Billy Goat FORCE F601V User manual

FORCE 6O1V BLOWER Owner’s Manual
Part No 441247 1 Form No F031815D
Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
F601V
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 AND PACKING CHECKLIST 4
ASSEMBLY 5
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE __6
TROUBLESHOOTING _ ______________________ _ 7
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST __ 8
PARTS LIST 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
F601V
Engine: HP
5.5 HP (4.1kW)
Engine: Model
13L132129F8
Engine: Type
B & S VANGUARD
Engine: Fuel Capacity
3.5 qt.(3.3 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity
0.63 qt.(0.60 L)
Total Unit Weight:
89# (40.3 kg)
Overall Length:
43.5"(1.1m)
Overall Width
22” (0.56m)
Overall Height
45" (1.14m)
Max operating slope
20o
In compliance with 2000/14/EEC standards
102dB(a) @3500 rpm
Sound at Operator’s ears
82dB(a) @ 3500 rpm
Vibration at operator position
.46 g (4.51m/s2)
SOUND
SOUND LEVEL 82 Db(a) at Operators Position
102
Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 10-15-
2013 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 .46g (4.51m/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 10-15-13 under the conditions listed below.
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 47oF (8.3oC)
Wind Speed: 7 mph (11 kph)
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 83%
Barometric Pressure: 29.96Hg (101.5kpa)
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 47oF (8.3oC)
Wind Speed: 7 mph (11 kph)
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 83%
Barometric Pressure: 29.96Hg (101.54kpa)

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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 SAFETY PROTECT DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
ITEM #35 P/N890301 ITEM#36 P/N100346 ITEM # 37 P/N 810736
LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL
ITEM # 34 P/N 400268
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-441248
Vanguard 5.5
PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-441247, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-
100294, Declaration of Conformity P/N-441249
LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR
P/N 100252

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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 in the parts bag. 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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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 (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).
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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TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Check at regular intervals and maintain.
Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).
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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F601V PARTS DRAWING

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F601V PARTS LIST
F601V
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY.
1 ENGINE 5.5 B&S VANGUARD 441107 1
2 BASE ENGINE WA 441151-S 1
3 SCREW PLASTITE #8-16 X3/4" HWH 441155 10
4 PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING 441102 2
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
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
43 NUT LOCK 1/4"-20 HEX ZP 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 X 1" 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 X1 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 LABEL MADE IN U.S.A. 520116 1