Billy Goat QB501CE owner manual Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before Servicing Unit, Troubleshooting

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.

RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND

GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

17.1

Maintenance Schedule Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.

Maintenance Operation	Every	Every 5 hrs.	Every 25
	Use	or (Daily)	hrs.

Engine (See Engine Manual)

Check for excessive vibration

Inspect for loose parts

Inspect for worn or damaged parts

Lubricate wheels

17.2IMPELLER REMOVAL

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

2.Remove front wheel (item 23),and front wheel bracket (item 27).

3.Remove housing front plate (item 4), by removing seven

(7) screws (item 12), around outside of front plate.

4. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.

NOTE: DO NOT PULL OR PRY ON IMPELLER BLADES.

5.Pull on center hub backplate area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 8).

6.Place two crowbars between center hub backplate area of impeller and housing on opposite sides. Carefully pry impeller away from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.

7.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.

8.Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.

9.Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt (see parts list on page 7 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications).

TIRE AIR PRESSURE: Check at regular intervals and maintain.

Rear Tires only - 30 Psi. (21 kPa).

20	TROUBLESHOOTING		Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
	Problem		Possible Cause	Solution
Poor air performance		Air intake or exhaust clogged.		Clear clog.
Abnormal vibration.		Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine.		Check impeller and replace if required. Check Engine.
Engine will not start.		Throttle in off position. Engine not in full choke position. Out of		Check throttle, choke position and gasoline. Connect spark plug wire.
		gasoline. Bad or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected.		Clean or replace air cleaner. Or contact a qualified service person.
		Dirty air cleaner.
Engine is locked, will not		Engine problem.		Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems.
pull over.

22.1	Engine Service and Warranty
	Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's autho-
		rized servicing dealer.
21	Serial Plate	Record your machine model, serial number
		and date-of-purchase and where purchased

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

22Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat. 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 and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:

The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.

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Operator

Purchase Date

	1803 S. Jefferson		The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
	P.O. Box 308
			Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
	Lee's Summit,
R	MO	64063 / USA	The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer,
	Tel (816) 524-9666
	Fax (816) 524-6983		who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.

Model		Serial No.		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
Unit(Weight)		Engine Power		headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
				binding.
lbs.	kg	kW	rpm	Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
			min-1
				& Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
Purchased				BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
				P.O. BOX 308 (1803 S JEFFERSON LEE'S SUMMIT, MO. 64063 / USA
from				PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983

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