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Operation

Testing the Safety Systems 

The safety systems installed on your machine should 
be tested before each machine use.  Be sure you 
have read this manual and are completely familiar 
with the operation of the machine before performing 
these safety system checks.

If there is a malfunction during one of these proce-
dures, do not operate machine. Contact your autho-
rized dealer for service.

Perform these tests in a clear, open area outdoors.  
Keep bystanders away.

Use the following checkout procedures to check for 
normal operation of the machines safety systems.

Testing Park Brake Switch (Start)

1.  Turn key to the ON position.

2.  Push both handles down to disengage parking 

brake.

3.  Turn key switch to the START position.

Result:

 The engine must not crank over.

Testing Neutral Switch (Start)

1.  Push one motion control lever forward.

2.  Turn key switch to the START position. Repeat 

steps 1, 2 for other control.

Result:

 The engine must not crank.

Testing Emergency Parking Brake Release

Emergency Brake

Release Lever

1.  Turn key to the ON position.

2.  Lift emergency brake release lever you will hear 

the brake disengage and reset.

3.  Turn key to the START position.

Result:

 The engine will turn over, this means all brake 

safety switches are working properly.

Testing the Parking Brake

17°

1.  Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing 

downhill. Stop the engine and engage parking 
brake.

2.  Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.

Result:

 Parking brake must hold the machine station-

ary. (Machine should move no more than 24 in. (61cm) 
in one hour.) If machine moves more than that, con-
tact your authorized dealer.

Testing Automatic Parking Brake Set

1.  Stand on operator’s platform with motion control 

levers in the NEUTRAL parking brake position.

2.  Start engine. Idle engine.

3.  Disengage parking brake.

4.  Move motion control levers slightly forward, slow-

er than walking speed.

5.  Release the motion control levers, allowing them 

to return to the NEUTRAL position and tip up.

Result:

 The engine is running and the parking brake 

is now set, unit will not roll.

Summary of Contents for 5901808

Page 1: ...S BLOWER Owner s Manual X3000 HURRICANE RIDE ON DEBRIS BLOWER Owner s Manual 5901808 Original Instructions IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 5107444 Rev A Copyright Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n billygoat com ...

Page 3: ...Riders Off 7 Avoid High Pressure Fluids 7 Checking Wheel Hardware 7 Wear Appropriate Clothing 7 Maintenance and Storage 7 Prevent Fires 8 Tire Safety 8 Handling Fuel Safely 8 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals 9 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS 10 OPERATING 11 Operator Station Controls 11 Parking Brake 11 Operator Station Controls 12 Misc Controls and Checks 13 Testing the Safety Systems 15 Testing...

Page 4: ...edure 27 Impeller Removal and Inspection 28 Changing Drive Belt 28 Service Parking Brake 29 Service Motion Controls 30 Adjusting the Motion Controls 30 Adjusting Motion Controls Checking Neutral Center 30 Adjusting Motion Controls Neutral Center 30 Service Tires 32 Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels 32 Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels 32 Checking Tire Pressure 32 Service Electric...

Page 5: ...TRATTON CORPORATION MILWAUKEE WI 53201 USA ASSEMBLED IN THE USA PART NO XXXXXXX SERIAL NO XXXXXXXXX PA XX SSE RT NO UKEE W MBLED I O TIO WI 5320 N T N 1 US USA A PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Dealer Name Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type Specifications Engine Code Serial Number When contacting your authorized serivce dealer for ...

Page 6: ...ol and Signal Words The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury In addition a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in ...

Page 7: ...Briggs Stratton Model 386447 0403 G1 Electrical System 12 volt 16 amp alternator Battery 340 CCA CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 10 gallons 38 L total Rear Wheels Tire Size 20 X 8 00 8 Inflation Pressure 22 psi 1 5 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 11 x 4 5 Inflation Pressure 40 46 psi 2 8 3 2 bar TRANSMISSIONS Make Hydro Gear Model ZT3100 Transaxles Hydraulic Fluid Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic or equivalent Spee...

