Billy Goat F601S User manual

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Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
F601S, F601HS
BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER
Owner's Manual
ACCESSORIES
FRONT AIR DIRECTOR
Simple to attach, allowing air
to be directed forward.
PN# 441130
HOSE KIT
Easily attached hose and
nozzle for hard to reach
places.
PN# 441166

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CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS/ SOUND AND VIBRATION_________________ 3
INSTRUCTION LABELS 4
PACKING CHECKLIST 5
ASSEMBLY 6
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE __7
TROUBLESHOOTING _ ______________________ _ 8
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST __ 9
PARTS LIST 10
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Specifications F601S F601HS
Engine: HP
6.0 HP (4.7kW)
6.0 HP (4.7kW)
Engine: Model
SP170DP0166
GS190AQBA
Engine: Type
SUBARU
HONDA
Engine: Fuel Capacity
3.8 qt.(3.6 L)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity
0.63 qt.(0.60 L)
0.63 qt. (0.6L)
Total Unit Weight:
76# (34.5 kg)
76# (34.5 kg)
Overall Length:
43.5"(1.1m)
43.5"(1.1m)
Overall Width
22” (0.56m)
22” (0.56m)
Overall Height
45" (1.14m)
45" (1.14m)
Max operating slope
20o
20o
In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards
105dB(a) @3600 rpm
105dB(a) @3600 rpm
Sound at Operator’s ears
89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm
89dB(a) @ 3600 rpm
Vibration at operator position
1.02 g (10.1 m/s2)
1.02 g (10.1 m/s2)
SOUND
SOUND LEVEL 89 Db(a) at Operators Position
105
Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 8-3-
2007 under the conditions listed below.
Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on
the unit for the sound power level for your model.
VIBRATION DATA
VIBRATION LEVEL 1.02g (10.1m/s2)
Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using
calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 9-20-07 under the conditions listed below.
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 87.8oF (31.1oC)
Wind Speed: 1.8 mph (2.8kph)
Wind Direction: East South east
Humidity: 61.5%
Barometric Pressure: 30.1Hg (101.98kpa)
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 86.5oF (30.3oC)
Wind Speed: 8 mph (13 kph)
Wind Direction: South Southwest
Humidity: 49.8%
Barometric Pressure: 30.1Hg (101.94kpa)

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INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ®FORCE Blower. If any labels are damaged or
missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part
numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be
determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
ITEM #35 P/N890301 ITEM#36 P/N890254 ITEM # 37 P/N 810736
LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL
ITEM # 34 P/N 400268
ENGINE LABELS
SUBARU HONDA
LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR
P/N 100252

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PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Your BILLY GOAT ®FORCE Blower was shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for the Upper Handle
Assembly and Front Diverter. Mounting hardware for the Upper Handle Assembly can be found on the lower
handle.
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the
unit by cables.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Boxing Parts Checklist
Handle Upper Assembly
Item #24 P/N-441157
Parts Bag & Literature Assy
P/N-441160
Subaru 6
Honda 6
PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-441242, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-
100294, Declaration of Conformity P/N-440022

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ASSEMBLY
Figure A Figure B
1.Follow the steps in figures A and B, then securely tighten all hardware shown.
2.Connect spark plug wire.
The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower
can be found on the lower handle. Install upper handle
(item 24), to preassembled lower handles (item 25 & 26)
by sliding the upper over and down the inside of the lower
handle. Using bolt (item #12), washers (item #10) & lock
nut (item #11) to install upper handle to lower handle.
Finish installing the other side of the upper handle
assembly using screw and lock nut provided. The Aim-
and-ShootTM is not attached, you will need to unroll the
cable and attach the ball end to the lever and seat the
cable end into the hole on the saddle clamp, with the
cable running through the slot. To keep the cable from
being damaged use three ty-wraps (item 61) to secure it
to the handle, as shown making sure that the cable is not
rubbing against the tire.
Attach the front tire using the hardware located on the
front wheel bracket. Use a block to raise the front end of
the unit off the ground. Insert the wheel spacer (item 17)
into the wheel and place in between the bracket. Finally
insert the bolt (item 20) through the bracket, wheel, and
spacer and secure with the nut (item 27)
Two ½” open ended wrenches
Two 9/16” Wrenches

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation
Every
Use
Daily or Every
5 Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Every
100-150
Hours
Inspect for worn or damaged parts.

