Billy Goat AE550, AE550H User Manual

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Operator Owner's Manual

AE550, AE550H

ENGINE: F UE L CA P . 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.41 L)

REM OV A B LE WEIGHT 36# (16.4 kg) 36# (16.4 kg)

W E IGHT: SHIPPING 447# (203.2 k g) 451# (205.0 kg)

Specifications

AE550 AE550H

ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW)

ENGINE: TYPE B&S OHV HONDA OHV

ENGINE: O IL CAP . 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L)

UNIT WEIGHT 290# (131. 8 k g) 294# (133.6 kg)

NET UNIT WEIGHT 326# (148. 2 k g) 330# (150.0 kg)

Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: DO NOT

1. DO NO T run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.

3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light or devices which can create a spark.

4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recommended.

5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety containers.

6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.

7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.

8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move machine away from the spill and avoid creating any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated.

9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.

10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.

11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.

12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds. This may result in injury & /or damage to unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY ASSEMBLY CONTROLS LABELS OPERATION MAINTENANCE P ARTS DRA WING & LIST... TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or other parts which may change the governed engine speed.

14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the engine manufacturer.

15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.

16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in “FAST” position and crank until engine starts.

17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine.

18. DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped with muffler deflector, inspect periodically and replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.

19. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible material in the muffler area.

20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

SOUND

SOUND TESTS

Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 02/05/2002 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

Cloudy

42 F (6 C)

3.5 MPH (5.6 kmh) North East

53 %

30.29" Hg (769 mm Hg)

21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins because contact may cause burns.

22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover.

23. DO NOT operate during excessive vibration!

24. DO NOT leave machine unattended while in operation.

25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade or slope.

WARNING: DO

1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed.

3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

4. DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary.

5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and cause leakage.

6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary

7. Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions.

8. Inspect machine and work area before starting unit.

Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. T ests were perf ormed on 02/06/2002 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

TEMPERATURE:

WIND SPEED: WIND DIRECTION: HUMIDITY:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVELS 3.6 g max.

Cloudy

37 F (3 C)

5 MPH (8 kmh)

North East

90 %

30.13" Hg (765 mm Hg)

Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A

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GENERAL SAFETY

For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:

Do not operate this machine without first reading owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.

Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine.

Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty conditions.

Wearing gloves is recommended while operating this machine.

·DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, near debris

outlet or near any moving parts.

·DO NOT start engine without tine height adjust lever in up position and clutch bail disengaged.

·DO NOT start or operate machine with guards removed.

·DO NOT perform any service on the unit without removing

the spark plug wire.

ASSEMBLY

·DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration.

·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 19°.

·DO NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns.

·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.

-DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before begining work.

-DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions.

-DO inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.

-DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.

Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

Y our Billy Goat EZ-Air aer ator is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled.

1. REMOVE lock nuts from the upper handle mounting stud. These will be reused.

2. UNFOLD the upper handle and pivot it back into the operating position. NO TE: There are two height positions that the handle can be set in. The lower stud places the handle in the highest position the upper stud places the handle in the lowest operating position.

PACKING CHECKLIST

These items should be included in your carton. If an y of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.

3. SECURE the upper handle by positioning the lowermost mounting hole over the chosen handle mounting stud and tightening the hand knob on the handle pivot bolt to secure the handle in position.

4. REPLACE the lock nuts that were removed in step one and fully tighten them to complete securing the handle in place.

5. ATTACH the lift rods, one on each side of the unit. Remove the hair pins that are shipped in free end of the rods. Pivot the rods up and along the side of the unit and slip the free end of the rod into the lift link bars one on each side of the unit. With the rods in position, replace the hair pins in the holes that they were removed from to lock the lift rods in place.

5. CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level. See engine owners manual for type and amount of oil to use. Move the tine height adjust lever to the down position, to level engine during checking.

6. CONNECT spark plug wire. HOND A ONL Y : Set the engine stop switch to the on position. Y ou will use the stop s witch on the handle during operation.

Per Model

Check

Briggs & Stratton

Engine

Manual Per

Model

5.5 Intek OHV

Check

Honda 5.5 OHV

Check

Owner's

Manual

360178

Literature Assembly

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Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A

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Check

Warranty

Card 400972

EU Declaration

of Conformity &

EU Distributor

List 360194

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RUN CHOKE

1313

CONTROLS

B & S ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROLHONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL

Set lever to choke position when starting a cold engine

THROTTLE LEVER

FUEL V ALVE CHOKE LEVER

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These labels should be included on your Aerator. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels.

Label Do Not Fill While Engine Is Hot Part No.400268

INSTRUCTION LABELS

WARNING

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

400268

LIFT HERE

Label LIFT HERE ARE Part No.360187

Label Danger Keep Hands and Feet Away Part No.400424

WARNING

THE UNIT WEIGHS OVER 300 LBS.

LIFT HERE WITH CAUTION

Label Warning Unit Weight Part No.360188

RUN

STOP

Set lever to desired engine speed. Move lever completely to the left to stop engine

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ENGINE LABELS

Briggs & Stratton

OFF

Honda

CHOKE

THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH LOW OIL SENSOR, IF ENGINE WILL NOT START, CHECK OIL LEVEL

WARNING

Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine.

Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.

Engines emit carbon monoxide, DO NOT run in enclosed area.

WARNING

Label Danger Guard Part No.900327

900327

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO START, MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "ON" AND PULL ROPE.

! NOTE:

IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE THE ENGINE CHOKE IF

!!! ENGINE IS COLD.

PUSH FORWARD ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO ENGAGE TINES IN GROUND. PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR'S BAIL TO ENGAGE DRIVE AND START AERATING. DURING OPERATION PUSHING DOWN ON OPERATOR'S HANDLE WILL MAXIMIZE CORING DEPTH. RELEASE BAIL TO STOP UNIT.

ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH BAIL DISENGAGED.

! NOTE: TO TURN UNIT, PULL BACK ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO LIFT TINES OUT OF GROUND. GRADUAL TURNS CAN BE MADE WITHOUT LIFTING THE TINES. WITH TINES UP, PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR'S BAIL TO ENGAGE WHEELDRIVE FOR ASSISTED TURNING. TO STOP ENGINE MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "OFF".

READ OWNERS MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING

USE PERSONAL

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Label Instructions Height Adjust - Part No. 350224

Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A

BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE:

TINE DEPTH CONTROL BAIL IS IN UP POSITION. ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED.

FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY. INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER DAILY. REPLACE AS NEEDED. GREASE ALL BEARINGS AND CHECK GEAR REDUCTION OIL LEVEL ON EVERY ENGINE OIL CHANGE.

INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS. PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC T O SERVICE THIS MACHINE.

ALWAYS:

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WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW, ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

OIL ALERT

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