Billy Goat F1801V , For online product registration go to www.billygoat.com

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A

FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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:

Briggs and Stratton: 800-223-3723

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.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Abnormal vibration. · Loose or out of balance impeller. · Check im peller and replace if required.

· Loose en

ine. · Check en

ine.

ine will not start. · En

ine not in full choke position. · Check choke position.

· Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. · Check gasoline.

· Spark Plu

wire disconnected. · Connect spark plu

wire.

· Gas valve off. · Turn on gas valve.

· Dirty air cleaner. · Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a

qualified service person.

Engine is locked, will not pull

over.

· Engine problem. · Contact an engine servicing dealer for

ine problems.

Aim-N-Shoot TM lever sticking · Debris stuck around cone · Clean debis

· Cone adjustment knob too tight · Appl

silicone based lubricant to

· Adaptor m ount nut (item 38) to o pivot points

tight · Loosen knob

· Loosen nut