Billy Goat PR550, PR550H, PR550V, PR550HV, OS551, OS551H 16Operation, Starting Engine, Blades Up

16Operation

INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for removing thatch from your lawn, renovation of existing lawns, and to assist in overseeding operations. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above.

ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH

Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 12).

Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.

Inspect machine work area and machine before operat- ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.

STARTING ENGINE

Clockwise: To lower blades

Counter Clockwise: To raise blades

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.

Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.

ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at full throttle to accom- plish your task.

FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (Honda only).

CHOKE: Operated with lever on the engine.

THROTTLE: Move throttle control on engine to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.

IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:

See Troubleshooting on page 12.

FOLDING HANDLE

This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and transportation. The handle can be folded by sliding the handle lock loops(item 28) up. This releases the upper handle, allowing it to be folded over the unit.

HANDLING & TRANSPORTING

This unit requires two people to lift it. With the handle in the folded position, lift holding the lower handle and belt/ shaft guard one on each side of the machine. Secure the machine in place during transport.

The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by rotating the knob on the top of the adjustment lever. The blades are lowered by rotating the knob clockwise, and raised by rotating the knob counter-clockwise. The relative depth of the blades can be gauged by using the depth scale located on the right front corner of the engine base. With new blades installed the depth can be estimated as follows: 2.5 on the scale is even with the ground, 3 is equal to 0.25" deep, and 3.5 is equal to 0.5" deep

BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER

The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by height adjusment lever on the engine base. The height adjuster lock lever must be pushed back against the adjustment lever in order to lower the blades into the ground. The resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower.

See ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH.

BLADES UP	BLADES UP
TRANSPORT	TRANSPORT

BLADES DOWN

RUNNING

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