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GIE+EXPO 2011 RECAP The Z Force blower quickly attaches to Mechanic In A Bottle Gasoline Test Kit 1. Gas Quality Test Swabs: quickly test fuel quality and level of decay of 2- and 4- cycle gasoline that contains ethanol and deter- mine if the fuel is fresh, stale, or bad 2. 2-Cycle Oil Indicator Test: indicates the amount of oil present in a 2-cycle gas/oil mixture 3. Diesel Fuel Quality Test: determines the quality of diesel fuel 4. 2- and 4-Cycle Gas Test: determines the quality of non-ethanol fuel (highly sensi- tive test) 5. Phase Separation Test: detects phase- separated ethanol-blended gasoline and pro- vides immediate results to show customers 6. Oil Quality Test: illustrates why cus- tomers should change their oil more frequently 7. Bound Water Test: indicates the amount of water present, prior to phase sepa- ration This kit allows you to become the "expert" in fuel-related issues while providing a higher service level to your customers. The tests also provide third-party verification as to why a warranty should or should not be submitted to the manufacturer, helping resolve conflicts while educating customers. This is powerful when combined with B3C's POS material such as its ethanol education and "Test Your Gas" poster you receive as a B3C Authorized Dealer. Billy Goat unveils easy-to-use products With ease of use in mind, Billy Goat intro- duced three innovative products — a Z Force blower, a self-propelled overseeder and a hy- drostatic brushcutter. "In everything that we set out to do, whether it be a brand-new product or the re- introduction of an existing product," said Billy Goat President Will Coates, "ease of use is ex- ceptionally important because you've got lan- guage barriers, you've got people who don't want to read manuals, you've got people who are temporary or seasonal hires. So, the key is for a short-line seasonal product to be able to make sure that the users of your equipment are going to be able to easily understand how to use it and apply it with the minimal amount of training or effort." 12 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com any major zero-turn mower via standard heavy-duty JRCO mounting bracket. With a 360-degree-rotational, 4-inch-diameter, rub- ber discharge, the Z Force blower can divert air in any direction with the tap of a foot on the magnetically mounted pedal, providing rapid fall leaf and sidewalk cleanup. The pivot- ing throttle control handle pivots toward the operator during operation for easy reach and comfort, and it pivots away from the operator when not in use to provide the operator with easy entry and exit of the mower. Plus, the en- tire unit pivots up and down on rear quick at- tach, so the unit floats with terrain changes. Other features include 2 pins, a kickstand and rear-mounted housing handle for quick and easy connect and disconnect; a 13-hp. Honda or Subaru engine with 16-blade composite fan technology for plenty of power and out- put; heavy-duty caster wheels for stability; and a wrap-around steel safety guard for added protection when working around trees and other objects. Billy Goat Z Force blower The new self-propelled overseeder reduces fatigue associated with pushing, and it features intuitive forward and reverse operator con- trols. The unit is 22 inches wide with an ex- clusive 11-blade slicing reel that floats along the contour of the ground, increasing seed- to-soil contact and improving germination rates. The unit comes standard with a 30- pound seed box that is generously elevated above the turf to eliminate any clogging that may occur from moisture. Billy Goat's exclu- sive Auto Drop system automatically starts and stops seed drop with reel engagement and dis- engagement, conserving seed. Infinite depth adjustment of the slicer blades promotes longer blade life, and seed settings are found on board for operator convenience. Billy Goat also extended its Outback brush- cutter line with a hydrostatic unit with no shift- ing required. The new BC2600 Series brushcutter comes standard with Tuff Torq hy- drostatic transmissions, featuring Enhanced Traction Control (ETC) and pivoting deck with return to neutral. The hydrostatic transaxle