Billy Goat MV650SPH, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lled Vacuum Owner s Manual Accessories Caster Kit Hose Kit Bag Liner Kit Felt Bag Kit Use on hard surface for maneuverability For vacuuming hard to reach areas To collect leaves thatch and grass Use on all dusty conditions P N 840129 P N 840116 P N 840134 P N 840194 ...

Page 2: ...pment CONTENTS Serial Plate Data 3 Specifications 3 Common Replacement Parts 3 General Safety Instructions and Symbols 4 Sound Data 6 Vibration Data 6 Intended Use 6 Instruction Labels 7 Engine Labels 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operation 12 Operator Controls 13 Starting 13 Height Nozzle Door Adjustment 14 Self Propel 16 Handling and Transporting 18 Storage 18 Maintenance 19 Periodic Maintenance 19 ...

Page 3: ...kW Fuel Capacity 1 6 qt 1 5 L Oil Capacity 0 69 qt 0 65L Engine Weight 28 lbs 12 7 kg Unit Weight 179 lbs 81 2 kg Shipping Weight 208 lbs 94 3 kg Overall Dimensions 28 Wide x 62 5 Long x 45 5 High Maximum Operating Slope 20 o Lw a at Operator position 103 dB a at 3320 rpm Lp a at Operator position 83 dB a at 3320 rpm COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Bag P N 840189 Original equipment replacement bag Skid P...

Page 4: ...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 t...

Page 5: ...ry 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 start equipment with drive clutc...

Page 6: ...ions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 5 24 2006 under the conditions listed below General Conditions Sunny Temperature 73 7o F 23 2o C Wind Speed 8 05 mph 3 6m s Wind Direction South Humidity 83 5 Barometric Pressure 29 91 Hg 101 31 kPa INTENDED USE Your BILLY GOAT MV Vacuum is designed for vacuuming leaves grass clippings and other types of organic litter as well ...

Page 7: ...re 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 PN 400268 See Figure 3 Item 55 PN 890254 See Figure 4 Item 162 PN 840054 See Figure 1 Item 34 PN 400424 See Figure 1 Item 11 PN 810736 See Figure 4 Item 174 PN 890301 See Figure 4 Item 163 PN 900327 See Figure 2 Item 118 PN 840080 See Fi...

Page 8: ...Part No 840099 8 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual MV Vacuum Assembly Drawing ...

Page 9: ...Form No F082206A 9 Part No 840099 MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual PARTS LIST ...

Page 10: ...s Remove unit from carton Make sure the following items that have been packed with unit Parts bag P N 840187 Owner s Manual P N 840099 Declaration of Conformity P N 840204 Honda Engine Manual Warranty Card P N 400972 Ty Wraps 2 ea Hardware Bag DISCONNECT spark plug wire before assembling unit 1 Attach hood assembly to the housing then hold in place during the step 2 NOTE BE SURE ALL CABLES ARE ROU...

Page 11: ...t 6 Attach nozzle door rod to the nozzle door using corresponding hardware NOTE It is easier to do this with nozzle door closed Two 9 16 wrenches 7 Attach rod end to rod as in step 5 8 Attach nozzle door rod to the lever with nozzle door closed and lever in hose kit position NOTE Check to see nozzle door open and close all the way see page 15 Tighten or loosen the rod end 164 for any adjustments T...

Page 12: ...s or other combustible material near the muffler DO NOT touch muffler cylinder or cooling fins while engine is running Contact with hot surfaces may cause severe burns DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed DO NOT operate equipment in areas containing rock glass string like material wire rags cans metal or other non organic ma...

Page 13: ...llows sufficient leverage to steer the machine Operator s controls are shown below Operator Control Locations 1 Drive Clutch Lever 4 Throttle Control 2 Bag Latch 5 Drive Shifter Control 3 Pull Starter 6 Nozzle Door Adjuster STARTING CHECK engine oil level before operating machine 1 Place equipment on a level firm surface that is free of rocks or other debris 2 Place throttle in START position Thro...

Page 14: ...ack 4 Move throttle control back to FAST position and allow engine to reach correct operating speed VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP Adjust nozzle height as close to debris as possible but without blocking airflow into the nozzle NOTE Never bury nozzle into debris The vacuum nozzle is raised and lowered by turning the crank handle clockwise and counter clockwise SECURE UNIT AT TH...

Page 15: ...DOOR ADJUSTMENT The vacuum nozzle door adjusts for the maximum performance under various applications Nozzle fully opened This is ideal for turf application Nozzle half way opened This is ideal for hard surface application Nozzle closed for OPTIONAL hose kit This is ideal for hard to reach places ...

Page 16: ...elt Bag Kit P N 840022 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 23 1 Move Shift Lever to correct position 1 2 or 3 fo...

Page 17: ...ll be vacuumed see Bag Liner Options shown on page 1 DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface such as engine Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing or emptying bag This vacuum is designed for picking up trash organic material and other similar debris see Safety Warnings page 4 5 Many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with trash Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty are...

Page 18: ...while engine is running DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers If the equipment will not be used for 30 days or more prepare as follows 1 Make sure engine is cool 2 Drain gasoline from carburetor...

