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FM Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT FINISH MOWER
Owner's Manual
FM3301 & FM3301E
Patent Number: D494985
Accessories
Transaxle Guard
Mulching Kit Grass Catcher Kit
Kit
To protect the
Reduces lawn Easily convert your
transaxle from
clippings to fine mower to bag
accidental contact
nutrient-rich grass and leaves.
from concrete
particles that filter
curbs or other
down to the soil.
hazards.
P/N 520144 P/N 520142 P/N 520
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FM Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT FM Mower. 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. CONT
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FM Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications FM3301 FM3301E Engine: HP 13 (9.7 kW) 13 (9.7 kW) Engine: Model 21A9020149 21A9070147 Engine: Type B & S INTEK OHV B & S INTEK OHV Elec. Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L
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FM Owner’s Manual 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.
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FM Owner’s Manual WARNING: IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open fla
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FM Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 88 dB(a) at Operator Position 108 dB(a) Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 8-15-2003 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model. General Conditions:
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FM Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT FM Mower. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown. LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL PATENT FM DANGER FLY
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FM Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Mower is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled except for the handles and console assembly. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-520187. Boxing Parts Checklist Parts Bag Briggs and Ty-wrap 900407
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FM Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY NOTE : All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List (pages 15-18). 1. Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps (see figure 11-1). 2. With the console and handle assembly positioned as shown in Figure 11-3, insert the shift linkage rod (Item 31) into the shift linka ge connector (Item 54). Fig. 11-1 3. To assemble the shift rod (item 31) to the shift linkage (item 5
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FM Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
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FM Owner’s Manual CUTTING OPERATION CAUTION: Shut off the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK: Turn engine off and wait for blade to stop completely. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire. Fig. 16-1 CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the
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FM Owner’s Manual Blade Clutch Lever BLADE CLUTCH The FM mo wer blade clutch is controlled by an operator presence control. To engage the blade, depress the operator’s left hand control lever against operator’s handle. The blades are disengaged by releasing this lever. (See figure 16-5) NOTE: The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting or fully dise ngaged to bring the blades to a stop. Do not operate the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged. Premat
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FM Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs or (daily) Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Every 200 Hrs Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check for excessive vibration Inspect belt for wear Engine (See Engine Manual) Grease caster pivot points and lubricate height adjustment spacers Sharpen Blade Lubricate pivot points o
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FM Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when either is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replacement. Billy Goat uses only premium quality, Kevlar corded and coated belts in your unit. Substitute belts do not meet the design and performance requirements for your unit, and will greatly reduce machine performance and belt life. Blade Driv
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FM Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT continued Tools required: 1/2 Wrench or ratchet and 1/2 inch socket, adequate support for machine. 1. Remove the Blade Drive Belt (Steps 1-10: Blade Drive Belt Replacement Procedure). 2. Assure that spark plug wire is disconnected. 3. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine near the rear. Note: Unit is h eavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury. 4. Observe the belt fingers (Item 63), position of
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FM Owner’s Manual BRAKE PUCK REPLACEMENT T ools Required: 5/32” Allen wrench; 3/8” wrench. 1. Remove the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the belt deck cover. 3. Remove the brake spring (A) and control cable spring (B) (see figure 17-10). 4. Remove the blade drive belt (C) from the drive pulley (D). 5. Using a 3/8” wrench and 5/32” allen wrench, remove the nuts from the #10 puck retaining bolts (see figure17-11). 6. Remove the bolts from the puck. 7. Remove the b
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FM Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting P rob le m P os s ible C aus e S olu tio n E n gin e w ill no t s tart. C h o k e n o t o n . O u t of g a s o lin e, b ad o r old ga s . M o v e th ro ttle to s ta rt p o s itio n . C h e c k S p a rk p lug w ire d is c on nec ted. D irty air G a s o line. C h ec k fo r s p a rk w ith an c lea ner. B lade c lutc h is en gag ed ap prov ed te s ter. C lean or re p lac e a ir c lea ner. D is e n gag e th e B la de c lu tc h le v e r . E n gin e w il
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FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 7 38 127 126 189 173 172 1 171 53 126 5 169 38 42 23 166 174 145 168 170 62 24 20 46 147 164 165 139 171 65 163 173 17 16 172 155 41 168 2 171 130 167 119 21 127 179 81 178 175 155 151 144 144 151 56 71 144 180 126 5 151 144 87 103 18 35 33 Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 18
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FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301E FM3301 DESCRIPTION QTY QTY NO. Part NO. Part NO. 1 BUSHING BRONZE 520184 4 520184 4 2 LABEL DANGER FLY 810736 1 810736 1 5 LABEL WARNING 400424 2 400424 2 7 LABEL HGT. GUIDELINE 520043 1 520043 1 16 SPRING EXHAUST CHUTE 510274 1 510274 1 17 LABEL WARNING MOWER 510206 1 510206 1 18 BLADE 11.88” 520001 3 520001 3 20 LYNCH PIN 3/16” X 1 9/16 520004 2 520004 2 21 WHEEL AND TIRE 8” ASSY. 520005 2 520005 2 23 BELT SPINDLE DRIVE 520
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FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 183 Battery is 190 not included 123 89 40 96 IV IV III III II I II 104 140 I 4 13 91 144 151 151 147 50 178 102 37 116 83 51 44 184 55 137 36 151 36 143 187 148 6 9 58 182 120 138 143 151 151 59 86 29 137 144 125 184 83 49 92 143 181 6 144 150 144 159 102 93 118 85 90 151 137 111 109 106 Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 20
