BILLY GOAT FM3301EB - Manual

Page 2 - FM Owner’s Manual; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; for purchasing a BILLY GOAT; CONTENTS; CHECKLIST

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 2 FM Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® FM Mower . Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instruct...

Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS; is recommended when operating this equipment.

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 4 FM Owner’s Manual 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...

Page 6 - SOUND

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 6 FM Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 88 dB(a) at Operator Position 108 dB(a) Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 8-15-2003 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model cove...

Page 7 - INSTRUCTION LABELS; ENGINE LABELS; BRIGGS AND STRATTON; Throttle Control; Rev; : Lift up on the lever then pull back

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 7 FM Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® FM Mower. 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 f...

Page 8 - PACKING CHECKLIST; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; all safety instructions before assembling unit.; TAKE CAUTION; when removing the unit from the box.; Briggs and; Parts Bag

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 8 FM Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Mower is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled except for the handles and console assembly. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION ...

Page 9 - NOTE; : All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 9 FM Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY NOTE : All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List (pages 15-18). 1. Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps (see figure 11-1). 2. With the console and handle...

Page 10 - transporting the unit on or off the vehicle.; STORAGE; : Wheels must be chocked or blocked when unit is parked on a slope.

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 10 FM Owner’s Manual 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. PUT OIL...

Page 12 - PROPULSION; can be varied by selecting a higher or lower gear using the; Note; Never mow on any slope greater than 15 degrees. Always; BLADE CLUTCH; The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting or fully; Blade Clutch Lever

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 12 FM Owner’s Manual PROPULSION This unit is self-propelled, and is controlled by an operator presence control. To engage the wheel drive, first push down on the BRAKE RELEASE lever on the right side, and then lift the operator's DRIVE lever on the right side against ...

Page 13 - ERIODIC; on a regular basis and replaced if worn.; BLADE Removal / Sharpening

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 13 FM Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs or (daily) Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Every 200 Hrs Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts...

Page 14 - BELT REPLACEMENT; Spindle Drive Belt

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 14 FM Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when either is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replacement. Billy Goat uses only ...

Page 15 - BELT REPLACEMENT continued; Brake Adjustment

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 15 FM Owner’s Manual Fig. 17-2 Fig. 17-1 Fig. 17-3 BELT REPLACEMENT continued Tools required: 1/2 Wrench or ratchet and 1/2 inch socket, adequate support for machine. 1. Remove the Blade Drive Belt (Steps 1-10: Blade Drive Belt Replacement Procedure). 2. Assure that s...

Page 16 - BRAKE PUCK REPLACEMENT; A B

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 16 FM Owner’s Manual STARTER SWITCH WIRING BRAKE PUCK REPLACEMENT Tools Required: 5/32” Allen wrench; 3/8” wrench. 1. Remove the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the belt deck cover. 3. Remove the brake spring (A) and control cable spring (B) (see figure 17-10). 4. Remove t...

Page 17 - WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE; Should a BILLY GOAT

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 17 FM Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other repair work contact your local servicing eng...

Page 18 - PARTS DRAWING FM

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 18 FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 130 175 21 87 179 155 81 178 155 41 174 145 53 139 20 62 126 38 42 1 38 126 127 189 7 171 33 35 103 18 151 71 144 126 180 151 144 144 151 144 56 119 127 5 147 2 16 17 65 171 5 46 23 173 171 172 167 168 165 164 163 24 168 169 170 1...

Page 19 - PARTS LIST

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 19 FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301EB NO. Part NO. 1 BUSHING BRONZE 520184 4 2 LABEL DANGER FLY 810736 1 5 LABEL WARNING 400424 2 7 LABEL HGT. GUIDELINE 520043 1 16 SPRING EXHAUST CHUTE 510205 1 17 LABEL WARNING MOWER 510206 1 18 BLADE 11.88” 520001 3 20 LYNCH...

Page 26 - ACCESSORIES

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 26 FM Owner’s Manual ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 1 0 9 1 1 8 6 5 4 7 1 0 GRASS CATCHER KIT P/N 520142 MULCHING KIT P/N 520144 TRANSAXLE GUARD KIT P/N 520155 I T E M P a r t N O . N O . 1 G R A S S C A T C H E R B A G 5 2 0 0 1 2 1 2 W I R E F R A M E G R A S S C A T C H E R F M...

Page 27 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; Date Service

Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 27 FM Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed