Billy Goat TR1204L User manual

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HTR/TR Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT TRUCK LOADER VACUUM
Owner's Manual
HTR1803V, TR1304H, TR1204L
Accessories
INTAKE EXHAUST
HOSE COUPLER
KIT 8" (203mm)
TR
Quick release
coupler joins 2
hoses together to
increase
vacuuming
distance and
allows hoses to be
separated for
storage.
P/N 810525
HOSE
CONNECTOR KIT
8" (203mm) TR &
10" (254mm) HTR
For permanently
connecting 2hoses
together to
increase
vacuuming
distance.
P/N 810524 &
810776
EXHAUST
EXTENSION
KIT
Increases
exhaust
height
11"(280mm)
for loading
debris into
elevated
locations.
P/N 810637
EXHAUST
HOSE KIT
[6"(152mm) x
10' (3.0m)]
Quick release
coupler and
hose
increases
exhaust
distance.
P/N 811206
EXHAUST
HOSE
COUPLER KIT
Quick release
coupler joins 2
hoses together
to increase
exhaust
distance and
allows hoses to
be separated for
storage.
P/N 811207
EXHAUST
HOSE
CONNECT0R
KIT
[6"(152mm)]
Permanently
j
oins 2 exhaust
hoses together
to increase
exhaust
distance.
P/N 800336
PANEL
FILTER
KIT
PORTABLE
DEBRIS BAG
Provides
air filter
panel for
use on
truck and
trailer
mounted
debris
enclosures.
P/N 810584
1.3 yds.3
(1.0m3) or
28.4 bushels
(1000L). For
portable use.
Several bags
can be filled
and left for
later pickup.
P/N 810660

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ®TR/HTR Vacuum. Your new machine has been carefully designed
and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and
maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully
before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
CONTENTS
SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3
GENERAL SAFETY 4-5
SOUND AND VIBRATION 6
INSTRUCTIONLABELS 7
PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 8-9
OPERATION 9-10
MAINTENANCE 11
TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 12
MAINTENANCE RECORD 13
ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 14-16

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SERIAL PLATE DATA
Record the model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and where purchased.
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Specifications
HTR1803V TR1304H TR1204L
Engine: HP 18 (13.4 kW) 13 (9.69 kW) 12 (8.95 kW)
Engine: Model 3564420186EI GX390U1QA2 HK291150124P-BPQE2
Engine: Type BRIGGS & STRATTON HONDA LCT OHV
Engine: Fuel Capacity 9qt. (8.52 L) 6.9 qt. (6.0 L) 4.0 qt (3.8 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity 1.75 qt. (1.66 L) 1.16 qt. (1.1 L) 0.875 qt. (0.8 L)
Total Unit Weight: 274# (124.3 kg) 240# (108.0 kg) 237# (107.5 kg)
Max operating slope 200200200
Sound in accordance with
2000/14/EEC standards
121 dB(a) 121 dB(a) 121 dB(a)
Sound at operators ear 105 dB(a) 105 dB(a) 105 dB(a)
Vibration at operator position 0.02g 0.02g 0.02g

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS
The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before
assembling, operating, or servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others.
This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read
carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT ®
HTR/TR VACUUM.
This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this
equipment.
Read and make sure you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling, operating or
servicing this equipment:
READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual carefully before assembling,
operating, or servicing this equipment.
EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested, brushy, or grass covered land
unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code. The arrester must be maintained in good working order.
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and possibly fatal poison.

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DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended.
DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before
refueling.
DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame.
DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running.
DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present.
DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment away from spill until gasoline has
completely evaporated.
DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved spark tester.
DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary. If equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary.
DO NOT operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible material near the muffler.
DO NOT touch muffler, cylinder, or cooling fins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces may cause severe burns.
DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation.
DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area.
DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed.
DO NOT operate equipment near or pick up hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials.
DO NOT operate equipment on slopes greater than specified in Specifications section of this manual.
DO NOT start engine without height adjust lever in up position and clutch bail disengaged.
DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake, near debris outlet, or near any moving parts.
WARNING: Important
DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand, dust, fine dirt, rock, glass, string like material, grain, rags,
cans, metal, bark or water.
DO NOT start engine without hose and exhaust elbow connected firmly in place to housing and outlet.
DO NOT operate without discharging exhaust into enclosed container.
DO NOT operate with hose or exhaust elbow removed
DO NOT remove hose until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop.
ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting.
ALWAYS check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts.
ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers.