Billy Goat OS600S User's Manual
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1. Lil 11 L 0 3 15 du O O L Ne C Cx S 16 F 1 7 992 lt L Co Lit i lt lt Li Lo SEE S Form No F031108A Part No 350324 PR amp OS Owner s Manual PARTS PR550 QTY PR550H 05551 0 551 PR550T PRssoHT PReoos 056005 LIST Part No Part No Part No Part No Part No Part No Part No Part No Pulley 6 5 OD X 34 3 WHEEL 8 0 X 5 8 BEARING 350103 350103 350103 350103 350236 350236 350103 350103 4 10 0 X 5 8 BEARING 350362 350362 Red Flail Slicing Spring Assy 350112 1 350112 1 350113 1 350113 1 350354 1 350354 1 350354 1 350113 1 amewa 5015 1 35015 1 350115 1 3505 1 35015 1 350115 1 350115 1 350115 1 3506 1 sone 1i 350116 1 350116 1 350116 i 35016 1 350106 1 350116 1 17 20 20 Spacer Spanner Wheel PR500 350130 4 350130 4 350130 4 350130 4 350130 4 350130 4 Bearing Cast Pillow Block Bolt Shoulder 147 x 1 34 37 Bolt Shoulder S 16 134 BOLT SHOULDER 1 7 X 1 41 ENGINE HONDA 5 5 10 i us i coms i2. ENGINE FAMILY THN163U1GTRA DISPLACEMENT 163cm TUNE UP SPECIFICATION REFER TD OWNER MANUAL FOR OIL ALERT TEN E SPECIFICATION SAND ADJUS STMENTS THISENG TY AND LAM IN D GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENG INES WARNING B READ OWNERS MANUALS BEFORE OPERATION E LIRE LE MANUEL D UTILESATEUR AVANT USAGE Le VOR INBETRIEBNAHME UNBEDINGT Ie EQ OT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DURCHLESEN E NO UTILIZAR SIN ANTES NO HABER LEIDO EL MANUAL te cool at east 2 beers fue 2 Engines amit carbon monoxide DO NOT run in enclosed area ENGINE CONTROLS Honda Briggs amp Stratton Set lever to choke when starting cold cHoke x Throttle lever a Set lever to desired engine speed Fuel valve Choke lever Move lever completely to the left to stop engine Part No 350324 1 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton completely assembled 4 READ all safety instructions before assembling unit a TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the AN 82571 PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING unit by cables PARTS BAG amp LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P N 400972 Owner s Manual P N 350324 Declaration of Conformity P N 350139 Boxing Parts Checklist Briggs amp Stratton 5 5 B amp S VANGUARD
3. 6 L Engine Oil Capacity 0 66 qt 0 621 0 69qt 0 65L 0 66 qt 0 621 0 69qt 0 65L 0 66 0 621 0 69qt 0 65L 0 63 9 0 601 0 63 qt 0 60 L Total Unit Weight 1498 67 7 kg 147 66 8 kg 1624 73 6 kg 160 72 7 kg 1394 63 2 kg 137 62 3 kg 137 62 3 kg 137 62 3 kg Engine weight 364 16 3 kg 34 15 4 kg 36 16 3 kg 34 15 4 kg 364 16 3 kg 34 15 4 kg 34 15 4 kg 34 15 4 kg Max operating slope 15 20 15 15 20 20 20 Sound test in accordance with 101 dB a 101 dB a 101 dB a 101 dB a 101 dB a 101 dB a 101 dB a 2000 14 EC Sound at operators ear 82 dB a 82 dB a 82 dB a 82 dB a 82 dB a 82 dB a 82 dB a Vibration at operator position 0 82g 8 04 m s 0 820 8 04 3 29 3 29 3 29 3 29 3 29 m s Part No 350324 3 Form No F031108A PR amp OS 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 94 4 CAUTION 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 This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment This symbol indi
4. SETTING TYPE LBS SETTING 1 000 FT 1 000 FT REFERENCE CHART RYEGRASS 1 2 1 BENTGRASS 2 3 1 3 4 2 1 1 3 2 BILLY SCOTTS 1 1 2 3 GOAT SEEDER 2 1 3 4 BERMUDAGRASS 314 1 SEEDER SETTING HULLED amp ZOYSIA 1 2 3 2 SETTING 22 BLUEGRASS 3 4 3 MODELS 1 4 CENTIPEDEGRASS 213 1 1 1 2 5 COATED 1 1 4 2 BS 2 112 6 2 112 3 5 7 10 FESCUE 314 5 ST AUGUSTINE 314 3 B To due 1 1 4 6 GRASS 1 4 2 17 2 7 1 1 3 5 3 1 2 8 1 1 2 6 350324 Form No F031108A 12 PR amp OS Owner s Manual GOAT MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals Grease reel bearings Inspect and clean engine air filter Oil height adjustment linkage FLAIL BLADE WEAR Engine See Engine Manual 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug N 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 5059 In 3mm overall length of the blade See fig 1 in le hath 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 once SLICING BLADE WEAR hc 1 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug 4 2 Close fuel valve on engine if available URIGINA ORIGINA 3 Lean unit back onto lower handles and secure in
5. contact the manufacturers national service organization To reach American Honda 800 426 7701 WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE Should a BILLY GOAT machine fail due to a defect in material and or workmanship the owner should make a warranty claim as follows he machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing BILLY GOAT Dealer he owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt he 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 model number and serial number of the unit must be stated in the Warranty Claim he distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration he 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 e decision by the Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT to approve or reject a Warranty Claim is final and binding For online product registration go to www billygoat com Part No 350324 14 Form F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual POWE
6. 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 4 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 Part No 350324 13 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual 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 If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more prepare as follows A Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Drain fuel out
7. 8A BILLY 5 fice Q OOOO OOO OO OO OOOO Part No 350324 PR amp OS 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 Move equipment away from spill until gasoline has completely evaporated DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed Use an approved spark tester DO NOT operate engine without a muffler Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary If equipped with muffler deflector inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary DO NOT operate engine with grass leaves or other combustible material near the muffler DO NOT touch muffler cylinder or cooling fins when hot Contact with hot surfaces may cause severe burns DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed DO NOT operate equipment
8. ENGINE 55 HP B amp SVANGUARD 350379 1 3595 i 3603709 ENGINE SUBARU SHP a7 MEAS SL 35087 359397 31 22 KEY 3 16 1 GRIP 45 LABEL INSTRUCTION SEEDER BOX os i e 35088 1 Dx ee O T T TS e _ NuT LOCK 3 8 16 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 8160003 9 SCREWCAP 5 1624 x 3 4 GR5 66 SCREWCAP 5 16 18x11 2 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 8041030 4 68 WASHERG BFLATCUT 8171004 8 8171004 8 8171004 8 8171004 8171004 8 8171004 8 8171004 8171004 69 wasHERi 2SaEZP 8172011 2 8172011 2 817203 5 8172011 5 8172011 5 8172011 5 8172011 5 8172011 5 NUT LOCK 1 2 13 THIN HGT 72 BUTTON SOCKET 5 16 18x5 8 350266 4 350266 4 350266 4 35066 4 35026 4 1 73 BOLT SHOULDER 1 2 x 2 75 SPACER 2 ID X 3 4 80 RETAINER 3 8 BOLT PUSH NUT Part No 350324 19 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual Service Performed Part No 350324 20 Form No F031108A
9. Honda 5 5 OHV L Subaru 6HP EX17 Literature Assy P N 430334 PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT and 056005 PR600S ASSEMBLY 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 manufacturers 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 Part No 350324 8 Form F031108A BILLY 3975 amp OS Owner s Manual GOAT OPERATION A Like all mechanical tools reasonable care must be used when operating machine Inspect machine work area and machine before operating Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety SE 7 PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE See engine manufacturer s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline FUEL VALVE Move fuel valve to ON position when provided on engine STOP SWITCH Located on the engine ON position CHOKE Operated with choke lever on side of engine THROTTLE Controlled by throttle lever on the motor IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START See Troubleshooting on page 14 FOLDING HANDLE This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and
10. N PARTS Part No LIST 76 CLIP LOCK 12 350146 8 SPACER BUMPER KIT 350258 76 gt kip item PARTS LIST ey PartNo 81 10 3047 20 85 SCREWCAP 1420 HCSZP 8041004 40 8 NuTLocK 1420 8142004 40 Part No 350324 16 Form No F031108A PARTS QTY LIST Part No SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 2 350144 PARTS DRAWING item PARTS Ln us 1 SPACER 9 ss 40 so WASHER LOCK 7 8 INT TOOTH 1 s 1 SPRING REEL ASSY 350355 5 3 PartNo SPRING TINE 350352 RING RETAINING 1 2 350146 8 PR amp OS Owner s Manual SLICING REEL ASSY 350113 4 RNGRETANNGUZ O 39046 8 SCREWCAP 5 16 24x1 GR 5 ZP 6 WASHERLOCKTWISTEDTOOTHHEAVY 4928 1 Part No 350324 17 Form No F031108A 4 V 4 d gt lt N aN N B A gt A S gt o RTS LIS PR550 PR550H PR550T PR550HT PR600S OS551 56005 UO
