Billy Goat PR550HV User's Manual
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1. once ROTATION ROTATION Oo ses jo min length ORIGINAL I URIGINAL ET Fig 1 SY SLICING BLADE WEAR 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 2 Close fuel valve on engine if available 3 Lean unit back onto lower handles and secure in place 4 Inspect blades for wear and immediately replace any bent or cracked blades Measure the overall length of the blade from the center of the attachment bolt to the tip of the worn blade 5 If blades measure less than 3 76 mm in length they must be replaced NOTE We recommend replacing all the blades at once ROTATING FLAIL REEL END TO END To maximize flail blade life and performance the reel can be rotated end to end periodically to provide a fresh lead cutting edge Takes approx 20 min and requires 1 2 and 9 16 socket wrenches with extension bar 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 2 Close fuel valve on engine if available 3 Lean unit back onto lower handles and secure in place 4 Remove 6 lock nuts item 62 holding the belt and shaft guards item 21 amp 22 in place It is necessary to lower the height adjust lever to reach the locknuts on the guards Remove the guards 5 Remove the drive belt item 9 by walking it out of the groove on the reel pulley item 2 6 Remove the 4 lock nuts item 60 and washers item 68 holding the bearings item 23 to the frame of the unit T The reel i2. dM BLADES DOWN RUNNING Page 6 of 16 Form No 1605 OPERATION continued RAKING SLICING TIPS Before begining it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from area to be treated A core can be cut using a piece of pvc or metal pipe Hammer the pipe into the ground remove it push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to determine the depth of thatch in your yard THATCH Thatch is a dense layer of dead grass clippings and roots that builds up over time at the base of of the lawn preventing air water and fertilizer from reaching the soil This can cause shallow root development and make a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease Thatch also provides an ideal environment for insects to hide and multiply Periodic removal of thatch will keep your lawn in good health HEAVY THATCH Lawns with an excessive amount of thatch will require multiple treatments for effective removal Trying to remove excessive thatch greater than 3 4 19 mm deep in one treatment will damage or destroy the living part of the lawn It is best to remove heavy thatch in seasonal treatments i e spring and fall SLOPES Rake slopes across not up and down This is much easier and safer for the operator and is better for the lawn Raking across will help to reduce runoff during watering and allow the sloped ground to hold more seed fertilizer and wa
3. Form No F031605A SPACER BUMPER KIT 350258 SLICING BLADE KIT 350187 PARTS PR500 QTY PR500 ee 775 BUMPER 5 8717 6 Nurok mez 8142004 40 LIST 57 LOCK WASHER 5 16 TWISTED TOOTH 800177 SCREWCAP 5 16 24 x 1 HCS GR 5 400164 1 80_ SHAFTSLIONG WAST 84 SPACFRBLADEASSY 950150 86 140 8142004 40 30 9808 3 Part No 350324 Page 13 of 16 Form No F031605A 1334 4 ONIONS 304 ed 1 151 SiNVd 404 OL 39Vd 335 Noiaas sm 2439198 3018 9 NOILOAS 30918 Z S13qON dd 13 0 AINO 513007 SO 3Hl 40 3 51 Al8N3SSV 4191335 AINO STACOW SO 1 404 ASSY I33HM INOS3 1331 Su AINO S1300A SO 404 S Al8gNdSSV 410415 VM DUE enn Ac Do HLSSSO 19950 AH0SSdd HOSSHd A0SSHd 05909 AINO 513007 SO 404 700 ATIS SLYVd Form No F031605A Page 14 of 16 Part No 350324 7509 ON Hed 9 JOG VSO
4. FLAIL REEL ASSEMBLY FOR PR550 AND PR550H MODELS ONLY SERERE HEN mmm 74 BLADE FLAIL 350100 52 350100 52 J SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 4 EU NEN 76 SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 2 350144 44 350144 44 77 SHAFT WA FLAIL REEL 350145 1 350145 1 J 78 CLIP LOCK 1 2 350146 8 350146 8 79 WASHERl2SAE 701 8 8701 8 J SLICING REEL ASSEMBLY FOR PR550V PR550HV OS551 AND OS551H MODELS ONLY 80 SHAFTSLICINGWA 350142 1 350142 1 350142 1 350142 1 84 SPACER BLADE ASSY 350150 9 350150 9 350150 9 350150 9 86 NUT LOCK 1 420 8142004 40 8142004 40 8142004 40 8142004 40 89 WASHERLOCK7 8INT TOOTH 350154 1 350154 1 350154 1 350154 1 90 NUTJAM7 844 350155 1 350155 1 350155 1 350155 1 SEEDER BOX ASSEMBLY FOR OS551 AND OS551H MODELS ONLY BOXSEEDERMAINBODY J 399 1 399 1 92 BRACKET ADJDROPSEEDER 3503 1 350906 1 Eos BanDooRuNKGAGE 3506 T1 85076 71 94 SHAFT PLASTIC DROOP SEEDER 350320 1 35030 7 95 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER 1 8557 1 96 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDEREND 35022 1 350272 97 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER ARM 350273 t 35078
