Billy Goat AET48 User Manual 2

TOW AE Owner’s Manual

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BILLY GOAT TOW AERATOR

AET48 Owner's Manual

Replacement Parts

Tine Row Kit

Complete tine row set for
replacement of one
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting plates,
spacer, and all hardware.

Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.

P/N 360197

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Tine Kit

P/N 360100

Water Ju

Provides weigh for the
machine to allow for
deeper ground penetration.

P/N 361100

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72" Conversion Kit

Allows the unit to be
expanded to 72".

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P/N 361273

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TOW AE Owner’s Manual

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTION LABELS 3
PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 4
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION _5
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6
ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS _ 7-8

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Specifications
TOW AE

Total Unit Weight: 244# (109.8 Kg)

INSTRUCTION LABELS

The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT
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.

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Aerator. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this

LABEL WARNING GUARDS
P/N 900327

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PACKING CHECKLIST

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

READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION

PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY

Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-361277, Loose Parts Bag P/N­361148, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-100295

To secure, place rod into groove
with the pin resting between the
frame

when removing the unit from the box.

Boxing Parts
Checklist

Lift Bar Tow AE -

361152

Tow AE Frame -

361130-S

Wheel Assembly

Left - 361111-S

Wheel Assembly

Right - 361112-S

Hitch Assembly-

361114

Loose Parts

Assembly - 361148

Owner’s Manual

Tow AE 361149

ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble the machine. See page 11 for parts illustration. Assembly hardware will be located in the parts bag.

2. First attach the two frames together (item 1) with the hardware (items 31,32, and 35).

3. Grease the shafts on the wheel assemblies. Then attach the wheel assemblies to the frame by sliding them in the
collars on the front side of the frame. Then secure them in place with the snap rings (item 22).

4. Attach the hitch assembly and braces (items 9 and 10) to the frame with the hardware (items 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
and 36).

5. Attach the machine to a suitable hitch using the pin (item 15) and hitch pin (item 16).

6. Place water tanks or weights in the designated positions the unit and secure them with a strap. DO NOT overload
this machine with weights.

7. Secure the lift rod before aerating.

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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.

DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, stop immediately and check for

damaged or worn tine reel, loose set screws, or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 10 ).

TINES RAISING/LOWERING

Place your foot on the wheel guard or insert the lift rod into the square slot
and apply pressure, then pull the pin outward. This will allow the wheel to
move up or down. Repeat this operation on the opposite side. DO NOT
operate with one wheel up and the other down, this can damage the unit.

BEFORE AERATING
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.

Tines up
transport

Tines down
Aerating

PARKING

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

ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, raise both wheels to their upward locked position, this will
lower the tines into the dirt.

TRANSPORT: Be sure to lift the 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 aerate 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.

TINE PENETRATION: Maximum tine penetration is achieved by the amount of weight that is being used.
TURNING: Avoid sharp turns or high speed turns as this may result in damage to the machine.

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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:

Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 hrs Every 50 Hours
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.
Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel
Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs.
Grease bearings (see lubrication).

TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT (see parts illustration on page 11)
TINE REEL REMOVAL

NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire tine row or for other major unit maintenance. Individual tines
can be replaced by following the INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT instructions.

1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.

2. Remove the four bolts and nuts, two on each side, holding the tine reel bearings in place. BE CAREFUL the tine reel is heavy and
sharp. Take precautions to not allow it to fall when the bearing bolts are removed.

3. Lift the reel up and to the side to remove it from the drive chain.

4. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.

5. To reinstall the reel follow the above steps in reverse.

TINE ROW REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions.

2. Remove the cotter pin and nut at the end of the tine reel shaft that secures the tine rows in place.

3. Remove the tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace the defective part. Be sure to note the order in which the spacers were
removed for later reassembly.

4. Reassemble the tine reel in the exact order that it was disassembled.

5. Tighten the nut that secures the tine rows and spacers on the shaft. Torque the nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs. Check that all of the
tine rows are tight by attempting to move them by hand.

6. Reinstall the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions above.

TIP: Spraying tines with a rust preventing lubricant can increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn or damaged tines.
INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT

1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.

