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Part No. 430149                                                                                                                                                                                  Form No. F110802A

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN-
GINE MANUAL.”

13. 

DO NOT

 tamper with governor springs,

governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.

14. 

DO NOT

 tamper with the engine speed

selected by the engine manufacturer.

15. 

DO NOT

 check for spark with spark

plug or spark plug wire removed.  Use an
approved  tester.

16. 

DO NOT

 crank engine with spark plug

removed.  If engine is flooded, place
throttle in “FAST” position and crank until
engine  starts.

17. 

DO NO

T strike flywheel with a hard

object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation.  Use
proper tools to service engine.

18. 

DO NOT

 operate engine without a

muffler.  Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary.  If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.

19. 

DO NOT

 operate engine with an

accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.

20. 

DO NOT

 use this engine on any forest

covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.  In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.

21. 

DO NO

T touch hot muffler, cylinder, or

fins because contact may cause burns.

22. 

DO NOT

 run engine without air cleaner

or air cleaner cover.

23. 

DO NOT

 operate during excessive

vibration!
24. 

DO NOT

 leave machine unattended

while in operation.

25. 

DO NOT

 park machine on a steep

grade or slope.

WARNING: DO

1. 

ALWAYS DO

  remove the wire from the

spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.

2. 

DO

 keep cylinder fins and governor

parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.

3. 

DO

 pull starter cord slowly until resis-

tance is felt.  Then pull cord rapidly to  avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

4. 

DO

 examine muffler periodically to be

sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.

5. 

DO

 use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can

gum carburetor and cause leakage.

6. 

DO

 check fuel lines and fittings fre-

quently for cracks or leaks.  Replace if
necessary

7. 

Follow

 engine manufacturer operating

and  maintenance  instructions.

8. 

Inspect 

machine and work area before

starting  unit.

VIBRATION LEVEL   4.0 g

Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 06/24/94 under the conditions
listed:

SOUND

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VIBRATION

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6, 7

3, 5

3

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3, 4

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
GENERAL SAFETY
PACKING CHECKLIST
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
MAINTENANCE               TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

WARNING: 

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: DO  NOT

1. 

DO NOT

 run engine in an enclosed area.

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.

2. 

DO NOT

 place hands or feet near moving

or  rotating  parts.

3. 

DO NOT

 store, spill or use gasoline near

an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot
light or devices which can create a spark.

4. 

DO NOT

 refuel indoors where area is not

well ventilated.  Outdoor refueling is
recommended.

5. 

DO NOT

 fill fuel tank  while engine is

running.  Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling.  Store fuel in approved
safety  containers.

6. 

DO NOT

 remove fuel tank cap while

engine is running.

7. 

DO NOT 

operate engine when smell of

gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.

8. 

DO NOT

 operate engine if gasoline is

spilled.  Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.

9. 

DO NOT

 transport unit with fuel in tank.

10. 

DO NOT

 smoke when filling fuel tank.

11. 

DO NOT

 choke carburetor to stop

engine.  Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.

12. 

DO NOT

 run engine at excessive

speeds.  This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

Sound  tests  conducted  were  in  accordance  with  2000/14/EEC
and  were  performed  on  2/13/2002  under  the  conditions  listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

29.72" Hg (754mm Hg)

82.2 %

North West

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

43°  F  (6.1° C)

Sunny

WIND SPEED:

NOTE:

 Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual. Please

refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.

115 dB

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

GENERAL CONDITION:

29.81" Hg (757mm Hg)

71 %

North East

5 MPH (8 kmh)

84°  F  (28.9° C)

Sunny

WIND SPEED:

Sound level of 99 dBA at operator position

Summary of Contents for QUIET BLOW QB1601

Page 1: ...R REMOTE KIT P N 400686 Adds operator remote control for quickly changing between side and forward direction blowing Standard on Self Propelled models UNIT SIZE OVERALL LENGTH 55 1 4m OVERALL WIDTH 35 0 89m OVERALL HEIGHT44 5 1 13m QB1601SP Push Model QB1601 Self Propelled Model Page 1 of 16 QB1601 QB1601SP Engine HP kW 16 H P 11 93 kW 16 H P 11 93 kW Engine Type B S VANGUARD TWIN OHV B S VANGUARD...

Page 2: ...fittings fre quently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 7 Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions 8 Inspect machine and work area before starting unit VIBRATION LEVEL 4 0 g Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 06 24 94 under the co...

Page 3: ...heck Check Check or 430136 QB1601SP 10 ASSEMBLY PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly side deflector front deflector and panel close 3 Attach throttle cable conduit and stop switch wire to right side of ha...

