BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR500HT, OS551, OS551H, PR600S, OS600S Accessories SLICING REEL SLICING BLADES A complete verti- A full set of blades for slicing reel for your replacement. Includes PR. 20" wide reel for new lockwashers for...
ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT 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.
This symbol indicates 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 Power Rake/Overseeder. This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment.
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PR & 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.
SOUND Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 2-13-2002 under the conditions listed below. 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.
INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT 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.
PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables.
OPERATION 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. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
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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.
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RAKING OPERATION-SPRING REEL NOTE: Must have the spring tine reel assembly (350354) for this 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.
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ADJUSTING SEED RATE STOP SETTING KNOB BRACKET LAWN PREPARATION - 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...
MAINTENANCE ERIODIC AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil Inspect belt Engine (See Engine Manual) Grease reel bearings Inspect and clean engine air filter Oil height adjustment linkage FLAIL BLADE WEAR 1.
Warranty Claim. • 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.
PARTS DRAWING item LOCK W ASHER TW ISTED TOOTH SCREW CAP REEL PULLEY SHAFT FLAIL BLADE BLADE FLAIL SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" SHAFT W A FLAIL REEL CLIP LOCK 1/2" W ASHER 1/2 SAE FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 PARTS item Part No.
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PARTS DRAWING PARTS item LIST LOCK WASHER 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH SCREWCAP 5/16 - 24 x 1" HCS GR. 5 SHAFT SLICING WA BLADE SLICING REEL PLATE BLADE MTG. SPACER BLADE MTG. SPACER BLADE ASSY SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 3/4, HCS ZP NUT LOCK 1/4-20 COLLAR SPACER WASHER 0.937 x 1.750 x 0.119...
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR550HT, PR600S, OS551, OS551H, OS600S Part No 350324 Form No F031108A...
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