Billy Goat FM3301, FM3301E Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. x 3 5 olol lt lt lt lt lt lt lt sl 5 oo 2 BN foo gt S aje o o mim 4 o 2 6 8171004 8171001 920182 Form No F071406A 4 2 z u zizirc EE 0 II 0 A A gt T a ajo OIS Z lt 5 0 DP m O CA o NO FM Owner s Manual BELT LAYOUT ENGINE PULLEY BLADE CLUTCH IDLER PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY DECK DRIVE PULLEY Part No 520187 22 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual BILLY GOAT PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301E FM3301 BOLT SHOULDER 1 2 X 2 39 48 PULLEY 5 OD A SEC FM 54 57 105 108 110 112 124 SCREWCAP 1 4 20 X 2 75 141 142 143 144 WASHER 1 4 FC 155 WASHERS AFC 8172015 6 8172005 6 157 158 160 Part No 520187 23 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM TO TRANS Form No F071406A 24 Part No 520187 FM Owner s Manual BILLY GOAT PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301E FM3301 KNOB 2 THREAD 430128 1 008 GRIP HANDLE T x 7 14 SWITCHELECTRICWINUT O 87 CdS SHIFTLOCKHANDLEFM WA O 520075 82006 66 CABLECLUTCHBLADEFM 520089 1 520083 1 68 CABLE CL2. ENGINE SPEED Controlled by throttle lever on the control console plate FUEL VALVE Move fuel valve to ON position when provided on engine CHOKE Operated with the throttle control by moving the throttle control to the full start position THROTTLE Move remote throttle control to fast position Pull starting rope to start engine ELECTRIC START Choke the engine if necessary Pull up then push forward on the toggle switch until engine starts then release switch to run 1 Select desired cutting height before starting engine 2 Be sure drive lever or blade lever are not engaged 3 Choke if necessary 4 Pull back on starter rope slowly until resistance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to start Repeat if necessary Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs If excessive vibration occurs shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn blade loose blade jam nut loose engine or lodged foreign objects Note See maintenance section for proper blade jam nut torque specifications HANDLING amp TRANSPORTING A Using two people to lift machine is recommended Lift holding the handle and front of deck Secure in place during transport AO Never lift the machine while the engine is running ENGINE MUST BE OFF while handling lifting or transporting the unit on or off the vehicle STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank where fuel fumes may reach an open flame
3. Service Performed Part No 520187 27 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual BRUSH CUTTER FORCE BLOWER AERATOR If you liked this product please feel free to view our full line of quality lawn care renovation and debris removal products at www billygoat com QL VACUUM MULTI VACUUM POWER RAKE Part No 520187 28 Form No F071406A
4. 1 13 13 14 14 147 N 21 2 2 ior z CO 60 OC On 1 Col OF OF CO OI COI NJ 60 20 2 15 16 16 16 16 167 16 16 3 3 CO 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 Di Z O e Co N Form No F071406A 3 V i 5 5 n PARTS DRAWING FM Form No F071406A 20 Part No 520187 FM Owner s Manual PARTS LIST FM3301E Part NO 400268 8177012 430298 13 500300 29 520018 36 BOLT SHOULDER 1 2 X 2 520031 37 DLER PLASTIC 4 X 0 375 520032 40 520039 44 520045 49 520052 50 520061 51 520062 55 520070 58 520073 59 520074 83 520103 85 520105 520106 520111 520112 91 520113 92 SPACER HUB 1 BORE 1 5 520114 93 SCREVVCAP 5 16 18 x 2 8041032 520118 102 SCREWCAP 3 8 1 25 8041051 104 790133 106 830114 109 850132 Wad 850443 116 SCREW 1 4 890359 118 SCREWCAP 3 8 1 1 2 TAP 890408 120 ABEL GUARDS 900327 123 8024039 125 8024040 137 8041050 138 8041054 140 8160001 143 8160002 144 8160003 147 8161042 148 8155007 150 WASHER 1 4 FC 8171002 151 WASHER 5 16 FC 8171003 159 KEY 1 4 SQ 2 25 LONG 9201123 178 ABEL DESIGN PATENT FM 520191 181 8177011 182 8142002 183 520123 184 WASHER 3 8 FLATCUT 8171004 187 WASHER 10 FLATCUT 8171001 190 VALVE OIL DRAIN 520182 Part No 520187 FM3301 Part NO 400268
5. 524 3565 INDUSTRIES INC Fax 818 524 6983 Purchase Date Serial No Purchased From A Specifications FM3301 FM3301E Engine HP 13 9 7 kW 13 9 7 kW Engine Model 21A9020149 21A9070147 Engine Type B amp S INTEK OHV B amp S INTEK OHV Elec Engine Fuel Capacity 3 0 qt 2 8 L 3 0 qt 2 8 L Engine Oil Capacity 1 5 qt 1 4 L 1 5 qt 1 4 L Total Unit Weight 267 121 Kg 267 121 Kg Max operating slope 15 Vibration at operator position Part No 520187 3 Form No F071406A REGAT i FM 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 O This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment 1 This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment K c This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment A a This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer s manual should be read carefully before assembling operation or servicing this equipment WW 0 CAUTION This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT FM Mower 7 This symbol indicates the en
