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PR & OS Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT Power Rake/Overseeder. 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 serv
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT Engine: HP 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) Engine: Model 1104020191 GX160T1QX2 1104020191 GX160T1QX
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PR & OS 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 equipm
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual 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 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 operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment away fr
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 82 dB(a) at Operators Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 2-13-2002 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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PR & OS Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Power Rake/Overseeder. 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
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PR & OS 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 gaso
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual ADJUSTING SEED RATE DROPPING SEEDS - PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED STOP SETTING. EXAMPLE: STOP SETTING IS ON 4 - IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO. STOP SETTING BRACKET KNOB LAWN PREPARATION - MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON - AFTER ADJUSTING THE STOP SETTING, LIFT YOUR M OWER. UP ON THE BAR TO OPEN THE DROP SEEDER - DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING. DOOR. - P
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 Hours Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil Inspect belt Engine (See Engine Manual) Grease reel bearings Inspect and clean engine air filter Oil height adjustment linkage FLAIL BLADE WEAR 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Close fuel valve
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other 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 these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual SLICING REEL ASSY 350113 PARTS DRAWING item PARTS PR500 QTY no. LIST Part No. 57 LOCK WASHER 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH 800177 1 71 SCREWCAP 5/16 - 24 x 1" HCS GR. 5 400164 1 80 SHAFT SLICING WA 350142 1 81 BLADE SLICING REEL 350147 20 82 PLATE BLADE MTG. 350148 20 83 SPACER BLADE MTG. 350149 10 84 SPACER BLADE ASSY 350150 9 85 SCREWCAP 1/4
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 350324 Form No F090407A 20
