Operation; Starting Engine - Billy Goat PR550 Operator Owner's Manual

Operation

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INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for removing
thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, and to
assist in overseeding operations. 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 reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose
engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting
section on page 12).
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operat-
ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.

STARTING ENGINE

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.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the engine.
Under normal conditions, operate at full throttle to accom-
plish your task.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (Honda
only).
CHOKE: Operated with lever on the engine.
THROTTLE: Move throttle control on engine to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 12.
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 28) 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 belt/
shaft guard one on each side of the machine. Secure
the machine in place during transport.
Part No. 350177
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
Clockwise:
To lower
blades
The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by
rotating the knob on the top of the adjustment lever. The
blades are lowered by rotating the knob clockwise, and
raised by rotating the knob counter-clockwise. The
relative depth of the blades can be gauged by using the
depth scale located on the right front corner of the engine
base. With new blades installed the depth can be
estimated as follows: 2.5 on the scale is even with the
ground, 3 is equal to 0.25" deep, and 3.5 is equal to 0.5"
deep
BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by
height adjusment lever on the engine base. The height
adjuster lock lever must be pushed back against the
adjustment lever in order to lower the blades into the
ground. The resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher
or lower.
See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH.
BLADES UP
TRANSPORT
BLADES DOWN
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Counter Clockwise:
To raise blades
BLADES UP
TRANSPORT
RUNNING
Form No. F021604B