6. etc that can present a hazard during work prior to starting A DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work such as sprinkler heads water valves limbs or clothes line anchors etc Part No 520187 5 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual NZ SOUND LEVEL 88 dB a at Operator Position 108 dB a Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000 14 EEC and were performed on 8 15 2003 under the conditions listed below A Sound povver level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound povver level for your model General Conditions Sunny Temperature 86 F 30 C Wind Speed 2 4 mph 3 9 kmh Wind Direction South Humidity 57 Barometric Pressure 30 2Hg 767 mm Hg VIBRATION DATA VIBRATION LEVEL 2 65g 25 20m 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 26 2006 under the conditions listed below General Conditions Sunny Temperature 87 44 F 30 8 C Wind Speed 3 1 mph 5 04kph Wind Direction South East Humidity 41 5 Barometric Pressure 29 89Hg 101 25kpa INTENDED USE INTENDED USE This unit is mainly designed for cutting grass Some overgrown weeds and taller grass may also be cut Be sure to inspect work area and machine before operating Make sure that all operators of t
7. is thinned out or not as tall The quality of the cut produced is directly related to the unit s ground speed during cutting If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory i e material left standing you should shift into a lower gear during cutting For improved control in confined areas this machine can be pushed forward or backward by releasing the drive lever located at the bottom of the operator s right hand handle and shifting to neutral while depressing the brake release lever HILLSIDE MOWING WARNING Never mow on any slope greater than 15 degrees Always mow across the face of slopes never up and down or diagonally see figure 16 8 DO NOT attempt sudden starts or stop when mowing on a slope Avoid sudden turns and use extreme caution when changing direction ona slope Part No 520187 12 Blade Clutch Lever Operator s Fig 16 5 handle Brake release lever Operator s down to release handle Fig 16 6 Drive lever up to drive Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals Grease caster pivot points and lubricate height adjustment spacers Sharpen Blade Check tire pressure Note inflate to mfr s specs as shown on tire side wall Check brake puck Check parking brake Replace blade and traction belts Note Blade blade brake puck transaxle brake and drive belts are normal wear
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9. Engine is locked will not Debris locked against blade Damaged engine JRem ove debris pg 11 Refer to engine control cable owner s manual Replace control cable 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 11 If you cannot locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization To reach Briggs amp Stratton 800 233 3723 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 e he machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing BILLY GOAT Dealer e he owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card or if this is not available the invoice or receipt e 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 e Th
10. 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 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 69 DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed DO NOT operate equipment near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials DO NOT operate equipment on slopes greater
11. give 0 5 to 0 75 see figure 17 8 9 Increase decrease belt tension for proper deflection 10 Finish tightening the two idler plate nuts 11 Follow steps to reinstall Blade Drive Belt from the previous section 12 Replace cover 13 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 520187 14 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual Tools required 1 2 Wrench or ratchet and 1 2 inch socket adequate support for machine 1 Remove the Blade Drive Belt Steps 1 10 Blade Drive Belt Replacement Procedure 2 Assure that spark plug wire is disconnected 3 Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine near the rear Note Unit is heavy Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury 4 Observe the belt fingers Item 63 position of idler and belt routing 5 Remove the belt finger retaining nuts and bolts Items 125 and 143 6 Remove the belt finger and remove the belt from the transaxle pulley Item 48 7 Remove the belt from the drive idler Item 105 8 Remove the belt from the engine drive pulley Item 85 9 Install new belt on the top small engine pulley drive idler and transaxle pulley using the original belt position and routing 10 Reposition and secure the belt finger Item 63 using the original bolts washers and nuts NOTE Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary 11 Reinstall the Blade Drive Belt Steps 11 16 Blade Drive Belt Replacement Proced
12. 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 Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke 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 outdoors into an approved container away from open flame 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 the carburetor CAUTION Wheels must be chocked or blocked when unit is parked on a slope Part No 520187 10 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual CUTTI NG OPERATION CUTTING HEIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED BY PLACING SPACERS ABOVE OR BELOW CASTER SPINDLES CAUTION Shut off the blades when crossing gravel drives walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard HIGHEST LOWEST CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK Turn engine off and wait for 2 icd f SE blade to stop completely Disconnect spark plug wire A Wearing durable gloves remove clog Danger the clog may contain PART NO 520043 sharp materials Reconn
13. than specified in Specifications section of this manual DO NOT operate barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial footwear DO place hands or feet underneath unit or near any moving parts DO pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary DO operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs DO NOT Operate mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run DO NOT mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping 69 DO NOT mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance DO NOT mow excessively steep slopes DO change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine ALWAYS Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads ALWAYS Shut the engine motor oft and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher ALWAYS Mow only in daylight or good artificial light ALWAYS Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields 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 store fuel in approved safety containers Z WARNING Important Remove all rocks wire string
14. 0100 S NOB 3 PRONG 1 4 520109 ASHER 1 2 X 2 610308 P ABEL DANGER 900327 OLT CARRIAGE 3 8 16X1 ZP 8024058 OLT CARRIAGE 3 8 X 1 1 4 8024059 CREW CAP 1 4 20 X 7 8041023 CREW CAP 1 2 13 X 4 1 2 8041107 UT 3 8 16 LOCK NYLON 8160003 UT 1 2 13 LOCK NYLON 8160005 UT 1 4 20 LOCK NYLON 8160001 ASHER 5 16 FC 8171003 ASHER 3 4 FC 8172015 OUSING SPINDLE 520008 01 HAFT SPINDLE 1215 C D S 520008 02 EARING BALL 6305 25 520008 03 ASHER 520008 04 HIELD 520008 05 ETAINING RING 520008 06 ETAINING RING 520008 07 OODRUFF KEY 605 520008 08 ULLEY 4 75 DIA 3 4 BORE 520008 09 ACHINERY BUSHING 3 4 520008 10 UT 3 4 16 NYLON HEX 520008 11 RONT CASTER ASSY 520140 EARING CASTER WHEEL 520124 ABEL BGI BIG CIRCLE 430303 ABEL 33 CUT FM 520115 ABEL MADE IN USA 520116 ITTING GREASE 610363 FM3301 Part NO 520184 810736 400424 520043 510274 510206 520001 520004 520005 520007 520008 520025 520028 520034 520041 520042 520047 520067 S 520071 S 520077 520081 520088 520100 S 520109 610308 P 900327 8024058 8024059 8041023 8041107 8160003 8160005 8160001 8171003 8172015 520008 01 520008 02 520008 03 520008 04 520008 05 520008 06 520008 07 520008 08 520008 09 520008 10 520008 11 520140 520124 430303 520115 520116 610363 DESCRIPTION lt lt 2 5 7 16 17 18 20 21 23 24 33 35 38 41 42 46 53 56 62 65 1 81 87 10 11 12 gt O UJ
15. 02 with split lock washer Item 6 on top of flat washer Item 184 through the hole in one end of the handle brace Item 32 the front handle mounting hole of the handle and screw into the front handle mounting hole in the engine base chassis Figure 11 5 7 Position control cables and use 2 cable ties on each handle to secure the cables in position The top cable tie should be 1 below the console and the lower tie should be 12 below the console see figure 11 8 and 11 9 8 Check the position of the shift rod guide Item 69 and if necessary snap it in place in the shift bracket Item 78 as shown in Figure 11 10 9 Put shift lever in NEUTRAL depress the brake lever release the brake and carefully pull the machine back off the pallet 10 Fill with oil and gas to the proper level and the unit is ready to mow A battery will also have to be installed on electric models 11 Read the operator s manual Part No 520187 Form No F071406A Geck F FM Owner s Manual 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 XV 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
