Billy Goat CR550HC Installation instructions

Part No. 350245 Form No. F011003A
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Thank You for Selecting
Operator Owner's Manual
The Powerful CR
POWER RAKE
Specifications
FLAIL BLADES
P/N 35 251.
A complete replacement
set. 52 of our high quality
flail bla es for your CR.
Inclu es 8 new lock clips
for replacement installa-
tion.
CR450S CR550 CR550HC CR550H
FLAIL SHAFTS
P/N 35 185.
A full set of four shafts for
replacement. Inclu es 8
new lock clips for replace-
ment installation.
Note: We recommend
replacing the shafts when
you replace flails.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
DRIVE BELT
P/N 350207.
Original Equipment drive
belt for your CR.
SLICING REEL
P/N 35 252.
A complete verti-slicing
reel for your CR. 20" wi e
reel for use in grasses
that require vertical
cutting, an for assisting
in lawn oversee ing
projects.
ACCESSORIES
SLICING BLADES
P/N 35 187.
A full set of twenty bla es
for replacement. Inclu es
40 new capscrews, an
lock nuts for replacement
installation.
R
21
3
SPACER BUMPERS
P/N 350258.
A complete replacement
set. 44 of 1/2" spacer
bumpers an 4 of 1/4"
spacer bumpers
CR450S CR550HC CR550 CR550H
ENGINE: H.P. 4.5 (3.35 kW) 5.0 (3.73 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW)
ENGINE: TYPE SUBARU OHV HONDA OHC B&S OHV HONDA OHV
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 2.8 qt. (2.7 L) 2.1 qt. (2.0 L) 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.41 L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L)
WEIGHT: UNIT 125# (56.8 kg) 125# (56.8 kg) 125# (56.8 kg) 129# (58.6 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING 150# (68.2 kg) 150# (68.2 kg) 150# (68.2 kg) 150# (68.2 kg)
MAX. ENGINE OPERATING SLOPE 20° 20° 15° 20°

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclose area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxi e, an
o orless an ea ly poison.
2. DO NOT place han s or feet near moving
or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near
an open flame, or evices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot
light or evices which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel in oors where area is not
well ventilate . Out oor refueling is recom-
men e .
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling. Store fuel in approve
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
con itions exist.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
spille . Move machine away from the spill
an avoi creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporate .
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, gra ually
re uce engine spee before stopping.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive
spee s. This may result in injury & /or
amage to unit.
13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
governor links or other parts which may
change the governe engine spee .
14. DO NOT tamper with the engine spee
selecte by the engine manufacturer.
15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
or spark plug wire remove . Use an
approve tester.
16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
remove . If engine is floo e , place throttle
in “FAST” position an crank until engine
starts.
17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a har
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 perio ically an replace, if
necessary. If engine is equippe with
muffler eflector, inspect perio ically an
replace, if necessary, with correct eflector.
19. DO NOT operate engine with an
accumulation of grass, leaves, irt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.
20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covere , brush covere , or grass covere
unimprove lan unless a spark arrester is
installe on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintaine in effective working or er by
the operator. In the State of California the
above is require by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Co e).
Other states may have similar laws. Fe eral
laws apply on fe eral lan s.
21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylin er, or
fins because contact may cause burns.
22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
or air cleaner cover.
23. DO NOT operate uring excessive
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave machine unatten e
while in operation.
25. DO NOT park machine on a steep gra e
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 cylin er fins an governor
parts free of grass an other ebris
which can affect engine spee .
3. DO pull starter cor slowly until resis-
tance is felt. Then pull cor rapi ly to avoi
kickback an prevent han or arm injury.
4. DO examine muffler perio ically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler shoul be repaire or
replace as necessary.
5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gum carburetor an cause leakage.
6. DO check fuel lines an fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
an maintenance instructions.
8. Inspect machine an work area before
starting unit.
VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVELS 3.2 g max.
Vibration levels at the operators han les were
measure in the vertical, lateral, an longitu inal
irections using calibrate vibration test equipment.
Tests were performe on 09/08/97 un er the
con itions liste :
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
SOUND
Soun tests con ucte were in accor ance with 2000/14/EEC
an were performe on 2/9/2002 un er the con itions liste :
GENERAL CONDITION:
29.72" Hg (754mm Hg)
82.2 %
North West
10 MPH (16.1 kmh)
43° F (6.1° C)
Sunny
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST...
