Billy Goat AE551, AE551H Installation instructions

Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
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The Powerful
EZ AIR AERATOR
Specifications
AE551, AE551H
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AE551 AE551H
ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW)
ENGINE: TYPE B&S OHV HONDA OHV
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.41 L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L)
UNIT WEIGHT 290# (131.8 kg) 294# (133.6 kg)
REMOVABLE WEIGHT 36# (16.4 kg) 36# (16.4 kg)
NET UNIT WEIGHT 326# (148.2 kg) 330# (150.0 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING 471# (213.6 kg) 476# (215.9 kg)
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IN THE INTEREST O SA ETY
THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE OLLOWED CARE ULLY.
BE ORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Ex aust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place ands or feet near moving
or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near
an open flame, or devices suc as a stove,
furnace, or water eater w ic use a pilot
lig t or devices w ic can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors w ere area is not
well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom-
mended.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank w ile engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling. Store fuel in approved
safety containers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap w ile
engine is running.
7. DO NOT operate engine w en smell of
gasoline is present or ot er explosive
conditions exist.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
spilled. Move mac ine away from t e spill
and avoid creating any ignition until t e
gasoline as evaporated.
9. DO NOT transport unit wit fuel in tank.
10. DO NOT smoke w en filling fuel tank.
11. DO NOT c oke carburetor to stop
engine. W enever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive
speeds. T is may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.
13. DO NOT tamper wit governor springs,
governor links or ot er parts w ic may
c ange t e governed engine speed.
14. DO NOT tamper wit t e engine speed
selected by t e engine manufacturer.
15. DO NOT c eck for spark wit spark plug
or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
16. DO NOT crank engine wit spark plug
removed. If engine is flooded, place t rottle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.
17. DO NOT strike flyw eel wit a ard
object or metal tool as t is may cause
flyw eel to s atter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
18. DO NOT operate engine wit out a
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary. If engine is equipped wit
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, wit correct deflector.
19. DO NOT operate engine wit an
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or ot er
combustible material in t e muffler area.
20. DO NOT use t is engine on any forest
covered, brus covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on t e muffler. T e arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
t e operator. In t e State of California t e
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
t e California Public Resources Code).
Ot er states may ave similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
21. DO NOT touc ot muffler, cylinder, or
fins because contact may cause burns.
22. DO NOT run engine wit out air cleaner
or air cleaner cover.
23. DO NOT operate during excessive
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave mac ine unattended
w ile in operation.
25. DO NOT park mac ine on a steep grade
or slope.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAY DO remove t e wire from t e
spark plug w en servicing t e engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
parts free of grass and ot er debris
w ic can affect engine speed.
3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis-
tance is felt. T en pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent and or arm injury.
4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler s ould be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
5. DO use fres gasoline. Stale fuel can
gum carburetor and cause leakage.
6. DO c eck fuel lines and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
and maintenance instructions.
8. Inspect mac ine and work area before
starting unit.
VIBRATION
SOUND TESTS VIBRATION LEVELS 3.6 g max.
Vibration levels at t e operators andles were
measured in t e vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 02/06/2002 under t e
conditions listed:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
GENERAL CONDITION:
OUND
Sound tests conducted were in accordance
wit 2000/14/EEC and were performed on
02/05/2002 under t e conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
HUMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
30.29" Hg (769 mm Hg)
53 %
Nort East
3.5 MPH (5.6 km )
42 F (6 C)
Cloudy
30.13" Hg (765 mm Hg)
90 %
Nort East
5 MPH (8 km )
37 F (3 C)
Cloudy
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PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE TARTING
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.
A EMBLY
PACKING CHECKLI T
GENERAL AFETY
or 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 ands or feet underneat unit, near debris
outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine wit out tine eig t adjust lever in up
position and clutc bail disengaged.
·DO NOT start or operate mac ine wit guards removed.