16. 8 FC 8171004 qty 4 Washer split lock 3 8 8177012 qty 4 Washer 5 16 FC 8171003 qty 2 Pal Nut 3 8 360218 qty 1 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual ASSEMBLY NOTE All item numbers called out in the assembly operation and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List pages 15 18 1 Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps see figure 11 1 2 With the console and handle assembly positioned as shown in Figure 11 3 insert the shift linkage rod Item 31 into the shift linkage connector Item 54 cess c cnm 3 To assemble the shift rod item 31 to the shift linkage item 54 use the roll pin in the parts literature bag If you ll notice on the shift linkage the hole is larger on one side than the other It will be easier to start the roll pin from the larger side forcing it through the shift rod and the hole on the other side of the shift linkage using a hammer or large adjustable pliers Ls 4 Insert one of the handle mounting bolts Item 102 with split lock E d washer Item 6 on top of flat washer Item 184 through the rear kage handle mounting hole of the right side handle and screw it into the PZ Rot Pin rear handle mounting hole on the right side of engine base Nd chassis Item 61 Repeat this procedure for the left side using the Mw e left handle 5 On each side of the mower insert one of the handle mounting bolts Item 1
17. ACEMENT Tools Required 5 32 Allen wrench 3 8 wrench 1 Remove the spark plug wire 2 Remove the belt deck cover 3 Remove the brake spring A and control cable spring see figure 17 10 4 Remove the blade drive belt C from the drive pulley D 5 Using a 3 8 wrench and 5 32 allen wrench remove the nuts from the 10 puck retaining bolts see figure17 11 6 Remove the bolts from the puck 7 Remove the brake puck 4 Note The puck ends are symmetrical and can be interchanged to use a new braking surface Fig 17 9 unless both ends are already worn Figure 4 When both ends have been used replace the puck with a new one 8 Inspect the nylon brake arm spacer Item 44 by removing the belt finger Item 91 and idler pulley Item 50 9 Replace the spacer if it shows signs of wear 10 Reassemble all parts in the same orientation as when removed Note Be sure that the brake puck is centered and contacts both sides of the pulley groove after tightening Note Before installing fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary Be sure that when reinstalling control cable spring B the open side of the spring hook faces up 11 Check the operation of the clutch and brake mechanism The drive belt should be slack and the brake engaged center pulley will not turn easily by hand when no pressure is exerted on blade drive lever Note When the blade drive lever is depressed the brake puck sh
18. E OR SPARKS 9 EXHAUST GAS IS POISONOUS A Du DO NOT RUN ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA TO VOID BURN DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER FOr 2006 CA EMISSION REGS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGIN DR SMALL NON ROAD ENGINES RE FER 2 T E SPECS ADJUSTM S amp E N DURABILIT Y INFORMATION EPA EMISSI ONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD CATEGORY C THROTTLE CONTROLS AND LABELS Throttle Control O O N PEED CONTROL 4 e oth gear Transporting Speed Lift up on the lever then push to engage in the 5th gear Rev Lift up on the lever then pull back LABEL FM for reverse CONSOLE ITEM 47 P N 520079 ELECTRIC 520048 Electric Start Only Pull up on the switch then push forward to start the engine Part No 520187 Form No F071406A BILLY SV GOAT Y FM Owner s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Mower is shipped from the factory in one crate completely assembled except for the handles and console assembly READ all safety instructions before assembling unit TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box A T PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG amp LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P N 400972 Owner s Manual P N 520187 Boxing Parts Checklist Briggs and Stratton 6HP Literature Assy P N 520137 Part No 520187 Parts Bag Ty wrap 900407 qty 4 8041051 qty 4 NJ Clevis pin 520119 qty 1 Roll pin 1 4 x1 long 520156 qty 1 Washer 3
