Billy Goat Yard Vacuum QL2300 User Manual

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  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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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  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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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.  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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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.  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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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).  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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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  
Part No 790294  
Form No F061907B  
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