Billy Goat FM3301, FM3301E owner manual Periodic Maintenance

FM 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)	Every 25 Hrs	Every 50 Hrs	Every 200 Hrs
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.	z
Check for excessive vibration		z
Inspect belt for wear			z
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Grease caster pivot points and lubricate height			z
adjustment spacers
Sharpen Blade			z
Lubricate pivot points of all three control levers			z
Check tire pressure
Note: inflate to mfr.’s specs. as shown on tire			z
side wall
Check brake puck				z
Check parking brake				z
Replace blade and traction belts					z

Note: Blade, blade brake puck, transaxle brake, and drive belts are normal wear items. These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn.

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.

Tools required: ratchet, 3/4” inch socket, torque wrench, adequate support, block to inhibit blade rotation.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

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

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

3.Block the blade to prevent it from rotating during removal (see figure 17-4). For Each Spindle:

4.Remove the blade bolt (Item 35), lock washer (33), and large friction washer (103).

5.Remove the blade (18) and replace or sharpen the blade.

NOTE: Use only B.G.I. Part no. 520001(Standard blade) or B.G.I. Part no. 520002 (Mulch blade).

6.Reinstall the blade using all fasteners in the exact order they were removed (see figure 17-4).

7.Torque blade screw to 60 ft-lbs.

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

8.Reconnect spark plug wire.

Fig. 17-4

Fig. 17-5

Part No 520187 13 Form No F071406A