5. 9201113 1 9201113 ERI ae gt 2 o o gt o lt N 7 COIN 00 9201078 es _42 A m lt HEI PEEP oF 1 9 3 43 GRIP t x 13 2 2 LABEL INSTRUCTION SEEDER BOX J 3 9 400570 500181 350288 46 WASHER 5 16 FC BELT GUARD 8171003 2 8171003 1 830503 50 LABELHOTENGINE 400260 1 400268 1 400268 1 400268 400424 2 PLUG CAP 1 RD 01100 9846 516003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 850209 810736 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 H PARTS Pnssor prssov ary SCREWCAP 5 16 24 x 3 4 GR 5 65A Washerg4SAE J 8172005 1 8172015 1 65B Washer 5 16 Twist Tooth 43028 1 430298 66 SCREWCAP 5 16 18x1 1 2 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 67 WASHER 5 16 FLAT CUT 8171003 4 8171003 4 8171003 8 8171003 8 68 WASHERS 8FLATCUT 8171004 8 8171004 8 8171004 8 8171004 8 69 WASHER 1 2FC 8171006 2 8171006 2 8171006 5 8171006 5 NUT LOCK 1 2 13 THIN HGT 72 BUTTONSOCKET 5 16 18 5 87 350266 4 350266 4 P
6. WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY Part No 350324 Page 4 of 16 Form No F031605A INSTRUCTION LABELS These labels should be included on your Power Rake If any of these labels are damaged replace them before putting this equipment into operation and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels E 4 RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH 46 4 PULLTOENGAGECLUTCH Label Clutch Item 49 Part No 830503 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY EXPLOSIVE FUEL WARNING STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING Label Do Not Fill While Label Danger Keep Hands Engine 15 Hot and Feet Away Item 50 Part No 400268 Item 51 Part No 400424 A DANGER WARNING in Label Danger Flying Material Label Danger Guard Item 48 Part No 810736 Item 52 Part No 900327 ROTATE KNOB TO ADJUST BLADE H BLADES UP _____ 7 BLADES DOWN BLADE DEPT BLADES DOWN OPERATING POSITION BLADES UP TRANSPORT POSITION READ OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING USE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PROTECT BYSTANDERS 2 FLYING DEBRIS BI BEFORE STARTING MAKE SURE gt HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER IS IN UP POSITION ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE gt CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY gt INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER DAILY REPLACE AS NEEDED GREASE REEL BEARINGS AND LUBRICATE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER AW ENGINE OIL CHANGE e INSPECT
7. 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS FLAIL BLADES P N 350186 A complete replacement set 52 of our high quality flail blades for your PR Includes 8 new lock clips for replacement installa tion FLAIL SHAFTS P N 350185 A full set of four shafts for replacement Includes 8 new lock clips for replacement installation Note We recommend replacing the shafts when you replace flails DRIVE BELT P N 350116 Original Equipment drive belt for your PR SPACER BUMPERS P N 350258 A complete replacement set 44 of 1 2 spacer bumpers and 4 of 1 4 spacer bumpers ACCESSORIES SLICING REEL PIN 350113 A complete verti slicing reel for your PR 20 wide reel for use in grasses that require vertical cutting and for assisting in lawn overseeding projects Thank You for Selecting The Powerful PR and OS POWER RAKES and OVERSEEDERS SLICING BLADES P N 350187 A full set of twenty blades for replacement Includes 40 new capscrews and lock nuts for replacement installation Operator Owner s Manual P N 350325 350328 PR550 PR550H PR550V The new light weight Plastic Overseeding Kit is constructed PR550HV 05551 OS551H of durable High Density Polypropolene with two lift handles on each side to assist in lifting the entire unit and easily converts a PR Series Power Rake into an overseeder with 4 bolts and minimal tools NOTE Overseeder Conversion Kit 350328 inc
8. 30 8059136 SCREWCAP moza xaa O O 2 PARTS BAG SEEDER BOX KIT 15 8024021 BOLT CARRIAGE U amp 20 X9 V a 17 816001 NUTLOCK Yd O o 19 8160002 NUTLOCK 5 16 REQUIRE ON THE OLD MODELS ONLY 4 29 877703 WASHER LOCK 576 lt o 4 23 8041026 SCREWCAP 51618 04 4 45 A A AT 27 817200 WASHERS 6FENDER 4 28 8172007 WASHERTI4SAE 2 12 31 8171006 WASHERI2FC O 3 NUT LOCK 1 2 THIN HGT a 350327 LITSEEDER BOX INCLUDES TEMPLATE 1 09 N 11 0116 Form No F031605A FLAIL REEL ASSY 350112 IN SPACE IS SECTION R 6 BLADES IS S 76 ECTION PARTS LIST 73 SHAFTFLAIL BLADE BLADE FLAIL SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 4 SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 2 78 CLIP LOCK 1 2 m 79 WASHERI2SAE 817201 8 PR500 QTY Fran 350146 FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 FLAIL BLADE KIT 350186 PARTS QTY m uw er 778 uz 350146 5 Part No 350324 Page 12 of 16 AP 410 r 13 BLADES PER SECTION TYP OF 4 SECTIONS PARTS LIST
