Billy Goat AE551, AE551H owner manual 101 dB, Engine, Troubleshooting

20TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions

Possible Cause Solution

Engine stalls or labors when aerating.	Working on too steep a slope. Not enough oil in the	Work at 45 degrees to the slop moving up and down
	engine.	instead of across. Check and add engine oil.
Abnormal vibration.	Damaged or missing tines. Loose handle bolts. Loose	Stop work immediately. Replace any damaged or
	engine bolts	missing tines. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.
Engine will not start.	Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle in off position.	Check stop switches, throttle, choke position and
	Engine not in full choke position. Out of gasoline. Bad	gasoline. Connect spark plug wire. Clean or replace
	or old gasoline. Spark Plug wire disconnected. Dirty air	air cleaner. Check and fill engine oil. Contact a
	cleaner. Engine oil level too low (Honda only).	qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not	Debris locked against reel, or drive pulleys. Engine	Pull spark plug wire and remove debris. Contact an
pull over.	problem.	engine servicing dealer for engine problems.
Engine is making loud noise or squealing.	Gear reduction oil level is low.	Check and add oil according to engine owners manual.
Unit does not move when	Belt drive out of adjustment. Work drive belt.	See maintenance on page 7 of this manual. Contact a
clutch is engaged.	Loose or damaged chain or sprockets. Loose or	qualified servicing dealer.
	damaged pulleys. Damaged or broken clutch cable.

ENGINE

ENGINE	HORSEPOWER	MODEL NO.	GOVERNED RPM
BRIGGS &	5.5	127452-0049-E1	3600
STRATTON
HONDA	5.5	GX160K1HX2	3600

When servicing the engine refer to specific manufacturers engine owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your engine model number available for reference(See table page above). If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization.

To contact:

Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723

American Honda: 800-426-7701

22.1Engine Service and Warranty

Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized servicing dealer. (See above)

LUBRICATION

BEARINGS-

1.Remove the top guard by removing the four screws, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. NOTE: Guard must be removed to lubricate the jackshaft bearings only. All other bearings can be lubed without removing the guard.

2.Lubricate all 6 bearings using a pressurized grease gun with a standard lithium based grease.

3.Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication.

4.Replace the guard and reinstall the four screws that secure it in place.

CHAINS-

1.Remove the top guard by removing the four screws, two on each side, that secure it to the frame.

2.Apply a light coat of No. 30 Oil or a penetraing chain lubricant to keep the chain clean and in good running order.

3.Replace the guard and reinstall the four screws that secure it in place.

CASTERS-

1.Lubricate both caster rig bearings using a pressurized grease gun with a standard lithium based grease.

2.Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication.

WARRANTY PROCEDURE

Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows:

21	Serial Plate	Record your machine model, serial number and
		date-of-purchase and where purchased

	1803 S. Jefferson
	Lee's Summit,
	MO 64062 / USA
	Tel (816) 524-9666
R	Fax (816) 524-6983

-The Machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing Billy Goat Dealer.

-The owner must present the remaining half of the Warranty Registration Card, or, if this is not available, the invoice or receipt. -The Warranty Claim will be completed by the authorized 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.

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Purchase Date

Model				Serial No.
	Unit(Weight)				Engine Power
		lbs.	kg			kW	rpm
							min-1

Purchased from

-The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to Billy Goat for consideration.

-The Technical Service Department at Billy Goat will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination. Billy Goat will notify their conclusions to the distributor service manager from whom the claim was received.

-The decision by the Quality / Service department at Billy Goat to approve or reject a Warranty claim is final and binding.

Note: To process a Warranty Claim, it is necessary to quote the Model & Serial Number which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate (See owner’s manual).

	BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES INC.
	1803 S.W. JEFFERSON / LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082-2312 / USA
R	PHONE: 816-524-9666 FAX: 816-524-6983	www.billygoat.com

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