Page 4: ... replacement labels INSTRUCTION LABELS All Models SP Models Only 14 Label Read item No 110 Part No 890301 Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Item 175 Part No 400268 EXPLOSIVE FUEL STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING 400268 WARNING Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Away Item 172 Part No 400424 890254 Label Ear Eye Breathing Item No 174 Part No 890254 DANGER 810736 Label Danger Flying M...

Page 5: ... Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 Brake Clutch Handle mounting hardware Stop switch bracket Stop switch grounding wire Mounting hardware Deflector screws Exhaust door pivot rod Jam nut Jam nut Exhaust door control Jam nut Exhaust Door Control Clutch cable Brake cable ...

Page 6: ...olume and blowing distance Deflectors adjusted downward increases air velocity for cleaning crevices and blowing heavier debris Fig 2 Fig 3 OPTIONAL GUST ADJUSTER KIT increases blowing distance and blowing control can be purchased separately see page 1 for optional accessories Debris in the air stream can be blown farther by adjusting the deflectors in a consistent up and down motion BLOWING OPERA...

Page 7: ...an prevent bumping into nearby objects Do not force shift gears of transmission Shift gears only when drive is disengaged To stop machine release operator s bail To move unit by hand freewheeling requires that the gear shift be in neutral see Fig 4 and the operator hold the drive bail against the handle to disengage the parking brake When using Reverse Set Throttle to Idle With operator s bail rel...

Page 8: ...Part No 430149 Form No F110802A Page 8 of 16 18 PARTS DRAWING QB1601 QB1601SP ...

Page 9: ...Part No 430149 Form No F110802A Page 9 of 16 18 PARTS DRAWING QB1601 QB1601SP ...

Page 10: ...ER WEAR PLATE 400684 1 400684 1 30 ROD DIVERTER QB1600 400697 1 400697 1 31 SPACER 400330 1 32 SPRING COMPRESSION 400332 1 33 RING GRIP 400340 1 400340 1 36 WASHER FLAT CUT 5 16 8171003 20 8171003 17 37 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 X 3 4 8041026 4 38 SCREW MACH 10 24 X 5 8 HEX WF 8059135 6 8059135 6 39 NUT LOCK 10 24 8164005 8 8164005 8 40 WASHER FLAT CUT 3 8 8171004 2 8171004 1 41 WASHER 3 4 SAE 8172015 6 8...

Page 11: ...SHIFT WA QB1601SP 430129 1 131 132 PLATE BUSHING SHIFTER 430123 1 133 CASTER ASSY 8 PNEU 400731 1 134 CASTER BRACKET WA QB16 430132 1 135 PLATE NEUTRAL STOP 430127 1 136 CABLE ASSY CLUTCH QB1601SP 430125 1 137 CABLE ASSY BRAKE QB1601SP 430126 1 138 PLATE GUARD DRIVE 430135 1 139 BAIL DRIVE WA QB1601SP 430137 1 140 WASHER LOCK 5 16 SPLIT 8177011 10 141 KEY HI PRO 3 16 x 3 4 850234 1 142 BOLT CARRIA...

Page 12: ...424 1 400424 1 173 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL 810736 1 810736 1 174 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1 890254 1 175 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT 400268 1 400268 1 176 SCREW MACH 10 24 x 1 1 2 8059145 1 8059145 1 177 178 WASHER LOCK 1 4 SPLIT 8041029 2 Denotes standard hardware item that may be purchased locally Page 12 of 16 Description Item No 19 ...

Page 13: ...nts Check tire pressure p 14 1 Disconnect spark plug wires 2 Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks between housing and ground so that front wheel is not touching ground 3 Remove front wheel bracket and front intake plate from the housing 4 Self propelled models only Remove the clutch guard from the left side of the unit between housing and engine 5 Remove impeller bolt and lock wash...

Page 14: ...purpose S A E 30 weight oil every 25 hours or as needed Chain oiling hole is located on operator s left at rear of engine base Note Be sure that entire length of chain is properly oiled Oiling only a few positions in the chain rotation will not properly oil the chain 17 3 DRIVE Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items A new chain should not be used on worn sprockets Sprockets should be i...

Page 15: ...ge 15 of 16 Jam nut Bearing Bolt Chain tensioner bolt Jam nut Chain tensioner bolt Bearing Bolt Fig 11 17 3 DRIVE continued Stop Switch Item 118 on engine push or on handle SP 17 5 STOP SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM Fig 12 Spark Plug Spark Plug ...

Page 16: ...ontact your nearest engine manufacturers servicing dealer No self propelling Transmission not in gear Operator s bail not engaging belt or out of adjustment Worn out or broken chain Broken or mispositioned belt Check transmission gear selection Check clutch cable adjustment belt and chain See page 14 Noisy or broken chain See Chain Adjustments on page 14 No chain lubrication Chain out of alignment...

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