9. 71 BOXSEEDERLIDASSEMBLY 35032 1 35032 1_ 799 SPROCKET 167 43 0 625B0RE_ 35080 t 5099 1 13500 900321 4 90321 4 102 GUARD sprocket sos 1 350835 71 SPRINGTENSION O 407 2 4027 2 104 BOLT CARRAIGE 5m6 18X1 8024040 1 8024040 3 105 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 420 X34 8024021 3 8024021 3 106 scREwSHEETMETAL 35086 T 4 35086 4 108 BRACKET SLOTSEEDER 350832 1 109 SPROCKET WHEELteT 3508 1 35018 110 WASHER 0 9060Dx0850ID 350280 4 35080 4 Tat cHAINS PITCH 1 1 350309 350229 12 COTTERPIN U8 T _ _ 1 1 31923 1 81970 1 __ 35099 1 114 WASHER sne FENDER 8172050 4 8172020 4 WASHERLOcKSi6 4 etzotr 4 116 SCREWCAP 516 18 x34 8041026 4 8041026 4 117 WASHER 1 4 SAE S SU PETRI ERE CERES E NurHEX1024 _______ _ ___ _____ __ 8154007 2 8164007 2 1 9 SCREW io24x34 1 1 8041026 2 8041026 72 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine stalls or labors when
10. MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS e PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING e DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC T O SERVICE THIS MACHINE Label Instructions Height Adjust Item 35 Part No 350176 MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE THATCH FERTILIZE LAWN WITH BROADCAST SPREADER FOR BEST RESULTS OVERSEED IN TWO PASSES OF ONE HALF APPLICATION RATE AT RIGHT ANGLES OR IN A CRISS CROSS PATTERN WATER HEAVILY IMMEDIATELY THEN LIGHTLY FOR 10 14 DAYS KEEPING SOIL MOIST AFTER GERMINATION WATER LESS OFTEN TO PROMOTE GROWTH PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED STOP SETTING EXAMPLE STOP SETTING IS ON 4 IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO STOP SETTING BRACKET KNOB THESE SETTINGS ARE APPROXIMATE GUIDELINES SEEDING RATES ARE SPEED DEPENDENT FASTER TRAVEL DELIVERS LESS SEED RYEGRASS RATE LBS 1 000 FT STOP SETTING RATE LBS 1 000 REFERENCE CHART BENTGRASS BERMUDAGRASS HULLED amp ZOYSIA BLUEGRASS CENTIPEDEGRASS COATED FESCUE ST AUGUSTINE GRASS BILLY GOAT SEEDER SETTING SCOTTS SEEDER SETTING ALL DROP 5 EEDER MODELS 6 1 3 8 10 17 Label Instructions Seeder Box Item 45 Part No 350288 Part
11. No 350324 Page 5 of 16 Form No F031605A Operation INTENDED USE This machine is designed for removing thatch from your lawn renovation of existing lawns and to assist in overseeding operations The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs If excessive vibration occurs shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn reel loose pulley bolts or set screws loose engine or lodged foreign objects See trouble shooting section on page 12 Like all mechanical tools reasonable care must be used when operating machine 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 STARTING ENGINE ENGINE See engine manufacturer s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used e Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline ENGINE SPEED Controlled by throttle lever on the engine Under normal conditions operate at full throttle to accom plish your task FUEL VALVE Move fuel valve to ON position Honda only CHOKE Operated with lever on the engine THROTTLE Move throttle control on engine to fast position Pull starting rope to start engine IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START See Troubleshooting on page 12 FOLDING HANDLE This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and tra
12. has been worked into the soil water and fertilize according to the seed suppliers directions Form No F031605A OPERATION continued ADJUSTING SEED RATE DROPPING SEEDS PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN 1 2 5 6 7 SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED gt STOP SETTING 2001 EXAMPLE STOP SETTING IS E IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING atop SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD THEN SET SETTING BRACKET KNOB THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO LAWN PREPARATION MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING AFTER ADJUSTING THE STOP SETTING LIFT UP ON THE BAR TO OPEN POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE THE DROP SEEDER DOOR THATCH FERTILIZE LAWN WITH BROADCAST SPREADER LAWN PREPARATION FOR BEST RESULTS OVERSEED IN TWO PASSES OF ONE HALF APPLICATION RATE AT RIGHT ANGLES OR IN A CRISS CROSS PATTERN WATER HEAVILY IMMEDIATELY THEN LIGHTLY FOR 10 14 DAYS KEEPING SOIL MOIST AFTER GERMINATION WATERLESS OFTEN TO TO STOP DROPPING SEEDS PUSH FORWARD ON THE HANDLE TO PROMOTE GROWTH NOTE dE SUCING INS SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO SEED APPLICATION CHART THESE SETTINGS ARE APPROXIMATE GUIDELINES SEEDING RATES ARE SPEED DEPENDENT FASTER TRAVEL DELIVERS LESS SEED SEED RATE STOP SEED RATE STOP TYPE LBS SETTING TYPE LBS SETTING 1 000 1 000 FT RYEGRASS 1 2 1 B
13. raking Blades set too deep into ground Raise blades so that they just touch the ground ona level surface Abnormal vibration Damaged or missing blades Loose handle bolts Stop work immediately Replace any damaged or Loose engine bolts missing blades Tighten all loose bolts and nuts Stop switch off Honda only Throttle in off position Engine not in full choke position Out of gasoline Bad or old gasoline Spark Plug wire disconnected Dirty air cleaner Engine oil level too low Honda only Engine will not start Check stop switches throttle choke position and gasoline Connect spark plug wire Clean or replace air cleaner Contact a qualified service person Engine is locked will not pull over Debris locked against reel or drive pulleys Engine problem Pull spark plug wire and remove debris Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS UNIT STORAGE A Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or other gas appliance GOVERNED RPM 3700 MODEL NO 1104020191E1 ENGINE HORSEPOWER BRIGGS amp STRATTON 5 5 If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more prepare as follows Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction o
14. removed If engine is flooded place throttle in FAST position and crank until engine starts 17 DO NOT strike flywheel 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 muffler Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If engine is equipped with muffler deflector inspect periodically and replace if necessary with correct deflector 19 DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass leaves dirt or other combustible material in the muffler 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 muffler 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 muffler cylinder or fins because contact may cause burns 22 DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover 23 DO NOT operate during excessive vibration 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 cyl
15. 3 for this operation MOW Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height approximately 2 tall DRY Be sure grass is dry Wet conditions can cause in creased damage to healty grass SET DEPTH With engine off set the raking depth so that the blades just touch on a flat surface i e driveway or sidewalk START ENGINE See Page 5 ENGAGE BLADES Pull back on the bail on the operators handle NOTE When engaging the blades in heavy load conditions i e heavy thatch or very uneven turf push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly Engage the blades Slowly lower the unit into the turf SLICE Verti cut a small test area and examine the results Some thatch and cut stems should be removed and deposited on top of the healthy grass Grass runners should be cut and ready for removal If excessive damage occurs to healthy grass adjust the blade depth to decrease damage Continue raking the yard working in one direction i e north south or east west NOTE large drop in engine RPM occurs or the unit pulls you forward and bounces during operation the blade depth is set too low REMOVE THATCH STEMS After verti cutting a layer of thatch and cut stems will be deposited over the top of the lawn We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch stems Part No 350324 Page 8 of 16 OVERSEEDING OPERATION c DO NOT Use this machine on an
16. 9LE0A 05551 lt 79 lt o lt TS PR550 PR550H LIST Part No Part No Spacer Crank PR Honda 350339 1 2 2 1 350101 350339 350102 350103 350104 350107 350113 350114 350115 350116 350118 350119 350194 350121 350309 350125 350126 350127 350128 350182 350130 350195 350196 350133 350134 350135 350136 350137 350138 350167 350168 350171 350173 350174 350175 350176 350178 350179 350181 400217 500114 600115 gt 771017 5 Height Adjust Assy 350107 1 350107 1 350107 1 1 7 1 1 X36 350116 1 350116 1 350116 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 Spring Height Adjust PR500 1 1 20 1 Pin Yoke 1 2 1 Bracket Mount Hgt Adj WA 1 Spacer Spanner Wheel PR500 4 Guard Belt WA W Label 1 Guard Shaft WA W Label 1 Bearing 34 Cast Pillow Block 2 Handle Lower LH WA 1 Handle Lower RH WA 1 Handle Upper 500 1 Clutch WA 1 Loop Folding Handle 2 Deflector Rubber 1 hield Bearing 2 Bar Clamp Deflector 1 Bracket Height Adjust Lock WA 1 uard Pulley Back 1 ever Height Control 1 abel Instr Hgt Adj 1 olt Shoulder 1 2 x 1 94 1 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 x 1 34 1 1 3 1 4 3 7 41 ENGINE HONDA 5 5 GX160 600115 1 NGINE INTEK 5 5HP OHV B amp S 350197 1 350197 42 6 X1 42A KEY 1 4 x 1
