Billy Goat AE900H Owner's Manual

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SOLID SPIKE TINE

Complete set of spike tines
for the AE’s reel.

P/N 360394-S

TINE KIT

Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.

P/N 360100

CHARIOT KIT

Allows the user to ride
behind the unit. Saving
fatigue from walking.

P/N 362600

FOAM TIRES

Reduces chance for flat
tires and also adds weight
to the machine

P/N 362601

Accessories

BILLY GOAT HYDRO AERATOR

Owner's Manual

AE900H

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CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND SOUND/VIBRATION ___ 3
INSTRUCTION LABELS 4
PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 5
OPERATION 6
MAINTENANCE _ 7-9
TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________ 10
ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LIST 11-22

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Engine: HP

9 (6.7 kW)

Engine: Model

GX2700UTQA2

Engine: Type

Honda OHV

Engine: Fuel Capacity

6.4 qt. (6.1 L)

Engine: Oil Capacity

1.16 qt. (1.1 L)

Total Unit Weight:

502# (228 Kg)

Max. operating slope

20o

Sound test in accordance
with 2000/14/EC

102dB(a)

Sound at operators ear

82dB(a)

Vibration at operator
position

0.7g (6.51 m/s2)

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Specifications

AE900H

SOUND

SOUND LEVEL 82 dB(a) at Operators Position

Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 3/17/14 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
Temperature: 47oF (8oC)
Wind Speed: 9 mph (14.5 kph)
Wind Direction: Southwest
Humidity: 41%
Barometric Pressure: 29.8Hg (101 kpa)

VIBRATION DATA

VIBRATION LEVEL .7g (6.51 m/s2)

Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using
calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 3/17/14 under the conditions listed below.
General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 47oF (8oC)
Wind Speed: 9 mph (14.5 kph)
Wind Direction: Southwest
Humidity: 41%
Barometric Pressure: 29.8Hg (101 kpa)

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HONDA

INSTRUCTION LABELS

The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® Aerator. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this
equipment. Part numbers from the Illustrated Parts List are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for
each label may be determined by referring to the part numbers shown.

LABEL WARNING GUARDS LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL HIGH PRESSURE
P/N 900327 P/N 400268 P/N 362506

LABEL DUMP VALVE LABEL HYDRAULIC INST LABEL WARNING GUARDS

P/N 501504 P/N 362507 P/N 400424

LABEL HOT SURFACE
P/N 100258

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AE
P/N 362501

ENGINE LABELS

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READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.

1. CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level.

2. CONNECT spark plug wire. Set the engine stop switch to the ON position. You will use the stop switch on the
handle during operation.

Boxing Parts
Checklist

Owner’s Manual
AE900H 362500
Engine Manual Per
Model

Honda 9.0 HP

PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY

Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-362500, General Safety and Warnings Manual
Renovation-100295.

PACKING CHECKLIST

Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

ASSEMBLY

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Forward

Drive lever

Tine engage lever

Operator presence

On/Off Switch

Reverse Drive

lever

Pull Start

CONTROLS

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SPEED

It is recommended for proper aerating performance that the engine be operated at maximum RPM. Control ground
speed using the forward/reverse drive levers. Speed is proportional to the extent the levers are actuated.

TINES RAISING/LOWERING

The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating the tine engagement lever on the right of the machine.
When engaging the ground, be sure that lever cams over and locks into place. Tine penetration is very dependent on
surface preparation. When removing the tines from the engagement position, make sure the lever fully cams over into
the forward position for transport. READ the entire operation section before aerating.

AERATING OPERATION
MOW: Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day

before aeration.
INSPECT lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard

during work prior to starting.
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables,

or clothes line anchors, etc.

START ENGINE: See Safety and General Operation manual.

ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, lower the tines into the ground with the tine lowering lever and engage the

tine lever on the left hand side of the handle.
AERATE: With the tines engaged, engage either the forward or reverse drive lever for the desired direction of travel. Note: Core

spacing on this machine is determined by speed. The faster you travel the further the spacing between cores pulled and vice
versa. NOTE: The hydraulic system may seem sluggish until the oil reaches a normal operating temperature.

TRANSPORT: Be sure to lift the tine engagement lever (tines out of the ground) before transporting away from the work area.
AERATING TIPS
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration, the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before

aeration.
SLOPES: Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes. Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped surface. For lesser

sloped areas operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight across. Extended
operation on steep slopes can cause engine damage.
NOTE: DO NOT release the operators clutch bail when operating on a slope. This will allow the unit to free wheel and allow the
unit to roll down the slope.
NOTE: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil condition (i.e.
unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts down. The maximum operating slope for the engine is 200. The low
oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be restarted. See the engine owner’s manual for more information.

PARKING

NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.

OPERATION

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