Billy Goat AGR1300H User manual

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Original Instructions
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AGR1300HOwner'sManual
AGR1300HOwner’sManual
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About this Manual
Intended Use
Specications
Safety Statement
Safety & Warning Labels
Instruction Labels
Packing Checklist
Initial Set-Up Assembly
Ground Conditions
Operator Controls
Handling and Transporting
Operation
Drilling Dos and Don’ts
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
TableofContents
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AboutthisManual
THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT® Auger.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.
Specications
Engine Make Honda
Engine Model No. GXV390
Engine Fuel Capacity 2.3L (2.4qt)
Engine Oil Capacity 1.1L (1.16qt)
Total Unit Weight 603lb
Length 103”
Width 34.5”
Height 55.0”
Maximum Operating Slope 15°
IntendedUse
The intended use of the BILLY GOAT® Auger is to drill holes into the ground. The Auger is capable of drilling
holes up to 18” wide and 42” deep. For your own safety, do not use the Auger for any other purpose.
AGR1300H
SafetyStatement
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING STATEMENT
This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Read the safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of the unit,
severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.
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WARNING
OIL IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE
AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
MACHINE MUST BE OFF AND OIL
MUST BE COOL BEFORE
SERVICING
362506
540501
540505
DANGER
ADVERTENCIA
WARNING
SUPERFICIE
CALIENTE
HOT SURFACE
100258
SafetyandWarningLabels
LABEL HIGH PRESSURE (P/N 362506)
LABEL, SAFETY MEN (P/N 540501)
DECAL, ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD (P/N 540505)
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT® Auger. If any labels are damaged or
missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering
replacement labels.
LABEL CAUTION HOT SURFACE EN/SP (P/N 100258)
DECAL, 811 WARNING (P/N
540507)
DECAL, WARNING, HAND IN BELT, ENG.
ONLY (P/N 5103184)
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540502
540503
362510
501502
REVERSE FORWARD
DRIVE
DIRECTION
RUN
STOP
501314
LEVER OUT:
FREE WHEEL
LEVER IN:
DRIVE-ENABLED
540508
540504
COLD START
InstructionLabels
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT® Auger. If any labels are damaged or
missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering
replacement labels.
LABEL, LOCK SLIDE UNLOCK (P/N
540502)
DECAL, TRANSPORT LOCK (P/N
540503)
DECAL, DRIVE DISENGAGE (P/N 540504)
LABEL TIE DOWN (P/N 362510) DECAL, TRANSAXLE BYPASS (P/N 540508)
LABEL DRIVE DIRECTION BC2600 HYDRO (P/N 501502)
LABEL THROTTLE BC (P/N 501314)
LABEL CHOKE (P/N 501511)
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General Safety and Warranty Manual (P/N
100295)
Owners Manual (P/N 540510)
Parts Illustrations Book (P/N 540511)
Honda Engine Manual
Warranty Card (P/N 400972)
Warranty Registration Instructions (P/N 100305)
Handlebar Hardware (P/N 8024062 - QTY 4,
P/N 8165003 - QTY 4)
Valve Control Hardware (P/N 8165102 - QTY 1)
PackingChecklist
Your BILLY GOAT® Auger was shipped in one crate. Initial set-up assmebly will be required after unpacking your
machine. Initial set-up assembly will include attaching the handlebar to the unit.
1. Carefully remove all bubble wrap and other packing materials from the unit.
2. Use scissors to cut all white zip ties. Do not cut any black zip ties that secure cables. Note that when
the arm zip ties are cut, the auger arms will rise. Also note that the handlebar is attached to the unit with zip
ties.
3. Locate the handlebar and associated hardware (See Figure A). The handlebar will need to be attached to
the machine. The handlebar hardware includes four 3/8”-16 x 2.00” carriage bolts and 3/8”-16 nylock ange
nuts.
InitialSet-UpAssembly
Boxing Parts Checklist
Figure A
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InitialSet-UpAssembly
4. Pull the motor-plate locking-pin to release the motor-plate. See Figure I in the Operation section of this
manual. The motor-plate will now be able to swivel. Swing the motor-plate towards the operator position in
order to attach the handlebars.
