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PR & OS Owner’s Manual
Patent 6253416
BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER
PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR500HT, OS551, OS551H, PR600S, OS600S
Owner's Manual
Accessories Replacement Parts
SLICING REEL SLICING BLADES OVERSEEDER KIT FLAIL SHAFTS
FLAIL BLADES
A complete verti- A full set of blades for The new light weight Plastic Overseeding A full set of shafts
A complete set of
slicing reel for your replacement. Includes Kit is construct
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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 PR600S OS600S 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) 6.0 HP (4.7kW) 6.0 HP (4.7kW) Engine: Model 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 12H1
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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 equipment.
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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 from
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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 PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-350324, Declaration of Conformity P/N-350139. Boxing Par
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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 gasoli
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual RAKING/SLICING TIPS Before beginning, it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from area to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece of pvc, or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the ground, remove it, push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to determine the depth of thatch in your yard. THATCH: Thatch is a dense layer of dead grass, clippings, and roots that builds up over time at the base of of th
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual RAKING OPERATION-SPRING REEL NOTE: Must have the spring tine reel assembly (350354) for this operation. MOW: Mow the lawn to it’s normal cut height. Tall grass will not leave a manicured look when the dethatching job is complete. DRY: Be sure grass is relatively dry. Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass. SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the spring tines are just above touching the flat surface (i.e. drivewa
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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 POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P/N 350325 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 350366 BOX AND LID ASSEMBLY 1 2 350306 BRACKET ADJ DROP SEEDER ASSY 1 3 350276 BAR DOOR LINKAGE 1 4 350320 SHAFT PLASTIC DROP SEEDER 1 5 350271 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER 1 6 350272 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER END 1 7 350273 PLATE DOOR DROP SEEDER ARM 1 9 350370 PULLEY 3V GROOVE 0.625" BORE 1 10 8171003 WASHER 5
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual FLAIL REEL KIT 350112 PARTS DRAWING item PARTS QTY Part No. no. LIST 57 LOCK W ASHER TW ISTED TOOTH 400502 1 71 SCREW CAP REEL PULLEY 8041050 1 73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4 74 BLADE FLAIL 350100 30 76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 54 77 SHAFT W A FLAIL REEL 350145 1 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8 79 W ASHER 1/2 SAE 8172
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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 PARTS DRAWING PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR550HT, PR600S, OS551, OS551H, OS600S Part No 350324 Form No F031108A 18
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST PARTS PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT PR600S OS600S item QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY QTY Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. no. LIST 1 Pulley 3" OD 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 350101 1 1A Spacer Crank PR Honda 350339 1 350339 1 350339 1 350339 1 350339 1 350339 1 350339 1 3503
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PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 350324 Form No F031108A 20