11. ON DATA VIBRATION LEVEL 82g 8 04m s Vibration levels at the operator s handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment Tests were performed on 5 25 2006 under the conditions listed below General Conditions Sunny Temperature 72 32 F 22 4 C Wind Speed 3 8 mph 6 12kph Wind Direction East Humidity 62 2 Barometric Pressure 29 9Hg 101 3kpa INTENDED USE 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 14 Part No 350324 6 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual GOAT INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Power Rake Overseeder If any labels are damaged or missing replace them before operating this equipment Item numbers from the lllustrated 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 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 4
12. PR amp OS Owner s Manual m BILLY GOAT 7 Patent 6253416 BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER PR550 PR550H PR550T PR500HT OS551 OS554H PR600S OS600S Owner s Manual Accessories Replacement Parts SLICING REEL SLICING BLADES FLAIL BLADES FLAIL SHAFTS The new light weight Plastic Overseeding Kit is constructed of durable High Density Polypropylene 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 A complete verti A full set of blades for slicing reel for your replacement Includes PR 20 wide reel for new lockwashers for use in grasses that replacement require vertical installation cutting and for assisting in lawn overseeding projects A full set of shafts for replacement Includes new lock clips for replacement installation A complete set of our high quality flail blades for your PR Includes new lock clips for replacement minimal tools installation NOTE Overseeder Conversion Kit 350328 includes Slicing Reel 350343 Part No 350325 comes with the Overseeder Box only P N 350325 350328 P N 350345 P N 350347 Part No 350324 Form F031108A P N 350186 P N 350185 PR amp OS Owner s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT Power Rake Overseeder Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactu
13. R RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P N 350325 WHEEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN KIT 7 32 INSIDE LID f VAL PARTS LIST 2 350306 SEEDERASSY 1 3 35076 BAR DOORLINKAGE 1 4 350320 SHAFT PLASTIC DROP SEEDER 1 5 350271 PLATEDOORDROPSEEDER 1 350272 PLATEDOORDROPSEEDEREND 1 350273 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDERARM 1 6 __ 9 21 gt 2 PULLEY GROOVE 1 530 PIN COTTER 1 8 X 1 PARTS SEEDER BOX KIT 350326 4 20 8177011 WASHER LOCK 5 16 23 8041026 SCREWCAP 5 16 18 x 3 4 4 27 8172020 WASHER 5 16 FENDER 4 1 2 LS 350327 SEEDER BOX INCLUDES TEMPLATE 350324 15 031108 PR amp OS Owner s Manual FLAIL REEL KIT 350112 7 79 E sb oy nd _ 7 E 75 73 P Cr 28 C X 7 VAS SS S d CCA Jf N _ VE ques 071 73 X 420 LIST 78 cLiPLOCK uz O 350146 8 779 5 2 SAE 8172011 8 FLAIL BLADE KIT 350186 FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 PARTS Part No QTY fof um o m 74 BLADE FLAIL 350100 60_ 78 CLIP LOCK 1 2 350146 8 SLICING BLADE KIT 350187 f COS F
14. RELEASE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH PULLTO ENGAGE CLUTCH LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL CLUTCH ITEM 49 DANGER FLYING DEBRIS AND FEET AWAY P N 830503 ITEM 48 P N 810736 ITEM 51 P N 400424 WARNING iz WARNING c p EXPLOSIVE FUEL ja STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO 5 BEFORE LABEL CAUTION GUARDS LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL INSTRUCTION HEIGHT ADJ ITEM 52 P N 900327 ITEM 50 P N 400268 ITEM 35 P N 350176 LLL L i 4 A dli T i biitti ete Pa FASTER singh Shama READ OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Mesue POWER RARE TO DE THATCH LANA AND BERT THATCH M FERTLZIE LARN WITH BHOADCAST SFREADCR zm nem m n wm me Fr Tap iA BETTER 1 i ATE 1 EHART E ala A UM RAE POA BES REBATE TAD PARME E CARE x LP APPUCATION RATE AT HEQHT ANGLES OF 95A PATTERN TE 1 et mum hat FON H6 54 DAYR 1 KEEPER BOR 1 RD CUCAN Da LABEL INSTRUCTIONS SEEDER BOX semano ess oven ITEM 45 P N 350288 bran ee ENGINE LABELS BRIGGS amp STRATTON HONDA RUN CHOKE MPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION HONDA MOTOR
15. W 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 touch on a flat surface i e driveway or sidewalk START ENGINE See page 9 for further instruction 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 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 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 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 Part No 350324 10 Fig 2 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual RAKING OPERATION SPRING REEL NOTE Must have the spring tine reel assembly 350354 for t