5. Line up the handlebars with the machine and insert the carriage bolts. See Figures B and C for correct
handlebar placement.
6. Use an impact wrench tted with a 9/16” socket on the nuts to attach the handlebars to the unit. See Figure
D. Ensure the handle is fastened securely to avoid abnormal vibration.
Figure B Figure C
Figure D
7. Locate the valve control hardware, a single 5/16”-14 nylock ange nut. Use the impact wrench tted with a
1/2” socket to attach the valve control rod to the drill controls. See Figure E.
Figure E
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A
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A- Drill in reverse motion (counter-clockwise)
B- Drill in forward motion (clockwise)
C- Drive in reverse motion
D- Drive in forward motion
GroundConditions
The AGR1300H is designed to run safely and eciently with certain ground conditions. Ideally, run your auger in
damp or moist soil. The AGR1300H can also run eciently in dry or sandy soil. NEVER operate the auger during
a thunderstorm, snowstorm, or if the ground is frozen. Operating the auger in frozen soil can damage the ights
and/or bit.
Before starting any project, ALWAYS call 811 in your state. By mapping out potential obstacles such as utility
lines, 811 “Call Before You Dig” ensures your safety while drilling with your BILLY GOAT® Auger.
Visit www.call811.com for more information about this invaluable resource. Know what’s below, call before you
dig!
OperatorControls
Figure F
HandlingandTransporting
We recommend transporting your BILLY GOAT® Auger in a trailer or in the bed of a pick-up truck. Never tow
your Auger. The machine is designed without a hitch assembly. The BILLY GOAT® Auger is not equipped to
drive or be towed at typical road speeds. The operator should never attempt to couple the Auger to a
vehicle.
To drive your BILLY GOAT® Auger safely to desired work location, familiarize yourself with the operator
controls shown above. Always drive with the transport lock handle down in the locked position (See Figure B in
the “Drilling a Hole” section). The transport lock handle locks the operator’s handles into a managable driving
position. Engage both parking brakes to ensure the unit does not tip or slide while transporting in the trailer or
pick-up truck bed.
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Starting the Engine
Read the engine manual before operation. A Honda engine manual is included within the machine packaging.
Never start the engine inside a building or other enclosed spaces.
Always check the engine oil level and ll when necessary before starting!
To start the engine on your BILLY GOAT® Auger:
1. From the operator’s position, push the throttle lever completely forward to the “RUN” position.
2. Walk around to the front of the machine where the engine is located. Locate the engine’s choke lever. Pull out the
choke lever.
3. Pull the recoil handle to start the engine.
4. With the engine running, push the choke lever back into place.
5. Adjust the throttle lever to dictate the desired ground speed.
Note that in colder temperatures, there may be too much load on the engine to start it quickly. Locate the belt-drive dis-
engage chain on the left side of the machine (see decal P/N 540504 on the Instruction Labels page). Pull and lock the
chain to disengage the belt drive. Start the engine, then re-engage the chain after a few minutes.
Operation
Pre-Operation Checklist
Before starting any project with your BILLY GOAT® Auger, check o each item in the Pre-Operation Checklist.
Read and ensure full understanding of the BILLY GOAT® Auger Owner’s Manual.
Call 811 in your state to ensure that all underground utilities are properly marked.
Wear protective clothing, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and work
boots.Tie back long hair.
Check the level of engine oil and ll if necessary (See your engine manual for
engine maintenance procedures).
Check the level of hydraulic oil and ll if necessary (See Maintenance section for
hydraulic system maintenance procedures).
Check entire machine for loose ttings or hardware
Check all hydraulic hoses and ttings to ensure there are no leaks.
Ensure the auger bit ights, pilot bit, and teeth are clean and free of debris.
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Figure H
Figure G
Figure I
Operation
Drilling a Hole
To drill a hole with your BILLY GOAT® Auger:
1. Squeeze the forward drive handle (See Figure F, Item D) and steer to drive the Auger to desried hole
location. Let up on the handle to stop the machine.
2. With both hands grasped on the handles, push the entire operator’s handle straight down to release the
transport lock handle (See Figure G). Then, release your grip on the operator’s handle and allow the handle
to rise to its natural position.
