FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
Abnormal vibration. | · Loose or out of balance impeller. | · Check impeller and replace if required. |
| · Debris in impeller. | · Clear debris with compressed air or a |
| · Loose engine. | backpack blower (see below pictures).* |
| · Check engine. | |
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Engine will not start. | · Engine not in full choke position. | · Check choke position. |
| · Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. | · Check gasoline. |
| · Spark Plug wire disconnected. | · Connect spark plug wire. |
| · Gas valve off. | · Turn on gas valve. |
| · Dirty air cleaner. | · Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a |
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| qualified service person. |
Engine is locked, will not pull | · Engine problem . | · Contact an engine servicing dealer for |
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| engine problems. |
Aim | · Debris stuck around cone | · Clean debis |
| · Cone adjustment knob too tight | · Apply silicone based lubricant to |
| · Adaptor mount nut (item 38) too | pivot points |
| tight | · Loosen manual adjustment knob |
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| · Loosen nut |
*Using compressed air, or a Backpack blower, you can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and housing, which can cause wear and tear on the machine. You can manually remove debris by taking off the front housing. Note: Always disconnect the sparkplug when servicing.
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner's manual. 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 (See table page 3). If you cannot locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
American Honda:
Subaru America:
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
Should a BILLY GOAT ® machine fail due to a defect in material and/or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
•The machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing BILLY GOAT Dealer.
•The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
•The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized BILLY GOAT Dealer and submitted to their respective BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention: Service Manager. Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days. The model number and serial number of the unit must be stated in the Warranty Claim.
•The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration.
•The Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination. BILLY GOAT will notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom the claim was received.
•The decision by the Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT to approve or reject a Warranty Claim is final and binding.
For online product registration go to www.billygoat.com
Part No 440021 | 13 | Form No F071307B |