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Part No 430316

 

 

        

Form No F072407A 

 

6

QB554HC Owner’s Manual 

 

SOUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

SOUND LEVEL 106 Db(a) at Operator Position 

 
 
Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, as well as ISO 11094, and were performed on 2-16-
2002 under the conditions listed below.

 

 

Sound power level listed is the highest value for this model. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound 

power level for your model.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

VIBRATION DATA 

 

VIBRATION LEVEL .74g (7.3m/s

2

 

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 5-25-2006 under the conditions listed below.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

INTENDED USE 

 

This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively blown into a 
consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal.

 

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).

 

 

 
 

 
 
 

General Conditions:                                                                                             Sunny 
Temperature: 

                                                                                           60

o

F (15.6

o

C) 

Wind Speed: 

                                                                                           10 mph (16.1 kmh)

 

 

Wind Direction: 

                                                                                           North 

Humidity: 

                                                                                           32% 

Barometric Pressure:                                                                                           29.95Hg (761 mm Hg

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General Conditions:                                                                                                   Sunny 
Temperature: 

                                                                                                 89.06

o

F (31.7

o

C) 

Wind Speed: 

                                                                                                 13.6 mph (21.96kph)

 

 

Wind Direction: 

                                                                                                 West 

Humidity: 

                                                                                                 22.8% 

Barometric Pressure:                                                                                                 29.9Hg (101.35kpa

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Summary of Contents for QUIET BLOW QB554HC

Page 1: ...Part No 430316 Form No F072407A 1 QB554HC Owner s Manual Patent 6253416 BILLY GOAT QB554HC BLOWER Owner s Manual Accessories CASTER KIT To improve maneuverability on hard paved surfaces P N 430291 ...

Page 2: ...ete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your QB Blower in top running order Read this manual carefully before assembling operating or servicing your equipment CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 5 SOUND AND VIBRATION 6 INSTRUCTION LABELS 7 PACKING CHECKLIST 8 ASSEMBLY 9 OPERATION 10 11 MAINTENANCE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE ...

Page 3: ...ate Purchased From Specifications QB554HC Engine HP 5 0 HP 3 73 Kw Engine Model GC160AQHA Engine Type HONDA OHC Engine Fuel Capacity 2 1 qt 2 0L Engine Oil Capacity 0 63 qt 0 6L Total Unit Weight 98 44 5 Kg Overall Length 51 75 1 31m Overall Width 28 5 0 72m Overall Height 39 0 99m Lwa at operator position 106dB a Vibration at operator position 74 g 7 3 m s 2 ...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ... the conditions listed below INTENDED USE This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal 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 lodge...

Page 7: ...l may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING DANGER FLYING DEBRIS ITEM 44 P N890301 ITEM 45 P N890254 ITEM 46 P N 810736 LABEL LEVER QB LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL GUST CONTROL ITEM 46 P N 430363 ITEM 43 P N 400268 ITEM 7 P N 430388 LABEL PATENT QB AIR DIRECTOR P N 430400 ENGINE LABELS HONDA MOTOR CO LTD MADE IN JAPAN READ OW...

Page 8: ...ing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Boxing Parts Checklist Front Exhaust Director P N 430370 Handle Upper Assembly P N 400957 Handle Brace P N 400951 Bracket Front P N 430270 Front wheel P N 430271 Parts Bag Literature Assy P N 430334 Honda 5 PARTS BAG LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P N 400972 Owner s Manual P N 430316 De...

Page 9: ...ce Item 30 to blower housing using one screw Item 31 one washer Item 58 and one lock nut item 32 located in the hardware bag Install rear of handle brace item 30 to upper handle vibration mounts using two lock nuts item 32 also located in the hardware bag Hand tighten only 3 Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2 4 Remove four lock nuts from the front plate and use them to at...

Page 10: ...ottle to accomplish your current cleaning task SHUTDOWN Move throttle lever on the engine slowly to the stop position IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START See Troubleshooting on page 13 HANDLING TRANSPORTING Using two people to lift machine is recommended Lift holding the handle and handle brace Secure in place during transportation See QB specifications on page 3 for unit weight Do not use the front grill...

Page 11: ...pansion joints in pavement FRONT DISCHARGE POSITION The removable front discharge adapter can be slipped on to direct the air stream forward This option is extremely useful for cleaning out long cracks in pavement or for cleaning under bushes or building overhangs Up Down Straight Lock ADJUSTING When you lock the lever the default position of air director is in the middle or straight out If you wa...

Page 12: ...kshaft 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 8 Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal 9 Tighten impeller bolt Torque impeller bolt see parts list on page 15 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications TIRE AIR PRESSURE Check at regular intervals and maintain Front Tires 50...

Page 13: ...tive BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days The model number and serial number of the unit must be stated in the Warranty Claim 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 c...

Page 14: ...Part No 430316 Form No F072407A 14 QB554HC Owner s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ...

Page 15: ... 6 1 8 x 1 8 0 4 1 0 3 1 5 3 2 N U T L O C K 5 1 6 1 8 H E X 8 1 6 0 0 0 2 1 5 3 3 B U S H IN G P IV O T B A C K 4 3 0 3 2 3 1 3 4 S C R E W C A P 5 1 6 2 4 N F x 3 4 G R 5 8 0 4 2 0 2 6 2 3 5 V IB R A T IO N M O U N T 4 0 0 1 7 3 6 3 6 P A R T S B A G A S S Y IN C L IT E M S 3 2 5 5 8 1 1 5 1 3 7 1 2 0 3 1 7 3 4 3 0 2 5 5 1 3 7 N U T L O C K 1 4 2 0 H E X 8 1 6 0 0 0 1 2 3 8 R IN G R E T A IN IN ...

Page 16: ...Part No 430316 Form No F072407A 16 QB554HC Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed ...

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