Page 2 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; for purchasing a BILLY GOAT; CONTENTS
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 2 QL2300 Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® QL 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 ins...
Page 3 - QL2300KO; U1 SERIES GROUP BATTERY FOR PROPER FIT
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 3 QL2300 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications QL2300KO BATTERY NOT INCLUDED: REQUIRES 12 V BATTERY, 40 AH, 240 CCA MIN. U1 SERIES GROUP BATTERY FOR...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS; is recommended when operating this equipment.
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 4 QL2300 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 information ...
Page 7 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; ENGINE LABELS
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 7 QL2300 Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® QL 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 provi...
Page 8 - PACKING CHECKLIST; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; all safety instructions before assembling unit.; TAKE CAUTION; when removing the unit from the box.; Exhaust Elbow
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 8 QL2300 Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton and is completely assembled except for the exhaust elbow, nozzle, handle loop for nozzle, hose booms, hose bands, hose coupler, hose clamps and related hardware. PUT OI...
Page 9 - OPERATION
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 9 QL2300 Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION 1. SECURELY ATTACH unit to the bed of a truck or to a trailer, so that the exhaust discharges into an enclosed container. NOTE: This unit must be securely mounted to the bed of a truck or to a trailer before operating. 2. ATT...
Page 10 - Housing; Elbow; sides
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 10 QL2300 Owner’s Manual MOUNTING: Main unit GENERAL: Unit must be securely mounted to a trailer, truck bed, or other similar surface before use. Do not use this unit in a freestanding position. Unit is not stable until it has been secured in place. Secure unit by bol...
Page 11 - ADJUSTING HOSE BOOM; VACUUMING OPERATION; UNCLOGGING A CLOGGED HOSE; Danger; HOSE CARE AND TIPS; THE HOSE IS A REPLACEABLE WEAR ITEM.; STORAGE; If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 11 QL2300 Owner’s Manual ADJUSTING HOSE BOOM Properly adjusting the boom will prevent most hose clogs from occurring and will maximize vacuum performance by keeping the hose straight and perpendicular to the housing (see fig. 5). VACUUMING OPERATION EXHAUST DIRECTION ...
Page 12 - INTERLOCK SYSTEM; Remove the hose boom assembly.; IN T E R L O C K
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 12 QL2300 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every use Every 5 hours (daily) Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z Check engin...
Page 13 - WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE; Should a BILLY GOAT; For online product registration go to
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 13 QL2300 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 servicing eng...
Page 15 - PARTS LIST
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 15 QL2300 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. NO. 1 400268 LABEL HOT ENGINE 1 2 400339 KNOB 4 3 400424 LABEL OPEI WARNING 3 4 850132 WASHER TWISTED LOCK 7/16" 5 5 500267 GRIP HANDLE 4 6 500282 STRAIN RELIEF HEYCO 1244 1 7 790275 ENGINE 23 HP HORIZ. KOHLER COMM...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; Date Service
Part No 790294 Form No F061907B 16 QL2300 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed