Billy Goat HP3400 owner manual Periodic Maintenance

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HP Owner’s Manual

MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:

Maintenance Operation

Every Use (daily)

Every 5 hrs or (daily)

Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.

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Check for excessive vibration

 

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Inspect belt for wear

 

 

Engine (See Engine Manual)

 

 

Grease caster pivot points and lubricate height

 

 

adjustment spacers

 

 

 

 

 

Sharpen Blade

 

 

 

 

 

Check tire pressure

 

 

Note: inflate to mfr.’s specs. as shown on tire

 

 

side wall

 

 

Replace blade and traction belts

 

 

 

 

 

Every 25 Hrs

Every 50 Hrs

(Yearly)

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Every 150 Hrs

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Note: Blade, and drive belts are normal wear items. These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn. Also see your Billy Goat Dealer for servicing your machine.

BLADE Removal / Sharpening

NOTE: When sharpening the blade it is a good idea to check the balance of the blade. A properly balanced blade will increase life of the bearings and other components.

DO NOT change the blades with the unit running.

Tools required: ratchet, 15/16” inch socket, torque wrench, adequate support, block to inhibit blade rotation.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Chock the back tires.

3.Support front of unit to allow access to the blades.

Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury.

4.Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal. For Each Spindle:

5.Remove the blade bolt (Item 81), and lock washer (83).

6.Remove the blade (12) and replace or sharpen the blade.

NOTE: Use only B.G.I. Part no. 521109 (Standard blade) or B.G.I. Part no. 521232 (Mulch blade).

7.Reinstall the blade using all fasteners in the exact order they were removed.

8.Torque blade screw to 55-60 ft-lbs.

NOTE: Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary.

9.Reconnect spark plug wire.

Part No 521302

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Form No F101910A

 

 

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Contents Billy Goat Homepro 34 Mower Contents About this ManualSpecifications Serial Plate DataGeneral Safety Instructions and Symbols Form No F101910A Sound Vibration DataIntended USE Instruction Labels Engine LabelsThrottle and Control Labels Packing Checklist AssemblyPUT OIL in Engine Before Starting Operation Handling & TransportingStorage Cutting Height Adjustment Cutting OperationBlade Clutch PropulsionHillside Mowing Maintenance Periodic MaintenanceBelt Replacement Blade Drive BeltCable Adjustments Transaxle Drive Control Cable AdjustmentTroubleshooting Warranty Claim ProcedureParts Drawing HP Parts List Parts Drawing HP 521101 Parts Drawing HP Parts List Parts Drawing HP Key 3/16 sq x 2 1/8 Maintenance Record

HP3400 specifications

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