Billy Goat VQ802SPH - Manual (Page 16)

Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G Page 16 of 16
Solution Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions 20
Self propelled drive will not release
Will not vacuum or has poor vacuum
performance. Dirty debris bag. Nozzle height set too high or
too low. Nozzle gobbler door not in correct
position. Hose kit door not in correct position.
Clogged nozzle or exhaust elbow. Excessive
quantity of debris. Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or wash.
Adjust nozzle height with caster adjustment.
Adjust nozzle gobbler and hose kit door position.
Unclog nozzle or exhaust (see page 6). Allow air
to feed with debris.
Sticking belt idler arm. Belt fingers out of
adjustment, bent or broken. Check idler. Idler arm mounting screw may be
too tight or too loose. Check wire belt guide
adjustment. Replace if broken. (see fig. 10 & 11
adjustment on page 15).
Machine is difficult to maneuver. Low tire air pressure. Nozzle too close too
ground. Inflate rear tires to correct pressure. (See tire
pressures on page 15.) Nozzle Bogie Wheels
touching or too close to ground.
Abnormal vibration Loose or out of balance impeller or loose
engine. Check impeller and replace if required. Check
Engine.
Engine will not start Stop switches off. Choke lever not in on
position. Out of gasoline. Low oil (Honda only).
Bad or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire discon-
nected. Dirty air cleaner. Check switches, choke, gasoline and oil. Or
contact qualified service person. Check for spark
with an approved tester. Clean or replace air
cleaner.
Engine is locked, will not pull over. Debris locked inside impeller. Engine problem. See page 6, Clearing a clogged nozzle and
exhaust. Contact an engine servicing dealer for
engine problems.
No self-propelling Transmission not in gear. Operator's bail not
engaging belt or out of adjustment. Worn out or
broken belt. Broken or mispostioned belt. Check transmission gear selection. Check bail
cable adjustment and belt and chain (See page
15).
Noisy or broken chain See Chain Adjustments on page 15. No chain lubrication. Chain out of alignment or
over tensioned.
Possible Cause
BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
1803 S.W. JEFFERSON STREET
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082-2312 / USA
PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983 www.billygoat.com
Purchased
from Purchase
Date
Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized
servicing dealer.
22.1
21 Serial Plate
Record your machine model, serial number and
date-of-purchase and where purchased
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1803 S. Jefferson P.O. Box 308
Lee's Summit, MO 64063 / USA
(816) 524-9666 FAX (816) 524-6983
Model Serial No .
kg
Engine Power Unit (weight)
lbs min -1 kW
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WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat.
The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the
user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material
and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.
The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer,
who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.
The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study
the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.
The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat
headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
binding.
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
& Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
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