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  • Page 1

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 1 FM Owner’s M anual BILLY GOAT FINISH MOWER Owner's Manual FM3301EB Patent Number: D494985 Accessories Mulching Kit Reduces lawn clippings to fine nutrient-rich particles that filter down to the soil. P/N 520144 Grass Catcher Kit Easily convert your mower to bag grass and leaves. P/N 520142 Transaxle Guard Ki[...]

  • Page 2

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 2 FM Owner’s M anual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® FM Mowe r . Your new machine ha s been carefully desi gned and manufactured to provide years of reliab le and productive service. This manual provides co mplete operating and maintenance instructions t hat will help to maintain your m a[...]

  • Page 3

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 3 FM Owner’s M anual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, seri al number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications FM3301EB Engine: HP 13 (9.7 kW) Engine: Model 21A9070147 Engine: Type B & S INTEK OHV Elec. Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) Engine: Oil Capac[...]

  • Page 4

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 4 FM Owner’s M anual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown belo w are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipm ent. This symbol indicates important information t hat will prevent injury to yourself or others [...]

  • Page 5

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 5 FM Owner’s M anual WARNING: IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructi ons could result i n serious injury or death. DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in an y poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors i s reco[...]

  • Page 6

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 6 FM Owner’s M anual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 88 dB(a) at Operator P osition 108 dB(a) Sound tests were condu cted in accordance with 200 0/14/EEC, and were performed on 8-15-2003 u nder the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial [...]

  • Page 7

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 7 FM Owner’s M anual INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® FM Mower. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operatin g this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacem ent label[...]

  • Page 8

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 8 FM Owner’s M anual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Mower is shipped from the fac tory in one crate, completely assembled except for the handles and console assembly . PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING READ all safety instructions before assembling u nit. TAKE CAUTION whe n removing the unit from the box. Boxing[...]

  • Page 9

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 9 FM Owner’s M anual ASSEMBLY NOTE : All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List (pages 15-18). 1. Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps (see figure 11 -1). 2. With the console and handle a ssembly positioned as shown in Figure 11-3,[...]

  • Page 10

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 10 FM Owner’s M anual 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:[...]

  • Page 11

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 11 FM Owner’s M anual CUTTING OPERATION CAUTION : Shut off the blades when crossi ng gravel drives, walks or ro ads and under all conditions where thrown ob jects might be a hazard. CLEARING A CL OGGED CUTTING DECK : Turn en gine off and wait for blade to stop completely. Disconnect spark plug wi re. Wearing durabl[...]

  • Page 12

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 12 FM Owner’s M anual PROPULSION This unit is self-propelled, and is contro lled by an ope rator presence control. To engage the wheel drive, first push down on the BRAKE RELEASE lever on the right side, and then lift the operator's DRIVE lever on the right side against operator's handle. The drive is dis[...]

  • Page 13

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 13 FM Owner’s M anual MAINTENANCE P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be perfo rmed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 5 hrs or (daily) Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Every 200 Hrs Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z Check for excessive vibration z Inspect be[...]

  • Page 14

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 14 FM Owner’s M anual BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when ei ther is worn beyond use. Use only or iginal equipment belts for replacem ent. Billy Goat uses only premium qualit y, Kevlar corded and coated b[...]

  • Page 15

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 15 FM Owner’s M anual Fig. 17-2 Fig. 17-1 Fig. 17-3 BELT REPLACEMENT continued Tools required: 1/2 Wrench or ratchet and 1/2 inch socket, adequate supp ort for machine. 1. Remove the Blade Drive Belt (Steps 1- 10: Blade Drive Belt Repl acement Procedure). 2. Assure that spark plug wire is disconnected. 3. Support r[...]

  • Page 16

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 16 FM Owner’s M anual STARTER SWITCH WIRING BRAKE PUCK REPLACEMENT Tools Required: 5/32” Allen wrench; 3/8” wrench. 1. Remove the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the belt deck cover. 3. Remove the brake spring (A) and control cabl e spring (B) (see figure 17-10). 4. Remove the blade drive belt (C) from the drive pul[...]

  • Page 17

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 17 FM Owner’s M anual Troubleshooting When servicing engi ne refer to specific manufacturers engi ne o wner's manual. All engine warranty is cove red by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requi res warran ty or other repair work c ontact your local servicing engine dealer. When contacting a deale[...]

