
	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2	Sound level of 93 dBA at operator position
	GENERAL SAFETY	3		GENERAL CONDITION:	Sunny
	ASSEMBLY	3
				TEMPERATURE:	50° F (10° C)
	PARTS BAG & CONTROLS	4
	LABELS	4		WIND SPEED:	15 MPH (24.1 kmh)
	OPERATION	5 - 7
				WIND DIRECTION:	North
	MAINTENANCE	8 - 9	113 dB
					32 %
	PARTS DRAWING & LIST	10 - 11		HUMIDITY:
	TROUBLESHOOTING	12		BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:	30.06" Hg (764mm Hg)
	WARRANTY	12
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	Part No. 790294

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. Tests were performed on 05/07/98 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:	Partly Cloudy
TEMPERATURE:	69° F (20.6° C)
WIND SPEED:	8 MPH (12.8 kmh)
WIND DIRECTION:	N
HUMIDITY:	76 %
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:	29.71" Hg (755mm Hg)

Form No. F111805B