Billy Goat Lawn Mower Accessory AET48 User Manual

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  
replacement of one  
complete row of tines.  
Includes mounting plates,  
spacer, and all hardware.  
Individual coring tine for  
replacement of worn or  
broken tines.  
Provides weigh for the  
machine to allow for  
deeper ground penetration.  
Allows the unit to be  
expanded to 72".  
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P/N 360197  
P/N 360100  
P/N 361100  
P/N 361273  
Part No 361277  
Form No FF061311D  
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Specifications  
TOW AE  
Total Unit Weight:  
244# (109.8 Kg)  
INSTRUCTION LABELS  
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® Aerator. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this  
equipment. Part numbers from the Illustrated Parts List are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for  
each label may be determined by referring to the part numbers shown.  
LABEL WARNING GUARDS  
P/N 900327  
Part No 361277  
Form No FF061311D  
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PACKING CHECKLIST  
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton.  
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.  
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.  
PARTS BAG &  
LITERATURE ASSY  
Boxing Parts  
Checklist  
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-361277, Loose Parts Bag P/N-  
361148, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-100295  
Lift Bar Tow AE -  
361152  
To secure, place rod into groove  
with the pin resting between the  
frame  
Tow AE Frame -  
361130-S  
Wheel Assembly  
Left - 361111-S  
Wheel Assembly  
Right - 361112-S  
Hitch Assembly-  
361114  
Loose Parts  
Assembly - 361148  
Owner’s Manual  
Tow AE 361149  
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 braces (items 9 and 10) to the frame with the hardware (items 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,  
and 36).  
5. Attach the machine to a suitable hitch using the pin (item 15) and hitch pin (item 16).  
6. Place water tanks or weights in the designated positions the unit and secure them with a strap. DO NOT overload  
this machine with weights.  
7. Secure the lift rod before aerating.  
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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.  
DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, stop immediately and check for  
damaged or worn tine reel, loose set screws, or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 10).  
TINES RAISING/LOWERING  
Place your foot on the wheel guard or insert the lift rod into the square slot  
and apply pressure, then pull the pin outward. This will allow the wheel to  
move up or down. Repeat this operation on the opposite side. DO NOT  
operate with one wheel up and the other down, this can damage the unit.  
BEFORE AERATING  
MOW: Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.  
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the  
lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before aeration.  
INSPECT lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or  
other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.  
Tines up  
transport  
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as  
sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.  
Tines down  
Aerating  
PARKING  
NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.  
ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, raise both wheels to their upward locked position, this will  
lower the tines into the dirt.  
TRANSPORT: Be sure to lift the tines out of the ground before transporting away from the work area.  
AERATING TIPS  
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration, the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day  
before aeration.  
SLOPES: Do not aerate on steep slopes. Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped surface. For lesser  
sloped areas operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight  
across.  
TINE PENETRATION: Maximum tine penetration is achieved by the amount of weight that is being used.  
TURNING: Avoid sharp turns or high speed turns as this may result in damage to the machine.  
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MAINTENANCE  
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:  
Maintenance Operation  
Every Use (daily)  
Every 25 hrs  
Every 50 Hours  
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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).  
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TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT (see parts illustration on page 11)  
TINE REEL REMOVAL  
NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire tine row or for other major unit maintenance. Individual tines  
can be replaced by following the INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT instructions.  
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.  
2. Remove the four bolts and nuts, two on each side, holding the tine reel bearings in place. BE CAREFUL the tine reel is heavy and  
sharp. Take precautions to not allow it to fall when the bearing bolts are removed.  
3. Lift the reel up and to the side to remove it from the drive chain.  
4. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.  
5. To reinstall the reel follow the above steps in reverse.  
TINE ROW REPLACEMENT  
1. Remove the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions.  
2. Remove the cotter pin and nut at the end of the tine reel shaft that secures the tine rows in place.  
3. Remove the tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace the defective part. Be sure to note the order in which the spacers were  
removed for later reassembly.  
4. Reassemble the tine reel in the exact order that it was disassembled.  
5. Tighten the nut that secures the tine rows and spacers on the shaft. Torque the nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs. Check that all of the  
tine rows are tight by attempting to move them by hand.  
6. Reinstall the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions above.  
TIP: Spraying tines with a rust preventing lubricant can increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn or damaged tines.  
INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT  
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.  
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. Tighten completely.  
6. Retighten the outermost nut and carriage bolt to completely secure the new tine.  
7. Repeat as required to replace all damaged or worn tines.  
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.  
LUBRICATION  
BEARINGS-  
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.  
2. Lubricate all the bearings using a pressurized grease gun with standard lithium based grease.  
3. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication.  
NOTE: If machine is cleaned with a pressure washer, the bearings should be lubricated after each cleaning.  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Abnormal vibration.  
Possible Cause  
Damaged or missing tines. Loose nuts and  
bolts  
Solution  
Stop work immediately. Replace any  
damaged or missing tines. Tighten all  
loose bolts and nuts.  
Part No 361277  
Form No F061311D  
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PARTS DRAWING AE  
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