QL2300 Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT QL TRUCK LOADER VACUUM
Owner's Manual
QL2300KO
Accessories
INTAKE
EXHAUST
TRAILER
HOSE
REPLACEMENT
KIT
EXHAUST HOSE
KIT
TRAILER QL
Standard on QL
units.
[12"(305mm) x
10' (3.0m)]
[8"(203mm) x 5'
(1.5m)] Quick
release coupler
and flexible steel
hose increases
exhaust
Heavy duty
spring axle trailer
designed for
towing your QL.
Allows unit to be
mounted for
distance.
pickup from rear
and both sides.
P/N 790211
P/N 790114
P/N 790112
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QL2300 Owner’s Manual
SERIAL PLATE DATA
Record the model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and where purchased.
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Specifications
QL2300KO
Engine: HP
23 (17.14kW)
Engine: Model
PA-76559
KOHLER COMMANDER
8qt. (7.57 L) REMOTE TANK
2.0 qt. (1.9 L), REMOTE OIL FILTER
399# (181.3 kg)
Engine: Type
Engine: Fuel Capacity
Engine: Oil Capacity
Total Unit Weight:
Max operating slope
Overall Height
250
74” (1.82m)
Overall Width
32” (0.81m)
Overall Length
58” (1.47m)
In compliance with
113 dB(a)
2000/14/EEC standards
Sound at operators position
Vibration at operator position
93 dB(a)
0.02g
BATTERY NOT INCLUDED:
REQUIRES 12 V BATTERY, 40 AH, 240 CCA MIN.
U1 SERIES GROUP BATTERY FOR PROPER FIT
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QL2300 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.
This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read
carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment.
This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT ®
QL VACUUM.
This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this
equipment.
Read and make sure you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling, operating or
servicing this equipment:
READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual carefully before assembling,
operating, or servicing this equipment.
EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested, brushy, or grass covered land
unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code. The arrester must be maintained in good working order.
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and possibly fatal poison.
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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 equipment away from spill until gasoline has completely evaporated.
DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved spark tester.
DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary. If equipped with muffler
deflector, inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary.
DO NOT operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible material near the muffler.
DO NOT touch muffler, cylinder, or cooling fins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces may cause severe burns.
DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation.
DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope.
DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area.
DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed.
DO NOT operate equipment near or pick up hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials.
DO NOT operate equipment on slopes greater than specified in Specifications section of this manual.
DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake, near debris outlet, or near any moving parts.
WARNING: Important
DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand, dust, fine dirt, rock, glass, string like material, grain, rags, cans,
metal, bark or water.
DO NOT start engine without hose and exhaust elbow connected firmly in place to housing and outlet.
DO NOT operate without discharging exhaust into enclosed container.
DO NOT operate with hose or exhaust elbow removed
DO NOT remove hose until engine has been turned off and has come to a complete stop.
DO NOT transport unit without elbow retension cable (item 87) assembled.
DO NOT operate this unit freestanding. Unit must be secured in place during any operation.
ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting.
ALWAYS check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts.
ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers.
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SOUND
SOUND LEVEL 93 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 this manual. Please refer to serial plate on
the unit for the sound power level for your model.
General Conditions:
Temperature:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction:
Humidity:
Sunny
50oF (10oC)
15 mph (24.1 kmh)
North
32%
Barometric Pressure:
30.06Hg (764 mm Hg)
VIBRATION DATA
VIBRATION LEVEL 0.02g
Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using
calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 5-7-98 under the conditions listed below.
General Conditions:
Temperature:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction:
Humidity:
Sunny
69oF (20.6oC)
8 mph (12.8 kmh)
North
76%
Barometric Pressure:
29.71”Hg (755mm Hg)
INTENDED USE
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter.
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's
primary purpose. Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the longevity of your machine.
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. (See trouble shooting section on page 13).
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QL2300 Owner’s Manual
INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® QL 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 for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The
correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING
LABELWARNING SECURE
ITEM#72 P/N 790232
DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
ITEM #43 P/N 810736
AND FEET AWAY
ITEM# 49 P/N 890254
ITEM #3 P/N 400424
LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL
ITEM #50 P/N 830301
LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL
ITEM # 1 P/N 400268
LABEL QL INSTRUCT/WARN
ITEM #18 P/N 790142
LABEL SECURE NOZZLE
ITEM #42 P/N 790301
ENGINE LABELS
KOHLER
THROTTLE CONTROLS
Run/Fast
Choke/Slow
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