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CROwner’sManual
BILLYGOATCR550HCPOWERRAKE
Owner'sManual
Accessories ReplacementParts
DRIVE FLAIL
SPACER FLAILSHAFTS
SLICINGREEL SLICINGBLADES
BUMPERS BELT BLADES A full set of four
A complete verti- A full set of twenty
shafts for
A complete Original
slicing reel for your blades for
A complete
Equipment drive replacement.
CR. 20" wide reel for replacement. Includes replacement set.
replacement set.
belt for your CR. Includes 8 new lock
44 of 1/2" spacer
use in grasses that 40 new capscrews,
52 o
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CROwner’sManual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANKYOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT CR Power Rake. 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. CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4-5 SOUND AND VIB
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CROwner’sManual SERIALPLATEDATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications CR550HC Engine: HP 5.0 (3.73 kW) Engine: Model GC160AQHA Engine: Type HONDA OHC Engine: Fuel Capacity 2.1 qt (2.0 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) Total Unit Weight: 125# (56.8 kg) o Max. operating slope 20 Lwa at operator position 99 dB(a) Lpa at operator position 81 dB(a) 2 Vibration at operator position 1.01g (9.94 m/s ) Part No 3
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CROwner’sManual GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSandSYMBOLS 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. This symbol indicates gloves s
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CROwner’sManual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in anypoorly 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. DONOT store gasoline near an open flame. DONOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DONOT 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 spill until gasoline has
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CROwner’sManual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 81 dB(a) at Operator Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 2-9-2002 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: Sunny o o Temperature: 43 F(6.1 C) Wind Speed: 10 mph (16.1 kmh) Wind Direction: North West Humidity: 82.2% Barometric Press
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CROwner’sManual INSTRUCTIONLABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT CR Power Rake. 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. LABELDANGERKEEPHANDS LABELCLUTCH ITEM #49 DANGERFLYINGDEBRIS ANDFEETAWAY P/N8305
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CROwner’sManual PACKINGCHECKLIST YourBillyGoat PowerRakeisshippedfromthefactoryinonecarton,completelyassembled. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached and folded over PUT OILINENGINEBEFORESTARTING PARTSBAG& LITERATURE ASSY WarrantycardP/N-400972,Owner’sManualP/N-350245,DeclarationofConformityP/N-350139,and LiteratureCRAccessories350246. BoxingParts Checklist 26 HondaGC5.0 OHC 28 Literature Assy P/N-350
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CROwner’sManual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspectmachineworkareaandmachinebeforeoperating. Makesurethatalloperatorsofthis equipmentaretrainedin general machineuseand safety. PUT OILINENGINEBEFORESTARTING 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. FUELVALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on eng
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CROwner’sManual RAKINGOPERATION MOW: Mow the lawn to it's normal cut height DRY: Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass. SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades just touch on a flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk). START ENGINE: See page 9. ENGAGEBLADES: Pull back on the bail on the operators handle.NOTE: When engaging the blades in heavy load conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very uneven turf), push down on the operators
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CROwner’sManual MAINTENANCE PERIODICMAINTENANCE 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 BLADEWEAR 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Close fuel valve on engine. (Honda only) 3. Lean unit back onto
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CROwner’sManual 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. Ifengineistobeunusedfor30daysormore,prepareasfollows: 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 approved container, away from
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CROwner’sManual PARTSDRAWINGCR550HC Part No 350245 Form No F062206A 13
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CROwner’sManual PARTSLIST item P AR TS CR550HC QTY no. LIST Part No. 1 P u lle y 3 .0 " O .D . 350101 1 2 P u lle y 5 .5 " O .D . X ¾ " 350206 1 3 W heel 8" S em i-P neu W hite 350236 4 4BarStrap 350211 1 5RodHeightWa 350220 1 6 R eel Flail A ssy (see page 10 & 11 for parts list and detailed dw g.) 350241 1 7 P ulley Idler 2.75" 350114 1 8ArmIdlerWA 350115 1 9Belt5LX34" 350207 1 10 S pacer R eel P ulley 350118 1 11 BracketBeltFinger 350208 1 12 C hassis W A W / Label 350235 1 13 F ram e F ront W
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CROwner’sManual FLAILREEL ASSY350241 item PARTS QTY no. LIST PartNo. 73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4 74 BLADE FLAIL 350205 52 75 SPACER BUMPER 5/8"X 1/4" 350143 4 76 SPACER BUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 44 77 SHAFT WA FLAIL REEL 350145 1 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8 79 WASHER 1/2 SAE 8172011 8 FLAILSHAFTKIT350185 FLAILBLADEKIT350251 PARTS item PARTS PartNo. QTY item PartNo. QTY no. LIST no. LIST 74 BLADE FLAIL 350205 52 73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8 78 CLIP LOCK 1/2" 350146 8
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CROwner’sManual SLICINGBLADEKIT350187 SPACERBUMPERKIT350258 item PARTS QTY item PARTS PR500 QTY no. LIST PartNo. no. LIST PartNo. 75 SPACERBUMPER 5/8" x 1/4" 350143 4 81 BLADE SLICING REEL 350147 20 76 SPACERBUMPER 5/8" x 1/2" 350144 54 85 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 3/4, GR. 5 350151 40 86 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8142004 40 SLICINGREELASSY350252 item PR500 QTY PARTS PartNo. no. LIST 57 LOCK WASHER 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH 430298 1 58 SCREWCAP 5/16 - 24 X 1" GR. 5 400164 1 80 SHAFT SLICING WA 350142 1 81 BLADE SLICING