·DO NOT perform any service on t e unit wit out removing
t e spark plug wire.
·DO NOT operate a mac ine t at ex ibits excessive vibration.
·DO NOT operate t is mac ine on slopes greater t an 19°.
·DO NOT use t is unit on any surface ot er t an grass lawns.
·DO NOT allow c ildren to operate t is equipment.
-DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before
begining work.
-DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance
instructions.
-DO inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or ot er objects t at can present a azard during work prior to
starting.
-DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work,
suc as sprinkler eads, water valves, buried cables, or clot es line
anc ors, etc.
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Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Check
Check
Briggs & tratton
5.5 Intek OHV
Per Model
Honda 5.5 OHV
Your Billy Goat EZ-Air aerator is s ipped from t e factory in one
carton, completely assembled.
3. ECURE t e upper andle by positioning t e lowermost mounting ole
over t e c osen andle mounting stud and tig tening t e nut on t e
andle pivot bolt to secure t e andle in position.
4. REPLACE t e lock nuts t at were removed in step one and fully
tig ten t em to complete securing t e andle in place.
5. ATTACH t e lift rods, one on eac side of t e unit. Remove t e air
pins t at are s ipped in free end of t e rods. Pivot t e rods up and along
t e side of t e unit and slip t e free end of t e rod into t e lift link bars
one on eac side of t e unit. Wit t e rods in position, replace t e air
pins in t e oles t at t ey were removed from to lock t e lift rods in
place.
5. CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level. See engine owners
manual for type and amount of oil to use. Move t e tine eig t adjust
lever to t e down position, to level engine during c ecking.
6. CONNECT spark plug wire. HONDA ONLY: Set t e engine stop switc
to t e on position. You will use t e stop switc on t e andle during
operation.
Literature
Assembly
360177
Wearing gloves is recommended while
operating this machine.
Check Owner's
Manual
360178
Check EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 360194
Check
Warranty
Card 400972
1. REMOVE lock nuts from t e upper andle mounting stud. T ese
will be reused.
2. UNFOLD t e upper andle and pivot it back into t e operating
position. NOTE: T ere are two eig t positions t at t e andle can
be set in. T e lower stud places t e andle in t e ig est position
t e upper stud places t e andle in t e lowest operating position.

Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
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These labels should be included on your Aerator. 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
Part No.4004 4
Label Hot Engine
Part No.400 68
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOWTO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
400268
WARNING
14 15
IN TRUCTION LABEL ENGINE LABEL
Label LIFT HERE
Part No.360187
13 CONTROL
Set lever to c oke position w en
starting a cold engine
Label Instructions AE - Part No. 360191
WARNING
900327
Label Danger Guard
Part No.9003 7
Briggs & Stratton
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Honda
OIL ALERT
ENGINE TOP IMMEDIATELY.
WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,
RUN CHOKE
B & ENGINE CONTROLHONDA ENGINE CONTROL
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.
LIFT HERE
WARNING
LIFT HEREWITH CAUTION
THE UNITWEIGHS OVER 300 LBS.
Label Warning Unit Weight
Part No.360188
BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE:
TINE DEPTH CONTROL BAIL IS IN UP POSITION.
TO START, MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "ON" AND PULL ROPE.
NOTE:
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE THE ENGINE CHOKE IF
ENGINE IS COLD.
PUSH FORWARD ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO ENGAGE TINES
IN GROUND.
PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR’S BAIL TO ENGAGE DRIVE AND
START AERATING.
DURING OPERATION PUSHING DOWN ON OPERATOR’S HANDLE
WILL MAXIMIZE CORING DEPTH.
RELEASE BAIL TO STOP UNIT.
NOTE:
ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH BAIL DISENGAGED.
TO TURN UNIT, PULL BACK ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO LIFT TINES
OUT OF GROUND. GRADUAL TURNS CAN BE MADE WITHOUT
LIFTING THE TINES.
