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MAINTENANCE

Clear clog.

Solution

Problem

Possible Cause

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions

Air intake or exhaust clogged.

Abnormal vibration.

Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine.

Check impeller and replace if required. Check engine mounting
bolts.

Poor air performance

Check throttle, choke position and  gasoline. Connect spark plug wire.
Clean or replace air cleaner. Or contact a qualified service person.

Engine will not start.

Throttle in off position. Engine not in full choke position.  Bad or
old gasoline.  Spark Plug wire disconnected.  Dirty air cleaner.

Engine is locked, will not
pull over.

Engine problem.

Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems.

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Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

WARNING:  TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.

RECONNECT  SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove front wheel (item 23),and front wheel bracket
(item 27).
3. Remove housing front plate (item 4), by removing nine
(9) screws    (item 12), around outside of front plate.
4. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
NOTE:  DO NOT PULL OR PRY ON IMPELLER BLADES.
5. 
Pull on center hub backplate area only of impeller. If
impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 8).
6. Place two crowbars between center hub backplate area
of impeller and housing on opposite sides. Carefully pry
impeller away from engine until it loosens. 

Using a pen-

etrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
7. If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a 1” (25.4mm)
longer bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the
impeller bolt. Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft
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 7 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications).

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IMPELLER REMOVAL

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TIRE AIR PRESSURE:  Check at regular intervals and
maintain.

Rear Tires only  -  30 Psi.  (21 kPa).

Engine Service and Warranty

Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's

authorized servicing dealer.

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Purchased
from

Purchase
Date

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Serial Plate

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ecord your machine model, serial number

and date-of-purchase and where purchased

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Operator

1803 S. Jefferson
P.O. Box 308
Lee's Summit,
MO   64063  / USA
Tel (816) 524-9666
Fax (816) 524-6983

Model

Serial No.

Unit(Weight)

Engine Power

lbs.

kg

kW

rpm

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Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat.
The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the
user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty due to a defect in material
and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:

The Machine should be taken to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to an authorized Billy Goat dealer.

The owner should present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.

The Warranty Claim will be filled in by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer,
who will send it with the faulty part to Billy Goat headquarters.

The Quality / Service department at Billy Goat headquarters will study
the claim and parts and will notify their conclusions.

The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat
headquarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and
binding.

Note:   To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model
             & Serial number who are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.

BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
P.O. BOX 308 (1803 S JEFFERSON  LEE'S SUMMIT, MO. 64063  / USA
PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983

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WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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Engine (See Engine Manual)

Check for excessive vibration

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Opera-
tion

Follow these hourly maintenance intervals.

Inspect for loose parts

Inspect for worn or damaged parts

Lubricate wheels

E v e r y

Use

Every 5 hrs.

(Daily)

Every 25

hrs.

Check Engine mounting bolt torque

(Torque to 60 in-lbs.)

Every 50

hrs.

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Summary of Contents for QUIET BLOW QB553

Page 1: ...k You for Selecting Thank You for Selecting Thank You for Selecting Thank You for Selecting Thank You for Selecting Operator Owner s Manual The Powerful QUIET BLOW BLOWER QB553 For Model QB553 ENGINE...

Page 2: ...ifornia 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 OPERATOR VIBRATION Vibration levels at...

Page 3: ...ng contact your dealer Boxing Checklist Check Parts Bag Literature Assy 430231 Denotes parts found in Parts Bag Assembly shown on page 4 Handle Upper Assembly 430235 Check Handle Brace 400951 Engine M...

Page 4: ...k Throttle Control On Engine RUN OFF CHOKE IDLE FAST Set lever to choke position when starting a cold engine Set lever to desired engine speed Move lever completely to the left to stop engine Read Own...

Page 5: ...nto a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal BLOWING OPERATION 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to forward discharge for blowing along...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 8 R PARTS DRAWING QB553 QB553 QB553 QB553 QB553 18 18 18 18 18...

Page 7: ...EL FRONT 8 900816 1 24 SCREW CAP FRONT AXLE 3 8 16 x 3 8041058 1 25 SCREW CAP 5 16 18 x 3 4 8041026 1 26 WHEEL REAR 430224 2 27 BRACKET FRONT WHEEL 430192 1 28 HANDLE UPPER ASS Y incl items 14 2 46 58...

Page 8: ...of removal 9 Tighten impeller bolt Torque impeller bolt see parts list on page 7 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications 20 20 20 20 20 IMPELLER REMOVAL 17 2 17 2 17 2 17 2 17 2 TIRE AIR PRESSU...

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