Billy Goat Lawn Mower PR550 User Manual

PR & OS Owner’s Manual

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BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER

PR550, PR550H, OS552, OS552H

Owner's Manual

Accessories

Replacement Parts

SLICING REEL

A complete verti-

slicing reel for your

PR. 20" wide reel for

use in grasses that

require vertical

SLICING BLADES

A full set of blades for

replacement. Includes

new lockwashers for

replacement

OVERSEEDER KIT

The new light weight Plastic Overseeding

Kit is constructed of durable High Density

Polypropylene with two lift handles on

each side to assist in lifting the entire unit

and easily converts a PR Series Power

Rake into an overseeder with 4 bolts and

minimal tools.

FLAIL SHAFTS

FLAIL BLADES

A complete set of

our high quality flail

blades for your PR.

Includes new lock

clips for

A full set of shafts

for replacement.

Includes new lock

clips for

replacement

installation.

cutting, and for

assisting in lawn

replacement

installation.

NOTE: Overseeder Conversion Kit

(350328) includes Slicing Reel (350113).

Part No. (350325) comes with the

Overseeder Box only.

overseeding projects.

P/N 350187

P/N 350325 / 350328

P/N 350185

P/N 350113

P/N 350186

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Specifications

PR550

PR550H

OS552

OS552H

Engine: HP

5.5 (4.1 kW)

Engine: Model

Engine: Type

12H1320118B8

GX160T1QX2

HONDA OHV

12H1320118B8

GX160T1QX2

HONDA OHV

B&S

VANGUARD

Engine: Fuel Capacity

Engine: Oil Capacity

Total Unit Weight:

Engine weight:

3.0 qt. (2.84 L)

0.66 qt. (0.62 L)

149# (67.7 kg)

36# (16.3 kg)

15^o

3.88 qt. (3.6 L)

0.69 qt. (0.65 L)

147# (66.8 kg)

34# (15.4 kg)

20^o

3.0 qt. (2.84 L)

0.66 qt. (0.62 L)

162# (73.6 kg)

36# (16.3 kg)

15^o

3.88 qt. (3.6 L)

0.69 qt. (0.65 L)

160# (72.7 kg)

34# (15.4 kg)

15^o

Max. operating slope

Sound test in accordance with

2000/14/EC

101 dB(a)

Sound at operators ear

82 dB(a)

3.2g

82 dB(a)

3.2g

Vibration at operator position

0.82g (8.04 m/s²)

0.82g (8.04

m/s²)

SOUND

SOUND LEVEL 82 dB(a) at Operators Position

Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 2-13-2002 under the

conditions listed below.

Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on

the unit for the sound power level for your model.

General Conditions:

Temperature:

Wind Speed:

Wind Direction:

Humidity:

Sunny

48^oF (8.9^oC)

2 mph (3.2 kmh)

South East

29%

Barometric Pressure:

30.34Hg (770 mm Hg)

VIBRATION DATA

VIBRATION LEVEL .82g (8.04m/s²)

Vibration levels at the operator’s handles were measured in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions using

calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 5-25-2006 under the conditions listed below.

General Conditions:

Temperature:

Wind Speed:

Wind Direction:

Humidity:

Sunny

72.32^oF (22.4^oC)

3.8 mph (6.12kph)

East

62.2%

Barometric Pressure:

29.9Hg (101.3kpa)

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INSTRUCTION LABELS

The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Power Rake/Overseeder. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them

before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering

replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.

LABEL DANGER KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

LABEL CLUTCH ITEM #49

P/N 830503

DANGER FLYING DEBRIS LABEL SPARK ARREST

ITEM # 48 P/N 810736 ITEM #81 100252

ITEM #51 P/N 400424

LABEL CAUTION GUARDS

ITEM #52 P/N 900327

LABEL EXPLOSIVE FUEL

ITEM # 50 P/N 400268

LABEL INSTRUCTION HEIGHT ADJ.

ITEM #35 P/N 350176

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS SEEDER BOX

ITEM #30 P/N 350386

(page 15)

LABEL SEED METERING

ITEM #29 P/N 350392

(page 15)

ENGINE LABELS

BRIGGS & STRATTON

HONDA

OIL ALERT

WHEN OIL LEVELLOW,

ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Honda

Briggs & Stratton

Set lever to choke when starting cold

Throttle lever

Choke lever

Set lever to desired engine speed.

Move lever completely to the left to

stop engine

Fuel valve

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PACKING CHECKLIST

Your Billy Goat Power Rake 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 the Handle Assembly is attached to the

unit by cables.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

PARTS BAG &

LITERATURE ASSY

Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-350412, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-

100295, Declaration of Conformity P/N-350139.

Boxing Parts

Checklist

Briggs & Stratton

5.5 B&S VANGUARD

Honda 5.5 OHV

Subaru 6HP EX17

Literature Assy

P/N-430334

PR550, PR550H,

PR550T, PR550HT,

PR600S

OS552, OS552H,

and OS602S

ASSEMBLY

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 manufacturers 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.

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OPERATION

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.

counter clockwise

to raise blades

ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH

clockwise to

The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by rotating the knob on the top of

lower blades

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

blades up

transport

blades up

transport

BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER

The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjustment 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 down

running

SPRING TINE CONVERSION

If are converting your Power rake to a spring tine reel, you will need to

replace the spacer on the control lever to accommodate for the tine. First

remove the clip (item 18), then unscrew the yoke (item 17), remove the

washer (items 69) and insert the spacer (item 75) in front of the spring.

Reassemble in reverse order.

RAKING/SLICING TIPS

Before beginning, it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core

samples from area to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece of pvc, or metal pipe.

Hammer the pipe into the ground, remove it, push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to

determine the depth of thatch in your yard.

THATCH: Thatch is a dense layer of dead grass, clippings, and roots that builds up over time

at the base of of the lawn preventing air, water, and fertilizer from reaching the soil. This can

cause shallow root development and make a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease.

Thatch also provides an ideal environment for insects to hide and multiply. Periodic removal of

thatch will keep your lawn in good health.

HEAVY THATCH: Lawns with an excessive amount of thatch will require multiple treatments

for effective removal. Trying to remove excessive thatch (greater than 3/4"[19 mm] deep) in

one treatment will damage or destroy the living part of the lawn. It is best to remove heavy

thatch in seasonal treatments (i.e. spring, and fall).

SLOPES: Rake slopes across not up and down. This is much easier and safer for the

operator and is better for the lawn. Raking across will help to reduce runoff during watering

and allow the sloped ground to hold more seed, fertilizer, and water. The units maximum

operating slope is 35% or 19°.

DEPTH: The wide range of depth adjustment on your unit is provided to allow for blade wear.

Setting the reel deeper will not produce better, or quicker results. The flail reel is intended to

be set so it just touches the surface on flat ground. The slicing reel should be set even with the

ground for verti-slicing work, and set to a maximum 1/2" depth for overseeding jobs. Setting

the reel deeper than this will only result in premature wear on the unit (i.e. failed belt). If you

desire to work the ground deeper than the above guidelines allow, it should be done gradually

in multiple passes..

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

SLICING / OVERSEEDING: Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height before

starting (i.e. approximately 2" tall for fescue grass). For the best result, Slice/Overseed in criss-

cross pattern (See Fig. 1 and See Fig 2).

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