Page 2 - VQ Owner’s Manual; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; for purchasing a BILLY GOAT; CONTENTS; RECORD
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 2 VQ Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® VQ 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 instruc...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS; is recommended when operating this equipment.
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 4 VQ 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 that...
Page 6 - SOUND
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 6 VQ Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 88 dB(a) at Operator Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 2-14-2002 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in thi...
Page 7 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; ENGINE LABELS; HONDA
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 7 VQ Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® VQ 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 ...
Page 8 - PACKING CHECKLIST; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; all safety instructions before assembling unit.; TAKE CAUTION; cables and folded over; Rod Door Nozzle
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 8 VQ Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the debris bag, deflector assy, upper handle assembly, rod nozzle door, and elbow assy. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING READ all safety i...
Page 9 - NOZZLE DOOR CONTROLS.; Do not fully; exhaust elbow; to housing using; COMPLETELY TIGHTEN BAG NECK STRAPS; for security and integrity.; Note; : See debris bag conditioning under
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 9 VQ Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1 . UPPER HANDLE (item 41) . Assemble securely to lower handle stubs (item 37) and handle brace (item 36), using screws (item 120 & 121), so that screw heads are on inside of handle. Otherwise, premature bag wear could result. 2 . NOZZ...
Page 10 - STORAGE; If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:; STARTING; for weight specifications; VACUUMING OPERATION; NOTE
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 10 VQ Owner’s Manual OPERATION STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. If engine i...
Page 11 - DEBRIS BAG; (See Optional Accessories; leave debris in bag while in storage.; PROPULSION; For reverse - Set Throttle to Idle
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 11 VQ Owner’s Manual Drive Gear selection @ (3400 RPM) Position Rev. N 1 2 3 4 5 MPH 3.0 0 1.9 2.7 3.4 4.0 5.1 KPH 4.8 0 3.1 4.4 5.5 6.5 8.3 DEBRIS BAG Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items. Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with more we...
Page 12 - ERIODIC; Chain; IMPELLER REMOVAL; Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 12 VQ Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs (daily) Every 10 Hrs Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z ...
Page 13 - DRIVE; CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS; CHAIN TENSION AND ALIGNMENT; Belt Adjustment; DO NOT OVER ADJUST
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 13 VQ Owner’s Manual DRIVE Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items. A new chain should not be used on worn sprockets. Sprockets should be replaced when replacing chains. MAINTENANCE Brake Adjustment: As parking brake wears, the brake discs may eventually re...
Page 14 - WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE; Should a BILLY GOAT; For online product registration go to
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 14 VQ 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 engine ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; Date Service
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 15 VQ Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed
Page 16 - PARTS DRAWING VQ
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 16 VQ Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING VQ
Page 18 - PARTS LIST
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 18 VQ Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST V Q 1 0 0 2 S P V Q 9 0 2 S P H P A R T N O . Q T Y P A R T N O . Q T Y 1 E N G IN E 1 0 H P IN T E K B & S 4 3 0 3 5 2 1 - - E N G IN E 9 H P H O N D A - - 4 3 0 2 8 7 1 2 A N G L E M O U N T H D L E W A 8 3 0 1 2 6 1 8 3 0 1 2 6 1...
Page 20 - SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST; 10 CONNECTOR TAP IN SQUEEZE
Part No 830542 Form No F062007A 20 VQ Owner’s Manual SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (HONDA SP ONLY) 107 SWITCH TOGGLE 6A/125V 500281 1 109 HARNESS ENGINE KILL 33” 890442 1 110 CONNECTOR TAP IN SQUEEZE 810673 1 E-1 WIRE TO ENGINE STOP SWITCH - - - - - - - BL BLACK Y YELLOW G GREEN Y G W B L B L ...