Billy Goat PR550, PR550H, PR550V, PR550HV, OS551, OS551H 9GENERAL SAFETY, 10ASSEMBLY

9GENERAL SAFETY

For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:

Do not operate this machine without first reading owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.

Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine.

Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty conditions.

Wearing gloves is recommended while operating this machine.

·DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, near debris outlet or near any moving parts.

·DO NOT start engine without height adjust lever in up position and clutch bail disengaged.

·DO NOT start or operate machine with guards removed. ·DO NOT perform any service on the unit without removing the spark plug wire.

·DO NOT operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration. ·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than19°. ·DO NOT use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns. ·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.

-DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before begining work.

-DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions.

-DO inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.

-DO identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.

10ASSEMBLY

Read all safety and operating instructions before assembling or starting this unit.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled.

1.UNFOLD the upper handle (item 26) and slide handle lock loops(item 28) into place to secure the upper handle to the lower.

2.CHECK engine oil level and fill to proper level with engine manufac- turers recommended grade of oil. Move height adjust lever to down position, to level engine during checking. See engine manufacturers instruction manual.

3.CONNECT spark plug wire.

11PACKING CHECKLIST

26

28

28

PR550, PR550H,

PR550V, & PR550HV

These items should be included in your carton. If any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.

Engine

Manual Per

Model

28

Literature

Assembly

350110

OS551 & OS551H

Per Model

Check

Briggs & Stratton 5.5 Intek OHV

Check

Honda 5.5 OHV

Check Owner's

Manual

350324

Check Literature PR

Accessories

350140

Check

Warranty

Card 400972

Check EU Declaration

of Conformity &

EU Distributor

List 350139

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