17. ENTGRASS 2 3 1 3 4 2 11 3 2 BILLY SCOTTS 11 2 3 GOAT SEEDER 2 1 3 4 BERMUDAGRASS 3 4 1 SEEDER SETTING HULLED amp ZOYSIA 12 3 2 SETTING or BLUEGRASS 3 4 3 MODELS 1 4 CENTIPEDEGRASS 2 3 11 2 5 COATED 11 4 2 gt ps 2 1 2 6 2 1 2 3 9 7 10 FESCUE 3 4 5 ST AUGUSTINE 3 4 3 8 bus 11 4 6 GRASS 1 4 9 ue 2 7 11 3 5 3 1 2 8 11 2 6 Part 350324 Page 9 of 16 Form F031605A MAINTENANCE Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments disassembly or any kind of repair TURN MACHINE OFF MAKE SURE ALL MOVING WARNING TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY ALWAYS 4 PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT h ENGINE See engine manufacturer operator s instructions RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND ALL GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE USE ONLY BILLY GOAT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR BLADE WEAR AND ROTATING REEL END TO END FLAIL BLADE WEAR 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 2 Close fuel valve on engine if available 3 Lean unit back onto lower handles and secure in place 4 Inspect blades for wear and immediately replace any bent or cracked blades Measure the overall length of the blade See fig 1 5 If blades measure less than 3 25 83 mm in overall length they must be replaced NOTE We recommend replacing all the flails at
18. NDITION Sunny GENERAL CONDITION 48 F 8 9 C 2 MPH 3 2 kmh South East 29 30 34 Hg 770mm Hg Lown 101 dB PR550 MODEL TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE LABELS OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS DRAWING amp LIST 14 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 WARRANTY PROCEDURE 16 WIND SPEED WIND SPEED WIND DIRECTION East 2 WIND DIRECTION HUMIDITY HUMIDITY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE Part No 350324 Page 2 of 16 Form No F031605A 9 GENERAL SAFETY For your safety and the safety of others these directions should be followed Do not operate this machine without first reading v owner s manual and engine manufacturer s manual Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended when using this machine especially in dry and dusty conditions Wearing gloves is recommended while operating this machine NOT place hands or feet underneath unit near debris outlet or near any moving parts NOT start engine without height adjust lever in up position and clutch bail disengaged NOT start or operate machine with guards removed DO NOT perform any service on the unit without removing the spark plug wire DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than19 NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass la
19. PHONE 816 524 9666 FAX 816 524 6983 www billygoat com from Purchase Date Part No 350324 Page 16 of 16 Form No F031605A
20. ch on a flat surface i e driveway or sidewalk START ENGINE See page 5 for further instruction ENGAGE BLADES Pull back on the bail on the opera tors handle NOTE When engaging the blades in heavy load conditions i e heavy thatch or very uneven turf push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly Engage the blades Slowly lower the unit into the turf RAKE Rake a small test area and examine the results Thatch should be removed and deposited on top of the healthy grass If excessive damage occurs to healty grass adjust the blade depth to decrease damage Continue raking the yard working in one direction i e north south or east west NOTE large drop engine RPM occurs or the unit pulls you forward and bounces during operation the blade depth is set too low REMOVE THATCH After raking a layer of thatch will be deposited over the top of the lawn This thatch must be removed prior to any fertilizing seeding or watering of the lawn We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch Page 7 of 16 Form No F031605A OPERATION continued VERTI CUTTING OPERATION gp DO NOT Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn DO NOT Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19 DO NOT Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it DO NOT Allow children to operate this equipment NOTE Must have the slicing reel assembly 35011