WITH TINES UP, PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR’S BAIL TO
ENGAGE WHEELDRIVE FOR ASSISTED TURNING.
TO STOP ENGINE MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "OFF".
ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.
USE ONLYA QUALIFIED MECHANICTO SERVICE THIS MACHINE.
INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY
WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS.
CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY.
PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER DAILY.
REPLACE AS NEEDED.
GREASE ALL BEARINGS AND CHECK GEAR REDUCTION
OIL LEVEL ON EVERY ENGINE OIL CHANGE.
ALWAYS:
360191
READ OWNERS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING
USE PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE PEED CONTROL Engine speed is set by using t e t rottle control lever,
located in t e middle of t e operators andle.
STOP
START
Increase
Speed Decrease
Speed
STOP
START
Label Throttle Control
Part No.810656
STOP
START
Increase
Speed
Decrease
Speed
T rottle lever on andle T rottle lever on andle

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ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level w en c ecking and filling oil and
gasoline.
GEAR REDUCTION: See engine manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for type and amount of oil used. Engine must be level
w en c ecking and filling t e gear reduction case. T e
engine is s ipped from t e factory wit oil in t e gear case.
It s oudl be c ecked before first use.
ENGINE PEED: Controlled by t rottle lever on t e upper
andle. Under normal conditions, operate at t e minimum
t rottle speed to accomplis your task.
NOTE: T e unit ground speed varies wit t e engine speed.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position
Honda: Located below t e air cleaner on t e engine.
Briggs: Located on face of t e engine.
ENGINE TOP WITCH: Move to "ON" position
Honda only: Located on side of engine. During normal
operation use t e remote stop switc on t e operators
andle.
CHOKE: Engage t e c oke w en starting a cold engine.
Honda: Located below t e air cleaner on t e engine.
Briggs: Located on top of t e air cleaner on t e engine.
THROTTLE: Move t e t rottle control on t e upper andle
to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAIL TO TART:
See Troubles ooting on page 12.
NOTE: Honda engines are equiped wit a low oil sensor to
prevent engine damage. W en it senses a low oil condition
(i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) t e engine
s uts down. T e low oil condition must be corrected before
t e engine can be restarted. See t e engine owners
manual for more information.
INTENDED U E: T is mac ine is designed for aerating
establis ed lawns and large grass covered areas. T e
mac ine s ould not be used for any ot er purpose t an
t at stated 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, s ut engine off immediately and c eck for
damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws,
loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble
s ooting section on page 12).
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TARTING ENGINE
AERATING OPERATION
Like all mec anical tools, reasonable care must
be used w en operating mac ine.
MOW: Mow t e lawn to it's normal cut eig t.
WATER: For t e best performance and maximum tine
penetration t e lawn s ould be t oroug ly watered t e day
before aeration.
IN PECT lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or ot er objects t at can present a azard during work
prior to starting.
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during
work, suc as sprinkler eads, water valves, buried cables, or
clot es line anc ors, etc.
TART ENGINE: See above.
ET PEED: T e ground speed of your aerator varies wit
t e engine speed. Set t e engine at approximately alf
t rottle to start. Speed may be increased based on t e turf
conditions (i.e. large flat areas) and operator experience.
Speed s ould be lowered w en operating under adverse turf
conditions (i.e. fenced areas, ills, or slopes).
MOVE: Be sure t e tine engagement control is in t e up
position (tines out of t e ground) and engage t e w eel drive
by squeezing t e operators clutc bail against t e andle.
Transport t e aerator to t e work area.
DO NOT- Use t is mac ine on any surface ot er t an a lawn or
similar area.
DO NOT- Use t is mac ine on slopes in excess of 19°.
DO NOT-
Allow persons unfamiliar wit t is equipment to operate it.
DO NOT- Allow c ildren to operate t is equipment.
T e tines are raised or lowered into t e ground by operating
t e tine engagement lever on t e upper andle. Tine
penetration is very dependent on surface preparation. READ
t e operation section before aerating.
