Billy Goat PL1801, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PL1801 Owner s Manual Original Instructions IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PL1801H and PL1801V Owner s Manual Beginning Serial 010419001 U S PATENT 6892821 N O T F...

Page 2: ...ns Intended Use Labels Throttle Controls Packing Checklist Initial Set Up Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Spare Parts List Warranty Information Part Illustrations and Lists 3 3 4 5 5 6...

Page 3: ...t 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 reel loose r...

Page 4: ...NCH POINT PLP N 100355 Fig 3 DECAL WARNING HAND IN BELT ENG ONLY P N 5103184 CHECK OIL BEFORE EACH USE GREASE ALL FITTINGS EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION WE RECOMMEND ALMAGARD 3752 GREASE FROM LUBRICATIO...

Page 5: ...ely to the left Packing Checklist Your Billy Goat aerator is shipped from the factory in one carton completely assembled with the cables de tached READ all safety instructions before assembling unit T...

Page 6: ...ngine CHOKE Engage the choke when starting a cold engine Honda Located below the air cleaner on the engine THROTTLE Move the throttle control lever on the engine to fast position Pull starting rope to...

Page 7: ...avoided during work such as sprinkler heads water valves buried cables or clothes line anchors etc SLOPES Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes exceeding 15o Use extreme caution when operat ing...

Page 8: ...B for tools needed for common maintenance procedures outlined in this section Figure B Letter Identification Tool A Impact Wrench B 1 2 socket C 9 16 socket D 1 2 wrench E 9 16 wrench F 1 8 Allen wre...

Page 9: ...down on the rubber latches 4 latches total 2 in the rear of machine 1 on each side of machine See Figure C for latched posi tion and Figure D for unlatched position Figure C Figure D 2 Locate the wav...

Page 10: ...16 wrench to remove the hardware from each pillow block bearing See Figures G J Note the heavy weight of the tineshaft Figure G Figure H Figure I Figure J 4 Use the 1 4 curved Allen wrench to remove t...

Page 11: ...eltely See Figure L Maintenance Figure L 6 Wrap the new belt around the drive pulley on the tineshaft and re install the tineshaft into the machine See Figure M Ensure that the new belt is positioned...

Page 12: ...t bolt Simultaneously use the 1 4 curved Allen wrench with the impact wrench fitted with a 9 6 socket See Figures P and Q Figure P Figure Q 3 Detach the broken or worn cable from the idler bracket Use...

Page 13: ...everse step 3 to attach and secure the new cable to the idler bracket Reverse step 2 to secure the idler bracket to the machine Engage the cable to ensure proper function then put the hood back onto y...

Page 14: ...h the 9 16 wrench to remove the handle bolt Do not discard the handle bolt See Figures W and X Figure W Figure X 4 Use pliers to remove the rue ring and accompanying washer from the handle clevis pin...

Page 15: ...cket and remove the old ISO mount bushing See Figures AB and AC Figure AB Figure AC 7 Install the new ISO mount bushing and ensure the stud faces the inside of the machine Reverse step 5 to secure the...

Page 16: ...em and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage REPLACING THE TINE PLATE 1 Lower the tines 2 Use the impact wrench fitted with a 1 2 socket to remove the 5 16 carriage bolts from the...

Page 17: ...e Figure AI Figure AI 6 Reverse step 3 to secure the new plate to the engagement cable Reverse stelp 2 to secure the new plate to the tine arms 4 Remove the anchor from the old plate See the part to r...

Page 18: ...ly Replace damaged or missing tines Tighten all loose nuts and bolts Engine stalls or labors when aerating Slope is too steep for operation Engine oil level is too low Work at a 45o angle to the slope...

Page 19: ...d BILLY GOAT Dealer and submitted to their respective BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days The...

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Page 21: ...P 8165002 5 16 BOLT CARRIAGE 3 8 16 X 2 ZP 8024062 1 17 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 18 X 3 4 ZP 8024039 2 18 TUBE SPACER 0 625 OD x 0 357 LONG 440228 1 19 PULLEY IDLER 2 75 OD X 3 8 BORE 350114 1 20 WIRE HARNE...

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Page 23: ...8024039 2 23 RIVET 1 8 x 1 4 ALUM 381115 8 24 RUBBER LATCH KIT 381003 4 25 WA ISO MOUNT 382134 2 26 ISOLATOR VIBRATION HANDLE SC181H 373257 2 28 BUSHING 500 I D 362254 4 29 WSHR STL FLT 500 X 875 X 1...

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Page 25: ...375 16 ZP 8165003 6 38 BEARING FLANGED 1 0 DIA 381042 2 39 CRANK 4 TINE 381296 1 40 SPRING WAVE 1 000 X 700 382220 1 41 SCR CAP HSWH 375 16 X 1 500 G5 ZP 382296 4 42 NUT LOCK 3 8 16 HEX 8160003 4 43 B...

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Page 27: ...RETRACTOR PL1801 382325 1 49 BLT RDHDSSQNK 3125 18 X 1 500 G5 ZP 8024068 4 50 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 4 20 X 3 4 ZP 8024021 4 51 NUT HEX NYLK FLG 250 20 ZP 8165001 4 52 NUT HEX NYLK FLG 500 13 ZP 8165005 2 53...

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Page 29: ...OP FOLDING HANDLE OS900SP 351231 2 60 PIN CLEVIS 3 8 x 2 125 520120 2 61 PIN CLEVIS X 1 1 8 ZP 381345 1 62 RETAINER 3 8 BOLT PUSH NUT 360279 2 63 QB SWITCH BOX 430141 1 64 WASHER 1 4 SAE 9 32 X 5 8 X...

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Page 31: ...PCR ENG SHAFT HONDA PL18 381213 1 SPCR ENG SHAFT VAN PL18 381215 1 74 KEY 3 16 SQ X 1 1 4 9201080 1 9201080 1 75 PULLEY 3 50 O D x 0 750 I D V A B 5105968 1 5105968 1 76 SCREW SET 5 16 18 X 5 16 80841...

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Page 33: ...SCR CAP HEX 625 11 X 5 500 G5 ZP 8041153 4 7 NUT JAM 5 8 11 ZP 8143007 4 11 RUBBER BUMPER PUSH IN 380224 14 35 LABEL BADGING PLUGR PL415 100367 1 36 LABEL BADGING 10 LOGO ROUND 100365 1 37 COVER ASSE...