9GENERAL 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.
·DO NOT place hands or feet inside air intake opening, near exhaust outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without deflector attached to exhaust outlet.
·DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders. ·DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting
work area.
·DO NOT operate this equipment during excessive vibration. ·DO NOT start engine without housing front plate attached. ·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%. ·DO NOT blow any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or explosive material.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
10ASSEMBLY
Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly, side deflector, front deflector, and panel close.
1. Attach upper handle using
2. Attach throttle control to upper handle assembly, using
3. Attach throttle cable conduit and stop switch wire to right side of handle in two (2) places using two cable clamps provided in parts bag (See fig. 7, Page 5).
4. Self Propelled units only: Remove nuts securing remote exhaust door control. Use nuts to attach brake and clutch cables as pictured (See fig. 8, Page 5).
5. Self Propelled units only: Attach ends of clutch cable and brake cable in holes provided in bail, and secure bail in pivot holes in upper handle (See fig. 8, Page 5).
6. Self Propelled units only: With remote exhaust door control in rearmost position and exhaust door in closed position thread remote deflector rod into ball joints
7. Assemble desired deflectors onto side and front of housing exhaust outlet using screws provided on unit. (See fig. 9, Page 5)
NOTE: The panel front close can be used to completely block off the forward exhaust outlet for jobs where only the side exhaust is needed.
11PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Self Propelled
Unit Shown
Boxing Checklist
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Remote 400887
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Deflector Side W.A. 400679
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EngineVanguard-Twin
Manual16 HP
Per Model
Form No. F121903A