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T h a n k Yo u fo r S e l e c t i n g
The Powerful QUIET BLOW® BLOWER
Operator Owner's Manual
For Models:
QB883, QB883H, QB1103, QB1103H
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Specifications
CASTER KIT
P/N 430291
QB883
QB883H
QB1103
QB1103H
Engine: HP
Engine:Type
8.0 HP (5.97 kW)
B & S
8.0 HP (5.97 kW)
HONDA OHV
6.4 qt. (6.1 L)
1.16 qt. (1.1 L)
136 # (61.7 Kg)
153 # (69.4 Kq)
48.5 # (22.0 Kg)
11.0HP (8.2kW)
B & S
6.0 qt. ( 5.7 L)
1.5 qt.(1.4L)
150 # (68.0 Kg)
167 # (75.8 Kg)
64.254 #(29.1 Kg)
11.0HP (8.2kW)
HONDA OHV
7.4 qt. ( 7.0 L)
1.2 qt.(1.13L)
152 # (68.9 Kg)
169 # (76.7 Kg)
68.4 #(31.0 Kg)
To improve maneuverability
on hard paved surfaces.
Engine: Fuel cap.
Engine: Oil Cap.
Weight: Unit
Weight: Shipping
Engine Weight:
4.0 qt. ( 3.8 L)
1.38 qt. (1.3 L)
124 # ( 56.3 Kg)
141 # (63.97 Kg)
46 # (20.8 Kg)
HOLD DOWN KIT
P/N 430299
For use on truck or trailer to
provide quick hold down for
your QB.
UNIT SIZE: OVERALL LENGTH: 51.75"(1.31m) OVERALL WIDTH 28.5" (0.72m)
OVERALL HEIGHT 39" (0.99m)
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GENERAL SAFETY
For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
·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.
Use of Eye and breathing protection is recom-
mended when using this machine, especially in
dry and dusty conditions.
·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.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
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ASSEMBLY
Read all safety and operating instruc-
tions before assembling or starting this
unit.
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 vibration mounts using two
lock nuts (item 32). Hand tighten only.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
3. Securely tighten all hardware listed above in steps 1 thru 2.
4. Attach throttle control assembly to inside of upper handle using screw
(item 15), lock nut (item 37) and clamp cables (item 20).
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly,
handle brace, plate deflector and throttle control.
5.Connect spark plug wire.
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PACKING CHECKLIST
These items should be included in your carton.
If any of these parts are missing, contact your
dealer.
Boxing Checklist
Check
Handle Brace
400951
Check
Handle Upper
Assembly
400957
Per Model
Check
Parts Bag &
Literature Assy
430256
Parts Bag
& Litera-
ture Assy
Per Model
Check
Briggs &
P/N 273131 English and
P/N MS2650 multi-lang
Check
Check
Briggs & Stratton
11 HP
P/N 272848 English and
P/N MS2558 multi-lang
Engine
Manual
Per
Model
Honda 8 & 11 HP
Denotes parts found in
Parts Bag Assembly
(shown on page 4).
P/N 31ZH9602
00X31-ZH9-6020
English
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PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 430256
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CONTROLS
PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST P/N 430194
Literature Checklist
Owner's
Manual
Throttle
Control
Screw Cap
1/4-20 x 1 3/4
8041009 Qty.
1
15
Check
Owner's
Manual
430258
Stop
position
Screw Cap
5/16-18 x 1 3/4
8041031 Qty. 2
17
START
20
Literature
Parts Bag
Check
Literature
Parts Bag
430257
Briggs and
HONDA
Clamp Cable 1"
900813 Qty. 3
engines have
a choke type
carburetor that
is operated by
moving the
lever on the
engine to
17
Screw Cap
5/16-18 x 2 1/2
8041034 Qty. 1
Check
Warranty
Card
Warranty
Card
choke
position.
400972
13
58
Washer 5/16
FLAT CUT
Rope Guide
830533 Qty. 2
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU Distribu-
tor List
STOP
8171003 Qty. 1
Start
position
EU Declaration
of Conformity
& EU
430189
Distributor List
Nut Lock 1/4-20
8160001 Qty. 1
Nut Lock 5/16-18
8160002 Qty. 5
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ENGINE LABELS
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INSTRUCTION LABELS
These labels should be included on your Blower. If any
of these labels are damaged, replace them before
putting this equipment into operation. Item and part
numbers are given to help in ordering replacement
Briggs & Stratton
labels.
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DAANNGGEERR
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
KEEP HANDS and FEETT AWWAY
Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating.
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en route.
Item 11 Part No.400268
Vor Inbetriebnahme Bedienungs - und Wartungsanleitung lesen.
Favor leer las instrucciones de operacion antes de operar el
motor.
C.o.nsultare il Manuale Uso e Manutenzione prima dell utilizzo.
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Label Danger Keep
Hands and Feet Away
Item 41 Part No.400424
Las Skotselinstruktionen Innan Start.
Label Read Owner's Manual
Item No. 59 Part No. 890301
Honda
READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.
LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILISATEUR AVANT USAGE.
DANGER
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGHT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN.
NO UTILIZAR SINANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD. MADE IN JAPAN
Label Ear Eye Breathing
Item No. 63 Part No. 890254
Label Danger Flying Material
Item No. 44 Part No. 810736
OIL ALERT
WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,
ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.
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OPERATION
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for cleaning
outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively
blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and
removal.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check
for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose
impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
Note: See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque
specifications. (See trouble shooting section on page 8).
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operat-
ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.
Front Discharge
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
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STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle.
Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to
accomplish your current cleaning task.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when
provided on engine).
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine .
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 8.
Side Discharge
16.2
BLOWING OPERATION
16.4
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to
forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or hard-to-
reach areas (see right).
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the
handle and handle brace. Secure in place during transport.
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STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated
areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an
approved container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is
cool. Do not smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and
engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach
the carburetor.
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