Page 1
AE401 Owner’s Manual AERATOR Owner's Manual AE401H, AE401V Beginning Serial #: 100515001 Replacement Parts and Accessories TINE REEL KIT SOLID SPIKE TINE TINE KIT Replacement reel with Complete set of spike Individual coring tine for tines for the AE’s reel. tines for your aerator.
Page 2
AE401 Owner’s Manual CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION LABELS PACKING CHECKLIST & ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LIST 10-13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 14-16 Go to http://www.billygoat.com for translations of the product manuals. Visitez http://www.billygoat.com pour la version canadienne-française des manuels de produits 360390_B_HI...
INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Aerator. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Part numbers from the Illustrated Parts List are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels.
AE401 Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG &...
AE401 Owner’s Manual OPERATION AERATING OPERATION NOTE: NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit. TINES RAISING/LOWERING: The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating the tine engagement lever on the upper handle.
AE401 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use Every 25 hrs Every 50 Hours (daily) Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil. Inspect belt for wear. Engine (See Engine Manual) ...
AE401 Owner’s Manual 4. TO INCREASE belt tension adjust these two nuts so that the cable (item 55) is secured in place with an additional 1/4" of the threaded adjuster at the top of the assembly. TO DECREASE belt tension, adjust these two nuts so that the cable (item 55) is secured in place with 1/4" less of the threaded adjuster at the top of the assembly.
AE401 Owner’s Manual LUBRICATION BEARINGS (See pages 12 and 13 for Parts Illustration and Parts List) 1. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side that secures it to the frame. NOTE: Guard must be removed to lubricate the jackshaft bearings only.
Page 10
AE401 Owner’s Manual AE401 HANDLE PARTS DRAWING 360390_B_HI...
Page 11
AE401 Owner’s Manual AE401 HANDLE PARTS LIST ITEM AE401H AE401V DESCRIPTION Part No. Part No. FRAME ASSEMBLY WA AE402 360324 360324 WATER TANK 5.5 GAL 360238 360238 GUARD DRIVE COVER 360280 360201 WASHER 5/16 FENDER 8172020 8172020 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 8160003 8160003 TUBE FRONT BUMPER...
Page 12
AE401 Owner’s Manual AE401 ENGINE PARTS DRAWING 360390_B_HI...
Page 13
AE401 Owner’s Manual AE401 ENGINE PARTS LIST WASHER 1.062" ID X 1.75 OD 8172021 3 OR 4 8172021 3 OR 4 CHAIN MASTER LINK 360205 360205 WASHER 1/4" FC 8171002 8171002 360390_B_HI...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AE403V and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers