17MAINTENANCE
Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or any kind of repair .
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE, AND ALL
GUARDS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
WHEN POWER WASHING, DO NOT SPRAY
DIRECTLY ON THE BLADE CLUTCH.
Note: Blade, and drive belts are normal wear items. These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn.
ENGINE
When servicing 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 11). If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization.
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
17.1BLADE 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.
Tools required: 5/8 inch socket, torque wrench, adequate support.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Support front of unit to allow access to the blade. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury.
3.Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal.
4.Remove the blade bolt (Item 139), lockwasher (140), and large friction washer (54).
5.Remove the blade (50) and, replace or sharpen the blade. NOTE: When replacing the blade use only B.G.I. Part no. 500210.
6.Replace the blade using all fasteners in the exact order they were removed. Torque blade screw to 60 ft-lbs. NOTE: Before installing the fasteners inspect them for wear and replace as necessary.
17.2BELT 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 either is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replace- ment. Billy Goat uses only premium quality, kevlar corded and coated belts in your unit. Substitute belts do not meet the design and performance requirements for your unit , and will greatly reduce machine performance and belt life.
Transaxle Drive Belt
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry bar or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury.
3.Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
4.Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not remove the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 & 150) in place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the machine. This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 & 117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).
5.With the guides loose slip the transaxle drive belt(Item 10) out of the groove on the drive pulley and down past the pulley.
6.Slip the old belt(10) up and over the pulley on the transaxle (Item 9) and remove belt from machine.
7.Install new belt in groove on transaxle pulley(Item 9) and slip into groove on transaxle drive pulley(46).
8.Tighten four screws(103) to secure belt guides(149 & 150) in place. Note: With clutch levers engaged, be sure belt guides do not touch belts after installation.
9.Reconnect spark plug wire.
Blade Drive Belt
Tools required: 1/2 inch socket, 1/2 inch universal extension bar, pry bar or long screw driver, adequate support for machine.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine towards the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury.
3.Remove the two screws (103) and washers (141) holding the engine base door (7), and remove the door.
4.Loosen but do not remove the two nuts (116) holding the plate mount idler (item 26) in place. This will release the tension on the blade drive belt (29). NOTE: It may be necessary to apply some force to the pulley to slide it over from it’s tight position and release the belt.
5.Working from the underside of the machine, loosen but do not remove the four screws (103) holding the two belt guides(Items 149 & 150) in place next to the crankshaft drive pulley (9) at the rear of the machine. This will loosen the belt guides(Items 149 & 150) and allow them to move to the side. NOTE: This step requires the use of a universal joint or universal extension bar to reach the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149). If universal joint is not available you may remove the “neutral stop bolt”(Item 115) and associated nuts (116 & 117) to allow the idler arm to swing back and allow access to the screws(103) holding the belt guide(149).
