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TOW AE Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT TOW AERATOR
AET48 Owner's Manual
Replacement Parts
Tine Row Kit Tine Kit Water Jug 72" Conversion Kit
Complete tine row set for Individual coring tine for Provides weigh for the Allows the unit to be
replacement of one replacement of worn or machine to allow for expanded to 72".
complete row of tines. broken tines. deeper ground penetration.
Includes mounting plates,
spacer, and all hardware.
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT Tow Aerator. Your new machine has been carefully designed and 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. CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications TOW AE Total Unit Weight: 244# (109.8 Kg) Part No 361149 Form No F062810A 3
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others. This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment. This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation. DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope. DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area. DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment. DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed. DO NOT operate equipment on steep slopes DO NOT operate barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear DO NOT place hands or feet underneath
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for aerating established lawns and large grass covered areas. 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, stop immediately and check for damaged or worn tine reel, loose set screws, lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 10). INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble the machine. See page 11 for parts illustration. Assembly hardware will be located in the parts bag. 2. First attach the two frames together (item 1) with the hardware (items 31,32, and 35). 3. Grease the shafts on the wheel assemblies. Then attach the wheel assemblies to the frame by sliding them in the collars on the front side of the frame. Then secure them in place with the snap rings (item 22). 4. Attach the hitch assembly and
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual HANDLING & TRANSPORTING: CAUTION: This unit is heavy do not lift. REMOVE: Drain the water from the weight jugs (see accessories pg. 1) or remove weights before loading and unloading the unit. NOTE: The water tank accessory is also heavy (up to 40 lbs.) when it is full of water. The tank should be drained and secured in place during transport. USING RAMPS: Use ramps that are of adequate strength for a unit of this weight. When loading the aerator u
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 hrs Every 50 Hours Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs. Grease bearings (see lubrication). TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT (see parts illustration on page 11) TINE R
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Abnorm al vibration. Dam aged or m issing tines. Loose nuts and Stop work im m ediately. Replace any bolts dam aged or m issing tines. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE ® Should a BILLY GOAT machine fail due to a defect in material and/or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows: • The machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to a
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE 19 20 32 35 31 32 18 1 1 35 31 21 5 2 11 29 29 3 4 18 28 25 31 21 24 32 22 24 32 22 23 10 11 25 30 17 34 23 30 14 13 7 25 27 26 35 24 35 31 6 15 13 14 35 9 8 6 12 33 35 30 31 16 31 37 42 21 41 39 40 48 39 47 45 43 38 41 41 46 Part No 361149 Form No F062810A 11
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TOW AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM TOW AE DESCRIPTION QTY NO. Part No. 1 FRAME TOW AE W/LABELS 361130-S 2 2 LABEL PRODUCT OVAL 360274 2 3 LABEL PRODUCT DECAL SM CIRCLE 890456 2 4 SERVICE WHEEL BRACKET LEFT 361111-S 1 5 SERVICE WHEEL BRACKET RIGHT 361112-S 1 6 SERVICE WHEEL ASSY TOW AE 361276-S 2 7 BRACKET MOUNT TONGUE 361136 1 8 TUBE TONGUE TOW AE 361137 1 9 BRACE TONGUE SHORT 361161 2 10 BRACE TONGUE LONG 361139 1 11 PIN WHEEL TOW AE 361144 2 12 PLATE HITCH TOW
