Part No. 430232 Form No. F062397A
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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 instruc-
tions 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, and handle
brace.
These items should be included in your carton.
If any of these parts are missing, contact your
dealer.
Boxing Checklist
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Parts Bag &
Literature Assy
430231
Denotes parts found in
Parts Bag Assembly
(shown on page 4).
Handle Upper
Assembly
430235
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Handle Brace
400951
Engine
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 lock nuts, (Item 32). Hand tighten only.
2. Install front of handle brace (Item 30), to blower housing using one
screw (Item 17), one washer (Item 58) and one lock nut (item 32). Install
rear of handle brace (item 30) to upper handle using two screws (item 17),
two washers (item 58), and two lock nuts (item 32).
3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.
4.Connect spark plug wire.
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Briggs & Stratton
5 HP
Parts Bag
& Litera-
ture Assy
Multi-Language
MS9249