2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carriage bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine.

3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel.

4. Use a small pry bar and push the tine plates apart slightly to slide out the tine to be replaced.

5. Slide the new tine in place and secure with the innermost nut and carriage bolt. Tighten completely.

6. Retighten the outermost nut and carriage bolt to completely secure the new tine.

7. Repeat as required to replace all damaged or worn tines.
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.

LUBRICATION
BEARINGS-

1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.

2. Lubricate all the bearings using a pressurized grease gun with standard lithium based grease.

3. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication.
NOTE: If machine is cleaned with a pressure washer, the bearings should be lubricated after each cleaning.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible C ause Solution

Abnormal vibration. Dam aged or m issing tines. Loose nuts and

bolts

Stop work immediately. Replace any
damaged or m issing tines. T ighten all
loose bolts and nuts.

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PARTS LIST AE

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ITEM TOW AE

DESCRIPTION QTY

NO.

1 FRAME TOW AE W/LABELS
2 LABEL PRODUCT OV AL 360274 2
3 LABEL PRODUCT DECAL SM CIRCLE 890456 2
4 SERVICE WHEEL BRACKET LEFT 361111-S 1
5 SERVICE WHEEL BRACKET RIGHT 361112-S 1
6 SERVICE WHEEL ASSY TOW AE 361276-S 2
7 BRACKET MOUNT TONGUE 361136 1
8 TUBE TONGUE TOW A E 361137 1

9 BRACE TONGUE SHORT 361161 2
10 BRACE TONGUE LONG 361139 1
11 PIN WHEEL TO W AE 361144 2
12 PLATE HITCH TOW AE 361160 2
13 SPACER 3/4" ID X 2.125 361145 2
14 SPACER WHEEL TOW AE 361146 2
15 PIN BENT ARM 5/8" X 3" 811168 1
16 PIN HAIR SPRING 5/8" - 3/4" 811169 1
17 BEARING 3/4" CAST BLOCK 350133 4
18 SPRING WHEEL TOW AE 361169 2
19 LIFT BAR WA TOW AE 361152 1
20 PIN 3/8" X 1 1/2 DETENT 510130 1
21 PIN COTTER 3/16" X 2" ZP 8197033 4
22 RING SNAP EXTERNAL 361150 2
23 SCREWCAP 1/2" - 13 X 5 1/2" HCS ZP 8041109 2
24 WASHER HUB CA P 850237 2
25 NUT LOCK 1/2" - 13 HEX 8160005 3
26 SCREWCAP 1/2-13 X 7" HCS 8041235 1
27 WASH ER 1/2" SAE 8172011 2
28 LABEL WARNING 900327 2
29 BOLT CARRIAGE 3/8" - 16 X 1 1/2"HCS 8024060 8
30 SCREWCAP 3/8" - 16 X 3 1/2 HCS 8041060 2
31 NUT LOCK 3/8" - 16 HEX 8160003 23
32 SCREWCAP 3/8" - 16 X 1 1/4" HCS ZP 8041051 5
33 SPACER 1/2" ID X 1.5 361147 2
34 SCREWCAP 3/8" - 16 X 1 1/2" HCS ZP 8041052 6
35 WASH ER 3/8" SAE 8172009 38
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37 SPACER TINE BEARING 360109 2
38 SHAFT TINE WA TOW AE 361102 2
39 PLATE MOUNT DRIVE TINE 360101 16
40 TINE 3/4" CORE HARDENED 360100 48
41 TUBE 1.5" SQ X 5.027" 12 GA 361265-P 6
42 TUBE 1.5" SQ X 1.156" 12 GA 360266 2
43 SPACER ENGINE HONDA 830113 2
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45 NUT SLOTTED HEX 7/8" - 14 GR. 2 8148005 2
46 SPACER TINE DRIVE 360105 8
47 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/16" - 18 X 1 3/4" 8024043 96
48 NUT LOCK 5/16" -18 8160002 96
51 WASH ER 1/2" FLAT 900230 4
65 LABEL MADE IN U.S.A. 520116 1

Part No.

361130-S

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