Billy Goat CR550HC User Manual

CR Owner’s Manual

Accessories Replacement Parts

SLICING REEL

A complete verti­slicing reel for your
CR. 20" wide reel for
use in grasses that
require vertical
cutting, and for
assisting in lawn
overseeding projects.

P/N 350252

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BILLY GOAT CR550HC POWER RAKE

Owner's Manual

SLICING BLADES

A full set of twenty
blades for
replacement. Includes
40 new capscrews,
and lock nuts for
replacement
installation.

P/N 350187

SPACER

BUMPERS

A complete
replacement set.
44 of 1/2" spacer
bumpers and 4
of 1/4" spacer
bumpers

P/N 350258

DRIVE

BELT

Original
Equipment drive
belt for your CR.

P/N 350207

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FLAIL

BLADES

A complete
replacement set.
52 of our high
quality flail
blades for your
CR. Includes 8
new lock clips for
replacement
installation.

P/N 350251

FLAIL SHAFTS

A full set of four
shafts for
replacement.
Includes 8 new lock
clips for
replacement
installation.

Note: We
recommend
replacing the shafts
when you replace
flails.

P/N 350185

CR Owner’s Manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

THANK YOU 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 VIBRATION 6

INSTRUCTION LABELS 7

PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 8

OPERATION 9-10

MAINTENANCE 11

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 12

ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 13-16

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SERIAL PLATE DATA

Record the model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and where purchased.

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

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)

Max. operating slope 20

Lwa at operator position 99 dB(a)

Lpa at operator position 81 dB(a)

Vibration at operator position 1.01g (9.94 m/s2)

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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.

This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment.

This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read
carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment.

This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT
CR Power Rake.

This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this
equipment.

Read and make sure you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling, operating or
servicing this equipment:

READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual carefully before assembling,
operating, or servicing this equipment.

EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.

EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.

BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.

EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested, brushy, or grass covered land
unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code. The arrester must be maintained in good working order.
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and possibly fatal poison.

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DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in an

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 ifgasoline is spilled. Move equipment awayfrom spill until

gasoline has completely evaporated.

DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank.

DO NOT check for spark with sparkplugor sparkplugwire rem oved. Use an approved spark

tester.

DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect mufflerperiodicallyand replace if necessary.

If equipped with muffler deflector, inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary.

DO NOT operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible material near the muffler.

DO NOT touch muffler, cylinder, or coolingfins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces maycause

severe burns.

oorlyventilated area. Refuelingoutdoors is

DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation.

DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope.

DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area.

DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.

DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed.

DO NOT operate equipment near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials.

DO NOT operate equipment on slopesgreater than specified in Specifications section of this

manual.

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

DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, or near any moving parts.

ALWAYS remove spark plug wire when servicing equipment to prevent accidental starting.

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

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts.

ALWAYS store fuel in approved safety containers.

WARNING: Important

Remove all rocks, wire, string, etc. that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.

DO identifyand mark all fixed objects to be avoided duringwork such as sprinkler heads, water

valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.

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