TINE RAI ING/LOWERING
TINES UP
TRANSPORT
TINES DOWN
RUNNING

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OPERATION continued
ENGAGE TINE : Wit t e aerator in t e work area, release
t e clutc bail and pus forward on t e tine engagement
lever, lowering t e tines into t e dirt.
AERATE: Engage t e operators clutc bail by pus ing it
forward to t e andle, and start aerating.
NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward
pressure on t e andle.
TURNING: At t e end of an aerating run, release t e clutc
bail and pull back on t e tine engagement control to lift t e
tines out of t e ground. Using t e andle swivel t e rear of
t e unit to bring it around and line up for t e next pass.
NOTE: Engage t e clutc bail to use t e front w eel drive to
aid in turning t e unit.
TRAN PORT: Be sure to lift t e tine engagement lever (tine
out of t e ground) before transporting away from t e work
area.
AERATING TIP
WATER: For t e best performance and maximum tine
penetration t e lawn s ould be t oroug ly watered t e day
before aeration.
LOPE : Do not operate t e aerator on steep slopes. Use
extreme caution w en operating on any sloped surface.
For lesser sloped areas operate t e unit, traversing up and
down at a 45 degree angle to t e slope rat er t an straig t
across. Extended operation on steep slopes can cause
engine damage.
NOTE: DO NOT release t e operators clutc bail w en
operating on a slope. T is will allow t e unit to free w eel
and allow t e unit to roll down t e slope.
NOTE: Honda engines are equiped wit a low oil sensor to
prevent engine damage. W en it senses a low oil condition
(i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) t e engine
s uts down. T e low oil condition must be corrected before
t e engine can be restarted. See t e engine owners
manual for more information.
TINE PENETRATION: Maximum tine penetration is
ac ieved by applying downward pressure on t e andle
during operation.
TURNING: At t e end of a pass t e tines can be lifted out of
t e ground to turn by lifting straig t up on t e operators
andle.
Hints!
AERATOR OPERATION CON'T
CAUTION: T is unit is eavy. It requires at least two people to lift it.
REMOVE: T e aerator is equiped wit a removable rear weig t.
Remove t e weig t w en loading and unloading t e unit. T e weig t
can be removed by rotating t e locking tabs on t e weig t mounting
pins and lifting it straig t up. See Fig. 1 below.
NOTE: T e removable weig t is also eavy and s ould andled
carefully and secured in place during transport.
LIFTING: T e aerator is equiped wit lift andles. After removing t e
weig t lift t e unit wit two people one on eac side of t e unit. Grip
t e unit at t e points marked "LIFT HERE" w en lifting. Lift using
your legs and not your back. See Fig. 2
U ING RAMP : Use ramps t at are of adequate strengt for a unit
of t is weig t. W en loading t e aerator using ramps be sure t e
ramp is not too steep and t at t e surface of t e ramp provides good
traction.
HANDLING & TRAN PORTING
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas
wit fuel in tank, w ere fuel fumes may reac an open flame, spark or
pilot lig t, as on a furnace, water eater, clot es dryer or ot er gas
appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on t ese parts and causing possible
malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved
container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not
smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of
gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (suc as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
t e 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 reac
t e carburetor.
T is unit is equipped wit a folding upper andle for easier storage.
TO FOLD THE HANDLE:
1. Remove t e lock nuts t at secure t e andle, one on eac side,
to t e lower andle mounting studs. See Fig. 1
2. Remove t e air pins t at secure t e tine lift rods, one on eac
side, to t e tine lift links. See Fig. 2
3. Slide t e rods out of t e lift links and replace t e pins in t e oles
t ey were removed from for storage.
4. Rotate t e lift rods down and back until t ey and anging down
and to t e rear of t e unit.
5. Loosen t e andle mounting bolts, one on eac side, (Fig. 3)
and pus t e andle out and away from t e lower andle mounting
studs.
