Billy Goat KV VACUUM KV600 User manual

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BILLY GOAT KV VACUUM
Owner's Manual
KV600, KV650H, KV600FB, KV650HFB
Accessories
ON BOARD
VACUUM
HOSE KIT
4"(102mm) x
7.5' (2.13m)
For vacuuming
in hard to reach
areas.
P/N 891125
OPTIONAL
FELT/MESH
DEBRIS BAG
For use in
leaves and
grass in dusty
conditions.
P/N 891126
FELT BAG/
891132
MESH BAG
NOZZLE WEAR
GUARD KIT
For use in
increasing the
life of your
nozzle by
protecting it from
damage
P/N 891127
CASTER KIT
To allow for
easy rolling and
maneuverability
on smooth
surfaces.
P/N 891128
SHREDDER
KIT
Shreds
leaves,
reducing total
volume.
P/N 890209
KV LINER KIT
Increases the
life of the
housing by
protecting it from
damage.
P/N 891134
PROTECTIVE
COVER
Protects the
machine from
the environment
when not in use.
P/N 891137

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CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND SOUND/ VIBRATION ___ 3
INSTRUCTIONLABELS 4
PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 5
OPERATION _6
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7
ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 8-9
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Specifications
KV600 KV650H KV600FB KV650HFB
Engine: HP 6.0 (4.47 kW) 6.5 (4.85kW) 6.0 (4.47 kW) 6.5 (4.85kW)
Engine: Type B&S Quantum HONDA B&S Quantum HONDA
Engine: Model 112K020124E1 GSV190AN1L 112K020124E1 GSV190AN1L
Engine: Fuel Capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L) 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) 0.58 qt (0.54L) 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) 0.58 qt (0.54L)
Total Unit Weight: 112# (50.8kg) 113# (51.3kg) 112# (50.8kg) 113# (51.3kg)
Overall Length 59” (1.5m) 59” (1.5m) 59” (1.5m) 59” (1.5m)
Overall Width 26. 5” (0.7m) 26.5” (0.7m) 26. 5” (0.7m) 26.5” (0.7m)
Overall Height 42.75” (1.1m) 42.75” (1.1m) 42.75” (1.1m) 42.75” (1.1m)
Max. operating slope 200200200200
Sound in accordance with
2000/14/EEC standards 108 dBa 109 dBa 108 dBa 109 dBa
Sound at operator’s ear 88 dBa 89 dBa 88 dBa 89 dBa
Vibration at operator
position 0.5 g (4.95m/s2) 0.32 g (3.18m/s2) 0.5 g (4.95m/s2) 0.32 g (3.18m/s2)
SOUND
SOUND LEVEL 97 dB(a) at Operator Position
Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 7-25-07 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 0.5g (4.95m/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 12-20-2007 under the conditions listed below.
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 88oF (31.1oC)
Wind Speed: 2 mph (3.8 kmh)
Wind Direction: South South East
Humidity: 44%
Barometric Pressure: 30.07”Hg (764 mm Hg)
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 47.5oF (8.6oC)
Wind Speed: 3 mph (4.8kph)
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 87%
Barometric Pressure: 29.98 H
g
(
101.5k
p
a
)

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INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ®KV Vacuum. 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 DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING ITEM #20 DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
AND FEET AWAY P/N 890254 ITEM # 19 P/N 810736
ITEM #18 P/N 400424
LABEL READ MANUAL LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR DEBRIS BAG FOLDING LABEL
ITEM #17 P/N 890301 ITEM # 16 P/N 400268 P/N 100252 LOCATED ON BAG
ENGINE LABELS
ENGINE CONTROLS
HONDA BRIGGS & STRATTON
Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating.
Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en route.
Vor Inbetriebnahme Bedienungs - und Wartungsanleitung lesen.
Favor leer las instrucciones de operacion antes de operar el motor.
Consultare il Manuale Uso e Manutenzione prima dell utilizzo.
Las Skotselinstruktionen Innan Start.
Honda Throttle Control Briggs Throttle Control

