Billy Goat QB1601,QB1601SP owner manual Blowing Operation, Handling & Transporting, Storage

16OPERATION

INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal.

Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifi- cations. (See trouble shooting section on page 16).

Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.

Inspect machine work area and machine before operat- ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

OPTIONAL GUST ADJUSTER KIT increases blowing distance and blowing control. ( can be purchased

separately, see page 1 for optional accessories).

Deflectors adjusted upward increases air volume and blowing distance.

Fig. 2

16.1STARTING

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 handle. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.

STOP SWITCH: Located on engine for Push models and on upper handle for SP models. Switch must be in "ON" position to start engine.

FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position.

CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine .

THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.

IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:

See Troubleshooting on page 16.

16.2BLOWING OPERATION

The diverter rod controls the closing (O) and opening ( I ) of the exhaust outlet. Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or hard-to-reach areas (see Fig. 1).

Diverter Rod

Fig. 1

Deflectors adjusted downward increases air velocity for cleaning crevices and blowing heavier debris.

Fig. 3

Debris in the air stream can be blown farther by adjusting the deflectors in a consistent up-and-down motion.

16.4HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:

Move diverter rod to closed (O) position. Do not lift by hand. Use loading ramps or other mechanical assistance. Secure in place during transport.

16.5STORAGE

Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti- lated 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:

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

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.

Part No. 430149 Page 6 of 16 Form No. F121903A