OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
2
1
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
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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.
·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
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Form No. F010396D
CONTROLS
LITERATURE ASSY P/N 890322
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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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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 manufacturer’s 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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