Billy Goat Comprehensive Guide for Maintaining Your Vacuum Cleaner | Locate a Dealer

17MAINTENANCE

Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or any kind of repair .

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS

TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING

PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer operator's instructions.

DEBRIS BAG: See page 5.

RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,

GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR

HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

17.1IMPELLER REMOVAL

1 .Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2 .Drain fuel and oil from the engine.

3 .Remove bag, quick release, and upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control cables, control housings, or end fittings while removing handles.

4 .Invert and support machine with engine not touching ground to prevent damage to recoil starter.

IMPELLER REMOVAL continued

5 .Disassemble housing by removing six (6) lock nuts and washers from nozzle frame, (2 are inside of nozzle opening).

6.Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.

7 .Lift impeller upward. If impeller slides freely, proceed to (step 10).

8 .Place two crowbars between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller away from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.

9.If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt. Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft until bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel puller against the bolt head and the impeller back-plate (near the blades), remove impeller from shaft.

10.Remove engine mounting screws, bolts, and nuts as required.

11.When impeller is free of the engine shaft, lift impeller and housing assembly off engine. Align impeller with opening, and diagonally lift impeller out of housing.

12.Using a new impeller bolt and lockwasher, reinstall new impeller in reverse order.

13. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 50 Ft. Lbs.(68 N.m) (see item 51 on page 7).

14.Reinstall engine onto housing in reverse order of removal.

15.Invert machine back onto all 4 wheels.

16. Reinstall spark plug wire.

17.2Maintenance Schedule Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.

Maintenance Operation	Every	Every 5 hrs
	Use	or (Daily)

Engine (See Engine Manual)

Check for excessive vibration

Clean Debris Bag

Check bag strap tightness

Inspect for loose parts

Inspect for worn or damaged parts

20 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Will not vacuum or has poor	Dirty debris bag. Nozzle height set too high or too low. Hose kit cap	Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or wash. Adjust nozzle height.
vacuum performance.	missing. Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive quantity of debris.	Check for hose kit cap. Unclog nozzle or exhaust (see page 5).
		Allow air to feed with debris.
Abnormal vibration.	Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine.	Check impeller and replace if required. Check Engine.
Engine will not start.	Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle in off position. Engine not in	Check stop switches, throttle, choke position and gasoline. Connect
	full choke position (Honda only). Out of gasoline. Bad or old	spark plug wire. Clean or replace air cleaner. Or contact a qualified
	gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air cleaner.	service person.
Engine is locked, will not	Debris locked in impeller. Engine problem.	See page 5, Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems.
pull over.
Nozzle scrapes ground in	Nozzle height out of adjustment.	Adjust nozzle height. (See Nozzle height fine adjustment for hard
lowest height setting.		surface use on page 5).

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Engine Service and Warranty		WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's autho-		22 Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat.
	rized servicing dealer.	The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the
		user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material
Serial Plate	Record your machine model, serial number	and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
		The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
	and date-of-purchase and where purchased

purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.

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Operator

	1803 S. Jefferson
	P.O. Box 308
	Lee's Summit,
	MO	64063 / USA
R	Tel (816) 524-9666
	Fax (816) 524-6983

Model				Serial No.
	Unit(Weight)				Engine Power
		lbs.	kg			kW	rpm
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The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.

The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer, who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.

The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.

The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding.

Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model & Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.

BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.

Purchase Purchased

Datefrom

P.O. BOX 308 1803 S JEFFERSON LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063 / USA PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983

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