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Billy Goat FM3301 Operator Owner's Manual

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Part No. 520187 Form No. F102004A

because contact may cause burns.

22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner

or air cleaner cover.

23. DO NOT operate during excessive vibra-

tion!

24. DO NOT leave machine unattended while

in operation.

25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade

or slope.

WARNING: DO

1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the

spark plug when servicing the engine or

equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

2. DO keep cylinder fi ns and governor parts

free of grass and other debris which can

affect engine speed.

3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resistance

is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback

and prevent hand or arm injury.

4. DO examine muffl er periodically to be sure

it is functioning effectively. A worn or leaking

muffl er should be repaired or replaced as

necessary.

5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum

carburetor and cause leakage.

6. DO check fuel lines and fi ttings frequently

for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary

7. Follow engine manufacturer operating and

maintenance instructions.

8. Inspect machine and work area before

starting unit.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

LIT. BAG & CONTROLS

LABELS

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS DRAWING & LIST

ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

WARNING: DO NOT

1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly poison.

2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving

or rotating parts.

3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near

an open fl ame, or devices such as a stove,

furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light

or devices which can create a spark.

4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not

well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom-

mended.

5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is

running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes

before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety

containers.

6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine

is running.

7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of

gasoline is present or other explosive condi-

tions exist.

8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.

Move machine away from the spill and avoid

creating any ignition until the gasoline has

evaporated.

9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.

10. DO NOT smoke when fi lling fuel tank.

11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine.

Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine

speed before stopping.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVEL 2.65 g

Vibration levels at the operators handles were mea-

sured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions

using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were

performed on 08/19/03 under the conditions listed:

Sound tests were performed on 8/15/2003 under the conditions

listed:

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THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &

ENGINE MANUAL.”

12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds.

This may result in injury & /or damage to unit.

13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,

governor links or other parts which may change

the governed engine speed.

14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed

selected by the engine manufacturer.

15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug

or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved

tester.

16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug

removed. If engine is fl ooded, place throttle in

“FAST” position and crank until engine starts.

17. DO NOT strike fl ywheel with a hard object

or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to

shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service

engine.

18. DO NOT operate engine without a muffl er.

Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.

If engine is equipped with muffler deflector,

inspect periodically and replace, if necessary,

with correct defl ector.

19. DO NOT operate engine with an accumula-

tion of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible

material in the muffl er area.

20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest

covered, brush covered, or grass covered

unimproved land unless a spark arrester is

installed on the muffl er. The arrester must be

maintained in effective working order by the

operator. In the State of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the California

Public Resources Code). Other states may

have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal

lands.

21. DO NOT touch hot muffl er, cylinder, or fi ns

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SOUND

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WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

GENERAL CONDITION:

29.9" Hg (759mm Hg)

37%

South East

5.5 MPH (8.9 kmh)

Sunny

99 °F (37.2 °C)

NOTE: Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual.

Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound level

for your model.

SOUND LEVEL 94.8 dBA at operator position

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WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

GENERAL CONDITION:

30.2" Hg (767mm Hg)

57%

South

2.4 MPH (3.9 KPH)

Sunny

86 °F (30.0 °C)