Billy Goat CR550HCEU Owner's Manual

CR POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual

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

FLAIL BLADES

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

P/N 350251

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

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

COMPACT POWER RAKE Owner's Manual

CR550HC, CR550H, CR550HCEU

Accessories Replacement Parts

Part No 350245 1 Form No F030515D

CR POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual

2

SPECIFICATIONS/SOUND AND VIBRATION 3
INTENDED USE & INSTRUCTION LABELS 4
PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 5
OPERATION 6-7
MAINTENANCE 8-9
TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 9
PART ILLUSTRATION & PARTS LIST 10-13

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

Part No 350245 Form No F030515D

CR POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual

3

Engine: HP

5.4 (4.0kW)

5.0 (3.73 kW)

5.0 (3.73 kW)

Engine: Model

X160TQX2

GC160AQHA

GC160AQHL

Engine: Type

HONDA OHC

HONDA OHC

HONDA OHC

Engine: Fuel Capacity

3.8 qt (3.6L)

2.1 qt (2.0 L)

2.1 qt (2.0 L)

Engine: Oil Capacity

0.63 qt (0.6L)

0.63 qt. (0.6 L)

0.63 qt. (0.6 L)

Total Unit Weight:

125# (56.8 kg)

125# (56.8 kg)

125# (56.8 kg)

Max. operating slope

20o

20o

20o

In accordance with 2000/14/EEC standards

99 dB(a)

99 dB(a)

99 dB(a)

Sound at operator’s ear

81 dB(a)

81 dB(a)

81 dB(a)

Vibration at operator position

1.01g (9.94 m/s2)

1.01g (9.94 m/s2)

1.01g (9.94 m/s2)

General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 43oF (6.1oC)
Wind Speed: 10 mph (16.1 kmh)
Wind Direction: North West
Humidity: 82.2%
Barometric Pressure: 29.72Hg (754 mm Hg)

General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 72.32oF (22.4oC)
Wind Speed: 3.8 mph (6.12kph)
Wind Direction: East
Humidity: 62.2%
Barometric Pressure: 29.9Hg (101.3kpa)

99

SPECIFICATIONS

CR550H CR550HC CR550HCEU

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.

VIBRATION DATA

VIBRATION LEVEL 1.01g (9.94m/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 5-25-2006 under the conditions listed below.

Part No 350245 Form No F030515D

CR POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual

4

HONDA

INTENDED USE

INTENDED USE

This machine is designed for removing thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, and to assist in overseeding
operations. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above.

DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See troubleshooting section on
page 9).

INSTRUCTION LABELS

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.

LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS LABEL CLUTCH ITEM #49 DANGER FLYING DEBRIS
AND FEET AWAY P/N 830503 ITEM # 48 P/N 810736
ITEM #51 P/N 400424

LABEL CAUTION GUARD LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL LABEL INSTRUCTION HEIGHT ADJ.
ITEM #52 P/N 900327 ITEM # 50 P/N 400268 ITEM #35 P/N 350224

ENGINE LABELS/CONTROLS

Controls CR550H

Fuel Valve Throttle
Choke

Part No 350245 Form No F030515D