BILLY GOAT PR550, PR550H, PR550V, PR550HV, OS551, OS551H - Manuals

Page 2 - Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A; IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY; VIBRATION; TABLE OF CONTENTS; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 2 of 16 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTYDAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN-GINE MA...

Page 3 - Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A; ASSEMBLY; PACKING CHECKLIST; GENERAL SAFETY; UNFOLD

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 3 of 16 PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Read all safety and operating instructionsbefore assembling or starting this unit. Engine Manual Per Model These items should be included in your carton. Ifany of these parts are missing, contact your dealer. ASSEMBLY P...

Page 4 - ENGINE LABELS; Honda; OIL ALERT; ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 4 of 16 15 ENGINE LABELS 13 CONTROLS Set lever to choke position whenstarting a cold engine Set lever to desired engine speed.Move lever completely to the left to stopengine Briggs & Stratton ' ' ' .. Honda OIL ALERT ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY. WHEN OIL LEVEL...

Page 5 - EXPLOSIVE FUEL; INSTRUCTION LABELS; DANGER; CAUTION; WARNING; PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH; SEED APPLICATION CHART:

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A These labels should be included on your Power Rake. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting thisequipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels. Label Danger Keep Handsand Feet AwayItem 51 Part...

Page 6 - FOLDING HANDLE; IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:; Operation; STARTING ENGINE; BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storageand transportation. The handle can be folded by sliding the handlelock loops(item 28) up. This releases the upper handle, allowing it tobe folded over the unit. FOLDING HANDLE This unit requires two...

Page 7 - RAKING OPERATION; When engaging the blades in heavy; OPERATION

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A RAKING/SLICING TIPS Before begining, it is best to evaluate the condition ofthe lawn by cutting one or more core samples fromarea to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece ofpvc, or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the ground,remove it, push the core out of the...

Page 8 - When engaging the blades in heavy load; OVERSEEDING OPERATION; When engaging the clutch in; VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A OPERATION continued 16 MOW: Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height (approximately 2" tall) DRY: Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause in- creased damage to healty grass. SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades jus...

Page 9 - ADJUSTING SEED RATE; FASTER TRAVEL DELIVERS LESS SEED.; continued; DROPPING SEEDS

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 9 of 16 ADJUSTING SEED RATE LAWN PREPARATION LAWN PREPARATION 1 1 STOP SETTING 1 THESE SETTINGS ARE APPROXIMATE GUIDELINES. SEEDING RATES ARE SPEED DEPENDENT. FESCUE 3 1/2 3/4 1 1/4 2 6 1 1/2 3 3/4 1 1 1/3 4 5 8 GRASS 5 6 7 ST. AUGUSTINE FASTER TRAVEL DELIVERS ...

Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; BLADE WEAR AND ROTATING REEL END TO END; Maintenance Schedule; ROTATING FLAIL REEL END TO END; SLICING BLADE WEAR

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 10 of 16 MAINTENANCE BLADE WEAR AND ROTATING REEL END TO END 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2 . Close fuel valve on engine (if available). 3. Lean unit back onto lower handles and secure in place. 4 . Inspect blades for wear, and immediat...

Page 11 - PARTS DRAWING; POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 11 of 16 PARTS DRAWING POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P/N 350325 P AR T S LIS T ITE M NO . P A RT NO . DE S CRIP TIO N Q TY 1 350321 B O X P LA S TIC DRO P S E E DE R M A IN B O DY 1 2 350306 B RA CK E T A DJ DRO P S E E DE R A S S Y 1 3 350276 B A R DO O R LINK G A...

Page 14 - PARTS

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A PR550, PR550V, PR550H PR550HV, OS551, OS551H Page 14 of 16 18 PARTS DRAWING

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE; Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated; UNIT STORAGE; Serial Plate

Part No. 350324 Form No. F031605A Page 16 of 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions Engine stalls or labors when raking. Raise blades so that they just touch the ground on alevel surface. Solution Possible Cause Problem Blades set too deep into ground 20 Abnormal vibra...