Billy Goat HW650SP Maintenance, Hillside Mowing, Handling & Transporting, Storage, Engine

16OPERATION continued

16.5HILLSIDE MOWING

HILL

Fig. 5.1

WARNING! Never mow on any slope greater than 15 degrees. Always mow across the face of slopes; never up and down or diagonally see fig 5.1). DO NOT attempt sudden starts or stop when mowing on a slope. Avoid Sudden turns and use extreme cauton when

changing direction on a slope.

16.6HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:

Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and front of deck. Secure in place during transport.

16.7STORAGE

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:

Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. 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. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine

runs out of gasoline.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.

CAUTION: Wheels must be chocked or blocked when unit is parked on a slope.

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.

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

MAINTENANCE HISTORY

Date of Service Service Performed

Maintenance Schedule		Follow these hourly maintenance
		intervals.
Maintenance Operation	Every	Every 5 hrs	Every 25	Every 50	Every
	Use	or (Daily)	hrs	hrs	100-150 hrs
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose parts
Inspect for worn/damaged parts
Sharpen Blade
Inspect belts for wear
Replace blade and traction belts
Lubricate height adjustment
pins
Lubricate front wheels

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.

To reach:

Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723

Part No. 510153 Page 7 of 12 Form No. F102802D