6. T e andle is now free to rotate. Rotate it up and toward t e
front of t e unit w ile olding t e tine engagement control lever
against t e rear of t e upper andle. T e andle will rotate into a
position wit t e top of t e andle ooking over t e front bumper of
t e unit.
NOTE: Replace t e lock nuts (item 50) on t e lower andle
mounting studs for storage.
FOLDING HANDLE
OPERATION continued
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UNIT TORAGE
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND.
Always keep tines in t e up position w en parking t e unit.
PARKING
T is unit is equipped wit a eig t adjustable upper andle to allow
for multiple operator eig ts.
TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT:
1. Remove t e lock nuts (item 50) t at secure t e andle, one on
eac side, to t e lower andle mounting studs. See Fig. 1
2. Loosen t e andle mounting bolts (item 51), one on eac side,
(See Fig. 3) and pus t e andle out and away from t e lower
andle mounting studs.
3. T e andle is now free to rotate. Adjust t e andle to t e
desired eig t. T e BOTTOM andle mounting stud coresponds
wit t e ig est andle position. T e TOP andle mounting stud
coresponds wit t e lowest andle mounting position.
4. Completely tig ten t e andle mounting bolts (item 51), and
replace t e lock nuts (item 50) to secure t e andle in place.
ADJU TING HANDLE HEIGHT

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     
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Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
Page 10 of 12
TINE ROW KIT 360197
TINE KIT 360100
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DI CONNECT PARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE ERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PER ONAL INJURY, ALWAY
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE URE ALL MOVING
PART COME TO A COMPLETE TOP.
REPLACE ALL GUARD , BEFORE
TARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer's
service instructions.
U E ONLY BILLY GOAT ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT PART FOR
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
TINE REEL REMOVAL
NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire
tine row or for other major unit maintenance. Individual tines
can be replaced by following the TINE REPLACEMENT instruc-
tions.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame.
3. Release t e tension on t e c ain. See CHAIN TENSION ADJUST-
MENT in t is manual.
4. Remove t e four bolts and nuts, two on eac side, olding t e tine
reel bearings in place. BE CAREFUL t e tine reel is eavy and
s arp. Take precautions to not allow it to fall w en t e bearing bolts
are removed.
5. Lift t e reel up and to t e side to remove it from t e drive c ain.
6. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.
7. To reinstall t e reel follow t e above steps in reverse.
8. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame.
3. Remove t e tine reel per t e TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions.
4. Remove t e nut at t e end of t e tine reel s aft t at secures t e
tine rows in place.
5. Remove t e tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace t e
defective part. Be sure to note t e order in w ic t e spacers were
removed for later reassembly.
6. Reassemble t e tine reel in t e exact order t at it was disas-
sembled.
7. Tig ten t e nut t at secures t e tine rows and spacers on t e
s aft. Torque t e nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs. C eck t at all of t e
tine rows are tig t by attempting to move t em by and.
8. Reinstall t e tine reel per t e TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions
above.
9. Re set t e tension on t e c ain.
10. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
MAINTENANCE
17
Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.
Complete tine row set for
replacement of one
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting
plates, spacer, and all
ardware.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Loosen but do not remove t e outermost nut and carraige bolt t at
secure t e damaged or worn tine.
3. Loosen and remove t e innermost nut and carraige bolt t at old
t e tine in t e reel.
4. Use a small prybar and pus t e tine plates apart slig tly to slide
out t e tine to be replaced.
5. Slide t e new tine in place and secure wit t e innermost nut and
carraige bolt. Tig ten completely.
6. Retig ten t e outermost nut and carraige bolt to completely secure
t e new tine.
7. Repeat as required to replace all damaged or worn tines.
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and s ould be inspected
regularly for signs of wear or damage.
REPLACING INDIVIDUAL TINE
Tip!!!
Spraying tines wit a rust preventing lubricant can
increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn
or damaged tines.

Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
Page 11 of 12
MAINTENANCE
17
BELT AND CHAIN TEN ION ADJU TMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame.
3. Slide t e belt off of t e engine drive pulley, and off of t e jacks aft
drive pulley.
4. Continue sliding t e belt along t e jacks aft to t e rig t jacks aft
bearing away from t e pulley and sprockets.
5. Using a 9/16" wrenc , remove t e two bolts and nuts t at old t e
jacks aft bearing in place.
6. Carefully lift t e jacks aft up until t e belt can be slid out underneat
t e bearing.
7. Slide t e new belt in place over t e jacks aft.
8. Replace and tig ten t e bolts and nuts olding t e jacks aft bearing
in place. Be sure t at t e jacks aft is aligned straig t across between
bot bearings.
9. Slide t e belt along t e jacks aft and over bot engine and jacks aft
pulleys. Be sure t e idler pulley is positioned on t e flat side of t e belt.
10. C eck proper belt tension. See BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT in
t is manual.
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
ADJU TING BELT TEN ION-
1. Remove t e top guard (item 3) by removing t e four screws (item
13), two on eac side, t at secure it to t e frame.
2. Locate t e top of t e belt idler assembly w ere t e clutc cable (item
55) is secured in place. A properly tensioned belt s ould stretc t e
idler spring (loacted next to t e idler pulley) between 1/4" - 3/8" w en
t e clutc bail (item 54) is eld in t e drive position.
3. Using a 1/2" wrenc loosen t e two nuts t at secure t e cable (item
55) in place.
4. TO INCREASE belt tension adjust t ese two nuts so t at t e cable
(item 55) is secured in place wit an additional 1/4" of t e t readed
adjuster at t e top of t e assembly.
TO DECREASE belt tension adjust t ese two nuts so t at t e cable
(item 55) is secured in place wit 1/4" less of t e t readed adjuster at
t e top of t e assembly.
5. Replace t e guard (item 3) and reinstall t e four screws (item 13) t at
secure it in place.
6. Run t e unit to test your adjustment. Repeat as necessary to
ac ieve proper adjustment. A properly adjusted belt will pull t e unit up
a 15 degree slope w en clutc ed wit out any belt slip, and will declutc
and stop t e unit completely w en t e clutc is released.
NOTE: Never release t e clutc on a slope. T e unit is eavy and will
free w eel down ill.
NOTE: A worn belt will not allow for proper adjustment and must be
replaced.
ADJU TING CHAIN TEN ION-
1. Remove t e top guard (item 3) by removing t e four screws (item
13), two on eac side, t at secure it to t e frame.
2. Locate t e bolt (item 31, 33) and nut (item 80) t at old eac idler
sprocket to t e frame of t e unit. One idler sprocket sets tension on t e
w eel drive c ain and one sets tension on t e tine drive c ain.
3. Loosen t e bolt and nut and slide t e idler sprocket (item 29) in t e
desired direction.
INCREASED TENSION: Slide t e sprocket to t e rear.
DECREASED TENSION: Slide t e idler sprocket to t e front.
4. Tig ten t e bolt and nut to secure t e sprocket in place.
5. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
NOTE: Over tensioning t e c ain will cause premature c ain and
sprocket wear. DO NOT OVER TENSION THE CHAIN. A properly
tensioned c ain will ave slack of 1/4"-3/8" w en moved by and.
NOTE: This procedure will work to change the wheel drive chain
or the tine drive chain.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame.
3. Roll t e unit until t e master link of t e c ain t at you want to repalce
is exposed near t e jacks aft sprocket.
4. Release t e tension on t e c ain. See CHAIN TENSION ADJUST-
MENT in t is manual.
5. Using a screwdriver or similar device remove t e spring clip t at
secures t e master link in t e c ain.
6. Wit t e master link removed unwind t e c ain from t e two sprock-
ets t at it connects.
