Billy Goat Lawn Mower TKD505H TKD505ICQ User Manual

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
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SHREDDER KIT  
P/N 890209. Shreds  
leaves, dramatically reduc-  
ing total volume.  
R
HOSE KITS  
For vacuuming in hard to  
reach areas.  
Heavy Duty Vacuum  
Hose Kit P/N 900943.  
4"(102mm) x10'(3.05m)  
HomeownersVacuum  
Hose Kit P/N 900942.  
4"(102mm) x10'(3.05m)  
NOZZLE WEAR PLATES  
P/N 900810. Extends nozzle  
life when used along curbs and  
hard surfaces.  
STANDARD TURF QUICK  
DEBRIS BAG  
P/N 890307. Standard on TKD  
models. For use in leaves and  
grass in non-dusty conditions.  
OPTIONAL DEBRIS BAGS  
QUICK DEBRIS BAG  
P/N 890305 for use in dusty  
conditions.  
DEBRIS BAG COVER  
P/N 900801 Directs dust  
downward away from operator.  
The  
®
REAR CASTER KIT  
P/N 900655 Improves  
maneuverability on hard  
surfaces.  
Thank You for Selecting  
The Powerful TKD TERMITE® VACUUM CHIPPER  
ZIPPERLESS QUICK BAG  
P/N 890309 For non dusty  
conditions that are damaging to  
zippers.  
Operator Owner's Manual  
TKD505H, TKD505ICQ  
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Specifications  
TKD505H  
TKD505ICQ  
ENGINE: H.P.  
5.5 (4.1 kW)  
5 (3.73 kW)  
ENGINE: TYPE  
HONDA OHV  
2.01 qt. (1.9 L)  
0.69 qt.(0.65 L)  
133# (60.3 kg)  
156# (70.8 kg)  
36# (16.3 kg)  
B&S I/C  
ENGINE: FUEL CAP.  
ENGINE: OIL CAP.  
WEIGHT: UNIT  
WEIGHT: SHIPPING  
ENGINE WEIGHT:  
1.5 qt. (1.4 L)  
0.63 qt. (0.6 L)  
121# (54.9 kg)  
144# (65.3 kg)  
24.38# (11.05 kg)  
UNIT SIZE:  
OVERALL LENGTH: 62"(1.57m) OVERALL WIDTH 26.75" (0.68m)  
OVERALL HEIGHT 42" (1.07m)  
Part No. 890313  
Form No. F010396D  
Page 1 of 12  
9
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.  
·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration.  
·DO NOT remove bag until engine has been turned off and has  
come to a complete stop.  
·DO NOT remove hose kit cap on nozzle until engine has been  
turned off and has come to a complete stop.  
·DO NOT operate machine with hose cap, bag or hose removed.  
·DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand,  
dust, fine dirt, rock, glass, string like material, grain, rags,  
cans, metal, bark or water.  
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while  
operating this machine.  
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recom-  
mended when using this machine, especially in dry  
and dusty conditions. Optional bag cover directs dust  
toward ground, away from the operator.  
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%.  
·DO NOT pick up any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or  
explosive material.  
·DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake opening,  
near debris outlet or near any moving parts.  
·DO NOT start engine without debris bag and quick discon-  
nect connected firmly in place to exhaust outlet.  
·DO NOT start or operate machine with debris bag zipper  
open.  
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.  
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ASSEMBLY  
1. ASSEMBLE Lift upper handle (item 6), remove items 8, 73, 74, & 30 from  
lower handle (item 27). Attach upper and lower handle as shown,  
and securely tighten folding handle knobs(item 73),while holding head of  
screw(item 8) firmly against upper handle.  
Read all safety and operating instructions  
before assembling or starting this unit.  
2. UNFOLD the debris bag (item 1) and fasten bag neck to bag quick  
disconnect (item 83). Attach firmly to housing exhaust (item 52) see fig. 2.  
3. ATTACH bag hanger strap to bag supports (item 11), preassembled to  
upper handle.  
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING  
4. INSTALL tamper (item 85) in chipper hopper (see page 7).  
5. CONNECT spark plug wire.  
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,  
completely assembled except for the upper handle, debris bag,  
and bag quick disconnect.  
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PACKING CHECKLIST  
These items should be included in your carton. If  
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.  
Check  
Debris Bag  
890306  
Connector  
Quick  
Check  
6
Disconnect  
890176  
27  
Check  
Check  
8
Tamper  
890229  
QUICK DISCONNECT  
Literature Assy  
890322  
Literature  
Assembly  
30  
73  
74  
Per Model  
Check  
Check  
Briggs & Stratton  
MS9984 Multi-Language  
Engine  
Manual Per  
Model  
{
Honda  
P/N 31ZE6030 00X31-  
ZE6-0300 English  
Fig. 2  
Part No. 890313  
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Form No. F010396D  
CONTROLS  
LITERATURE ASSY P/N 890322  
13  
12  
Owner's  
Manual  
Throttle  
Control  
Literature Check-  
list  
Check  
Owner's  
Manual  
890313  
Briggs  
engines have  
a primer  
STOP  
SLOW  
Literature  
Check  
Literature  
KD /TKD  
Accessories  
button  
KD /TKD  
Accessories  
890317  
carburetor  
rather than  
choke type  
carburetor.  
