FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual Patent Pending BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER F800 Owner's Manual Accessories HOLD DOWN KIT PARKING BRAKE To secure blower for transportation on trailer floors. Effective and Easy to use to prevent blower from rolling. P/N 440120 Part No 440187 P/N 440140 FRONT AIR DIVERTER AIM AND SHOOT THROTTLE CONTROL Simple to attach, allowing air to be directed forward. Allows up and down motion via a lever to easily move debris. Positions throttle control at a convenient location.
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 maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your FORCE Blower in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications F800 Engine: HP 8 HP (5.96kW) Engine: Model 202432-0210-E9 Engine: Type B&S Engine: Fuel Capacity 4 qt. (3.78L) Engine: Oil Capacity 28 oz. (0.8L) Total Unit Weight: 144# (65.3Kg) Overall Length: Part No 440187 58"(1.43m) Overall Width 29.25” (0.74m) Overall Height 45" (1.
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 information that will prevent injury to yourself or others. This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment. This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal. Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications.
FORCE BLOWER 8 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.
FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1.Follow the steps in figures A then securely tighten all hardware shown. 2.Connect spark plug wire. Figure A The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower is in the parts bag. Install upper handle (item 49), to preassembled lower handle (item 28) by sliding the upper over and down the outside of the lower handle. Using bolt (item #36), washers (item #10) & lock nut (item #11) to install upper handle to lower handle.
FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual HANDLING & TRANSPORTING: Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and handle brace. Secure in place during transportation. See unit specifications on page 3 for unit weight. Do not use the front grill as an anchor point when securing the unit for transport. Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Inspect for worn or damaged parts. Every Use Daily or Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100-150 Hours z z Check for excessive vibration z Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage z Inspect for loose parts. IMPELLER REMOVAL 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2.
FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Abnorm al vibration. Engine will not start. Engine is locked, will not pull over. Possible Cause · Loose or out of balance im peller. Solution · Check im peller and replace if required. · Loose engine. · Check engine. · Engine not in full choke position. · Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. · Check choke position. · Check gasoline. · Spark Plug wire disconnected. · Gas valve off. · Dirty air cleaner. · Connect spark plug wire.
FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Part No 440187 12 Form No F091907C
FORCE BLOWER 8 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Part No 440187 DESCRIPTION ENGINE 8 HP B&S BASE ENGINE WA SPACER RING ENGINE PLATE REINFORCE HOUSING HOUSING FRONT MOLDED HOUSING BACK MOLDED WASHER LOCK 3/8 TWISTED TOOTH WASHER LOCK 7/16 S/T MED SCREW CAP 3/8-16X1 1/2 ZP ROD HAND STOP WASHER 5/16 FLATWASHER Z/P NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5/16-18 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 X 2.
FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Part No 440187 Service Performed 14 Form No F091907C
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