Safety Precautions

ASSEMBLY

Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating the machine. Read all instructions!

1.Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing

2.Do not put gas in tank when hot or in an enclosed area.

3.Do not start engine or operate with bag or guards removed.

4.Keeps hands and feet clear of ALL inlet and discharge openings.

5.Do not operate with hose cap, bag, or hose removed.

6.Do not operate during excessive vibration!

7.Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions.

8.Inspect machine and work area before starting unit.

9.Installation of debris bag- Make sure strap is tight and well secured.

10.Be sure zipper is closed before starting engine.

DUST IS THE GREATEST CAUSE OF

LOST VACUUM! SHAKE BAG WELL

AFTER EACH EMPTYING. RUN EN-

GINE AT HALF THROTTLE FOR FIRST

HALF HOUR TO CONDITION NEW

MAINTENANCE

1.ENGINE: See engine manufacturer instructions.

2.Inspect machine before starting unit.

3.Maximum vacuum: Maintain by emptying bag before it fills completely. Dust will block pores of bag and reduce vacuum. Stop motion and shake bag down without removing or stop machine and remove bag to shake free of dust. You may wash felt bags.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE,

GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND/OR HOSE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

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 minutes ratio found on stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the debris bag, upper handle and height adjustment rod.

1.READ operator’s instructions.

2.ASSEMBLE upper handle securely to lower handle stubs. Insert screws 8 (including throttle screw 5) so that screw heads are on inside of handle. Otherwise premature bag wear can result.

3.ASSEMBLE height adjustment rod 23 through eye bolt 15 on upper handle and through upper flange of height adjustment bracket 18, through spring 20 and through lower flange of height adjustment bracket 18. Insert pin 22 between spring and lower flange of height adjustment bracket.

4.UNFOLD the debris bag 1 and place mouth of bag over debris deflector and onto discharge outlet. Close zipper before starting engine

5.TIGHTEN STRAP SECURELY to hold bag on discharge.

6.ATTACH upper bag hanger straps to 11, located one on each side of upper handle.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE OPERATION!

OPERATION

ENGINE: Must have gasoline and oil. See engine manufacturer operating instructions for type and amount. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline. Never operate without aircleaner.

SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on right side of handle. Under normal conditions operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.

BAG: Do not place on or near hot surface.

VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT: This is raised and lowered by pushing slightly down on handle and pulling top left control.

NOZZLE HEIGHT FINE ADJUSTMENT FOR HARD SURFACE USE:

Optimum nozzle height is ½ “ (12.7 mm) above ground with engine not running. To adjust height, loosen item 37 screws on quad plate. Prop front of nozzle up to 1”(25.4 mm) above ground. Keeping wheels on ground, retighten item 37 screws. Recheck

and fine adjust to obtain ½” at nozzle front. (see fig. 1)

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