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Billy Goat AE550 Operator Owner's Manual

Billy Goat AE550 Operator Owner's Manual

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Operator Owner's Manual
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Part No. 360178
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Patent Pending
T h a n k Yo u f o r S e l e c t i n g
The Powerful
EZ AIR
TM
AE550, AE550H

Specifications

ENGINE: H.P.
ENGINE: TYPE
ENGINE: FUEL CAP.
ENGINE: OIL CAP.
UNIT W EIGHT
REMOVABLE W EIGHT
NET UNIT W EIGHT
W EIGHT: SHIPPING
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AERATOR
AE550
AE550H
5.5 (4.1 kW )
5.5 (4.1 kW )
B&S OHV
HONDA OHV
3.0 qt. (2.84 L)
3.88 qt. (3.41 L)
0.66 qt. (0.62 L)
0.69 qt. (0.65 L)
290# (131.8 kg)
294# (133.6 kg)
36# (16.4 kg)
36# (16.4 kg)
326# (148.2 kg)
330# (150.0 kg)
447# (203.2 kg)
451# (205.0 kg)
R
Form No. F012302A

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Part No. 360178 Patent Pending T h a n k Yo u f o r S e l e c t i n g The Powerful EZ AIR AERATOR AE550, AE550H Specifications AE550 ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 kW ) ENGINE: TYPE B&S OHV...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY 5 5 5 5 5 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.” THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. WARNING: to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: General Safety

    Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING Your Billy Goat EZ-Air aerator is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled. 1. REMOVE lock nuts from the upper handle mounting stud. These will be reused.

  • Page 4: Throttle Lever

    CONTROLS HONDA ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL THROTTLE LEVER FUEL VALVE CHOKE LEVER INSTRUCTION LABELS These labels should be included on your Aerator. If any of these labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering replacement labels.

  • Page 5: Starting Engine

    Operation 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 excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
  • Page 6 OPERATION 16 16 16 16 continued AERATOR OPERATION CON'T 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 aerating.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Handle Height

    OPERATION 16 16 16 16 continued ADJUSTING HANDLE HEIGHT This unit is equipped with a height adjustable upper handle to allow for multiple operator heights. TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT: 1. Remove the lock nuts (item 50) that secure the handle, one on each side, to the lower handle mounting studs.
  • Page 8 Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 8 of 12...
  • Page 9 Part No. 360178 Form No. F012302A Page 9 of 12...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. ENGINE: See engine manufacturer's service instructions. REPLACE ALL GUARDS, BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. USE ONLY BILLY GOAT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR TINE ROW KIT 360197 Complete tine row set for replacement of one complete row of tines.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE 17 17 17 17 BELT AND CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING BELT TENSION- 1. Remove the top guard (item 3) by removing the four screws (item 13), two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 2. Locate the top of the belt idler assembly where the clutch cable (item 55) is secured in place.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    2. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication. Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat. The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the user.

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