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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 1 AE Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT AERATOR Owner's Manual AE401, AE401H, AE401H5T & AE401S Replacement Parts TINE ROW KIT Complete tine row set for replacement of one complete row of tines. Includes mounting plates, spacer, and all hardware. P/N 360197 TINE KIT Individual coring tine for replacement of worn or[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 2 AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® Aerator . Your new machine ha s been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliab le and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions t hat will help to maintain your m achine[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 3 AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, seri al number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications AE 40 1 AE401H AE401H5T A E401S 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[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 4 AE Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown belo w are used throughou t this manual. You should become famili ar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipm ent. This symbol indicates important information t hat will prevent injury to yourself or others[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 5 AE Owner’s Manual DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in an y poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engi ne to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 6 AE Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for ae rating established lawns and large grass covered areas. T he machine should not be used for any ot her pu rpose than that stated above. DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediat[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 7 AE Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one cart on, completely assembled. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY READ all safety instructions before assembling u nit. TAKE CAUTION whe n removing the unit from the box. 1. HONDA AND SUBARU: Unfold the upper handle (it[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 8 AE Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable ca re must be used wh en operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine befor e operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safe ty. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING ENGINE: S[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 9 AE Owner’s Manual TINES RAISING/LOWERING The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by op erating the tine engagement lever on the upper handl e. Tine penetration is very dependent on surface p reparation. READ the entire operation secti on before aerating. AERATING OPERATION MOW: Mow the lawn to its normal [...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 10 AE Owner’s Manual ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, relea se the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines int o the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushin g it pulli ng it backwards from the handle, and start aerating. NOTE: For maximum tine p[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 11 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be perfo rmed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 hrs Every 50 Hours Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z Check engine oil. z Inspect belt for wear. z Engine (See Engine Manual) Oil ch[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 12 AE Owner’s Manual INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and discon nect spark plug. 2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carri age bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine. 3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and ca rriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel. 4. Use a small pry[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 13 AE Owner’s Manual DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 . Wait for engine to cool and discon nect spark plug. 2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nut s, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 3. Slide the belt off of the engine drive pulle y, and off of the jackshaft drive pulley. 4. Continue sliding the bel[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 14 AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting When servicing the engine refer to specific manufa cturers engine owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requi res warranty or other repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When contacting a deal er[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 15 AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 16 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 17 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM AE401 A E4 01H5T AE401H AE401S NO. Part No . Part No. Par t No. Part No. 2 W ATER TANK 5.5 GAL 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 3 GUA RD DRIV E COVER 3 60 20 1 1 3 60 28 0 1 360 28 0 1 360305 1 9 W ASHER 5/16 FENDER 8172020 5 8172020 5 8172020 5 81 72020 5 16 NUT LOCK 3/8-[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 18 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 19 AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE 44 SCREW CAP 3 /8 -16 x1 8041050 2 8041050 2 8041050 2 8 04 1050 2 49 FLAT W AS H ER 1/2 " 8171006 4 8171006 4 8171006 4 8 171006 4 50 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 8160002 55 8160002 68 81600 02 55 8160002 55 55 C AB LE CLUTCH ASSY 360313 1 360313 1 36 0313 1 360313 1 59 SPACER T INE S P[...]
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Part No 360314 Form No F041808A 20 AE Owner’s Manual 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 FINISH MOWER BRUSH CUTTER FORCE BLOWER DL VACUUM MULTI VACUUM POWER RAKE[...]