General Safety; Assembly; Packing Checklist - Billy Goat PR550 Operator Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY

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For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended
when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty
conditions.
Wearing gloves is recommended while
operating this machine.
·DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, near debris
outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without height adjust lever in up
position and clutch bail disengaged.
·DO NOT start or operate machine with guards removed.
·DO NOT perform any service on the unit without removing
the spark plug wire.

ASSEMBLY

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Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one
carton, completely assembled.

PACKING CHECKLIST

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28
PR550, PR550H, & PR600S
Part No. 350177
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
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28
OS550, OS550H, & OS600S
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·DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration.
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than19°.
·DO NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
-DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before begining
work.
-DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance
instructions.
-DO inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to
starting.
-DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work,
such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line
anchors, etc.
1. UNFOLD the upper handle (item 26) and slide handle lock
loops(item 28) into place to secure the upper handle to the lower.
2. CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level with engine manufac-
turers recommended grade of oil. Move height adjust lever to down
position, to level engine during checking. See engine manufacturers
instruction manual.
3. CONNECT spark plug wire.
Engine
Manual Per
Model
28
Literature
Assembly
350110
Per Model
Check
Briggs & Stratton
5.5 Intek OHV
Check
Honda 5.5 OHV
Check
Owner's
Manual
350177
Literature PR
Check
Accessories
350140
Check
Warranty
Card 400972
Check
EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 350139
Form No. F021604B