Billy Goat PR550H, PR550 User Manual

PR & OS Owner’s Manual

BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER

Accessories Replacement Parts

SLICING REEL

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

P/N 350345

Patent 6253416

PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR500HT, OS551, OS551H, PR600S, OS600S

Owner's Manual

SLICING BLADES

A full set of blades for
replacement. Includes
new lockwashers for
replacement
installation.

P/N 350347

The new light weight Plastic Overseeding
Kit is constructed of durable High Density
Polypropylene with two lift handles on
each side to assist in lifting the entire unit
and easily converts a PR Series Power
Rake into an overseeder with 4 bolts and
minimal tools.
NOTE: Overseeder Conversion Kit
(350328) includes Slicing Reel (350343).
Part No. (350325) comes with the
Overseeder Box only

OVERSEEDER KIT

.

P/N 350325 / 350328

FLAIL BLADES

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

P/N 350186

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

FLAIL SHAFTS

P/N 350185

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PR & OS Owner’s Manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT

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.

®

Power Rake/Overseeder. Your new machine has been carefully

CONTENTS

SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERAL SAFETY 4 -5

SOUND AND VIBRATION 6

INSTRUCTION LABELS 7

PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY 8

OPERATION 9-12

MAINTENANCE 13

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 14

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 15-18

PARTS LIST 19

MAINTENANCE RECORD 20

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SERIAL PLATE DATA

PR & OS Owner’s Manual

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

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Specifications

Engine: HP 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 6.0 HP (4.7kW) 6.0 HP (4.7kW)

Engine: Model 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 12H1320118B8 GX160T1QX2 EX17D50012 EX17D50012

Engine: Type B&S

Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) 3.8 qt.(3.6 L) 3.8 qt.(3.6 L)

Engine: Oil Capacity 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L) 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L) 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.69 qt. (0.65 L) 0.63 qt.(0.60 L) 0.63 qt.(0.60 L)

Total Unit Weight: 149# (67.7 kg) 147# (66.8 kg) 162# (73.6 kg) 160# (72.7 kg) 139# (63.2 kg) 137# (62.3 kg) 137# (62.3 kg) 137# (62.3 kg)

Engine weight: 36# (16.3 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 36# (16.3 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 36# (16.3 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 34# (15.4 kg) 34# (15.4 kg)

Max. operating slope 15o 20o 15o 15o 20o 20o 20o 20o

Sound test in accordance with
2000/14/EC

Sound at operators ear 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a) 82 dB(a)

Vibration at operator position 0.82g (8.04 m/s2) 0.82g (8.04

PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT PR600S OS600S

VANGUARD

101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a) 101 dB(a)

HONDA OHV B&S

2

m/s

)

VANGUARD

3.2g 3.2g 3.2g 3.2g 3.2g 3.2g

HONDA OHV B&S

VANGUARD

HONDA OHV SUBARU SUBARU

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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 ®
Power Rake/Overseeder.

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.

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 any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is
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 if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment away from spill until

gasoline has completely evaporated.

DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank.

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

tester.

DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect muffler periodically and 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 cooling fins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces may

cause severe burns.

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 slopes greater 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 identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work such as sprinkler heads,

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

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SOUND

SOUND LEVEL 82 dB(a) at Operators Position

Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 2-13-2002 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.

General Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: 48
Wind Speed: 2 mph (3.2 kmh)
Wind Direction: South East
Humidity: 29%
Barometric Pressure: 30.34Hg (770 mm Hg

o

F (8.9oC)

)

VIBRATION DATA

VIBRATION LEVEL .82g (8.04m/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.

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

o

F (22.4oC)

)

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 trouble
shooting section on page 14).

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