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AE Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT AERATOR
Owner's Manual
AE401, AE401H, AE401H5T & AE401S
Replacement Parts
TINE ROW KIT TINE KIT
Complete tine row set for Individual coring tine for
replacement of one replacement of worn or
broken tines.
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting plates,
spacer, and all hardware.
P/N 360197 P/N 360100
Part No 360314 Form No
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AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT 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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AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications AE401 AE401H AE401H5T AE401S Engine: HP 5.5 (4.1 kW) 4.0 (2.98 kW) 4.0 (2.98 kW) 4.0(2.98 Kw) Engine: Model 1273520197B1 GX120K1HX2 GX120K1HX2 EH12-2 Engine: Type B&S INTEK HONDA OHV HONDA OHV SUBARU Engine: Fuel Cap
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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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AE Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment
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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, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 14). INSTRUCTION
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AE 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 & LITERATURE ASSY Warr anty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-360314, Declaration of Conformity P/N-360194. Boxing Parts FILL WITH WATER Checklist ONLY! Owner’s Manual AE 360314
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AE 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.
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AE Owner’s Manual PARKING NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit. UNIT STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows: Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel
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AE Owner’s Manual ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, release the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines into the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushing it pulling it backwards from the handle, and start aerating. NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward pressure on the handle. TURNING: At the end of an aerating run, release the clutch bail and lift up on the tine engagement control to lift
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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. Check engine oil. Inspect belt for wear. Engine (See Engine Manual) Oil chains (see lubrication). Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs. Check gear reduction oil
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AE Owner’s Manual INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carriage bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine. 3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel. 4. Use a small pry bar and push the tine plates apart slightly to slide out the tine to be replaced. 5. Slide the new tine in place and secure with the innermost nut and carriage bolt. Tigh
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AE Owner’s Manual DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 3. Slide the belt off of the engine drive pulley, and off of the jackshaft drive pulley. 4. Continue sliding the belt along the jackshaft to the right jackshaft bearing away from the pulley and sprockets. 5. Using a 9/16" wrench, remove the two bolts and nuts that hold the jackshaft
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AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle in off Check stop switches, throttle, choke position. Engine not in full choke position. Out position and gasoline. Connect spark of gasoline. Bad or old gasoline. Spark plug plug wire. Clean or replace air cleaner. wire disconnected. Dirty air cleaner. Engine oil Or contact a qualified service person. level too low (Honda only). Check and fill engine
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AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 15
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AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 16
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AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM AE401 AE401H5T AE401H AE401S DESCRIPTION QTY QTY QTY QTY NO. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. 2 WATER TANK 5.5 GAL 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 3 GUARD DRIVE COVER 360280 1 360280 1 360280 1 360305 1 9 WASHER 5/16 FENDER 8172020 5 8172020 5 8172020 5 8172020 5 16 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4 34 TUBE FRONT BUMPER 360329 1 360329 1 360329 1 360329 1 35 BOLT SHOULDER 3/4 x 2.5 360146 2 360146 2 360146 2 360146
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AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 18
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AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM AE401 AE401H5T AE401H AE401S DESCRIPTION QTY QTY QTY QTY NO. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY WA AE401 360304 1 360304 1 360304 1 360304 1 4 BEARING 3/4" PILLOW BLOCK 350133 4 350133 4 350133 4 350133 4 5 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 8041052 12 8041052 8 8041052 12 8041052 12 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 x 1 1/4" - - 8041051 4 - - - - 6 FRONT AXLE ASSY 360332 1 360332 1 360332 1 360332 1 7 KEY SQUARE 3/16 x 3/16 x 1.25 9201080 3 9201080 3 920
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AE Owner’s Manual BRUSH CUTTER FORCE BLOWER FINISH MOWER If you liked this product please feel free to view our full line of quality lawn care, renovation, and debris removal products at www.billygoat.com QL VACUUM MULTI VACUUM POWER RAKE Part No 360314 Form No F031708A 20
