Operation - Billy Goat OS900SPS Owner's Manual

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. Engine must be
level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).
STOP SWITCH: Located on the engine. "ON" position.
CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on side of engine.
THROTTLE: Controlled by throttle lever on the motor.
Forward/Reverse: The controls are found on the underside of the upper handle. Forward motion will be controlled
with the right hand lower lever and Reverse will be controlled with the left hand lower lever. DO NOT tie down the
control levers for use.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 14.
FOLDING HANDLE
This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and transportation. The handle can be folded by
sliding the handle lock loops (item 35) up. This releases the upper handle, allowing it to be folded over the unit.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
This unit requires two people to lift it. With the handle in the folded position, lift holding the lower handle and
front wheel one on each side of the machine. Secure the machine in place during transport. See page 3 for
weight specifications
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by rotating the knob
located at the rear of the machine. The relative depth of the blades can be
gauged by using the depth scale located on the rear of the machine and the
bar next to it.
BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjustment lever
at the rear of the unit. The blades will be in their lowered position when the lever
is to the left and should be locked in the notch on the right when in transport. The
resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower.
See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH above.
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OS900SP Owner's Manual
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