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Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A
Page 3 of 16
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
9
PACKING CHECKLIST
11
·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.
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
Boxing Checklist
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Briggs & Stratton
Vanguard-Twin
16 HP
Engine
Manual
Per Model
Parts Bag
& Litera-
ture Assy
Parts Bag &
Literature Assy
400983
·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.
Check
Handle Upper
Assembly
400984 QB1601
Check
Self Propelled
Unit Shown
Rod Diverter
Remote 400887
SP ONLY
Deflector Front
400680
Panel Front Close
400846
Deflector Low
W.A. 400845
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430136 QB1601SP
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ASSEMBLY
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly,
side deflector, front deflector, and panel close.
3. Attach throttle cable conduit and stop switch wire to right side of
handle in two (2) places using two cable clamps provided in parts bag
(See fig. 7, Page 5).
4. Self Propelled units only: Remove nuts securing remote exhaust
door control. Use nuts to attach brake and clutch cables as pictured (See
fig. 8, Page 5).
5. Self Propelled units only: Attach ends of clutch cable and brake
cable in holes provided in bail, and secure bail in pivot holes in upper
handle (See fig. 8, Page 5).
6. Self Propelled units only: With remote exhaust door control in
rearmost position and exhaust door in closed position thread remote
deflector rod into ball joints pre-assembled on door control and exhaust
door pivot rod. Adjust to allow necessary range of motion and lcok in
place using jam nuts provided on rod. (See fig. 8 & 9, Page 5)
7. Assemble desired deflectors onto side and front of housing exhaust
outlet using screws provided on unit. (See fig. 9, Page 5)
NOTE: The panel front close can be used to completely block off the
forward exhaust outlet for jobs where only the side exhaust is needed.
Deflector Side
W.A. 400679
SP ONLY
1. Attach upper handle using pre-mounted hardware on
each side (See fig. 6, Page 5).
2. Attach throttle control to upper handle assembly, using
pre-mounted screw and lock nut. Assemble stop switch
bracket, and throttle to handle using same hardware (See fig.
7, Page 5).