3. Push in the motor plate handle to release pressure o the pin (See Figure H). Simultaneously, pull the mo-
tor-plate locking-pin and twist the pin away from yourself (See Figure I). The drill assembly is now
unlocked.
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Drilling a Hole Continued
4. Position the bit to desired hole location. Gently press down to create contact between the bit and the
ground before activating the drill bit. See Figure J. Push the throttle lever completely forward to the “RUN”
position before drilling.
5. Engage right drill handle (See Figure F, Item B). Watch the drill bit spin clockwise. Squeeze the handle
tighter for higher drill speed.
6. Push down on the operator’s handle to create a hole of desired depth.
7. Engage the left drill handle (See Figure F, Item A). The drill bit spins counter-clockwise. Simultaneously, lift
up on the operator handle to remove drill bit from the freshly dug hole.
Operation
Figure J
Engaging the Parking Brakes
For further stability while drilling or transporting your Auger, engage each parking brake.
1. Locate the parking brakes. They can be found on the frame slightly above each rear wheel. Use your foot
to press the parking brakes down, one at a time, until contact is made with each rear wheel and the brake
“clicks” into place. See Figure K.
Figure K
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Operation
Releasing the Parking Brakes
1. Use your foot to press the parking brake release lever. See Figure L. Press until the parking brake releases.
Repeat on the opposite rear wheel.
Figure L
Pivoting the Bit Head
To better align the auger bit while drilling on uneven slopes, pivot the bit head.
1. Locate the T-handle clamp and loosen it. See Figure M.
2. Locate the quick release pin. See Figure N. Pull the quick release pin from the horizontal pivot point.
Figure M Figure N
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Operation
Pivoting the Bit Head Continued
3. Insert the quick release pin into the vertical pivot port. See Figures O and P. The bit head will now pivot
from left to right.
Figure O Figure P
4. Select the desired bit position. Lock the bit head into position by tightening the T-handle clamp.
Replacing the Bit
1. To replace the bit, rst unclamp the bit locking pin. See Figures Q and R.
2. Gently slide the bit from the pin and carefully set aside. Attach the new bit by clamping it onto the adapter
using the bit locking pin.
Figure Q Figure R
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Operation
Replacing the Bit Adapter
1. Remove the bit as shown in the “Replacing a Bit” section of this manual. Do not attempt to remove the
adapter without rst removing the bit.
2. To replace the bit adapter, remove the shoulder bolt holding it in place. The head of the shoulder bolt is
circled in Figure S. Use an allen wrench on the bolt head while simultaneously using a 1/2” wrench on the
nut. Note that in Figure S, there is no bit attached to the adapter.
Figure S
3. After removing the hardware, the adapter can be removed. Replace the adapter as needed.
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DO DONOT
DO Perform the Pre-Operation Checklist before begin-
ning any project with your auger.
DO NOT neglect to perform the Pre-Operation Check-
list.
DO Wear protective clothing, safety glasses, gloves,
hearing protection, and work boots.
DO NOT Wear clothing that drapes or clothing that
can get caught up in the bit and/or ights during oper-
ation.
DO NOT Neglect to tie long hair back during opera-
tion.
DO NOT Wear open-toed shoes during operation.
DO Call the 811 number in your state before drilling to
ensure the ground is clear of obstructions such as, but
not limited to:
• Underground utility (fuel or gas) lines
• Underground power lines
• Utility (water or sewage) pipes
• Landscaping fabric
Punctures, tears, or other breakages to power lines,
gas lines, and/or fuel lines can cause serious bodily
injury (electrocution and/or serious burns) or death.
Breakages to water or sewage pipes can cause seri-
ous bodily injury or death.
Note that replacing these utility lines and pipes can be
a great expense to the operator if breakage were to
occur.
DO NOT Drill without calling 811 in your state.
DO NOT Drill without knowing potential obstacles
such as power lines, gas lines, fuel lines, and more.
DO Check engine oil level before operation. DO NOT Start your auger without checking engine oil.
DO Transport your auger within a trailer or pick-up
truck bed.
DO NOT Ever attempt to tow your auger.
DO Ensure ground conditions are ideal for operation. DO NOT Operate your auger in freezing conditions.