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PACKING CHECKLIST
Your Billy Goat KV Vacuum is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the
upper handle, debris bag, and bag quick disconnect.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
ASSEMBLY
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached by
cables and folded over
1. ASSEMBLE Lift upper handle (item 11), remove items 34, 32, and 33 from lower handle (item 10). Attach and
secure upper handle as shown using same hardware.
2. UNFOLD the debris bag (item 21) and fasten bag neck to bag quick disconnect (item 12). Attach firmly to
housing exhaust (item 1) see fig. 2.
3. ATTACH bag hanger strap to bag supports (item 13), preassembled to upper handle.
4. CONNECT spark plug wire.
Boxing Parts
Checklist
Debris Bag
P/N-891132
OR
Felt Bag
P/N-891126
Literature Assy
P/N-891123
Connector Quick
Disconnect
P/N-890176
Honda 6.5
GSV 190
Briggs & Stratton
6.0 HP Quantum
PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-891203, General Safety and Warnings Manual- 100294,
Declaration of Conformity P/N-891057, Ty-Wraps 900407 (qty2).
Quick disconnect
Fig. 2
Use Ty-wraps
here

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OPERATION
VACUUMING OPERATION
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Nozzle height is raised and lowered by rotating the red knob near
the left rear wheel. Nozzle height should be adjusted based on the task being performed.
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP: Adjust nozzle close to debris, but without blocking airflow into the nozzle. NOTE:
Never bury nozzle into debris.
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE & EXHAUST:Turn engine off and wait for impeller to stop completely
and disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. DANGER the clog may contain sharp
materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
DEBRIS BAG
Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items.
Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with more weight than you can lift.
An optional felt bag is available for use where debris will be vacuumed in dusty conditions (see Optional Accessories
shown on page 1).
DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface, such as engine. Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing or
emptying bag.
This vacuum is designed for picking up trash, organic material and other similar debris (see Safety Warnings
page 4-5).
However, many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with trash. Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas.
Dust is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance. However, following these rules will help maintain your
machine's ability to vacuum in dusty conditions:
• Run machine at idle to quarter throttle.
• The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently. A vacuum with a clean, pillow soft bag will have good pickup
performance. One with a dirty, tight bag will have poor pickup performance. If dirty, empty debris and vigorously shake
bag free of dust.
• Pressure-wash debris bag if normal cleaning does not fully clean bag. Bag should be thoroughly dry before use.
NOTE: Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down time while dirty bags are being cleaned.
DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage.
COMPOST
Vacuumed leaves, grass and other organic material from your own yard can be emptied into a pile or composter to
provide enriched soil for later use as fertilizer in gardens and flower beds
NOTE: Allow green chips to dry before spreading around living plants.

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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs (daily) Every 25 Hours
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z
Clean Debris bag z
Check bag strap tightness z
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration z
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Abnormal vibration. · Loose or out of balance impeller or
loose engine · Check impeller and replace if required. Check engine
W ill not vacuum or has poor
vacuum performance · dirty debris bag. Hose kit cap missing. ·Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive
quantity of debris.
· Improper nozzle height
· Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or
wash. Check for hose kit cap. Unclog
nozzle or exhaust. Allow air to feed with
debris
Engine will not start. · Stop switch off. Throttle in off position.
Engine not in full choke position. Out of
gasoline. Bad or old gasoline.
Sparkplug wire disconnected. Dirty air
cleaner
· Check stop switches, throttle, choke
position and gasoline. Connect spark
plug wire. Clean or replace air filter. Or
contact a qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not
pull over. · Debris locked in impeller. Engine problem. · See page 5. Contact a engine service dealer for engine problems
Nozzle scrapes ground in
lowest height setting. Nozzle height out of adjustment Adjust nozzle height (See Nozzle
height fine adjustment for hard surfaces
on page 5
Too much dust coming from
bag. · Vacuuming very dry, brittle or small debris · Switch to felt bag (see page 1 accessories)
IMPELLER REMOVAL
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Drain fuel and oil from the engine.
3. Remove bag, quick release, and upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control cables, control
housings, or end fittings while removing handles.
4. Remove housing top plate by removing bolts around outside of housing.
5. Leaving engine fastened to top plate, turn it upside down so the impeller is on top.
6. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer and washer.
7. Lift impeller upward. If impeller slides freely, proceed to (step 10).
8. Place two crowbars between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller away from engine until it
loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
9. If the impeller does not loosen, use two pry bars and pull the impeller near the hub away from the engine,
this should loosen it and allow you to remove the impeller from shaft. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a
stuck impeller.
10. Using a new impeller bolt and lockwasher and washer, reinstall new impeller in reverse order.
11. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 33-38 Ft. Lbs. (44-51 N.m) (see item 30 on page 15).
12. Reinstall engine onto housing in reverse order of removal.
13. Gas and oil.
14. Reinstall spark plug wire.

