BILLY GOAT AE400H, AE450 - Manuals

Page 2 - AE Owner’s Manual; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; THANK YOU; for purchasing a BILLY GOAT; CONTENTS

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 2 AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® Aerator . Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructi...

Page 3 - SERIAL PLATE DATA; Record the model number, serial number, date of

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 3 AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications AE400H AE450 Engine: HP 4.0 (2.98 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) Engine: Model GX120K1HX2 1273520049E1 Engine: Type HON...

Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 4 AE 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 - INTENDED USE; ENGINE LABELS; BRIGGS HONDA; Briggs and Stratton

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 6 AE Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for aerating established lawns and large grass covered areas. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above. DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessiv...

Page 7 - PACKING CHECKLIST; Boxing Parts; LITERATURE ASSY; FILL WITH

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 7 AE Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly, and lift rod. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TA...

Page 8 - OPERATION

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 8 AE 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 10 - AERATING TIPS

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 10 AE Owner’s Manual ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, release the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines into the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushing it forward to the handle, and start aerat...

Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; ERIODIC; TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 11 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE 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. Check engine oil. Inspect belt fo...

Page 13 - DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 13 AE Owner’s Manual DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 . Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 3. Slide the belt off of the engine drive pulley, and off of the jacksh...

Page 14 - Troubleshooting

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 14 AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting When servicing the 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...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; Date

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 15 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed

Page 16 - PARTS LIST

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 16 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST PARTS DRAWING AE

Page 17 - PARTS LIST AE

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 17 AE Owner’s Manual ITEM AE400H AE450 NO. Part No. Part No. 84 LABEL LIFT HERE 360187 4 360187 4 85 LABEL WARNING WEIGHT 360188 2 360188 2 86 FRAME REAR WA 360267 1 360267 1 87 NUT FLANGE 1/4-20 900453 4 900453 4 88 WHEEL SPACER AE 360275 2 360275 2 89 LOCKNUT #10-24...

Page 18 - PARTS DRAWING AE

Part No 360251 Form No F071206A 18 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE

Page 20 - If you liked this product please feel

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