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this pro uct contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth efects or other repro uctive harm.
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WIND SPEED:
NOTE: Soun power level liste is the highest value for any mo el in this manual. Please
refer to serial plate on the unit for the soun power level for your mo el.
99 B WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
GENERAL CONDITION:
29.91" Hg (760mm Hg)
31 %
East
10 MPH (16.1 kmh)
85° F (29.4° C)
Sunny
WIND SPEED:
Soun level of 81 BA at operator position

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PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
Engine
Manual Per
Model
These items should be included in your carton. If any
of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
ASSEMBLY
PACKING CHECKLIST
GENERAL SAFETY
For your safety and the safety of others these directions should be followed:
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.
·DO NOT place han s or feet un erneath unit, near ebris
outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without height a just lever in up
position an clutch bail isengage .
·DO NOT start or operate machine with guar s remove .
·DO NOT perform any service on the unit without removing
the spark plug wire.
·DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration.
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than19°.
·DO NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns.
·DO NOT allow chil ren to operate this equipment.
-DO rea all maintenance an operating instructions before begining
work.
-DO rea all engine manufacturers operating an maintenance
instructions.
-DO inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or other objects that can present a hazar uring work prior to
starting.
-DO i entify an mark all fixe objects to be avoi e uring work,
such as sprinkler hea s, water valves, burie cables, or clothes line
anchors, etc.
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Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Check
Check
Briggs & Stratton
6.5 Intek OHV
Per odel
Honda GX 5.5 OHV
1. ASSEMBLE left rear wheel to axle using 3/4" wrench.
2. UNFOLD the upper han le (item 26) an sli e han le lock loops
(item 28) into place to secure the upper han le to the lower.
3. CHECK engine oil level an fill to proper level with engine manufactur
ers recommen e gra e of oil. Move height a just lever to own
position, to level engine uring checking. See engine manufacturers
instruction manual.
4. CONNECT spark plug wire.
Literature
Assembly
35 243
Wearing gloves is recommended while
operating this machine.
Check Owner's
Manual
35 245
Literature PR
Accessories
35 246
Check
Check EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 35 139
Check
Warranty
Card 4 972
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28
26
Check
Honda GC 5. OHC
Check
Subaru 4.5 OHV

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These labels should be included on your Power Rake. If any of
these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this
equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help
in ordering replacement labels.
Label Danger
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
Item 51 Part
No.400424
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 50 Part No.400268
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOWTO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
400268
WARNING
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15
INSTRUCTION LABELS
ENGINE LABELS
DANGER
810736
Label Danger Flying aterial
Item 48 Part No.810736
13 CONTROLS
Set lever to choke position when
starting a col engine
Set lever to esire engine spee .
Move lever completely to the left
to stop engine
READ OWNERS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE:
USE PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
HEIGHT ADJUST LEVER IS IN DOWN POSITION.
ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.
USE ONLY AQUALIFIED MECHANICTO SERVICETHIS MACHINE.
INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY
WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS.
CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY .
PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER
DAILY. REPLACE AS NEEDED.
GREASE REEL BEARINGS AND LUBRICATE DEPTH
CONTROL LEVER EVERY ENGINE OIL CHANGE.
ALWAYS:
ROTATE KNOBTO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
BLADES UP
TRANSPORT POSITION BLADES DOWN
OPERATING POSITION
PROTECT BYSTANDERS
FLYING DEBRIS
BLADES UP BLADES DOWN
350224
LOOSEN JAM NUT
BEFORE ADJUSTING
BLADE DEPTH THEN
TIGHTEN BACK TO
LOCK IN PLACE
Label Instructions Height Adjust
Item 35 Part No. 350224
WARNING
900327
Label Danger Guard
Item 52 Part No.900327
Briggs & Stratton
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Hon a
PULLTO ENGAGE CLUTCH
RELEASETO DISENGAGE CLUTCH
830503
Label Clutch Item 49
Part No.830503
RUN CHOKE
STOP
B & S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROLHONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL
THROTTLE LEVER
FUEL VALVE CHOKE LEVER
RUN CHOKE
ON
OFF
THIS ENGINE EQUIPPEDWITH
LOW OIL SENSOR, IF ENGINEWILL
NOT START, CHECK OIL LEVEL
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,
DO NOT run in enclosed area.