21. er and date of purchase and where purchased 1803 S Jefferson Lee s Summit MO 64062 USA Tel 816 524 9666 Fax 816 524 6983 Serial No NENNEN eL de The Machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing Billy Goat Dealer The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized Billy Goat Dealer and submitted to their respective Billy Goat Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to Billy Goat for consideration The Technical Service Department at Billy Goat will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination Billy Goat will notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom the claim was received The decision by the Quality Service department at Billy Goat to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding GOAT INDUSTRIES INC Unit Weight 2 Note To process a Warranty Claim it is necessary to quote the Model amp Serial Number which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate See owner s manual BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC BILLY y 1803 S W JEFFERSON LEE S SUMMIT MO 64082 2312 USA Purchased GOAT v
22. f engine Drain fuel outdoors into an approved container away from open flame Be sure engine is cool Do not HONDA 5 5 GX160K1QX 3600 When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner s manual All engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer If your engine requires warranty or other repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer When contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your engine model number available for reference See table page above If smoke Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as Sta Bil is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 min after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the carburetor the manufacturers national service organization To reach Briggs amp Stratton 800 233 3723 American Honda 800 426 7701 Engine Service and Warranty Contact your nearest engine manufacturer s authorized servicing dealer See page 7 WARRANTY PROCEDURE a Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and or workmanship the owner should make a warranty claim as follows Record your machine model serial numb
23. gine 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 flame 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 conditions 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 filling fuel tank 11 DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine Whenever possible gradually reduce engine speed before stopping 12 DO NOT run engine at excessive 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
24. inder fins and governor parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed 3 DO pull starter cord slowly until resis tance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury 4 DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively A worn or leaking muffler 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 fittings 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 VIBRATION LEVELS 3 2 g max Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 09 08 97 under the conditions listed speeds This may result in injury amp or damage to unit Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000 14 EEC and were performed on 2 13 2002 under the conditions listed 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 power level for your model 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY ASSEMBLY CONTROLS Sound level of 82 dBA at operator position Sunny 85 F 29 4 C 10 MPH 16 1 kmh GENERAL CO
25. ludes Slicing Reel 350113 Part No 350325 comes with the Overseeder Box only Specifications PR550 PR550V PR550H PR550HV OS551 05551 ENGINE 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW ENGINE TY PE B amp S OHV B amp S OHV HONDA OHV HONDA OHV B amp S OHV HONDA OHV ENGINE FUEL CAP 3 0 qt 2 84L 3 09 2 841 3 88qt 36L 3 8801 3 6L 3 09 2 841 3 88 qt 3 6 L ENGINE OIL CAP 0 66 qt 0 621 0 66 qt 0 621 0 699 0 651 0 69 qt 0 651 0 66 qt 0 621 0 69 qt 0 65 L WEIGHT UNIT 160 72 5 kg 163 74 1 kg 158 71 8 kg 161 73 2 kg 173 78 5 kg 171 77 6 kg WEIGHT SHIPPING 183 83 0 kg 183 83 0 kg 178 80 9 kg 178 80 9 kg 208 94 3 kg 209 94 8 kg ENGINE WEIGHT 36 16 3 kg 36 16 3 kg 34 15 4 kg 34 15 4 kg 36 16 3 kg 34 15 4 kg MAX ENGINE OPERATING SLOPE 15 15 20 20 15 20 Part No 350324 Page 1 of 16 Form No F031605A 5 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATOR S MANUAL amp EN GINE MANUAL THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION DEATH PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY A WARN The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING DO 1 DO NOT run en
