Billy Goat KD512 EN - Manual (Page 8)

Part No. 890033 Form No. F042805A Page 8 of 8
Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized
servicing dealer.
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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
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Purchased
from Purchase
Date
21 Serial Plate Record your machine model, serial number and
date-of-purchase and where purchased
min -1
1803 S.W. Jefferson
St.
Lee's Summit, MO
64082-2312 / USA
Tel (816) 524-9666
Fax (816) 524-6983
Model Serial No.
Unit(Weight) Engine Power
lbs. kg kW rpm
MAINTENANCE
continued
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Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR
HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
DEBRIS BAG: See page 5.
1.Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2.Drain fuel and oil from the engine.
3.Remove bag, quick release, and upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control
cables, control housings, or end fittings while removing handles.
4. Remove housing top plate by removing bolts around outside of housing.
5. Leaving engine fastened to top plate, turn it upside down so the impeller is on
top. 6. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
7. Lift impeller upward. If impeller slides freely, proceed to (step 10).
8. Place two crowbars between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller away
from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
9. If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer bolt of the same diameter
and thread type as the impeller bolt. Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft until
bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel puller against the bolt head and the impeller
back-plate (near the blades), remove impeller from shaft.
10. Remove engine mounting screws, bolts, and nuts as required.
11. When impeller is free of the engine shaft, lift impeller and housing assembly off engine.
Align impeller with opening, and diagonally lift impeller out of housing.
12. Using a new impeller bolt and lockwasher, reinstall new impeller in reverse order.
13. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 50 Ft. Lbs.(68 N.m) (see item 51 on page 7).
14. Reinstall engine onto housing in reverse order of removal.
15. Gas and oil (0.69 quart).
16. Reinstall spark plug wire.
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
Clean Debris Bag
Check bag strap tightness
Inspect for loose parts
Inspect for worn or damaged parts
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Operation
Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.
Every Use Every 5 hrs.
or (Daily)
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IMPELLER REMOVAL 19.1
IMPELLER REMOVAL continued 19.1
Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or wash. Adjust nozzle height.
Check for hose kit cap. Unclog nozzle or exhaust (see page 5).
Allow air to feed with debris.
Solution Problem Possible Cause
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
Dirty debris bag. Nozzle height set too high or too low. Hose kit cap
missing. Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive quantity of debris.
Abnormal vibration. L oose or out of balance impeller or loose engine. Check impeller and replace if required. Check Engine.
Will not vacuum or has poor
vacuum performance.
Check stop switches, throttle, choke position and gasoline. Connect
spark plug wire. Clean or replace air cleaner. Or contact a qualified
service person. Engine will not start. Stop switch off. Throttle in off position. Engine not in full choke
position. Out of gasoline. Bad or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire
disconnected. Dirty air cleaner.
Engine is locked, will not
pull over. Debris locked in impeller. Engine problem. See page 5, Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine
problems.
Nozzle scrapes ground in
lowest height setting. Nozzle height out of adjustment. Adjust nozzle height. (See Nozzle height fine adjustment for hard
surface use on page 5).
20
R
111 dB
Every 25
hrs.
Lubricate wheels.
Inspect wear on PVC liner
(KD511HS model only)
Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and / or
workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
-The Machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased
or to an authorized Servicing Billy Goat
Dealer .
-The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
-The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized Billy Goat
Dealer and submitted to their respective Billy Goat Distributor for their
territory. Attention: Service Manager. Any parts replaced under
warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days.
-The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit
it to Billy Goat for consideration.
-The Technical Service Department at Billy Goat will study the claim
and may request parts to be returned for examination. Billy Goat will
notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom
the claim was received.
-The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat 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 which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate (See owner’s manual).