SUBARU ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL
THROTTLE LEVER
FUEL VALVE
CHOKE LEVER
OIL ALERT
ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.
WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,
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Subaru
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION EM
ENGINE FAMILY - 2FJXS, 1691GA DISPLACEMENT 169CM3
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECFICATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS. THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA PH1 AND 2002 CALIFORNIA
EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL
OFF-ROAD ENGINES.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

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ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type an amount of oil an gasoline use .
Engine must be level when checking an filling oil an
gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlle by throttle lever on the engine.
Un er normal con itions, operate at full throttle to accom-
plish your task.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (Hon a
only).
CHOKE: Operate 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.
INTENDED USE: This machine is esigne for removing
thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, an to
assist in oversee ing operations. The machine shoul not
be use for any other purpose than that state above.
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.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off imme iately an check for
amage or worn reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose
engine or lo ge foreign objects. (See trouble shooting
section on page 12).
16 Operation
STARTING ENGINE
RAKING OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be use when operating machine.
MOW: Mow the lawn to it's normal cut height
DRY: Be sure grass is ry. Wet con itions can cause in-
crease amage to healthy grass.
SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking epth so that the
bla es just touch on a flat surface (i.e. riveway, or si ewalk).
START ENGINE: See above.
ENGAGE BLADES: Pull back on the bail on the operators
han le. 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 an examine the results.
Thatch shoul be remove an eposite on top of the healthy
grass. If excessive amage occurs to healty grass, a just the
bla e epth to ecrease amage. Continue raking the yar ,
working in one irection (i.e. north-south, or east-west).
NOTE: If a large drop in engine RP 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
eposite over the top of the lawn. This thatch must be
remove prior to any fertilizing, see ing, or watering of the
lawn. We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheele
blower for collection an removal of the thatch.
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 chil ren to operate this equipment.
The bla es can be raise or lowere into the groun by height
a jusment lever on the engine base. The resulting bla e
epth can be a juste higher or lower.
See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH.
BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
Clockwise:
To lower bla es
Counter Clockwise:
To raise bla es
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
The epth of the bla es can be raise or lowere by rotating the
knob on the top of the a justment lever. The bla es are lowere
by rotating the knob clockwise, an raise by rotating the knob
counter-clockwise. The relative epth of the bla es can be
gauge by using the epth scale locate on the right front corner
of the engine base.
BLADES UP
TRANSPORT
BLADES DOWN
RUNNING

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OPERATION continue
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OVERSEEDING OPERATION continued
MOW: Mow the lawn to it's normal cut height
DRY: Be sure grass is ry. Wet con itions can cause in-
crease amage to healty grass.
SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking epth so that the
bla es just touch on a flat surface (i.e. riveway, or si ewalk).
START ENGINE: See Page 5.
ENGAGE BLADES: Pull back on the bail on the operators
han le. 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 an examine the results.
Some thatch an cut stems shoul be remove an eposite
on top of the healthy grass. Grass runners shoul be cut an
rea y for removal. If excessive amage occurs to healthy
grass, a just the bla e epth to ecrease amage. Continue
raking the yar , working in one irection (i.e. north-south, or
east-west). NOTE: If a large drop in engine RP 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 an cut stems will be eposite over the top of the lawn.
We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheele blower for
collection an removal of the thatch/stems.
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 chil ren to operate this equipment.
RAKING/SLICING TIPS
THATCH: Thatch is a ense layer of ea grass, clippings,
an roots that buil s up over time at the base of of the lawn
preventing air, water, an fertilizer from reaching the soil.
This can cause shallow root evelopment an make a lawn
more susceptible to rought an isease. Thatch also
provi es an i eal environment for insects to hi e an
multiply. Perio ic removal of thatch will keep your lawn in
goo 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] eep)
in one treatment will amage or estroy the living part of the
lawn. It is best to remove heavy thatch in seasonal treat-
ments (i.e. spring, an fall).
CHECK: Before begining, it is best to evaluate the con i-
tion of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from
area to be treate . A core can be cut using a piece of pvc,
or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the groun , remove it,
push the core out of the pipe an inspect it to etermine the
epth of thatch in your yar .
