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Identifying Your Billy Goat Equipment

Posted on January 6, 2021 by leapgo

Billy Goat Parts has a search engine that can find compatible parts based on your equipment’s model name and serial number. Where do you find this information? Unfortunately, with so many types of equipment and engines, the serial number can’t … Continue reading →

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Changing the Oil in Your Vanguard Engine

Posted on December 23, 2020 by leapgo

Are you taking care of the engine in your Billy Goat equipment correctly? Vanguard recently updated the oil recommendations for their engines. Here’s what you need to know to keep your single cylinder or V-twin engine lubricated. Which Oil Should … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Tips QV Quietvac Contractor Vacuum

Posted on December 9, 2020 by leapgo

The QV Quietvac is built to tackle the toughest construction cleanup jobs, including the removal of dangerous silica dust. This subjects the impeller, engine, bag and dust sock to massive amounts of dirt, accelerating wear. However, this machine will still … Continue reading →

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Tips for Using an Outdoor Vacuum

Posted on September 2, 2020 by leapgo

Is it fall already? Now that the leaves are falling from the trees, it’s time to break out your lawn vacuum. There’s more to using one of these machines that just rolling it over your lawn. If you don’t know … Continue reading →

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Managing Fall Leaves: Collection, Decomposition and Disposal

Posted on August 26, 2020 by leapgo

Fall is coming, and that means lots and lots of leaves. If they’re left on the ground, they can damage your turf, choking grass and possibly acidifying the soil. These tips will help you get the most out of your … Continue reading →

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Vanguard 200 Maintenance

Posted on August 19, 2020 by leapgo

This year, Billy Goat started offering the Vanguard 200 engine to their lineup, fitting the engine to the OS552 overseeder, PL1801 PLUGR aerator, and F601V walk-behind blower. Even if you’re familiar with working on small engines, this new single-cylinder has … Continue reading →

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Tips for Making Fence Post Holes with Your Billy Goat Auger

Posted on August 12, 2020 by leapgo

Billy Goat’s AGR1301H auger makes it easy to dig holes, but even the best tools will only go so far. If you want to build a fence, you need perfectly straight, perfectly positioned holes with just the right depth to … Continue reading →

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Sod Cutting Tips

Posted on August 5, 2020 by leapgo

Is it time to rebuild your turf? Do you want to transplant some of the grass on your lawn? Either way, you’ll need to cut away the sod. These tips will help you prepare your lawn, get a good cut … Continue reading →

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Lawn Waste Management: Save the Environment and Your Wallet

Posted on July 29, 2020 by leapgo

Yard waste is one of the most annoying things to deal with when it comes to lawn care. It costs a lot to dispose of, it takes nutrients from the soil, and it can be an environmental hazard. However, with … Continue reading →

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Dethatching Tips

Posted on July 22, 2020 by leapgo

Even if you regularly use a Billy Goat overseeder or power rake, dealing with thatch can be confusing. When do you need to use it? How do you dethatch without damaging your lawn? Why does your lawn have a thatch … Continue reading →

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