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Maintenance
Hydraulic System Maintenance
Draining Old Hydraulic Oil
1. First locate the hydraulic tank on the right side of the machine. Place a pan underneath the tank to catch
old oil. Be sure that the pan can hold the machine capacity of three (3) gallons. See Figure AA.
Figure AA
2. To drain old hydraulic oil from the system, use a 1/4” allen socket to loosen the drain plug. See Figure AB.
When remaining oil has completely drained out of the tank, use the allen socket to tighten the drain plug back
to its original position.
Figure AB
Relling Hydraulic Oil
1. Unscrew the cap on the hydraulic oil tank and set aside. See Figure AC. Place a funnel into the tank intake.
Fill up the hydraulic tank with approximately 2.5 gallons hydraulic oil. See Figure AD. Screw the cap back
onto the tank. Start the engine on the Auger to allow the oil to ow through the system for about 45 seconds.
Shut the engine o. Return to the hydraulic tank and ll with remaining oil, or about 0.5gal. Screw the cap
back on tightly.
Figure AC Figure AD
Cycle the bit motor in both directions (forward and reverse) quite a few times to purge the system
of air and to get uid running throughout. Recheck uid level and add if required.
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Maintenance
Hydraulic System Maintenance Continued
Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter
1. First locate the hydraulic lter on the left side of the machine. See Figure AE. Use an oil lter wrench to
rotate the lter counterclockwise to remove. See Figure AF. Screw your new hydraulic lter clockwise onto
the tting.
Figure AE Figure AF
Tip:
Dip your nger into the new container of oil and apply the oil from your nger onto the lter’s seal. This will
help seal the lter, make the lter easier to remove later on, and will make the lter less likely to sieze.
Drive System Maintenance
Replacing the Belt
1. First locate the cold-start/drive disengage chain located next to the hydraulic lter. Pull the chain and slide
it to the right into the slot. See Figures AG and AH.
Figure AG Figure AH
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Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Continued
Replacing the Belt Continued
2. Loosen the auger shield. Use an impact wrench tted with a 1/2” socket to remove the rear center shield
bolt. See the bolt circled in Figure AI. Use the impact and 1/2” socket to remove the side shield bolts. The
side shield bolts are located on each side of the unit next to the gas struts. See Figure AJ.
After removing these bolts, you can lift up the shield slightly. This will give you enough clearance to remove
the drive belt from the pulleys.
Figure AJFigure AI
2. Remove the old, worn, or broken belt from the drive system. See Figure AK to better understand how the
belt routes through the drive system.
3. Route the new belt through the drive system. Again, refer to Figure AK. Note that in Figure AK, some parts
of the machine are hidden.
Figure AK
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Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Continued
Replacing the Belt Continued
4. Reverse Step 2. to re-tighten the bolts securing the auger shield. Ensure that the bolts are tight enough to
keep the shield in place during operation.
5. Reverse Step 1. to release the tension on the drive system and ensure that the new belt is tted properly.
Wheel Maintenance
Replacing Rear Wheels
1. Support and stabilize the auger using jackstands.
2. Use pliers to remove the e-clip and washer from the wheel. See Figures AL and AM. Set aside the e-clip
and washer to reattach.
Figure AL Figure AM
3. Slide the wheel o the axle shaft. Note that a key is inserted between the axle shaft and the wheel hub.
Once the wheel is removed, the key will become dislodged. See Figure AN. Set aside the key to reattach
later.
Figure AN
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Maintenance
Wheel Maintenance Continued
Replacing Rear Wheels Continued
4. Slide the new wheel onto the axle shaft with the valve stem facing outward. Insert the key. See Figure AO.
Replace the washer and the e-clip.
5. Repeat Steps 1-4 on the opposite side of the unit to replace both rear wheels.
Figure AO
Gas Strut Maintenance
Replacing Gas Struts
1. Ensure the arms are stable and supported.You may need assistance to ensure the arms and operator’s
handles do not fall while replacing the gas struts. Replace the struts one at a time. Do not attempt to
replace the struts simultaneously.
2. Remove the security clips from the old strut. See Figures AP and AQ. Note that there is a clip on each end
of the strut.
Figure AP Figure AQ
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