SLOPES: Rake slopes across not up an own. This is
much easier an safer for the operator an is better for the
lawn. Raking across will help to re uce runoff uring
watering an allow the slope groun to hol more see ,
fertilizer, an water. The units maximum operating slope is
35% or 19°.
DEPTH: The wi e range of epth a jusment on your unit is
provi e to allow for bla e wear. Setting the reel eeper will
not pro uce better, or quicker results. The flail reel is
inten e to be set so it just touches the surface on flat
groun . The slicing reel shoul be set even with the groun
for verti-slicing work, an set to a maximum 1/2" epth for
oversee ing jobs. Setting the reel eeper than this will only
result in premature wear on the unit (i.e. faile belt). If you
esire to work the groun eeper than the above gui lines
allow, it shoul be one gra ually in multiple passes.
Hints!
OVERSEEDING OPERATION
MOW: Mow the lawn to it's normal cut height
DRY: Be sure grass is ry. Wet con itions can cause in-
crease amage to healthy grass.
SEED: Spre grass see accor ing to the see suppliers
irections (e.g. 10 lbs. per 1000 ft2 [4.5 kg. per 93 m2 ])
SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking epth so that the
bla es reach 1/4"-1/2"(6-12 mm) below a flat surface (i.e.
riveway, or si ewalk).
START ENGINE: See Page 5.
ENGAGE CLUTCH: Pull back on the bail on the operators
han le. 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.
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 chil ren to operate this equipment.
SLICE: Run machine over the area that has been see e to
incorporate the see into the soil. If excessive amage
occurs to healthy grass, a just the bla e epth to ecrease
amage. Continue raking the yar , working in one irection
(i.e. north-south, or east-west). NOTE: If a large drop in
engine RP occurs, or the unit pulls you forward and
bounces during operation the blade depth is set too low.
WATER/FERTILIZE: After the see has been worke into
the soil, water an fertilize accor ing to the see suppliers
irections.
VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION
This unit is equippe with a fol ing upper han le for easier storage
an transportation. The han le can be fol e by sli ing the han le
lock loops(item 28) up. This releases the upper han le, allowing it to
be fol e over the unit.
FOLDING HANDLE
This unit requires two people to lift it. With the han le in the fol e
position, lift hol ing the lower han le an belt/shaft guar one on
each si e of the machine. Secure the machine in place uring
transport.
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MAINTENANCE
BLADE WEAR AND ROTATING REEL END TO END
1. Wait for engine to cool an isconnect spark plug.
2. Close fuel valve on engine. (Hon a only)
3. Lean unit back onto lower han les an secure in place.
4. Inspect bla es for wear, an imme iately replace any bent or
cracke bla es. Measure the overall length of the bla e. (See fig. 1)
5. If bla es measure less than 3.0"(76 mm) in overall length they must
be replace . NOTE: We recommen replacing all the flails at once.
FLAIL BLADE WEAR
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
AND ALL GUARDS, BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
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Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check engine oil
Inspect an clean engine air filter
Grease reel bearings
Inspect belt
Maintenance Operation
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
Every
25 hrs
Every Use
(Daily)
ROTATING FLAIL REEL END TO END
USE ONLY BILLY GOAT ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT PARTS FOR
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
NOTE: Takes approx. 10 min. an requires 3/8" socket wrench with
extension.
1. Wait for engine to cool an isconnect spark plug.
2 . Remove (3) lock nuts(item 62) hol ing the belt guar (item 21) in
place. It is necessary to lower the height a just lever to reach the
locknuts on the guar . Remove the guar .
3. Remove the belt(item 9) by rotating the reel pulley(item 2) an
walking it out of the groove. Discar ol belt
4. Install new belt using same proce ure to walk the belt into the
groove.
5. With new belt installe pull bail ro back to engage position an
measure extension of i ler spring. Spring shoul stretch 1" to 1.25"
(25-32 mm) with bail engage . A just clutch cable as necessary to
achieve this extension.
6. Re-install the belt guar .
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect for loose, worn,
or amage parts
Oil height a justment linkage
To maximize flail bla e life an performance the reel can be rotate en
to en perio ically to provi e a fresh lea cutting e ge. Takes approx. 20
min. an requires two 1/2" socket wrenches with extension bar.
