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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual
Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
F902SPS, F902SPH, F1302SPH, F1802SPV
BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER
Owner's Manual
Accessories
HOLD DOWN KIT CASTER KIT
SOLID FRONT TIRE PARKING BRAKE
To secure blower for For greater
Solid flat-free front tire. Effective and Easy to
transportation on maneuverability on
use to prevent blower
trailer floors. hard surfaces.
from rolling.
P/N 440120 P/N 440279
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS AND SOUND/VIBRATION ___ 3 INSTRUCTION LABELS 4 PACKING CHECKLIST 5 ASSEMBLY 6 OPERATION _ 7-8 MAINTENANCE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________ 10 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 11 PARTS LIST 12 Go to http://www.billygoat.com for Fren
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual Specifications F902SPS F902SPH F1302SPH F1802SPV Engine: HP 9.0 HP (6.6kW) 9.0 HP (6.6kW) 13.0 HP (9.6kW) 18 HP (13.42kW) Engine: Model EX270D50021 GX270K1QA2 GX390K1QAA2 3564420224E9 Engine: Type SUBARU OHC HONDA OHV HONDA OHV B & S VANGUARD Engine: Fuel Capacity 6.4 qt. (6.1L) 6.3 qt. (6.0L) 6.5 qt. (6.1L) 9 qt. (8.52L) Engine: Oil Capacity 1.05 qt. (1.0L) 1.16 qt. (1.1L) 1.16 qt. (1.
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual 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.
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual 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 in the parts bag. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box as
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1.Follow the steps in figures A and B, then securely tighten all hardware shown. 2.Connect spark plug wire. Figure A Figure B The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower is in The throttle control will be attached to the throttle arm on the the parts bag. Install upper handle (item 30), to preassembled engine and wrapped around the engine for shipping. Unwrap lower handle (item 28) by sliding the up
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual OPERATION DRIVE LEVER: To engage the clutch for forward motion, simply hold down the clutch lever with your left hand while the engine is running, this will cause the drive to engage and the machine will proceed to move forward. Caution: It is not recommended to “feather” the drive. The drive lever should be either fully engaged or fully disengaged. Failure to do so can cause prem ature failure of the cone clutch in the
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Daily or Every Every 25 Every 50 Every Use 5 Hours Hours Hours 100-150 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts. Check for excessive vibration Check belt/chain tightness Oil drive chain Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage Inspect for loose parts. IMPELLER REMOVAL 1. Wait for engine to cool
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual DRIVE CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Place a block of wood, or another object that will support and steady the unit under the axle on the side of the machine you will be working on. 3. Remove the two screws (item 103) holding the chain guard (item 104) and then remove the chain guard. 4. Loosen the two nuts (item 98) holding the bearing (item 97). 5. Remove the retaining ring holding t
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Part No 440314 Form No F060811E 10
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST F1302SPH F902SPH F902SPS F1802SPV ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. 1 ENGINE 13 HP HONDA GX390 440018 1 - - - - - - ENGINE 9 HP HONDA GX270 - - 430287 1 - - - - ENGINE 9 HP HORZ SUBARU OHC - - - - 430413 1 - - ENGINE 18 VANGUARD - - - - - - 812240 1 2 BASE ENGINE WA FSP 440244-S 1 440244-S 1 440244-S 1 440244-S 1 3 GUARD BELT UPPER FSP 440209 1 440209 1 440209 1 440209 1
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FORCE BLOWER Self-propelled Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST F1302SPH F902SPH F902SPS F1802SPV ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER QTY. 65 CABLE ASSY 440117 1 440117 1 440117 1 440117 1 66 DIVERTER PIVOT ADAPTOR 440121 1 440121 1 440121 1 440121 1 67 SPRING EXTENSION 0.468 X 5.25 440130 1 440130 1 440130 1 440130 1 68 BRACKET DIVERTER FORCE 440212 1 440212 1 440212 1 440212 1 69 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X 3/4 440124 2 440124 2 440124 2 440124 2
