Billy Goat TKV650SPHFB Operation, Starting, If Your Unit Fails to Start, Handling & Transporting

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KVSP/TKVSP Owner’s Manual

OPERATION

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

STARTING

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.

ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.

FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).

CHOKE: Briggs-Located on engine and must be controlled manually.

Honda-Place remote throttle in choke position

PRIMER: Push primer per engine instructions (B&S only).

THROTTLE: Move throttle to fast/choke position. Located on handle.

TRANSMISSION: Engaged by pulling the clutch bail towards handle.

IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:

See Troubleshooting on page 12.

HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:

This unit requires two people to lift it. Lift holding the lower handle and front wheels. Secure the machine in place during transport. See page 3 for weight specifications

Never lift the machine while the engine is running.

STORAGE

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:

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. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.

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Form No F030309B

 

 

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Contents Billy Goat KV Vacuum About this Manual ContentsSerial Plate Data SpecificationsGeneral Safety Instructions and Symbols Form No F030309B Sound Vibration DataIntended USE Engine Labels Instruction LabelsAssembly Packing ChecklistStarting OperationIf Your Unit Fails to Start Handling & TransportingDebris BAG Vacuuming OperationMulch CompostMaintenance Drive Chain Replacement and AlignmentImpeller Removal Belt Replacement Belt Tension AdjustmentChipper blades are normal replaceable wear items Chipper Blade Removal and Sharpening TKV onlyWarranty Claim Procedure TroubleshootingParts Drawing KVSP/TKVSP 89 11 891 13 Parts List KVSP/TKVSPMaintenance Record Form No F030309B Form No F030309B

TKV650SPHFB, KV650SPHFB, KV600SPFB specifications

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