1. Wait for engine to cool an isconnect spark plug.
2. Close fuel valve on engine. (Hon a only)
3. Lean unit back onto lower han les an secure in place.
4. Remove (6) lock nuts(item 62) hol ing the belt an shaft guar s(item
21 &22) in place. It is necessary to lower the height a just lever to reach
the locknuts on the guar s. Remove the guar s.
5. Remove the rive belt(item 9) by "walking" it out of the groove on the
reel pulley(item 2).
6. Remove the (4) lock nuts(item 60) an washers(item 68) hol ing the
bearings(item 23) to the frame of the unit.
7. The reel is now free from the machine. Sli e the reel own an out of
the machine.
8. Remove the capscrew(item 71), lockwasher(item 57), reel pulley(item
2), key(item 42), an reel spacer(item 10) from the en of the reel.
9. Rotate the reel en to en , an re-install these items on the opposite
en of the reel.
1 . Re-install the reel in reverse or er of removal. Re-install the guar s
in reverse or er of removal.
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Part No. 350245 Form No. F011003A
CR450S CR550
CR550HC CR550H
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18 PARTS DRAWING
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Part No. 350245 Form No. F011003A
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item PARTS CR550 QTY CR550H QTY CR550HC QTY CR450S QTY
no. LIST Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.
1 Pulley 3.0" O.D. 350101-01 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1
2 Pulley 5.5" O.D. X ¾" 350206 1 350206 1 350206 1 350206 1
3 Wheel 8" Semi-Pneu White 350236 4 350236 4 350236 4 350236 4
4BarStrap 350211 1 350211 1 350211 1 350211 1
5 Rod Height Wa 350220 1 350220 1 350220 1 350220 1
6 Reel Flail Assy (see page xx for parts list and detailed dwg.) 350241 1 350241 1 350241 1 350241 1
7 Pulley Idler 2.75" 350114 1 350114 1 350114 1 350114 1
8 Arm Idler WA 350115 1 350115 1 350115 1 350115 1
9 Belt 5L X 34" 350207 1 350207 1 350207 1 350207 1
10 Spacer Reel Pulley 350118 1 350118 1 350118 1 350118 1
11 Bracket Belt Finger 350208 1 350208 1 350208 1 350208 1
12 Chassis WA W/ Label 350235 1 350235 1 350235 1 350235 1
13 Frame Front WA 350213 1 350213 1 350213 1 350213 1
14 GRIP 1" x 13" 400570 2 400570 2 400570 2 400570 2
15 Label Instr. Hgt. Adj. 350224 1 350224 1 350224 1 350224 1
16 Link Height Bar 350223 1 350223 1 350223 1 350223 1
17 Knob Height Adj. 850154 1 850154 1 850154 1 850154 1
18 STUD 3/4"-10 X 5 1/2" PLTD 810538 1 810538 1 810538 1 810538 1
19 LOCKNUT ASSY 800227 1 800227 1 800227 1 800227 1
20 WASHER 3\4" NYLON 800109 1 800109 1 800109 1 800109 1
21 Guard Belt Top Wa 350248 1 350248 1 350248 1 350248 1
22 Guard Belt Bottom Wa 350249 1 350249 1 350249 1 350249 1
23 Bearing ¾" Cast Flange 350209 2 350209 2 350209 2 350209 2
24 Handle Lower LH WA 350134 1 350134 1 350134 1 350134 1
25 Handle Lower RH WA 350135 1 350135 1 350135 1 350135 1
26 Handle Upper PR500 350136 1 350136 1 350136 1 350136 1
27 Bail Clutch WA 350137 1 350137 1 350137 1 350137 1
28 Loop Folding Handle 350138 2 350138 2 350138 2 350138 2
29 Deflector Rubber 350210 1 350210 1 350210 1 350210 1
30 Guard Shaft CR 350250 1 350250 1 350250 1 350250 1
31 PIN LIFT FRONT 3/8" X 21 3/16" Long 350212 1 350212 1 350212 1 350212 1
32 PIN COTTER 1/8" X 1" Z/P 8197031 1 8197031 1 8197031 1 8197031 1
33 SCREWCAP 5/16-24x3/4" GR5 8042026 2 8042026 2 8042026 2 8042026 2
34 SCREWCAP 5/16 - 18 x 1 1/2 8041030 7 8041030 7 8041030 7 8041030 7
35 WASHER 1/4" FLAT Z/P 8171002 8 8171002 8 8171002 8 8171002 8
36 SCREWCAP 1/4"-20X2 1/2" 8041012 1 8041012 1 8041012 1 8041012 1
37 BELT FINGER WIRE 350301 1 350301 1 350301 1 350301 1
38 Cable Clutch Reel PR500 350181 1 350181 1 350181 1 350181 1
39 Spring Extension 350300 1 350300 1 350300 1 350300 1
40 Bolt Shoulder 1/2" X 1" 500114 1 500114 1 500114 1 500114 1
41 ENGINE HONDA 5.5 H.P. GX160 - - 600115 1 - - - -
ENGINEINTEK5.5HPOHVB&S 3501971------
ENGINE HONDA 5.0 HP GC - - - - 430272 1 - -
ENGINESUBARU4.5HPOHV - -----6104371
1 KEY 3/16" X 1/2" 9201071 1 9201071 2 9201071 2 9201071 2
42A KEY 1/4" x 1" 92011131------
43 NUT 1/2 - 13 JAM 8162005 4 8162005 4 8162005 4 8162005 4
44 WASHER 1/2 SAE 8172011 8 8172011 8 8172011 8 8172011 8
45 SCREWCAP 1/2-13 x 3" Z/P 8041102 4 8041102 4 8041102 4 8041102 4
46 SCREWCAP 5/16"-18X1 1/4" HCS ZP 8041029 4 8041029 4 8041029 4 8041029 4
47 LABEL LOGO 890456 1 890456 1 890456 1 890456 1
48 LABEL DANGER THROWN OBJECT 810736 1 810736 1 810736 1 810736 1
49 LABEL CLUTCH VQ 830503 1 830503 1 830503 1 830503 1
50 LABEL HOT ENGINE 400268 1 400268 1 400268 1 400268 1
51 LABEL WARNING 400424 2 400424 2 400424 2 400424 2
52 LABEL DANGER GUARD 900327 1 900327 1 900327 1 900327 1
53 PLUG CAP 1" RD 890132 2 890132 2 890132 2 890132 2
54 BOLT CARRAIGE 3/8-16 x 1 3/4 8024061 4 8024061 4 8024061 4 8024061 4
55 BOLT CARRAIGE 5/16-18 x 1 3/4 8024043 2 8024043 2 8024043 2 8024043 2
56 SCREWCAP 1/4-20x1" 8041006 4 8041006 4 8041006 4 8041006 4
57 LOCK WASHER 3/8 TWISTED TOOTH 400502 1 400502 1 400502 1 400502 1
58 SCREWCAP 3/8 X 16 x 1" 8041050 1 8041050 1 8041050 1 8041050 1
59 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8160001 5 8160001 5 8160001 5 8160001 5
60 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4
61 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 THIN 8161042 1 8161042 1 8161042 1 8161042 1
62 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8160001 13 8160001 13 8160001 13 8160001 13
63 WASHER 5/16 FLAT CUT 8171003 8 8171003 8 8171003 8 8171003 8
64 SCREWCAP 3/8-16x1 1/4" 8041051 4 8041051 4 8041051 4 8041051 4
65 SCREWCAP SHEET METAL DRILL POINT 1/4X3/4 430208 6 430208 6 430208 6 430208 6
66 NUT JAM 1/4-20 8143001 1 8143001 1 8143001 1 8143001 1
67 SCREW MACH. #10-24X2" 8059143 1 8059143 1 8059143 1 8059143 1
68 BRACE DEFLECTOR 350234 1 350234 1 350234 1 350234 1

Part No. 350245 Form No. F011003A
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FLAIL REEL ASSY 35 241
FLAIL SHAFT KIT 35 185 FLAIL BLADE KIT 35 251
item PARTS CR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4
78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8
item PARTS CR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
74 BLADE FLAIL 350205 52
78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8
item PARTS CR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4
74 BLADE FLAIL 350205 52
75 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 350143 4
76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 44
77 SHAFT WA FLAIL REEL 350145 1
78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8
79 WASHER 1/2 SAE 8172011 8

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SLICING REEL ASSY 35 252
SLICING BLADE KIT 35 187
item PARTS PR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
81 BLADESLICING REEL 350147 20
85 SCREWCAP1/4-20 x 3/4, GR. 5 350151 40
86 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8160001 40
SPACER BUMPER KIT 35 258
item PARTS PR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
75 SPACERBUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 350143 4
76 SPACERBUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 44
item PARTS PR500 QTY
no. LIST Part No.