  • Page 18

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 18 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS DRAWING FM 130 175 21 87 179 155 81 178 155 41 174 145 53 139 20 62 126 38 42 1 38 126 127 189 7 171 33 35 103 18 151 71 144 126 180 151 144 144 151 144 56 119 127 5 147 2 16 17 65 171 5 46 23 173 171 172 167 168 165 164 163 24 168 169 170 166 173 172[...]

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    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 19 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301EB NO. Part NO. 1 BUS HING B RONZE 520184 4 2 LABEL D ANGER FL Y 8107 36 1 5 LABEL WARNING 40042 4 2 7 LABEL H GT. GUID ELINE 5200 43 1 16 SP RING E XHAUST C HUTE 510205 1 17 LABEL WARNING M OW ER 510 206 1 18 BLADE 11.88” 520001 3 20 LYNC H PIN 3/16” X 1 9/16 520004 [...]

  • Page 20

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 20 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS DRAWING FM II I IV III I II IV III 148 59 137 147 9 143 144 137 151 187 138 151 29 86 55 151 37 137 151 184 184 104 140 144 36 58 83 36 151 44 50 13 91 89 123 183 included Battery is 96 109 106 111 120 49 159 85 92 150 143 144 144 83 125 118 90 181 93 102 6 6 102 51 116 4 40 190 178 143 [...]

  • Page 21

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 21 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301EB NO. Part N O. 4 LABEL HOT ENGI NE 400268 1 6 W ASHE R SPLIT LOCK 3/8" 8177012 4 9 W ASHER 5/ 16" TW IS TED LK. 430298 2 13 BATTERY BRACK ET 520199 1 29 SCREW SOCK ET #10 X 1” 520018 2 36 BOLT SHOULDER 1/2” X 2” 520031 2 37 IDLER PLAST IC 4” X 0.375 52[...]

  • Page 22

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 22 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS DRAWING FM 151 136 105 DECK DRIVE PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY BELT LAYOUT BLADE CLUTCH IDLER PULLEY 22 19 48 61 36 129 105 127 108 150 112 150 26 158 162 155 150 132 156 48 155 156 158 162 152 188 186 157 TO CONSOLE BRAKE CABLE 150 141 39 160 110 27 63 132 143 142 124 70 73 101 5[...]

  • Page 23

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 23 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS LIST ITE M FM3301E B NO. Part NO. 19 BELT TRA NS DRIV E FM 520201 1 22 BELT BLA DE DRIV E FM 520006 1 25 SPRI NG TORSI ON W IRE 520009 1 26 TRANSA X LE 5S PD FM 520010 1 27 BRACK ET T-A XLE SUPPORT 520016 1 36 BOLT SHOULDER 1/ 2” X 2” 520031 1 39 SPRI NG BRAK E 520037 1 48 PULLEY 6.8[...]

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    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 24 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS DRAWING FM 47 TO TRANS. 30 32 67 121 143 34 150 68 143 75 143 31 154 185 177 78 123 32 69 66 72 143 150 117 191 52 150 77 143 143 77 150 116 123 135 60 28 154 80 135 153 114 144 3 122 82 14 121 11 113 76 97 12 79 113 134 98 191 95 10 3 191 74 99 8 100[...]

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    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 25 FM Owner’s M anual PARTS LIST ITEM FM3301 EB NO. Part NO. 3 PALNUTS 3/8” 360218 2 8 KNOB 1/2” THREAD 430128 1 10 LABEL CLUTCH DRIVE 500176 1 11 LABEL BLADE D RIVE 500 177 1 12 GRIP HANDLE 1” x 7” 50026 7 1 14 SW ITCH E LECTRIC W / NUT 500307 1 28 SPRING CO MPR ESSOR 1/ 2” 52001 7 1 30 CON TROL T HROT T[...]

  • Page 26

    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 26 FM Owner’s M anual ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 10 9 11 8 6 5 4 7 10 GRASS CATCHER KIT P/N 520 142 MULCHING KIT P/N 5201 44 TRANSAXLE GUARD KIT P/N 520155 IT E M Pa r t N O . NO . 1 G RA S S CA T CHE R B A G 520 012 1 2 W I RE F RA M E G RA S S CA T CHE R F M 520 038 1 3 G RA S S CA T CHE R M O UNT W A F M 5 200 69 1 4 B R[...]

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    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 27 FM Owner’s M anual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed[...]

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    Part No 520187 Form No F010408A 28 FM Owner’s M anual[...]