19. FM Owner s Manual c IC BILLY GOAT Wy BILLY GOAT FINISH MOWER Owner s Manual FM3301 amp FM3301E Patent Number D494985 Accessories Grass Catcher Kit Easily convert your Transaxle Guard Kit To protect the transaxle from accidental contact Reduces lawn clippings to fine mower to bag grass and leaves nutrient rich particles that filter down to the soil from concrete curbs or other hazards P N 520155 Form No F071406A P N 520144 Part No 520187 P N 520142 1 FM Owner s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT FM Mower 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 CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 5 SOUND AND VIBRATION 6 INSTRUCTION LABELS 7 PACKING CHECKLIST 8 ASSEMBLY 9 OPERATION 10 12 MAINTENANCE 13 16 TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 17 ILLUSTRATED PARTS amp PARTS LISTS 18 25 ACCESSORIES 26 MAINTENANCE RECORD 27 Part No 520187 2 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number serial number date of BILLY purchase and where purchased e MO 84082 USA GOAT Tal 818
20. UTCHBRAKEFM 520088 520088 1 60 BUSHINGNYLON soo 1 500130 coNsOLEFMW LABELS 520146 1 520146 cLEVIS PINS 3 6 2125 520120 520120 29 GRIP LEVER 0 125003 A 116 SCREW 14 20 X 5 8 7123 BOLTCARRIAGESA6 8 X34 360200 6 36023 6 7143 NUTLOCKS 6 18 NYLON _ 8041033 o 9041033 o Part No 520187 25 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual ACCESSORIES Purpose Easily convert your mower to bag grass and leaves k ITEM 520012 8 ae el CH O E o oj O O oj O NO ISCREWCAP1 4 20X17ZP 41066 WASHER EG SCREW ROUND HEAD 86 32 X 3 4 CLEAR ZINC o BJ BJ apm gt gt MULCHING KIT P N 520144 TRANSAXLE GUARD KIT P N 520155 Purpose Reduces lawn clippings to fine nutrient rich Purpose To protect the transaxle from accidental particles that filter down to the soil contact from concrete curbs or other hazards ew DESCRIPTION PANG 1 BRACKETGUARDTRANSAXEFM 8 1 e 2 jBLADETLBS MULCHING SP 3 LC UNG SIS 4 WASHER 5 16 FC 8171003 5 LIT MULCHING KIT FM 520148 Part No 520187 26 Form No F071406A BILLY sve FM Owner s Manual
21. ator s left hand control lever against operator s handle The blades are disengaged by releasing this lever See figure 16 5 NOTE The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting or fully disengaged to bring the blades to a stop Do not operate the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged Premature belt wear and clutch failure will result from improper operation of the clutch CAUTION Use extreme care when operating the blades Inspect the work area for foreign objects that could cause damage to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade Never operate the blades with bystanders in the work area Lever operates the blade without either the discharge deflector chute or the grass catcher in place PROPULSION This unit is self propelled and is controlled by an operator presence control To engage the wheel drive first push down on the BRAKE RELEASE lever on the right side and then lift the operator s DRIVE lever on the right side against operator s handle The drive is disengaged by releasing the lower lever See figure 16 6 Shift to neutral push and hold the Brake lever to free wheel GROUND SPEED can be varied by selecting a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever on top of the console see figure 16 7 Note Only change gear selection when unit is stopped Under most conditions cutting should be done in second or third gear Fourth gear should be reserved for conditions where grass
22. e distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration e 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 The 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 520187 17 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual Form No F071406A 18 E o Cm 0 RE d De P 6 6 0 0 EE 0 BILLY 3 GOAT PARTS DRAWING FM Part No 520187 FM Owner s Manual BILLY GOAT WY PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301E Part NO USHING BRONZE 520184 ABEL DANGER FLY 810736 ABEL WARNING 400424 ABEL HGT GUIDELINE 520043 PRING EXHAUST CHUTE 510274 ABEL WARNING MOWER 510206 LADE 11 88 520001 YNCH PIN 3 16 X 1 9 16 520004 HEEL AND TIRE 8 ASSY 520005 ELT SPINDLE DRIVE 520007 PINDLE ASSY FM 520008 ASHER 1 2 INNER TOOTH 520025 CREW CAP 1 2 20X1 25 520028 USHING CASTER SPACERS 520034 PACER FRONT CASTER 520041 XHAUST CHUTE DEFLECT 520042 ULLEY DECK FRONT DRIVE 520047 ASTER ARM FM WA 520067 S ECK WA W LABELS 520071 S RACKET CASTER FM WA 520077 LUG 3 8 BUTTON HEAD 520081 IRE BELT FINGER 520088 UARD BELT W LABELS FM 52