80 SHAFT SLICING WA 350142 1
81 BLADESLICING REEL 350147 20
82 PLATEBLADEMTG. 350253 20
83 SPACER BLADEMTG. 350254 10
84 SPACER BLADE ASSY 350150 9
85 SCREWCAP1/4-20 x 3/4, GR. 5 350151 40
86 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8160001 40
87 COLLAR SPACER 350152 1
88 WASHER 0.937 x 1.750 x 0.119 350153 1
89 WASHER LOCK 7/8 INT. TOOTH 350154 1
90 NUT JAM 7/8-14 350155 1
91 SCREWCAP3/8 - 24 x 1" HCS GR. 8 900154 1
92 LOCK WASHER3/8 TWISTEDTOOTH 400502 1

Part No. 350245 Form No. F011003A
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
Engine stalls or labors when raking. Raise bla es so that they just touch the groun on a
level surface.
Solution
Possible Cause
Problem
Bla es set too eep into groun
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Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's
authorized servicing dealer. (See page 7)
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BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
1803 S.W. JEFFERSON / LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082-2312 / USA
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] www.billygoat.com
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Purchased
from
Purchase
Date
21 Serial Plate Record your machine model serial number and
date-of-purchase and where purchased
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1803 S. Jefferson
Lee's Summit,
MO 64062 / USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Model Serial No.
Unit(Weight) Engine Power
lbs. kg kW rpm
Abnormal vibration.
Engine will not start.
Engine is locke , will not
pull over.
Debris locke against reel, or rive pulleys. Engine
problem.
Check stop switches, throttle, choke position an
gasoline. Connect spark plug wire. Clean or replace
air cleaner. Contact a qualifie service person.
Stop work imme iately. Replace any amage or
missing bla es. Tighten all loose bolts an nuts.
Damage or missing bla es. Loose han le bolts.
Loose engine bolts
Stop switch off (Hon a only). Throttle in off position.
Engine not in full choke position. Out of gasoline. Ba
or ol gasoline. Spark Plug wire isconnecte . Dirty air
cleaner. Engine oil level too low (Hon a only).
Pull spark plug wire an remove ebris. Contact an
engine servicing ealer for engine problems.
MODEL NO.
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER
ENGINE
BRIGGS &
STRATTON
HONDA 5.
5.5 11 4 2 191E1
GC16 AQHA
GOVERNED RPM
37
36
ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covere by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine ealer. When
contacting a ealer for service it is a goo i ea to have your engine
mo el number available for reference(See table page above). If
you can not locate a servicing ealer in your area you can contact
the manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
Subaru America: 800-277-6246
Never store engine in oors or in enclose poorly ventilate
areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes ryer or
other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 3 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor an fuel tank to prevent
gum eposits from forming on these parts an causing possible
malfunction of engine. Drain fuel out oors, into an approve
container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not
smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty an engine runs out of
gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum eposits uring storage. A stabilizer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio foun on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 min. after a ing stabilizer to allow it to reach
the carburetor.
UNIT STORAGE
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Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD an sen the upper part to Billy Goat.
The WARRANTY terms are state on the lower part which remains with the
user. Whenever a Billy Goat Machine is faulty ue to a efect in material
an / or workmanship, the owner shoul make a warranty claim as follows:
The Machine shoul be taken to the ealer from whom it was
purchase or to an authorize Billy Goat ealer.
The owner shoul present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Car , or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
The Warranty Claim will be fille in by the authorize Billy Goat Dealer,
who will sen it with the faulty part to Billy Goat hea quarters.
The Quality / Service epartment at Billy Goat hea quarters will stu y
the claim an parts an will notify their conclusions.
The ecision by the Quality / Service epartment at Billy Goat
hea quarters to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final an
bin ing.
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Mo el
& Serial number who are printe on the Billy Goat Serial Plate.
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HONDA 5.5 GX16 K1QX 36
SUBARU 4.5 EX13 D5 3 36