Honda - Place  
in fast position  
to start.  
FAST  
Check  
Warranty  
Card  
Warranty  
Card 400972  
Start  
position  
Check  
EU Declaration  
EU Declaration  
of Conformity  
& EU  
of Conformity &  
EU Distributor  
List 890262  
Distributor List  
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15  
ENGINE LABELS  
INSTRUCTION LABELS  
These labels should be included on your Vacuum. 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 labels..  
Honda  
WARNING  
EXPLOSIVE FUEL  
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO  
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.  
DAANNGGEERR  
Label Danger  
Keep Hands  
and Feet  
KEEP HANDS and FEEETT AWWAY  
Label Do Not Fill While  
Away  
Engine Is Hot  
Item 63 Part No.400268  
Item 29 Part  
No.400424  
Label Danger Chipper For Wood  
Only Item 48 Part No. 890152  
Label Read Owner's  
Manual Item 84  
Part No.890301  
DANGER  
Briggs & Stratton  
Label Ear Eye Breathing  
Item No. 86 Part No. 890254  
Label Danger Flying Material  
Item 62 Part No.810736  
Debris Bag  
Label item 1  
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Form No. F010396D  
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Operation  
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming  
leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter and  
for chipping brush, limbs, corn and sunflower stalks and  
palm fronds.  
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand  
can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's primary  
purpose. Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the  
longevity of your machine.  
Nozzle Height Fine Adjustment For Hard Surface  
Use: Optimum nozzle height is 1/2" (12.7mm) above ground with  
engine not running. To adjust height, loosen screws (item 37), on  
quad plate. Prop front of nozzle up 1.0" (25.4mm) above ground.  
Keeping wheels on ground, re-tighten screws (item 37). Recheck  
and fine adjust to obtain 1/2" (12.7mm) at nozzle front (see fig 1).  
Item 37 Ref. Securely  
Tighten, postion slots toward  
unit. Can be reversed to  
provide better hole alignment  
if required.  
Adjustment  
Lowers  
Nozzle  
Rod In  
First Hole  
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 12).  
Adjustment  
Raises Nozzle  
(fig. 1)  
16.7  
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must  
be used when operating machine.  
CHIPPING OPERATION  
Wearing Eye Protection and Durable  
Gloves is recommended while operating  
chipper.  
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.  
Use caution when using chipper  
Your TERMITE ® chipper is designed to process tree branches  
and limbs up to 2" (50.8mm) diameter.  
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.  
16.1  
STARTING  
ENGINE: See engine manufacturers instructions  
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.  
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and  
gasoline.  
"
2
(50.8 mm)  
Maximum  
Diameter  
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 throttle control (Honda only).  
PRIMER: Push primer per engine instructions ( B&S only).  
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.  
Pull starting rope to start engine.  
Several small branches can be grouped together and fed  
together into the chipper (see fig 2.).  
IFYOUR UNIT FAILSTO START:  
See Troubleshooting on page 12.  
When feeding forked branches, squeeze forks together and  
feed into chipper entrance (DO NOT overload). If forks are too  
large, use a pair of loppers to trim forks down to size. A lopper  
storage bracket is provided on every unit (loppers are not  
included)  
16.2  
VACUUMING OPERATION  
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: is  
raised and lowered by pushing slightly downward on  
handle and pulling height adjust rod (item 23) up at left rear  
of machine.  
CLEARING A CLOGGED CHIPPER HOPPER  
16.8  
Under normal circumstances, allow time for machine  
to clear all wood from chipper hopper before stopping  
engine. Otherwise, remaining pieces of wood will jam  
inside of chipper when engine stops. (SeeTamper page 7).  
Disconnect spark plug wire.  
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP: Adjust nozzle close to debris,  
but without blocking airflow into the nozzle. NOTE: Never bury  
nozzle into debris.  
Remove debris bag quick disconnect from debris outlet on  
machine.  
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE  
Wearing durable gloves, access impeller through  
debris outlet on fan housing and rotate impeller  
counter clock wise to dislodge and remove jam and  
remove debris from hopper with tongs or equivalent.  
Reconnect debris bag quick disconnect to machine.  
Reconnect spark plug wire.  
& EXHAUST: Turn engine off and wait for impeller to  
stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire.  
Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the  
clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark  
plug wire.  
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