Check for excessive vibration

Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage

Inspect for loose parts.

IMPELLER REMOVAL
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove housing front cover, by removing (10) screws, around outside of front cover and the exhaust knob
(22) and nut(14)
3. Remove impeller bolt (item #29), lock washer (item #7) and washer (item #28).
4. DO NOT pry on impeller. Pull on center hub area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to
(step 6).
5. If the impeller does not loosen, use a pry bar against the back of the hub and the plate and apply pressure
to separate the impeller from the shaft. DO NOT use the pry bar to apply pressure to any plastic part such
as the impeller or the main housing. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
6. Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.
7. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt (see parts list on page 10 for proper impeller bolt torque
specifications).
TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Check at regular intervals and maintain.
Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).
BLOWING OPERATION
Your Billy Goat Force blower is equipped with an air director cone and the patented Aim-N-Shoot TM control lever to
allow the operator to direct the air stream up or down as required to assist in moving debris. This feature is
extremely useful when debris has piled up to the point that it cannot be blown any farther. The air stream can be
directed upward to blow the top of the debris pile over and allow the operator to continue moving more debris
farther.
ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR
To adjust air direction, squeeze Aim-N-ShootTM control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an
extended period, choose a suitable position and use the finger controlled push button lock to lock the cone in position.
For operations that do not require the use of the Aim-N-ShootTM feature the manual adjustment knob, pictured below, can
be used to permanently lock the cone into position. NOTE: be sure to release the knob when returning to using the Aim-
N-ShootTM.
DO NOT position director cone to where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles or other objects in vicinity. Flying
debris may damage, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range.
Manual Adjustment
knob

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Abnormal vibration. · Loose or out of balance impeller. · Check impeller and replace if required.
· Debris in impeller.
· Clear debris with compressed air or a
backpack blower (see below pictures).*
· Loose engine. · Check engine.
Engine will not start. · Engine not in full choke position. · Check choke position.
· Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. · Check gasoline.
· Spark Plug wire disconnected. · Connect spark plug 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
engine problems.
Aim-N-Shoot TM lever sticking · Debris stuck around cone · Clean debis
· Cone adjustment knob too tight
· Apply silicone based lubricant to
· Adaptor mount nut (item 43) too
pivot points
tight · Loosen manual adjustment knob
· Loosen nut
*Using compressed air, or a Backpack blower, you
can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and
housing, which can cause wear and tear on the
machine. You can manually remove debris by taking
off the front housing. Note: Always disconnect the
sparkplug when servicing.