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PARTS DRAWING K
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PARTS LIST
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION KV600/KV600FB
PART
NUMBER QTY KV650H/KV650HFB
PART
NUMBER QTY
1 MAIN FRAMEHOUSINGNEW KD 891100-S 1 891100-S 1
2 NOZZLE ASSEMBLY TKV 891110-S 1 891110-S 1
3 AXLE WA KV MICRO 891138 1 891138 1
4 PLATE TOP ENGINEKV 891007-1-S 1 891007-1-S 1
5 IMPELLER 12.75 WA PUSH VAC 891108-S 1 891108-S 1
6 DOOR EXHAUST ASSY RAW 890148 1 890148 1
7 WASHER 1/2" SAEZ/P 8172011 4 8172011 4
8 WHEEL ASSY12" X 2.5" TREAD 900509 4 900509 4
9 ENGINE6.5 HP HONDA GSV190AN1L - - 840069 1
ENGINE6.0 HP B&S 890622 1 - -
10 LOWERHANDLEKV 891050 1 891050 1
11 HANDLEUPPERKV 891054-S 1 891054-S 1
12 QUICK DISCONNECT 890176 1 890176 1
13 PINCLEVIS 3/8" x 2.125" LONG 520120 4 520120 4
14 RETAINER 360279 4 360279 4
15 GRIP HANDLE 1"X9.5" LG 430342 2 430342 2
16 LABEL WARNINGFUEL EN/SP 100261 1 - -
17 LABEL READ 890301 1 890301 1
18 LABEL WARNINGDANGER 400424 2 400424 2
19 LABEL DANGER FLYINGDEBRIS 810736 1 810736 1
20 LABEL EAREYEBREATHING 890254 1 890254 1
21 BAGDEBRIS NOZIPPERKV 891132 1 891132 1
BAGDEBRIS FELT (FB MODELS) 891126 1 891126 1
23 CABLE THROTTLE ASSY 42" W/CHOKE 891036 1 891027 1
25 BOLT J 3/8-16 X6" 891071 1 891071 1
26 TY WRAP 900407 3 900407 3
27 WASHER LOCK 3/8" STMED 8177012 1 8177012 1
28 KEY 3/16 SQ.X 1.25 9201080 1 9201080 1
29 NUT 1/4-20 ACORN 840071 1 840071 1
30 SCREWCAP 3/8-24X1 LOCKTITE 900154 1 - -
SCREWCAP 3/8-24X1 1/2" GR. 8 - - 900344 1
31 SCREWCAP1/4 -20 x 5/8 HWH 890359 16 890359 16
32 WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P 8171003 16 8171003 16
33 SCREWCAP5/16-18 X1.75 ZP 8041031 8 8041031 8
34 NUTLOCK 5/16-18 8160002 8 8160002 8
35 SCREWCAP1/4-20 X3/4" 8041004 2 8041004 2
36 WASHER 1/4" SAEZP 8172007 10 8172007 10
37 NYLON INSERTLOCKNUT, 1/4-20 UNC 8160001 8 8160001 8
38 1/2-13 CAP NUT NP W/PATCH 890530 4 890530 4
39 SCREWCAP1/4-20x2" HCS ZP 8041010 1 8041010 1
40 SCREW PLASTIC1/4-10 X1 891039 8 891039 8
41 SCREW 3/8 x 1 1/2 TAPTITE 890408 3 890408 3
42 NOZZLE TOP HALF KV 891002 1 891002 1
43 NOZZLE BOTTOM HALF KV 891003 1 891003 1
44 PLUGHOUSING KD LB 900146-01 1 900146-01 1
45 SCREW SELF TAPPING10-24 X1/2 891043 1 891043 1
46 LABEL KV PUSH 891045 1 891045 1
47 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 X1" 8041006 6 8041006 6
48
K
VREINFORCEMENT NOZZLE BRACKET LF
T
891062 1 891062 1
49 KVREINFORCEMENT NOZZLE BRACKETR
T
891064 1 891064 1
50 SPACER 1.5 OD X.875 ID X.975 THK - - 890616 1
51 WASHER 1.5 OD X.453 ID X.25 THK 440153 1 440153 1
52 WASHER 1/2" FC 8171006 2 8171006 2
53 SPRINGCOMPRESSION 891072 1 891072 1
54 KNOB 3/8-16 RED 891070 1 891070 1
55 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 THIN 8161042 1 8161042 1
56 LABEL SPARK ARRESTOR EN/SP - - 100252 1
57 RING CLASP BAG KV 891155 2 891155 2
90 LABEL MADEIN U.S.A. 520116 1 520116 1