7. Carefully string t e replacement c ain around t e same two sprock-
ets and reconnect it wit t e new master link provided wit your
replacement c ain.
8. Re set t e tension on t e c ain.
9. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
Engine (See Engine Manual)
C eck engine oil
C eck gear reduction oil level
Grease bearings (See Lubrication)
Inspect belt
Maintenance Operation
Follow t ese ourly
maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
Every
25 rs
Every Use
(Daily)
Inspect for loose, worn,
or damaged parts
T roug ly clean all debris from unit
and tine reel.
Oil c ains (See Lubrication)
Lubricate caster rigs
ENGINE MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING OR FILLING OIL
Every
50 rs
C eck tine reel nut torque. Torque to
minimum 100 ft.lbs

Part No. 360178 Form No. F121203A
Page 12 of 12
TROUBLE HOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
Engine stalls or labors w en aerating. Work at 45 degrees to t e slop moving up and down
instead of across. C eck and add engine oil.
olution
Possible Cause
Problem
Working on too steep a slope. Not enoug oil in t e
engine.
20
Engine ervice and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's
authorized servicing dealer. ( ee above)
22.1
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
R
min-1
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 locked, will not
pull over.
Debris locked against reel, or drive pulleys. Engine
problem.
C eck stop switc es, t rottle, c oke position and
gasoline. Connect spark plug wire. Clean or replace
air cleaner. C eck and fill engine oil. Contact a
qualified service person.
Stop work immediately. Replace any damaged or
missing tines. Tig ten all loose bolts and nuts.
Damaged or missing tines. Loose andle bolts. Loose
engine bolts
Stop switc off (Honda only). T rottle in off position.
Engine not in full c oke position. Out of gasoline. Bad
or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air
cleaner. Engine oil level too low (Honda only).
Pull spark plug wire and remove debris. Contact an
engine servicing dealer for engine problems.
MODEL NO.
HOR EPOWER
ENGINE
BRIGG &
TRATTON
HONDA 5.5
5.5 127452-0049-E1
GX160K1HX2
GOVERNED RPM
3600
3600
ENGINE
W en servicing t e engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by t e specific engine
manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or ot er repair work
contact your local servicing engine dealer. W en contacting a dealer
for service it is a good idea to ave your engine model number
available for reference(See table page above). If you can not locate a
servicing dealer in your area you can contact t e manufacturers
national service organization.
To c on ta ct :
Briggs & tratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
R
Engine is making loud noise or squealing. Gear reduction oil level is low. C eck and add oil according to engine owners manual.
Unit does not move w en
clutc is engaged.
Belt drive out of adjustment. Work drive belt.
Loose or damaged c ain or sprockets. Loose or
damaged pulleys. Damaged or broken clutc cable.
See maintenance on page 7 of t is manual. Contact a
qualified servicing dealer.
BEARING -
1. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame. NOTE: Guard must be removed to
lubricate t e jacks aft bearings only. All ot er bearings can be lubed
wit out removing t e guard.
2. Lubricate all 6 bearings using a pressurized grease gun wit a
standard lit ium based grease.
3. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after eac
lubrication.
4. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
LUBRICATION
CHAIN -
1. Remove t e top guard by removing t e four screws, two on eac
side, t at secure it to t e frame.
2. Apply a lig t coat of No. 30 Oil or a penetraing c ain lubricant to keep
t e c ain clean and in good running order.
3. Replace t e guard and reinstall t e four screws t at secure it in
place.
CA TER -
1. Lubricate bot caster rig bearings using a pressurized grease gun
wit a standard lit ium based grease.
2. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after eac
lubrication.
101 dB
Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and / or
workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:
-The Machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased
or to an authorized Servicing Billy Goat Dealer.
-The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty
Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt.
-The 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 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. Billy Goat will
notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom
the claim was received.
-The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat to
approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding.
Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model & Serial
Number which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate (See owner’s manual).