Billy Goat OS551H Raking OPERATION-SPRING Reel, VERTI-CUTTING Operation, Overseeding Operation

PR & OS Owner’s Manual

RAKING OPERATION-SPRING REEL

NOTE: Must have the spring tine reel assembly (350354) for this operation.

MOW: Mow the lawn to it’s normal cut height. Tall grass will not leave a manicured look when the dethatching job is complete.

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

SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the spring tines are just above touching the

flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk) the units height is being adjusted on. NOTE: Allowing the spring tines to have substantial contact with the ground will cause premature wear and failure of the spring tines.

START ENGINE: See page 9 for further instruction.

ENGAGE TINES: Pull back on the bail on the operators handle. NOTE: When engaging the spring tines 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 spring tines. Slowly lower the unit into the turf. RAKE: Rake a small test area and examine the results. Thatch should be removed and deposited on top of the healthy grass. If excessive damage occurs to healthy grass, adjust the spring tine 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 spring tine depth is set too low.

REMOVE THATCH: After raking, a layer of thatch will be deposited over the top of the lawn. This thatch must be removed prior to any fertilizing, seeding, or watering of the lawn. We suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch.

VERTI-CUTTING 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.

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 9.

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

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.

Part No 350324 11 Form No F031108A