26. nsportation The handle can be folded by sliding the handle lock loops item 28 up This releases the upper handle allowing it to be folded over the unit HANDLING amp TRANSPORTING This unit requires two people to lift it With the handle in the folded position lift holding the lower handle and belt shaft guard one on each side of the machine Secure the machine in place during transport Part No 350324 ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH Counter Clockwise Clockwise To raise blades To lower blades The depth of the blades be raised lowered by rotating the knob on the top of the adjustment lever The blades are lowered by rotating the knob clockwise and raised by rotating the knob counter clockwise The relative depth of the blades can be gauged by using the depth scale located on the right front corner of the engine base With new blades installed the depth can be estimated as follows 2 5 on the scale is even with the ground 3 is equal to 0 25 deep and 3 5 is equal to 0 5 deep BLADE POSITION amp DEPTH CONTROL LEVER The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjusment lever on the engine base The height adjuster lock lever must be pushed back against the adjustment lever in order to lower the blades into the ground The resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH BLADES UP BLADES UP TRANSPORT TRANSPORT
27. s now free from the machine Slide the reel down and out of the machine 8 Remove the capscrew item 71 lockwasher item 57 reel pulley item 2 key item 42 and reel spacer item 10 from the end of the reel 9 Rotate the reel end to end and re install these items on the opposite end of the reel 10 Re install the reel in reverse order of removal Re install the guards in reverse order of removal DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE Takes approx 10 min and requires 1 2 socket wrench with extension 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 2 Remove 3 lock nuts item 62 holding the belt guard item 21 in place It is necessary to lower the height adjust lever to reach the locknuts on the guard Remove the guard 3 Remove the belt item 9 by rotating the reel pulley item 2 and walking it out of the groove Discard old belt 4 Install new belt using same procedure to walk the belt into the groove 5 With new belt installed pull bail rod back to engaged position and measure extension of idler spring Spring should stretch 3 4 1 19 25 mm with bail engaged Adjust clutch cable as necessary to achieve this extension 6 Re install the belt guard Follow these hourly maintenance intervals Maintenance Schedule Every Use Maintenance Operation Daily Engine See Engine Manual Check engine oil Inspect and clean engine air filter Grease reel bearings Inspect belt Inspec
28. t for loose worn or damaged parts Oil height adjustment linkage Part No 350324 Page 10 of 16 Form No F031605A POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P N 350325 PARTS DRAWING Part No 350324 WHEEL 1S NOT INCLUDED PARTSLIST 1 350321 __ DROP SEEDER BODY _______ _ 2 350306 BRACKET ADJ DROP SEEDERASSY 1 3 350276 BARDOORLINKGAGE 4 350320 SHAFT PLASTIC DROOP 6 5 350271 PLATE DOORDROPSEEDER 350272 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER END 7 350273 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDERARM _ 1 8 350322 BOXPLASTICDROP SEEDER LID ASSEMBLY 350919 SPROCKET 16T 43 0 625 1 10 8171000 WASHERS GFLATCUT O 1 11 900951 BEARING CLIP 1375500 Ja 12 350835 GUARDSPROCKET i 13 400217 SPRNG TENSION 14 8024040 BOLTCARRAIGES 6 i8Xi 15 8024021 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 420 34 O 16 350286 SCREW SHEETMETAL 4 17 816001 18 350332 BRACKETSLOTPLASTICSEEDERBOX 1 19 816002 NUTLOCKS 6 O O O gt 350918 SPROCKET WHEEL 16T O 1 22 350280 WASHERO0 900ODX0O 6060 D 4 24 350329 CHANGSPHCH O 25 8197031 PINCOTTER XT O 26 350331 ROLLPINI 8 13 4 E 28 8172007 WASHERTASAE O 1 1
29. ter The units maximum operating slope is 35 or 19 DEPTH The wide range of depth adjusment on your unit is provided to allow for blade wear Setting the reel deeper will not produce better or quicker results The flail reel is intended to be set so it just touches the surface on flat ground The slicing reel should be set even with the ground for verti slicing work and set to a maximum 1 2 depth for overseeding jobs Setting the reel deeper than this will only result in premature wear on the unit i e failed belt If you desire to work the ground deeper than the above guidlines allow it should be done gradually in multiple passes SLICING OVERSEEDING Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height before starting i e approxi mately 2 tall for fescue grass For the best result Slice Overseed in criss cross pattern See Fig 1 and See Fig 2 Part No 350324 Fig 2 RAKING OPERATION Sp c DO NOT Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn DO NOT Use this machine on slopes in excess of19 DO NOT Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it DO NOT Allow children to operate this equipment NOTE Must have the flail reel assembly 350112 for this operation MOW Mow the lawn to it s normal cut height DRY Be sure grass is dry Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass SET DEPTH With engine off set the raking depth so that the blades just tou