Page 19: ...ery 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 150 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts z Check for excessive vibration z Inspect for loose parts z Clean Debris Bag z Lubricate clutch control lever Use white lithium grease or equiv LOCATION 1 z Lubricate height adjuster LOCATION 2 z Check drive clutch cable tension z Replace drive belts z LOCATION 1 LOCATION 2 Apply lubricant on the zinc die cast barrel...

Page 20: ...n opposite sides Pry impeller away from engine until it loosens Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller 8 If the impeller cannot be loosened obtain a 1 25 4mm longer bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt Invert engine and impeller and support engine above ground to prevent recoil damage Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft until bolt bottoms Usin...

Page 21: ... again and hold it check the spring length to assure it stayed in adjustment 11 Re install guard and fasteners DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT READ all safety instructions before servicing unit DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit Tools required 3 8 drive ratchet 3 8 and socket wrenches 3 8 and 5 16 wrench Procedure 1 Wait for engine to cool completely and DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG 2 Re...

Page 22: ... master link and CAREFULLY install the retaining clip 7 Rotate left rear wheel to find the location where the chain is tightest there are always slight variations in the sprockets that make the chain tighter at places in its rotation 8 Rotate the axle several times and listen for popping or clacking this indicates too much tension on the chain or misalignment of the chain Skip to Step 12 if no pop...

Page 23: ...Plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Gas valve off Turn on gas valve Dirty air cleaner Clean or replace air cleaner Contact a qualified service person Safety Interlock disengaged on bag plate Latch the bag properly or check the bag rod to see if it is bent Engine is locked will not pull over Impeller plugged or clogged Remove debris see page 16 Engine problem Contact an engine servicing ...

Page 24: ...dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing BILLY GOAT Dealer The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized BILLY GOAT Dealer and submitted to their respective BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts repla...

Page 25: ...Form No F082206A 25 Part No 840099 MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed ...

Page 26: ...Part No 840099 26 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Nozzle Assembly Figure 1 ...

Page 27: ...6 840019 CAP 5 IN HOSE VAC 1 17 840024 HANDLE LOWER MV VAC 1 18 840101 WHEEL 14 ASSEMBLY WITH BEARING AND TIRE 2 19 840104 AXLE FRONT WA MV VAC 1 20 840155 BRACKET HGT ADJ WA W LABEL MV VAC 1 21 8041004 SCREWCAP 1 4 20 x 0 75 HWH 1 22 840034 LINK HGT ADJ MV VAC 1 23 840041 BRACKET NOZZLE WEAR GUARD MV VAC 2 24 840029 ROD CONNECT HGT ADJ 1 25 840073 BUSHING 0 5 ID 0 625 OD X X 0 250 1 26 840119 ROD...

Page 28: ...Part No 840099 28 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual Drive Rear Axle Assembly Figure 2 ...

Page 29: ... 2 OD X 3 8 ID 1 98 840027 TUBE 0 75 ID WHEEL SPACER SP MV VAC 1 99 840158 WASHER LOCK 1 4 TWISTED TOOTH 1 100 8172007 WASHER 1 4 SAE ZP 12 101 8160001 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 1 4 20 UNC 4 102 8041036 SCREWCAP 5 16 18X3 HCS ZP 4 103 8160002 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5 16 18 UNC 4 104 8041026 SCREWCAP 5 16 18 X 3 4 LONG ZP 2 105 8172009 WASHER 3 8 SAE ZP 2 106 890359 1 4 20 x 5 8 HWH 8 107 8122082 SCREW SE...

Page 30: ...Part No 840099 30 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual Engine Assembly Figure 3 ...

Page 31: ...68 LABEL HOT ENGINE 1 56 9201087 SQ KEY 2 125 X 187 1 57 840045 CONTROL THROTTLE WESCON MV VAC 1 58 8160001 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 1 4 20 UNC 1 59 8172007 WASHER 1 4 SAE ZP 6 60 8172019 WASHER FENDER 1 4 ZP 6 61 8041004 SCREWCAP 1 4 20 x 0 75 HWH 6 62 790167 SCREWCAP 3 8 24X2 3 4 W PATCH LOCK 1 63 900564 SCREWCAP 3 8 16X2 1 2 TAPTITE 3 64 8177010 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 1 4 6 65 8041018 SCREWCAP 1 4 20X4 ...

Page 32: ...Part No 840099 32 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual Hood Assembly Figure 4 ...

Page 33: ...5 16 FLATW ASHER Z P 11 153 8160002 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 5 16 18 UNC 3 154 610429 SPRING LEVER GZ 1 155 610348 FIBRE W ASHER 1 156 8041032 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 X 2 ZP 1 157 8041014 SCREW CAP 1 4 20X3 ZP 1 158 8041006 SCREW CAP 1 4 20X1 ZP 2 159 8041031 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 X 1 75 ZP 2 160 161 8172007 W ASHER 1 4 SAE ZP 6 162 890254 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 1 163 890301 LABEL READ 1 164 400886 ROD END BAL...

Page 34: ...Part No 840099 34 Form No 082206A MV650SPH Self Propelled Vacuum Owner s Manual NOTES ...