Billy Goat FORCE 601XEU User manual

FORCETM 601XEU BLOWER Owner’s Manual
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FORCE BLOWER Owner's Manual
F601XEU
Beginning Serial #: 110215001
ACCESSORIES
Original Instructions
IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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, SAFETY, & INSTRUCTION LABELS 3
PACKING CHECKLIST ______________________ 4
ASSEMBLY 5
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 6
TROUBLESHOOTING 7
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 8
PARTS LIST 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
F601XEU
Engine HP
4.74 HP (3.53kW)
Engine Model
130G320254H1
Engine Type
B & S XR 950
Engine Fuel Capacity
3.2 qt. (3.0 L)
Engine Oil Capacity
0.63 qt. (0.60 L)
Total Unit Weight
83# (38kg)
Overall Length
43.5" (1.1m)
Overall Width
22” (0.56m)
Overall Height
45" (1.14m)
Max Operating Slope
20o
SAFETY
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT®FORCETM Blower. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace
them before operating this equipment. For your convenience in ordering replacement labels, part numbers are included in the
Illustrated Parts List. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR
P/N 100252
LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL
ITEM # 34 P/N 400268
LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL
ITEM # 35 P/N 890301
LABEL SAFETY PROTECT
ITEM # 36 P/N 100346
LABEL FLYING DEBRIS
ITEM # 37 P/N 810736
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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 as 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-441248
B&S XR950
PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-441501, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-100294, Declaration of
Conformity P/N-441249
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ASSEMBLY
1. The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower can be
found in the parts bag. Install the upper handle (item #24) to
preassembled lower handles (item #25 and #26) by sliding the
upper handle over and down the inside of the lower handle. Using
bolt (item #12), washers (item 10) and lock nut (item #11), 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. (See Fig. 1)
2. 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). (See
Fig. 2)
3. Connect spark plug wire.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation
Every Use
Daily or Every 5 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 the ten screws from around outside of front cover and the exhaust knob (item
#22) and nut (item #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).
BLOWING OPERATION
Your Billy Goat ForceTM blower is equipped with an air director cone and the patented Aim-N-ShootTM 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-Shoot 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-Shootfeature, 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-Shoot (See Fig. 3).
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
Fig. 3
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TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Check at regular intervals and maintain.
Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).
TROUBLESHOOTING
*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 spark plug when servicing.
(See Fig. 4 and 5)
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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 Fig. 4 and 5 below).*
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.
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F601XEU PARTS DRAWING
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F601XEU PARTS LIST
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
1 ENGINE B&S XR 950 EU 441213 1
2 BASE ENGINE WA 441151-S 1
3 SCREW PLASTITE #8-16 X3/4" HWH 441155 10
4 PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING 441102 1
5 HOUSING FRONT MOLDED 441101-1-S 1
6 HOUSING BACK MOLDED 441101-2 1
7 WASHER LOCK 5/16 ST MED 8177011 5
8 SCREW CAP 5/16-24 X1" GR. 5 ZP 400164 4
9 ROD HAND STOP 441154 1
10 WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P 8171003 14
11 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5/16-18 8160002 6
12 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X1.75 ZP 8041031 2
13 SCREW PLASTITE 1/4-10 X3/4 HWH 840082 4
14 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 LT WT TH ZP 8161041 1
15 RING RETAINING 3/4 850230 2
16 WHEEL 8" X0.5 441123 1
17 SPACER FRONT AXLE 441162 1
18 WHEEL ASSY 10" 400295 2
19 FRONT WHEEL BRACKET 441122 1
20 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 X3 3/4 HCS ZP 8041061 1
21 WASHER W/BOLT WA 441156 1
22 KNOB 5/16-18 X5/8 FLUTED 400339 1
23 WASHER EXTENSION 810652 1
24 HANDLE UPPER 441157-S 1
25 HANDLE LOWER LH 441158 1
26 HANDLE LOWER RH 441159 1
27 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 LT WT THIN ZP 8161042 1
28 WASHER 1.125 OD X0.344 ID X10 GA. 441150 1
29
SCREWCAP 5/16-24 X1 1/2 GR 8 24-28 Ft. lbs. (33-38 N.m.)
830135 1
30 DIRECTOR CONE 3.5" 441120-01 1
31 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X2 1/2 8041034 4
32 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 16" 441202-S 1
33 LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR 100252 1
34 LABEL WARNING FUEL EN/SP 100261 1
35 PLATE ENGINE XR 950 441255 1
36 LABEL SAFETY PROTECT READ MANUAL 100346 1
37 LABEL DANGER FLYING DEBRIS 810736 1
38 GRIP 1" ID x 13" 400570 2
39 LABEL LOGO SMALL FRAME 441234 1
40 KEY 3/16" SQ x 1 3/4 9201084 1
41 SPACER ENGINE BRIGGS XR 441254 1
43 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 HEXZP 8160001 4
44 HANDLE DIVERTER FORCE 440119 1
45 PIN LATCH DIVERTER 440118 1
46 SPRING COMPRESSION 0.281 X0.88 440129 1
47 RING RETAINING .122 DIA 440125 1
48 SADDLE LOWER DIVERTER 440115 1
49 PLATE LOCK DIVERTER 440116 1
50 SCREW PLASTITE #6-19 X5/8" 440132 1
51 SADDLE UPPER DIVERTER 440114 1
52 SCREW PLASTITE #10-14 X1" 440126 2
53 PIN PIVOT DIVERTER CONTROL 440123 1
54 RING RETAINING 5/16 430327 1
55 CABLE ASSY 441163 1
56 DIVERTER PIVOT ADAPTOR 440121 1
57 SPRING EXTENSION 0.468 X5.25 440130 1
58 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X3/4 440124 1
59 .051 X3/4" HITCH PIN CLIP 440193 1
60 ADAPTOR MOUNT WA 440122 1
61 TY-WRAP 900407 3
62 LABEL VIBRATION WARNING 440191 1
63 FORCE WHEEL BEARING .751 ID 440055 2
64 ELASTIC LOOP BLACK 5.5" 100267 1
65 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 X1 1/4" HCS ZP 8041007 2
66 FENDER WASHER 5/16 8172020 4
67 WASHER 1/4" SAE 8172007 4
68 SCREWCAP 1/4"-20 1 1/2" HCS ZP 8041008 2
69 SCREWCAP #10-24 X 1 1/4" HWH ZP 8059140 1
70 WASHER #10 SAE 8172005 2
71 NUT LOCK LT #10 - 24 HEX 8164005 1
72 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 2 WAY 8142004 1
73 LABEL AIM AND SHOOT 440332 1
75 DIVERTER ASSY 440312 1
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