Page 8: ...container b Never remove gas cap or add fuel when en gine is running Do not smoke c Never refuel or drain the machine indoors Check that the operator s presence controls safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly DO NOT operate unless they are functioning properly Operating Safely NEVER run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Only ...

Page 9: ...red or parked remove the key Using a Spark Arrestor The engine in this machine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws Other states o...

Page 10: ...ot to give children a ride on the machine or in an at tachment Keep children indoors out of the work area and in the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator when a machine is being oper ated Stay alert to the presence of children Never as sume that children will remain where you last saw them Turn the machine OFF if a child enters the work area Avoid Tipping Slopes are a major ...

Page 11: ...e must be tightened to specified torque using the proper procedure anytime it is loosened Wear Appropriate Clothing Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a hard hat when operating the machine Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job While blowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers DO NOT operate the equip ment when barefo...

Page 12: ... perform the job Always maintain the correct tire pressure DO NOT inflate the tires above the recommended pressure Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and ex tension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and ...

Page 13: ...place fuel tank cap and tighten securely Replace all fuel container caps securely after use For gasoline engines do not use gas with metha nol Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environment Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Waste products such as used oil fuel coolant brake fluid and batteries can harm the environ ment and people DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids someon...

Page 14: ...D REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE DANGER WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION AND TRAINING IT IS THE OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND ALL DANGERS WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE EQUIPMENT AND IN THE OPERATOR S MANUAL PARKING BRAKE P RED DOTTED LINE BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED GRAY FILL BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGED CAUTION PINCH POINT CLO...

Page 15: ...o the safe and productive use of this machine Parking Brake Parking Brake Engaged This photo shows the parking brake in the EN GAGED position with all other controls in the OFF NEUTRAL position The parking brake should be in this position starting parking or any time other than when the machine is in motion with an operator present at the controls Parking Brake Disengaged This photo shows the park...

Page 16: ...com Operation Operator Station Controls Oil Alert Handle Bar Left Wheel Hydrostat Control Right Wheel Hydrostat Control Fuel Fill Fuel Cap w Gauge Ignition Key Switch Reverse Handle Bar Tach Hour Meter Choke Control Throttle Control Deflector Control ...

Page 17: ...n 13 Operation Misc Controls and Checks Emergency Brake Release Lever Oil Filter Hydraulic Reservoirs Filler Fill to Bottom Line when Cold Hydro Pump Bypass Valve one on each pump Fuel Filter Air Cleaner Oil Dipstick Oil Fill Belt Guard ...

Page 18: ...every 400 hours Hydro Gear Hydraulic Filter P N 5101026X1 Hydraulic Oil Filters One on each pump Break In Period First service at 75 hours After that every 400 hours Remove Filter Guard bolts to access filter for service Hydraulic Pump Bypass Valves To bypass pull cable up 1 and move sideways to lock ...

Page 19: ...r control Result The engine must not crank Testing Emergency Parking Brake Release Emergency Brake Release Lever 1 Turn key to the ON position 2 Lift emergency brake release lever you will hear the brake disengage and reset 3 Turn key to the START position Result The engine will turn over this means all brake safety switches are working properly Testing the Parking Brake 17 1 Stop machine on a 17 ...

Page 20: ...change the en gine oil The meter only runs when the engine is running and is independent of the key switch Filling Fuel Tank CAUTION Avoid injury Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable Shut engine OFF before filling fuel tank Do not smoke while handling fuel Keep fuel away from flames or sparks Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area Clean up spilled fuel immediately Use clean approved...

Page 21: ...verfill Clean up spilled fuel immediately 6 Re install fuel tank cap gauge Transaxle Bypass Valve IMPORTANT DO NOT push or tow machine without first engaging the transaxle bypass valve Transaxle damage may occur To move the machine with the engine not running the transaxle bypass valve must be engaged 1 Pull cable out past stop and move sideways to engage transaxle bypass valve Transaxle Bypass Va...

Page 22: ...ping This photo shows the hydrostatic control levers are in the NEUTRAL position This is the NEUTRAL position This is the FORWARD travel position The travel speed is dependant on how far forward the controls are pushed This is the REVERSE travel position The travel speed is dependant on how far rearward the controls are pulled For a gentle left turn Push the right motion control lever further forw...

Page 23: ...l cause severe injury DANGER Danger rotating fan don t attempt to re move materials from intake or discharge when blower is running Engage parking brake stop engine remove key and wait until all machinery has come to a complete stop The functions of the Deflector control switches are Starting and Stopping the air stream Adjusting the air pattern Deflector Control Switches Dual Deflector System Lef...

Page 24: ... and judge the position of the deflectors With the deflectors at about half open like the front deflector in the above photo the air stream is directed downward under the debris and is useful for blowing wet leaves grass and dirt For moving large piles of debris remove the halfway pin allowing deflectors to open fully for maximum air flow REMEMBER Air velocity can be controlled by the throttle con...

Page 25: ...n engine shrouds as needed x Clean behind engine shrouds and exposed fins x x Clean behind engine cooling fan screen x x Change hydraulic oil and filters x x Clean and gap spark plugs x Change fuel filter x Clean battery x Change engine oil and filter at least once per season x Change hydraulic oil and filters at least once per season x Replace spark plugs x Front Caster Wheels are grease able and...

Page 26: ...during periods of heavy use NOTE Engine has an OIL ALERT light If there is a loss of oil pressure or oil stop engine immediately Check all oil levels If warning light stays on for more than 30 seconds after start shut off engine and check oil Engine Oil Fill Engine Oil Level Dipstick 1 Park machine safely 2 Check when engine is cool before use or allow engine to cool 3 Clean area around dipstick t...

Page 27: ...rclockwise to remove Pull the oil filter to remove past the muffler 12 Apply a film of clean engine oil to gasket of new filter 13 Install filter Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with mounting surface Tighten 1 2 to 3 4 turn after gasket contact IMPORTANT Do not use wrench to tighten oil filter IMPORTANT Refer to engine manufacturer s operat ing manual for correct type and grade of...

Page 28: ...itions Refer to the engine manufacturer s owner s manual provided with your machine for the complete proce dure Replacing Fuel Filter CAUTION Avoid injury Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable Shut off engine before servicing Cool engine before servicing Work in a well ventilated area Do not smoke while handling fuel Keep fuel away from flames or sparks Clean up spilled fuel immediately Fuel Fil...

Page 29: ...orking near the engine and com ponents Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section Refer to the engine manufacturer s owner s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure Checking Carburetor Adjustment The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel to air mixture to the engine under all operating condi tions To comply with current emissio...

Page 30: ...ool 3 Jack machine up from rear Use blocking to sup port machine 4 Remove both rear tires Apply the bypass valves for both transaxles CAUTION Skid plate is heavy 5 Remove six 3 8 16 x 3 4 bolts that fasten skid plate in position Use a floor jack to support the skid plate Lower jack and remove from under unit 6 Remove toe kick to access the hydraulic filters set aside Hydraulic Oil Filter Not Visib...

Page 31: ...of air in the hydrostatic sys tems may be 1 Noisy operation 2 Lack of power or drive after short term opera tion 3 High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil If starting here Follow numbers 1 4 of the pro ceeding page before continuing 21 Engage neutral bypass valves 22 Start engine and idle up to 1800 rpm Disengage parking brake 23 Slowly move the directional controls in both for w...

Page 32: ... 1 4 x 1 4 key if there is any damage to the key 7 When re installing the impeller bolt the threads must be clean of all oil must use red Loctite and torque the impeller bolt to 80 ft lbs 8 Replace safety cover in reverse order Caution should be used when removing impeller it is heavy and there is not enough room for your fingers in the opening with the impeller hold onto the impeller by the fins ...