30. to 5 5 Intek OHV Engine Manual Per Model Honda 5 5 OHV Owner s Manual 350324 ROY oa WS N Literature PR A Accessories DV gt Literature 350140 Assembly 350110 Warranty Card 400972 EU Declaration of Conformity amp EU Distributor List 350139 Form No F031605A CONTROLS HONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE 15 ENGINE LABELS Briggs amp Stratton ON y IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION HONDA MOTOR CO LTD ENGINE FAMILY THN163U1G1RA DISPLACEMENT 163cm TUNE UP SPECIFICATION REFER 5 MANUAL FOR MAINTENCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS THISENGINE MEETS 1995 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES EM OIL ALERT B amp S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL Set lever to choke position when starting a cold engine RUN X Set lever to desired engine speed Move lever completely to the left to stop engine WARNING Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine Gasoline is flammable Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling Engines emit carbon monoxide AN DO NOT run in enclosed area READ OWNER S MANUALS BEFORE OPERATION LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILESATEUR AVANT USAGE VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN NO UTILIZAR SIN ANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL
31. wns DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before begining work DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions DO inspect lawn before begining work Remove all rocks wire string or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work such as sprinkler heads water valves buried cables or clothes line anchors etc ASSEMBLY Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit quA PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton completely assembled 1 UNFOLD the upper handle item 26 and slide handle lock loops item 28 into place to secure the upper handle to the lower 2 CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level with engine manufac turers recommended grade of oil Move height adjust lever to down position to level engine during checking See engine manufacturers instruction manual 3 CONNECT spark plug wire 11 PACKING CHECKLIST These items should be included in your carton If any of these parts are missing contact your dealer NY N Y N SS 2 Y EY a TZ PR550 PR550H PR550V amp PR550HV Part No 350324 SM OS551 amp OS551H Page 3 of 16 Per Model Briggs amp Strat
32. y surface other than a lawn DO NOT Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19 DO NOT Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it DO NOT Allow children to operate this equipment NOTE Must have the slicing reel assembly 350113 for this operation MOW Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height approximately 2 tall DRY Be sure grass is dry Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass SEED Spread grass seed according to the seed suppliers directions e g 10 lbs per 1000 ft 4 5 kg per 93 m SET DEPTH With engine off set the raking depth so that the blades reach 1 4 1 2 6 12 mm below a flat surface i e driveway or sidewalk START ENGINE See Page 5 ENGAGE CLUTCH Pull back on the bail on the operators handle NOTE When engaging the clutch in heavy load conditions i e heavy thatch or very uneven turf push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly Engage the clutch Slowly lower the unit into the turf SLICE Run machine over the area that has been seeded to incorporate the seed into the soil If exces sive damage occurs to healthy grass adjust the blade depth to decrease damage Continue raking the yard working in one direction i e north south or east west NOTE If a large drop in engine RPM occurs or the unit pulls you forward and bounces during operation the blade depth is set too low WATER FERTILIZE After the seed
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