Billy Goat AE400H, AE450 Owner's Manual
Billy Goat AE400H, AE450 Owner's Manual

Billy Goat AE400H, AE450 Owner's Manual

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Part No 360251
AE Owner's Manual
BILLY GOAT AERATOR
Owner's Manual
AE400H & AE450

Replacement Parts

TINE ROW KIT
Complete tine row set for
replacement of one
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting plates,
spacer, and all hardware.
P/N 360197
TINE KIT
Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.
P/N 360100
1
Form No F071206A

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  • Page 1: Replacement Parts

    BILLY GOAT AERATOR TINE ROW KIT Complete tine row set for replacement of one complete row of tines. Includes mounting plates, spacer, and all hardware. P/N 360197 Part No 360251 AE Owner’s Manual Owner's Manual AE400H & AE450 Replacement Parts...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
  • Page 3: Serial Plate Data And Specifications

    SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications Engine: HP Engine: Model Engine: Type Engine: Fuel Capacity Engine: Oil Capacity Total Unit Weight: Max. operating slope Part No 360251 AE Owner’s Manual AE400H 4.0 (2.98 kW)
  • Page 4: General Safety

    This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT Aerator. This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment.
  • Page 5 DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running.
  • Page 6: Instruction Labels

    14). INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT equipment. Part numbers from the Illustrated Parts List are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the part numbers shown.
  • Page 7: Packing Checklist & Assembly

    PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly, and lift rod. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.
  • Page 8: Operation

    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 IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
  • Page 9: Unit Storage

    PARKING NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit. UNIT STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
  • Page 10: Adjusting Handle Height

    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 aerating. NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward pressure on the handle.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ERIODIC AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil. Inspect belt for wear. Engine (See Engine Manual) Oil chains (see lubrication). Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel Check tine reel nut torque.
  • Page 12: Adjusting Chain Tension

    AE Owner’s Manual INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carriage bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine. 3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel. 4.
  • Page 13: Drive Belt Replacement

    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 jackshaft drive pulley. 4.
  • Page 14: Warranty Claim Procedure

    Warranty Claim. • The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration. • The Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Record

    AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 360251 Form No F071206A...
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts & Parts Lists

    AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE PARTS LIST Part No 360251 Form No F071206A...
  • Page 17 900407 8024043 RETAINER 3/8" LOOP FOLDING HANDLE 8171002 360262 SCREWCAP 5/16-18 x 3/4 8161044 BOLT SHOULDER 3/8 x 1 1/4" 360270 LABEL BILLY GOAT OVAL 360269 LABEL BILLY GOAT CIRCLE AE400H AE450 Part No. Part No. 360187 360187 360188 360188...
  • Page 18 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE Part No 360251 Form No F071206A...
  • Page 19 PARTS LIST AE ITEM AE400H DESCRIPTION Part No. FRAME ASSEMBLY 360273 BEARING 3/4" PILLOW BLOCK 350133 SCREW CAP 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 8041052 FRONT AXLE 3/4" 360259 KEY SQUARE 3/16 x 3/16 x 1.25 9201080 W HEEL 10.5" SEMI PN. W 3/4" KEYED HUB 360157 FENDER W ASHER 5/16"...
  • Page 20 AE Owner’s Manual BRUSH CUTTER FORCE BLOWER FINISH MOWER If you liked this product please feel free to view our full line of quality lawn care, renovation, and debris removal products at www.billygoat.com QL VACUUM MULTI VACUUM POWER RAKE Part No 360251 Form No F071206A...

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