Billy Goat OS551 Owner's Manual
Billy Goat OS551 Owner's Manual

Billy Goat OS551 Owner's Manual

Power rake and overseeder
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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
use in grasses that
replacement
require vertical
installation.
cutting, and for
assisting in lawn
overseeding projects.
P/N 350345
Part No 350324
PR & OS Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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
minimal tools.
NOTE: Overseeder Conversion Kit
(350328) includes Slicing Reel (350343).
Part No. (350325) comes with the
Overseeder Box only
P/N 350347
Patent 6253416
OVERSEEDER KIT
.
P/N 350325 / 350328
1

Replacement Parts

FLAIL SHAFTS
FLAIL BLADES
A full set of shafts
A complete set of
for replacement.
our high quality flail
Includes new lock
blades for your PR.
clips for
Includes new lock
replacement
clips for
installation.
replacement
installation.
P/N 350185
P/N 350186
Form No F031108A

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  • Page 1: Replacement Parts

    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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Serial Plate Data And Specifications

    101 dB(a) 2000/14/EC Sound at operators ear 82 dB(a) Vibration at operator position 0.82g (8.04 m/s Part No 350324 PR & OS Owner’s Manual PR550H OS551 OS551H 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) GX160T1QX2 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 HONDA OHV B&S...
  • Page 4: General Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Vibration Data

    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.
  • Page 7: Instruction Labels

    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.
  • Page 8: Parts Bag

    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.
  • Page 9: Operation

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 14: Warranty Claim Procedure

    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.
  • Page 15: Illustrated Parts List

    POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. 350366 350306 350276 350320 350271 350272 350273 350370 8171003 900321 400217 8024040 8024021 8123087 8160001 350332 8160002 350369 350280 350372 8197031 9195106 8172007 8154007 8059136 350288 890456 350313 PARTS BAG SEEDER BOX KIT 350326 8160002 8177011 8041026...
  • Page 16: Parts Drawing

    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.
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 PR & OS Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR550HT, PR600S, OS551, OS551H, OS600S Part No 350324 Form No F031108A...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    360218 WASHER 1/4 FLAT CUT 8171002 PIN CLEVIS 3/8" X 1.625 520119 RETAINER 3/8" BOLT PUSH NUT 360279 Part No 350324 PR & OS Owner’s Manual PR550H OS551 OS551H Part No. Part No. Part No. 350101 350101 350101 350339 350339...
  • Page 20: Form No F031108A

    PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 350324 Form No F031108A...

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