23. ect spark plug wire CAUTION Use extreme care when operating the blades Inspect the work area for foreign objects that could cause damage to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade Never operate the blades with bystanders in the work area GENERAL OPERATION To engage the blades depress the operator s left hand control lever against operator s handle The blade is disengaged by releasing this lever See Fig 1 1 To engage the wheel drive press down on the brake lever lift the operator s right hand control lever against operator s handle The drive is disengaged by releasing this lever See Fig 1 2 Ground speed can be varied by shifting gears as described on page 12 To begin cutting engage the blade lever allow the blade to spin up to speed and engage the wheel drive to begin moving forward into the material to be cut NOTE Do not engage blades during transport between work sites The blade should remain disengaged at all times when work is not being performed The best performance is achieved when cutting in dry conditions If the deck becomes choked with grass or debris during operation back unit off of debris allowing machine to clear itself and continue cutting or shut the unit off and clear the clog by hand See above A drop in engine RPM or a noticeable change in engine sound is usually a good indicator of a clogged discharge or other interference Under most conditions cutting should be done i
24. er clockwise and back it off 1 8 then tighten the outboard adjusting nut against the support bracket see figure 17 2 3 Check for proper operation If the operation is not correct repeat step 2 4 Replace the access door The drive control cable adjustment should be the minimum amount required so the belt does not slip when the drive is engaged Blade Drive Control Cable Adjustment When the blade drive control lever is depressed the blades should turn and the blade drive belt should not slip When the cable is properly adjusted the tension spring on the end of the control cable will open slightly only enough for a piece of paper to slip between the coils See figure 17 3 Cable Adjustment 1 Remove the deck belt cover Item 81 2 Observe the tension spring on the end of the cable when the blade drive lever is depressed The spring should just break open 3 If adjustment is required using a 7 2 open end wrench turn the inboard adjustment nut counter clockwise and back it off 1 8 Figure 4 Then tighten the outboard adjustment nut against the cable support bracket Item 49 4 Check the spring tension with the blade drive lever depressed 5 Readjust the control cable as needed for proper tension 6 Replace the deck belt cover Note Too much tension will shorten belt and bearing life and too little tension will allow the belt to slip Part No 520187 15 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual BRAKE PUCK REPL
25. gine 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 A a READ this manual and the engine manufacturers manual carefully before assembling a operating or servicing this equipment O EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment A EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment XI A S BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment 7 wenn 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 Part No 520187 A Form No F071406A BILLY Sve FM Owner s Manual GOAT Vz LN WARNING IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in
26. his equipment are trained in general machine use and safety Part No 520187 6 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT FM Mower 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 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL PATENT FM DANGER FLYING DEBRIS LABEL CLUTCH BLADE LABEL CLUTCH DRIVE AND FEET AWAY ITEM 178 P N520191 ITEM 2 P N 810736 ITEM 11 P N 500177 ITEM 10 P N 500176 ITEM 5 P N 400424 A WARNING FUEL HELEASE A Do not operate unless deflector is in place LABEL WARNING GUARDS LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL CUTTING HEIGHT LABEL WARNING MOWER ITEM 119 P N 900327 ITEM 4 P N 400268 ITEM 95 P N 520117 ITEM 17 P N 510206 CUTTING HEIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED BY PLACING SPACERS ABOVE OR BELOW CASTER SPINDLES HIGHEST LOWEST CUTTING HEIGHT OF 4 0 PART NO 520043 LABEL HEIGHT ADJUST GUIDELINE LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING LABEL READ MANUAL ITEM 7 P N 520043 ITEM 114 P N 890254 ITEM 52 P N 890301 ENGINE LABELS STRATTON eene A VVARNING FOR SAFE OPERATION CL READ OWNER S MANUAL GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE KEEP AWAY FROM FLAM
27. items These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn BLADE Removal Sharpening NOTE When sharpening the blade it is a good idea to check the balance of the blade A properly balanced blade will increase life of the bearings and other components Tools required ratchet 3 4 inch socket torque wrench adequate support block to inhibit blade rotation 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Support front of unit to allow access to the blades Note Unit is heavy Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury 3 Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal see figure 17 4 For Each Spindle 4 Remove the blade bolt Item 35 lock washer 33 and large friction washer 103 5 Remove the blade 18 and replace or sharpen the blade NOTE Use only B G I Part no 520001 Standard blade or B G I Part no 520002 Mulch blade 6 Reinstall the blade using all fasteners in the exact order they were removed see figure 17 4 7 Torque blade screw to 60 ft lbs NOTE Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary 8 Reconnect spark plug wire Part No 520187 13 Form No F071406A bs A BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and replaced if worn It is good practice to change both belts when either is worn beyond use Use only original equipment belts for replacement Billy Goat uses only premium qualit
28. n second or third gear Fourth gear should be reserved for conditions where grass is thinned out or not as tall The quality of the cut produced is directly related to the unit s ground speed during cutting If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory i e material left standing you should shift into a lower gear during cutting For improved control in confined areas this machine can be pushed forward or backward by releasing the drive lever and shifting to neutral located at the bottom of the operator s right hand handle while depressing the brake release lever CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Z CAUTION DO NOT make cutting height adjustment when engine is running Cutting height can be adjusted from 1 5 to 4 by placing spacers above or below caster spindles For easiest adjustment change the height on one side at a time To change cutting height tilt the unit back remove lynch pin remove all spacers then set if off to the side remove caster rig add or subtract spacers reinstall caster rig place remainder of spacers if any then reinsert lynch pin see figure 16 1 through 16 4 Repeat this step on other side NOTE Be sure that the spacers are even on both casters Running the deck out of level will result in poor cut quality and increased belt wear Part No 520187 11 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual BLADE CLUTCH The FM mower blade clutch is controlled by an operator presence control To engage the blade depress the oper
29. or refer to engine wrong gap manual Reset gap or replace spark plug refer to engine m anual Abnorm al vibration Loose or out of balance blade Bent blade Stop work immediately Check blade Loose engine bolts mountand balance Replace damaged or bent blade if required pg 13 Check engine mount Uneven cut Height adjustis not set correctly Dull or bent Be sure height adjust is set the same on blade Tire pressure low on one side both sides pg 11 Sharpen or replace blade pg 13 Adjust pressure W ill not cutor has poor Dullor bent Blade Clogged deck Engine Sharpen or replace blade pg 13 cutting perform ance running at too low RPM WetGrass Unclog deck pg 11 Check engine RPM Excessively high grass refer to engine manual Do notmow when grass is wet Mow once ata high cuting setting then mow again at desired setting or make a narrower cutting path Belt slips or sm okes Belt tension too low Belt worn or stretched Increase tension at idler pg 14 Replace Pulleys worn or dam aged Control cable out of Ibelt Replace Pulleys Adjust control adjustment cable No self propelling Not 561 gear Out of adjustment clutch Shift lever to desired gear Adjust clutch Ke Broken clutch cable W orn or broken cable pg 15 Replace with new cable belt Replace belt pg 14 Self propelled drive will Clutch cable out of adjustment Damaged Adjust clutch cable pg 15 Replace Ee E e clutch lever drive clutch lever
30. ould not rub on the center pulley the belt should be under tension and not rub on the belt finger see figure 17 10 13 Replace the belt cover and connect the spark plug wire BJ Start the engine and check the clutch brake operation under power Belt finger should D not rub on belt Note When the blade clutch control lever is pressed down the blades should spin up to when drive is speed without belt slippage indicated by a pronounced belt squealing sound When the engaged clutch control lever is released the blades should stop spinning in 5 seconds or less STARTER SWITCH WIRING Part No 520187 16 Form No F071406A FM Owner s Manual GOAT Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start Choke noton Out of gasoline bad or old gas Move throttle to start position Check Spark plug wire disconnected Dirty air Gasoline Check for spark with an cleaner Blade clutch is engaged approved tester Clean or replace air cleaner Disengage the Blade clutch lever Engine will not stop Damaged controlcable Harness W ire is Replace control cable Reconnect disconnected ordamaged Damaged ignition harness wire or replace if dam aged switch Replace switch Engine runs poorly Spark plug wire loose Engine RPM settoo Sharpen or replace blade pg 13 Check low Carburetor out of adjustment W ater or engine RPM refer to engine manual dirt in fuel system Spark plug fouled faulty or Adjust carburet
