QL2300 Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT QL TRUCK LOADER VACUUM Owner's Manual QL2300KO Accessories INTAKE EXHAUST TRAILER HOSE REPLACEMENT KIT EXHAUST HOSE KIT TRAILER QL Standard on QL units. [12"(305mm) x 10' (3.0m)] [8"(203mm) x 5' (1.5m)] Quick release coupler and flexible steel hose increases exhaust distance. Heavy duty spring axle trailer designed for towing your QL. Allows unit to be mounted for pickup from rear and both sides.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® QL Vacuum. Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications Ql2300KO Engine: HP 23 (17.14kW) Engine: Model PA-76559 Engine: Type KOHLER COMMANDER Engine: Fuel Capacity 8qt. (7.57 L) REMOTE TANK, OIL PUMP Engine: Oil Capacity 2.0 qt. (1.9 L) Total Unit Weight: 399# (181.3 kg) Max operating slope 25 Overall Height 74” (1.82m) Overall Width 32” (0.81m) Overall Legnth 58” (1.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others. This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment. This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 113 dB(a) at Operator Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 2-14-2002 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model. General Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Humidity: Barometric Pressure: Sunny 50oF (10oC) 15 mph (24.1 kmh) North 32% 30.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT QL Vacuum. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton and is completely assembled except for the exhaust elbow, nozzle, handle loop for nozzle, hose booms, hose bands, hose coupler, hose clamps and related hardware. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. SECURELY ATTACH unit to the bed of a truck or to a trailer, so that the exhaust discharges into an enclosed container. NOTE: This unit must be securely mounted to the bed of a truck or to a trailer before operating. 2. ATTACH hose to hose coupler, using hose clamp (item 26) NOTE: This unit is equipped with a unidirectional hose. Assemble hose so that interior hose material seams face toward unit. Refer to flow direction arrow printed on outside of hose.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual Typical on both sides MOUNTING: Main unit GENERAL: Unit must be securely mounted to a trailer, truck bed, or other similar surface before use. Do not use this unit in a freestanding position. Unit is not stable until it has been secured in place. Secure unit by bolting through the base of the unit and through the mounting surface using 3/8" dia. bolts, with washers and locking nuts (see fig. 1) Fig. 1 MOUNTING: Unit can be mounted in various positions.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual VACUUMING OPERATION EXHAUST DIRECTION & DISTANCE: Exhaust direction and distance are controlled by the angle of the exhaust deflector and by rotation of the exhaust elbow. Adjust the angle of the exhaust deflector to control the distance that debris is discharged. Typically debris is aimed to discharge to the rear of the container. The direction of discharge is adjusted by loosening the knobs on the exhaust elbow clamp and rotating the elbow to the desired direction.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every use Every 5 hours (daily) Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours z Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil and air filter z Clean hose z Engine (See Engine Manual) z Inspect battery for damage or leak z Keep engine free of debris z Check battery terminal for corrosion z Check for excessive vibration IMPELLER REMOVAL 1.
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QL2300 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING QL2300KO Part No 790294 14 Form No F062906A
QL2300 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 PART NO. 400268 400339 400424 850132 500267 500282 790275 790129 790263 790271 790132 790133 790134 510185 790307 790293 790103-S 790142 790143-S LABEL HOT ENGINE KNOB LABEL OPEI WARNING WASHER TWISTED LOCK 7/16" GRIP HANDLE STRAIN RELIEF HEYCO 1244 ENGINE 23 HP HORIZ.
QL2300 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Part No 790294 Service Performed 16 Form No F062906A