16. cates that this manual and the engine manufacturer s manual should be read carefully before assembling operation or servicing this equipment This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT i Power Rake Overseeder This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment Read and make sure you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling operating or servicing this equipment Ay AO AQ 350324 READ this manual and engine manufacturers manual carefully before assembling operating or servicing this equipment EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested brushy or grass covered land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code The arrester must be maintained in good working order Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and possibly fatal poison 4 Form No F03110
17. ctions Part No 350324 11 Form No F031108A ADJUSTING SEED RATE STO SETTING BRACKET me rz 2 m oM 012345867 es KNOB LAWN PREPARATION PR amp OS Owner s Manual 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 THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO 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 LAWN PREPARATION FOR BEST RESULTS OVERSEED IN TWO PASSES OF ONE HALF APPLICATION RATE EACH 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 ROOT GROWTH DROPPING SEEDS AFTER ADJUSTING THE STOP SETTING LIFT UP ON THE BAR TO OPEN THE DROP SEEDER DOOR FR ea EN SS A Sy N J d AH TO STOP DROPPING SEEDS PUSH FORWARD ON THE HANDLE TO CLOSE THE DROP SEEDER DOOR NOTE IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING 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
18. doors into an approved container away from open flame Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Abnormal vibration Damaged or missing blades Loose Stop work immediately Replace any loose nuts and bolts Engine stalls or labors when Blades set too deep into ground Raise blades so that they just touch the oet Pn ground on aleve surae nn Engine will not start Stop switch off Honda only Throttle Check choke position in off position Out of gasoline or bad old gasoline Check gasoline Spark Plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Gas valve off Turn on gas valve Dirty air cleaner Clean or replace air cleaner Contact a qualified service person Engine is locked will not pull Debris locked against reel or drive Pull spark plug wire and remove debris over pulleys Engine problem Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine problems When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner s manual 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 3 If you cannot locate a servicing dealer in your area you can
19. est the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch stems OVERSEEDING OPERATION 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 p SEED Spread grass seed according to the seed suppliers directions e g 10 16 per 1000 ft2 4 5 kg 93 m2 SK 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 9 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 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 Ifa 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 has been worked into the soil water and fertilize according to the seed suppliers dire
20. his operation MOW Mow the lawn to it s normal cut height Tall grass will not leave a manicured look when the dethatching job is complete DRY Be sure grass is relatively dry Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass SET DEPTH With engine off set the raking depth so that the spring tines are just above touching the flat surface i e driveway or sidewalk the units height is being adjusted on NOTE Allowing the spring tines to have substantial contact with the ground will cause premature wear and failure of the spring tines START ENGINE See page 9 for further instruction ENGAGE TINES Pull back on the bail on the operators handle NOTE When engaging the spring tines 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 spring tines 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 healthy grass adjust the spring tine 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 spring tine 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 fert
21. ilizing seeding or watering of the lawn We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch VERTI CUTTING OPERATION 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 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 9 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 sugg