31. ure Note With clutch levers engaged be sure belt guides do not touch belts after installation 12 Replace the cover 13 Reconnect spark plug wire 14 Start engine and check both belts for proper operation of blade drive system and mower drive system WARNING If the drive belt begins to squeal or slip do not continue to operate your unit until adequate adjustment or repair has been performed Improper adjustment can cause drive belt to slip and overheat greatly reducing machine performance and transmission life CABLE ADJUSTMENTS Brake Adjustment The brake control cable is spring loaded and requires no adjustment however the transaxle brake is adjustable When the mower is in neutral and can be pushed by hand without depressing the brake lever the transaxle brake needs adjustment Using a inch wrench turn the adjusting nut 74 turn clockwise see figure 17 1 With the machine in neutral and 1 The brake lever not depressed the brake should be on and inhibit the machine from being rolled by pushing 2 The brake lever depressed the brake should be off and the machine should roll uninhibited by the brake Transaxle Drive Control Cable Adjustment When the transaxle drive belt slips the drive control cable needs to be adjusted or the belt needs to be replaced with a new belt Cable Adjustment 1 Using a 3 8 wrench remove the rear access door Item 51 2 Using a 75 open end wrench turn the inside adjusting nut count
32. were removed NOTE Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary 14 Torque the four engine bolts to 40 ft lbs Note With clutch levers engaged be sure belt guides do not touch belts after installation there should be 1 8 clearance between the belt and the guides 15 Observe the idler pulley when the blade drive lever is lowered and released see figure 17 7 NOTE Idler should tighten the belt when blade drive lever is pressed and the belt should be slack when the lever is released With the lever depressed the edge of the belt guide should not rub on the belt 16 Replace the cover 17 Reconnect spark plug wire 18 Start engine and check for proper operation of blade drive system Spindle Drive Belt Tools required 3 8 inch socket 1 2 inch socket 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Follow steps to remove the Blade Drive Belt on the spindle pulley side only from the previous section 3 Loosen the two idler plate nuts Item 143 4 Slide the belt idler to release the belt tension 5 Observe the belt routing then remove the old belt and install the new belt using the Original routing 6 Tension the belt using a long screwdriver or other pry bar to push the idler pulley against the belt Note Take care not to damage the idler pulley 7 Tighten the two idler plate nuts just enough to avoid slippage while checking the belt tension 8 Check belt deflection Finger pressure should
33. y Kevlar corded and coated belts in your unit Substitute belts do not meet the design and performance requirements for your unit and will greatly reduce machine performance and belt life FM Owner s Manual Blade Drive Belt Tools required ratchet 3 4 inch socket 10 extension bar for socket two 72 wrenches and adequate support for machine 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Remove the deck belt cover 3 Support front of unit to allow access to underside of the machine near the engine Note Unit is heavy Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury 4 Observe the orientation of the belt fingers Item 90 under the engine 5 Remove the 4 engine mount bolts Item 48 being careful not to let engine slide out of place 6 Remove the left and right belt fingers These fingers are interchangeable 7 Observe the orientation of the belt finger Item 91 on idler Item 50 8 Loosen but do not remove idler belt finger retaining nut Item 144 9 Observe belt routing and remove the belt from front spindle pulley Item 46 10 Remove the belt from the idler pulley and from the engine pulley 11 Install new belt on engine pulley idler and front spindle pulley following the original belt routing 12 Position the idler belt finger centered on idler bracket and tighten the retaining nut Item 144 13 Reinstall the left and right belt guide fingers under the engine base using all fasteners in the exact order they
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