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.
1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29), using two screws (Item 17), and two nut locks, (Item 32). Securely tighten all fasteners.
2.Connect spark plug wire.
NOTE: Front wheel bracket (Item 27), can be inverted to provide a 0.5” (12.7 mm) height adjustment.
11PACKING CHECKLIST
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