Billy Goat PR550H, OS552H Adjusting Seed Rate, Lawn Preparation, Overseeding Operation

PR & OS Owner’s Manual

OVERSEEDING OPERATION

NOTE: Must have the slicing reel assembly (350113) for this operation.

MOW: Mow the lawn to shorter than the normal cut height (approximately 2" tall)

DRY: Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass.

SEED: Spread grass seed according to the seed suppliers directions (e.g. 10 lbs. per 1000 ft2 [4.5

kg. per 93 m2 ])

SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades reach 1/4"-1/2"(6-12 mm) below a flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk).

START ENGINE: See Page 9.

ENGAGE CLUTCH: Pull back on the bail on the operators handle. NOTE: When engaging the clutch in heavy load conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very uneven turf), push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly. Engage the clutch. Slowly lower the unit into the turf. SLICE: Run machine over the area that has been seeded to incorporate the seed into the soil. If excessive damage occurs to healthy grass, adjust the blade depth to decrease damage. Continue raking the yard, working in one direction (i.e. north-south, or east-west). NOTE: If a large drop in engine RPM occurs, or the unit pulls you forward and bounces during operation the blade depth is set too low.

WATER/FERTILIZE: After the seed has been worked into the soil, water and fertilize according to the seed suppliers directions.

ADJUSTING SEED RATE LAWN PREPARATION

- MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER.

- DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING. - POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE THATCH.

- FERTILIZE LAWN WITH BROADCAST SPREADER.

LAWN PREPARATION

- FOR BEST RESULTS OVERSEED IN TWO PASSES OF ONE-HALF APPLICATION RATE EACH, AT RIGHT ANGLES OR IN A CRISS-CROSS PATTERN.

- WATER HEAVILY IMMEDIATELY THEN LIGHTLY FOR 10 - 14 DAYS, KEEPING SOIL MOIST.

- AFTER GERMINATION, WATER LESS OFTEN TO PROMOTE ROOT GROWTH.

Part No 350412 8 Form No F061311C