22. iple 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 water The units maximum operating slope is 3596 or 19 DEPTH The wide range of depth adjustment 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 guidelines 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 approximately 2 tall for fescue grass For the best result Slice Overseed in criss cross pattern See Fig 1 and See Fig 2 RAKING OPERATION FLAIL REEL NOTE Must have the flail reel assembly 350112 for this operation MO
23. near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials DO NOT operate equipment on slopes greater than specified in Specifications section of this manual DO NOT start engine without height adjust lever in up position and clutch bail disengaged DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit or near any moving parts ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting ALWAYS check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers LN WARNING Important Remove all rocks wire string etc 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 5 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual 2 SOUND LEVEL 82 dB a at Operators Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000 14 EC and were performed on 2 13 2002 under the conditions listed below N 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 Sunny Temperature 48 F 8 9 C Wind Speed 2 mph 3 2 kmh Wind Direction South East Humidity 29 Barometric Pressure 30 34Hg 770 mm Hg VIBRATI
24. place B a Fig 1 E a 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 7 lock nuts item 62 amp 40 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 is 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
25. red 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 CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 5 SOUND AND VIBRATION 6 INSTRUCTION LABELS 7 PACKING CHECKLIST amp ASSEMBLY 8 OPERATION 9 12 MAINTENANCE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 14 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 15 18 PARTS LIST 19 MAINTENANCE RECORD 20 Part No 350324 2 Form No F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number serial number date of BiLLY purchase and where purchased pdb GOAT Tal 816 524 3665 INDUSTRIES INC Fax 816 524 6983 Purchase Date a _ Serial Purchased From Specifications PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT 6005 056005 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW 6 0 4 7kW 6 0 HP 4 7kW Engine Model 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 EX17D50012 EX17D50012 Engine Type B amp S HONDA OHV B amp S HONDA OHV B amp S HONDA OHV SUBARU SUBARU VANGUARD VANGUARD VANGUARD Engine Fuel Capacity 3 0 qt 2 84 L 3 88 qt 3 6 L 3 0 qt 2 84 L 3 88 qt 3 6 L 3 0 qt 2 84 L 3 88 qt 3 6 L 3 8 qt 3 6 L 3 8 qt 3
26. st the adjustment lever in order to lower the blades into the ground The resulting L blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH SPRING CONVERSION If are converting your Power rake to a spring tine reel you will need to replace the spacer on the control lever to accommodate for the tine First remove the clip item 18 then unscrew the yoke item Yos 69 ON 17 remove the washer items 69 and insert the spacer item 75 in OE S front of the spring Reassemble in reverse order 18 350324 9 Form F031108A PR amp OS Owner s Manual RAKING SLICING TIPS Before beginning 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 mult
27. transportation 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 See page 3 for weight specifications AQ Never lift the machine while the engine is running ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH The depth of the blades can raised or lowered rotating knob on tu to top of the adjustment lever The blades are lowered by rotating the knob did clockwise and raised by rotating the knob counter clockwise The relative depth of the blades can be gauged by using depth scale located N right front corner of the engine base With new blades installed the depth can lt gt lt be estimated as follows 2 5 on the scale is even with the ground 3 is equal T to 0 25 deep and 3 5 is equal to 0 5 deep transport transport B BLADE POSITION amp DEPTH CONTROL LEVER 2B The blades be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjustment lever M on engine base The height adjuster lock lever must be pushed back again
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