BILLY GOAT F1801V - Manuals

Page 2 - FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual; for purchasing a BILLY GOAT; CONTENTS

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 2 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® FORCE Blower . Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and mainte...

Page 3 - FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 3 FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications F1801V Engine: HP 18 HP (13.42kW) Engine: Model 3564420224E9 Engine: Type B & S VANGUARD...

Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS; is recommended when operating this equipment.

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 4 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual 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 inform...

Page 6 - SOUND; DO NOT

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 6 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 97 Db(a) at Operators Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 12-12-2006 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest v...

Page 7 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT; ENGINE LABELS; BRIGGS AND STRATTON VANGUARD

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 7 FORCE BLOWER 18 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 numbe...

Page 8 - PACKING CHECKLIST; Your BILLY GOAT

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 8 FORCE BLOWER 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 a...

Page 9 - Figure; will be attached

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 9 FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual 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 is in the parts bag. Install upper handle...

Page 10 - OPERATION; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:; BLOWING OPERATION

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 10 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safet...

Page 11 - ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR; control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an; feature the front adjustment knob, pictured below, can be; Adjustment knob

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 11 FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR To adjust air direction, squeeze Aim-N-Shoot TM 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 ...

Page 12 - ERIODIC; IMPELLER REMOVAL; Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.; TIRE AIR PRESSURE; ) is an acceptable alternative for minimizing the formation of gum

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 12 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use Daily or Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100-150 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged ...

Page 13 - WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE; Should a BILLY GOAT; For online product registration go to

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 13 FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner's manual. Engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other repair work contact your local serv...

Page 14 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 14 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

Page 15 - PARTS LIST

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 15 FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST F 1 8 0 1 V I T E M N O . D E S C R I P T I O N P A R T N U M B E R Q T Y . 1 E N G I N E 1 8 V A N G U A R D 4 4 0 1 7 3 1 2 B A S E E N G I N E W A 4 4 0 0 1 1 1 3 S P A C E R R I N G E N G I N E 4 4 0 1 7 4 1 4 P L A T E...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; Date Service

Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 16 FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed