Part No. 400988 Form No. F010496B
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For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Use of Eye and breathing protection is recom-
mended when using this machine, especially in
dry and dusty conditions.
GENERAL SAFETY
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PACKING CHECKLIST
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·DO NOT place hands or feet inside air intake opening, near
exhaust outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without deflector attached to exhaust
outlet.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
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ASSEMBLY
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle
assembly.
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
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Manual
·DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders.
·DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting
work area.
·DO NOT operate this equipment during excessive vibration.
·DO NOT start engine without housing front plate attached.
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%.
·DO NOT blow any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or
explosive material.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
1. Install upper handle (Item 28), to preassembled lower handle (item 29),
using two screws (Item 17), and two nut locks, (Item 32). Securely tighten
all fasteners.
2.Connect spark plug wire.
NOTE: Front wheel bracket (Item 27), can be inverted to provide a
0.5” (12.7 mm) height adjustment.
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