20TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions
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Engine stalls or labors when raking. | Blades set too deep into ground | Raise blades so that they just touch the ground on a |
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Abnormal vibration. | Damaged or missing blades. Loose handle bolts. | Stop work immediately. Replace any damaged or |
| Loose engine bolts | missing blades. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts. |
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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. Contact a qualified service person. |
| cleaner. Engine oil level too low (Honda only). |
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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. |
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ENGINE
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE | HORSEPOWER | MODEL NO. | GOVERNED RPM |
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HONDA | 5.0 | GC160AQHA | 3600 |
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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 above). If you can not locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
American Honda:
22.1Engine Service and Warranty
Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized servicing dealer. (See page 7)
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| MO 64062 / USA |
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UNIT STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as
22WARRANTY 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:
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. |
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| 1803 S.W. JEFFERSON / LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | |
R | PHONE: | www.billygoat.com |
Part No. 350245 | Page 12 of 12 | Form No. F021604A |