Page 33: ...ts Engine Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Hydro Pulleys Left Right Drive Belt Routing Diagram View From the Back of the Unit 8 At this time check the battery if it needs replacing refer to Removing and Installing Battery proce dure in the Service section 9 Reassemble the unit by reversing the removal procedure Service Parking Brake There is no serviceable brake adjustment the brakes are automatic on thi...

Page 34: ...16 clearance to the handle bar and tighten the jam nuts Repeat for both sides Adjusting Motion Controls Checking Neutral Center 1 Choose a hard level surface to perform this test 2 Mount the machine Start engine Release the parking brake by tipping the handles down 3 Ensure motion controls are in the NEUTRAL posi tion 4 If either drive wheel rotates while the motion con trol levers are in the NEUT...

Page 35: ...the neutral plate clockwise 6 Only very small adjustments are necessary to set neutral center 7 Tighten cap screw 8 Check motion controls to ensure they return to the neutral position 9 Mount the machine Start engine Idle engine 10 Release parking brake 11 Cycle motion controls forward and back Return them to NEUTRAL position 12 Observe both drive wheels for rotation Stop en gine Engage parking br...

Page 36: ... out of fork Installing 1 Slide replacement wheel into caster fork 2 Install axle bolt and locknut 3 Tighten locknut until wheel develops slight rolling resistance 4 Lower machine 5 Grease caster wheel Checking Tire Pressure CAUTION Avoid injury Explosive separation of tire and rim is possible when serviced incor rectly Do not attempt to mount a tire with out the proper equipment and experience to...

Page 37: ... It is poisonous and can cause serious burns Wear eye protection and gloves Keep skin protected If electrolyte is swallowed get medical attention immediately If electrolyte is splashed into eyes flush immedi ately with water for 15 30 minutes and get medi cal attention If electrolyte is splashed onto skin flush immedi ately with water and get medical attention if nec essary WARNING The battery pro...

Page 38: ...erminals and battery cable ends with wire brush to remove corrosion Replace the terminal bolts if corroded 6 Apply battery terminal grease to the terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion 7 Install battery Using Booster Battery or Jump Starting CAUTION Avoid injury The battery produces a flam mable and explosive gas The battery may explode Do not smoke or have open flame near battery Wear eye ...

Page 39: ...onnected Spark plugs not gapped correctly Blown fuse Electrical problem dead battery Choke applied incorrectly Engine will not slow idle Carburetion problems Contact your authorized ser vice center Bent or kinked throttle cable Bent governor control Incorrect governor idle control Engine runs rough or stalls Plugged fuel filter Plugged air intake system Fuel cap vent dirty Stale or improper fuel f...

Page 40: ...vice center Restricted air intake filter Other symptoms Refer to engine manufacturer s owner s manual provided with your machine for additional informa tion Electrical System Starter will not work Blown fuse Park brake not engaged or switch is faulty Loose or corroded battery connections Motion controls not in NEUTRAL or neutral safety switches faulty Key switch starter relay or starter faulty Con...

Page 41: ...rs in a NEUTRAL position Needs motion control linkage neutral center adjust ment Machine Excessive machine vibration Engine speed too slow Increase engine rpms Drive belt not tensioned correctly Impeller out of balance Check impeller for damage cracks broken or bent fins If damaged in any way REPLACE IMPELLER Discharge deflectors not opening or closing Deflector switch broken or sticking replace s...

Page 42: ...ul leys 5 Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust 6 Check tire pressure Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage Fuel If you have been using Stabilized Fuel add stabi lized fuel to tank until the tank is full Turn OFF fuel shutoff NOTE Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel If you are not using Stabilized...

Page 43: ... posts 8 Close fuel shut off valve 9 Store the battery in a cool dry place where it will not freeze NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days 10 Store the vehicle in a dry protected place NOTE Put a waterproof cover over on machine if stored outside Removing Machine From Storage 1 Check tire pressure 2 Check engine oil level 3 Check battery Charge battery if necessary 4 Install bat...

Page 44: ...e at the time warranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period Product registration is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs Stratton products ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Billy Goat Authorized Service Dealers This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship It does not cover...

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