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 instruc- tions 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, handle brace, plate deflector and throttle control.
1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29), using two screws (Item 17), and two lock nuts, (Item 32). Hand tighten only. 2. Install front of handle brace (Item 30), to blower housing using one screw (Item 17), one washer (Item 58) and one lock nut (item 32). Install rear of handle brace (item 30) to upper handle vibration mounts using two lock nuts (item 32). Hand tighten only.
3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.
4. Attach throttle control assembly to inside of upper handle using screw (item 15), lock nut (item 37) and clamp cables (item 20).
5.Connect spark plug wire.
11PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Denotes parts found in Parts Bag Assembly (shown on page 4).
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