Billy Goat CR550HC User manual

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CR Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT CR550HC POWER RAKE
Owner's Manual
Accessories Replacement Parts
SLICING REEL
A complete verti-
slicing reel for your
CR. 20" wide reel for
use in grasses that
require vertical
cutting, and for
assisting in lawn
overseeding projects.
P/N 350252
FLAIL
BLADES
A complete
replacement set.
52 of our high
quality flail
blades for your
CR. Includes 8
new lock clips for
replacement
installation.
P/N 350251
SLICING BLADES
A full set of twenty
blades for
replacement. Includes
40 new capscrews,
and lock nuts for
replacement
installation.
P/N 350187
SPACER
BUMPERS
A complete
replacement set.
44 of 1/2" spacer
bumpers and 4
of 1/4" spacer
bumpers
P/N 350258
DRIVE
BELT
Original
Equipment drive
belt for your CR.
P/N 350207
FLAIL SHAFTS
A full set of four
shafts for
replacement.
Includes 8 new lock
clips for
replacement
installation.
Note: We
recommend
replacing the shafts
when you replace
flails.
P/N 350185

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ®CR Power Rake. 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 & ASSEMBLY 8
OPERATION 9-10
MAINTENANCE 11
TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 12
ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 13-16

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SERIAL PLATE DATA
Record the model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and where purchased.
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Specifications
CR550HC
Engine: HP 5.0 (3.73 kW)
Engine: Model GC160AQHA
Engine: Type HONDA OHC
Engine: Fuel Capacity 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 L)
Total Unit Weight: 125# (56.8 kg)
Max. operating slope 20
o
Lwa at operator position 99 dB(a)
Lpa at operator position 81 dB(a)
Vibration at operator position 1.01g (9.94 m/s
2
)

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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.
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 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 ®
CR Power Rake.
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:
READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s 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.

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DO NOT run this equi
p
ment indoors or in an
yp
oorl
y
ventilated area. Refuelin
g
outdoors is
recommended.
DO NOT refuel this e
q
ui
p
ment while the en
g
ine is runnin
g
. Allow en
g
ine 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 o
p
erate en
g
ine if
g
asoline is s
p
illed. Move e
q
ui
p
ment awa
y
from s
p
ill until
gasoline has completely evaporated.
DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank.
DO NOT check for s
p
ark with s
p
ark
p
lu
g
or s
p
ark
p
lu
g
wire removed. Use an a
pp
roved s
p
ark
tester.
DO NOT o
p
erate en
g
ine without a muffler. Ins
p
ect muffler
p
eriodicall
y
and re
p
lace if necessar
y
.
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, c
y
linder, or coolin
g
fins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces ma
y
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 near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials.
DO NOT operate e
q
ui
p
ment on slo
p
es
g
reater than s
p
ecified in S
p
ecifications 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.
WARNING: Important
Remove all rocks, wire, string, etc. that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.
DO identif
y
and mark all fixed ob
j
ects to be avoided durin
g
work such as s
p
rinkler heads, water
valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.