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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual
Patent #6,253,416 and other patents pending
BILLY GOAT FORCE BLOWER
F1801V
Owner's Manual
Accessories
PARKING BRAKE
HOLD DOWN KIT
To secure blower for Effective and Easy to
use to prevent blower
transportation on
from rolling.
trailer floors.
P/N 440120 P/N 440140
Part No 440179 Form No F041108A
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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. CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICA
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications F1801V Engine: HP 18 HP (13.42kW) Engine: Model 3564420224E9 Engine: Type B & S VANGUARD Engine: Fuel Capacity 9 qt. (8.52L) Engine: Oil Capacity 1.75 qt. (1.66L) Total Unit Weight: 179 # (81.2Kg) Overall Length: 58"(1.43m
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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 equ
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FORCE BLOWER 18 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. Move equipme
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FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 97 Db(a) at Operators Position 117 dB Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 12-12- 2006 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model. General Conditions:
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT FORCE Blower. 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 for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown. LABE
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FORCE BLOWER 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. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembl
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1.Follow the steps in figures A and B, then securely tighten all hardware shown. 2.Connect spark plug wire. Figure A Figure B TM The hardware for attaching the upper handle to the lower The throttle control and Aim-and-Shoot will be attached is in the part s bag. Install upper handle (item 30), to to the throttle arm on the engine and wrapped around the preassembled lower handle (item 28) by sliding the upper engine for
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FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and ga
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual ADJUSTING AIR DIRECTOR TM To adjust air direction, squeeze Aim-N-Shoot control lever. When you want to blow debris at the same angle for an extended period, choose a suitable position and use the finger controlled push button lock to lock the cone in position. TM For operations that do not require the use of the Aim-N-Shoot feature the front adjustment knob, pictured below, can be used to permanently lock the cone into position. NOTE: be sure
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FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Daily or Every Every 25 Every 50 Every Use 5 Hours Hours Hours 100-150 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts. Check for excessive vibration Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage Inspect for loose parts. IMPELLER REMOVAL 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove housing f
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Abnormal vibration. · Loose or out of balance impeller. · Check impeller and replace if required. · Loose engine. · Check engine. Engine will not start. · Engine not in full choke position. · Check choke position. · Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. · Check gasoline. · Spark Plug wire disconnected. · Connect spark plug wire. · Gas valve off. · Turn on gas valve. · Dirty air cleaner. · Clean or re
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FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 14
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FORCE BLOWER 18 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST F 1801V IT EM N O . D ESC R IPTIO N P A R T N U M B E R Q T Y . 1 E N G IN E 18 V A N G U A R D 440173 1 2 B A S E E N G IN E W A 440011 1 3 S P A C E R R IN G E N G IN E 440174 1 4 P LA T E R E IN F O R C E H O U S IN G 440010 2 5 H O U S IN G F R O N T M O LD E D 440023 1 6 H O U S IN G B A C K M O LD E D 440024 1 7 W A S H E R LO C K 3/8 T W IS T E D T O O T H 400502 4 8 S C R E W C A P 3/8-16X 1 1/2 Z P 8041052 4 9 R O D H A N D S T
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FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 440179 Form No F041108A 16
