Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AE401HST Billy Goat
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Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 1 AE Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT AERATOR Owner's Manual AE401, AE401H, AE401H5T & AE401S Replacement Parts TINE ROW KIT Complete tine row set for replacement of one complete row of tines. Includes mounting plates, spacer, and all hardware.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 2 AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® Aerator . Your new machine ha s been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliab le and productive service.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 3 AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, seri al number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications AE 40 1 AE401H AE401H5T A E401S Engine: HP 5.5 (4.1 kW) 4.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 4 AE Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown belo w are used throughou t this manual. You should become famili ar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipm ent.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 5 AE Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in an y poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engi ne to cool for at least two minutes before refueling.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 6 AE Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for ae rating established lawns and large grass covered areas. T he machine should not be used for any ot her pu rpose than that stated above. DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 7 AE Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one cart on, completely assembled. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY READ all safety instructions before assembling u nit. TAKE CAUTION whe n removing the unit from the box.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 8 AE Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable ca re must be used wh en operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine befor e operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safe ty.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 9 AE Owner’s Manual TINES RAISING/LOWERING The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by op erating the tine engagement lever on the upper handl e. Tine penetration is very dependent on surface p reparation. READ the entire operation secti on before aerating.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 10 AE Owner’s Manual ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, relea se the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines int o the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushin g it pulli ng it backwards from the handle, and start aerating.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 11 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be perfo rmed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 hrs Every 50 Hours Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 12 AE Owner’s Manual INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and discon nect spark plug. 2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carri age bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine. 3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and ca rriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 13 AE Owner’s Manual DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 . Wait for engine to cool and discon nect spark plug. 2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nut s, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 3. Slide the belt off of the engine drive pulle y, and off of the jackshaft drive pulley.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 14 AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting When servicing the engine refer to specific manufa cturers engine owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requi res warranty or other repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 15 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 16 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 17 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM A E401 A E401H5T A E401H AE401S NO. Part No . Part No. Par t No. Part No. 2 W ATER TANK 5.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 18 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE.
Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 19 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE 44 SCREW CAP 3 /8 -16 x1 8041050 2 8041050 2 8041050 2 8 04 1050 2 49 FLAT W ASHE R 1/2 " 8171006 4 8171006 4 8171006 4 8 1710.
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