Billy Goat PR550, PR550H, PR550V, PR550HV, OS551, OS551H specifications Verti-Cuttingoperation

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VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION

DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn.

DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it.

DO NOT- Allow children to operate this equipment.

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 in- creased damage to healty grass.

SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades just touch on a flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk).

START ENGINE: See Page 5.

ENGAGE BLADES: Pull back on the bail on the operators

handle. NOTE: When engaging the blades 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 blades. Slowly lower the unit into the turf.

SLICE: Verti-cut a small test area and examine the results. Some thatch and cut stems should be removed and deposited on top of the healthy grass. Grass runners should be cut and ready for removal. 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.

REMOVE THATCH/STEMS: After verti-cutting, a layer of thatch and cut stems will be deposited over the top of the lawn. We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch/stems.

OVERSEEDING OPERATION

DO NOT- Use this machine on any surface other than a lawn.

DO NOT- Use this machine on slopes in excess of 19°. DO NOT- Allow persons unfamiliar with this equipment to operate it.

DO NOT- Allow children to operate this equipment.

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 5.

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 exces- sive 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.

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