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

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PARTS LIST
F601S F601HS
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY.
1 ENGINE 6 HP HORZSUBARU 350307 1 - -
ENGINE 6 HP HONDA - - 441199 1
2 BASE ENGINE WA 441151-S 1 441151-S 1
3 SCREW PLASTITE #8-16 X3/4" HWH 441155 10 441155 10
4 PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING 441102 2441102 2
5 HOUSING FRONT MOLDED 441101-1-S 1 441101-1-S 1
6 HOUSING BACK MOLDED 441101-2 1 441101-2 1
7 WASHER LOCK 5/16 ST MED 8177011 58177011 5
8 SCREW CAP 5/16-24 X1" GR. 5 ZP 400164 4400164 4
9 ROD HAND STOP 441154 1441154 1
10 WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P 8171003 14 8171003 14
11 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5/16-18 8160002 68160002 6
12 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X1.75 ZP 8041031 28041031 2
13 SCREW PLASTITE 1/4-10 X3/4 HWH 840082 4840082 4
14 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 LT WT TH ZP 8161041 18161041 1
15 RING RETAINING 3/4 850230 2850230 2
16 WHEEL 8" X0.5 441123 1441123 1
17 SPACER FRONT AXLE 441162 1441162 1
18 WHEEL ASSY 10" 400295 2400295 2
19 FRONT WHEEL BRACKET 441122 1441122 1
20 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 X3 3/4 HCS ZP 8041061 18041061 1
21 WASHER W/BOLT WA 441156 1441156 1
22 KNOB 5/16-18 X5/8 FLUTED 400339 1400339 1
23 WASHER EXTENSION 810652 1810652 1
24 HANDLE UPPER 441157-S 1 441157-S 1
25 HANDLE LOWER LH 441158 1441158 1
26 HANDLE LOWER RH 441159 1441159 1
27 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 LT WT THIN ZP 8161042 18161042 1
28 WASHER 1.125 OD X0.344 ID X10 GA. 441150 1441150 1
29 SCREWCAP 5/16-24 X1 1/2 GR 8 24-28 Ft. lbs. (33-38 N.m.) 830135 1830135 1
30 DIRECTOR CONE 3.5" 441120-01 1 441120-01 1
31 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X2 1/2 8041034 48041034 4
32 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 16" 441202-S 1 441202-S 1
33 LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR 100252 1100252 1
34 LABEL WARNING FUEL EN/SP 100261 1100261 1
35 LABEL READ 890301 1890301 1
36 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1890254 1
37 LABEL DANGER FLYING DEBRIS 810736 1810736 1
38 GRIP 1" ID x 13" 400570 2400570 2
39 LABEL LOGO SMALL FRAME 441234 1441234 1
40 Key 3/16" SQ x 1 3/4 9201084 19201084 1
43 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 HEX ZP 8160001 48160001 4
44 HANDLE DIVERTER FORCE 440119 1440119 1
45 PIN LATCH DIVERTER 440118 1440118 1
46 SPRING COMPRESSION 0.281 X0.88 440129 1440129 1
47 RING RETAINING .122 DIA 440125 1440125 1
48 SADDLE LOWER DIVERTER 440115 1440115 1
49 PLATE LOCK DIVERTER 440116 1440116 1
50 SCREW PLASTITE #6-19 X5/8" 440132 1440132 1
51 SADDLE UPPER DIVERTER 440114 1440114 1
52 SCREW PLASTITE #10-14 X1" 440126 2440126 2
53 PIN PIVOT DIVERTER CONTROL 440123 1440123 1
54 RING RETAINING 5/16 430327 1430327 1
55 CABLE ASSY 441163 1441163 1
56 DIVERTER PIVOT ADAPTOR 440121 1440121 1
57 SPRING EXTENSION 0.468 X5.25 440130 1440130 1
58 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X3/4 440124 1440124 1
59 .051 X3/4" HITCH PIN CLIP 440193 1440193 1
60 ADAPTOR MOUNT WA 440122 1440122 1
61 TY-WRAP 900407 3900407 3
62 LABEL VIBRATION WARNING 440191 1440191 1
63 FORCE WHEEL BEARING .751 ID 440055 2440055 2
64 ELASTIC LOOP BLACK 5.5" 100267 1100267 1
65 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 X1 1/4" HCS ZP 8041007 28041007 2
66 FENDER WASHER 5/16 8172020 48172020 4
67 WASHER 1/4" SAE 8172007 48172007 4
68 SCREWCAP 1/4"-20 1 1/2" HCS ZP 8041008 28041008 2
69 SCREWCAP #10-24 X1 1/4" HWH ZP 8059140 18059140 1
70 WASHER #10 SAE 8172005 28172005 2
71 NUT LOCK LT #10 - 24 HEX 8164005 18164005 1
72 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 2 WAY 8142004 18142004 1
75 LABEL MADE IN U.S.A. 520116 1520116 1