FM Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT FINISH MOWER Owner's Manual FM3301EB Patent Number: D494985 Accessories Mulching Kit Reduces lawn clippings to fine nutrient-rich particles that filter down to the soil. P/N 520144 Part No 520187 Grass Catcher Kit Easily convert your mower to bag grass and leaves. P/N 520142 1 Transaxle Guard Kit To protect the transaxle from accidental contact from concrete curbs or other hazards.
FM Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® FM Mower. Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
FM Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications FM3301EB Engine: HP 13 (9.7 kW) Engine: Model 21A9070147 Engine: Type B & S INTEK OHV Elec. Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) Total Unit Weight: 267# (121 Kg) Max. operating slope Part No 520187 15 o Overall length 57” (1.44m) Overall width 43” (1.09m) Overall height 47” (1.
FM Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operating, or servicing this equipment. This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others. This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment. This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
FM Owner’s Manual WARNING: IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame.
FM Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 88 dB(a) at Operator Position 108 dB(a) Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 8-15-2003 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model. General Conditions: Temperature: Wind Speed: Wind Direction: Humidity: Barometric Pressure: Sunny 86oF (30oC) 2.4 mph (3.9 kmh) South 57% 30.
FM Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT FM Mower. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
FM Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Mower is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled except for the handles and console assembly. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-520187. Boxing Parts Checklist Briggs and Stratton 6HP Parts Bag Ty-wrap 900407 qty. 4 Washer 3/8 FC 8171004 qty.
FM Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY NOTE: All item numbers called out in the assembly, operation, and maintenance sections of this manual can be found on Parts List (pages 15-18). 1. Cut and remove the nylon retaining straps (see figure 11-1). 2. With the console and handle assembly positioned as shown in Figure 11-3, insert the shift linkage rod (Item 31) into the shift linkage connector (Item 54). 3. To assemble the shift rod (item 31) to the shift linkage (item 54), use the roll pin in the parts/literature bag.
FM Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING STARTING 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.
FM Owner’s Manual CUTTING OPERATION CAUTION: Shut off the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK: Turn engine off and wait for blade to stop completely. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire. Fig. 16-1 CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the blades.
FM Owner’s Manual Blade Clutch Lever BLADE CLUTCH The FM mower blade clutch is controlled by an operator presence control. To engage the blade, depress the operator’s left hand control lever against operator’s handle. The blades are disengaged by releasing this lever. (See figure 16-5) NOTE: The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting or fully disengaged to bring the blades to a stop. Do not operate the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged.
FM Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.
FM Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing one belt the other should be inspected for wear and replaced if worn. It is good practice to change both belts when either is worn beyond use. Use only original equipment belts for replacement. Billy Goat uses only premium quality, Kevlar corded and coated belts in your unit. Substitute belts do not meet the design and performance requirements for your unit, and will greatly reduce machine performance and belt life.
FM Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT continued Tools required: 1/2 Wrench or ratchet and 1/2 inch socket, adequate support for machine. 1. Remove the Blade Drive Belt (Steps 1-10: Blade Drive Belt Replacement Procedure). 2. Assure that spark plug wire is disconnected. 3. Support rear of unit to allow access to underside of the machine near the rear. Note: Unit is heavy. Be sure support is adequate to prevent personal injury. 4. Observe the belt fingers (Item 63), position of idler and belt routing. 5.
FM Owner’s Manual BRAKE PUCK REPLACEMENT Tools Required: 5/32” Allen wrench; 3/8” wrench. 1. Remove the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the belt deck cover. 3. Remove the brake spring (A) and control cable spring (B) (see figure 17-10). 4. Remove the blade drive belt (C) from the drive pulley (D). 5. Using a 3/8” wrench and 5/32” allen wrench, remove the nuts from the #10 puck retaining bolts (see figure17-11). 6. Remove the bolts from the puck. 7. Remove the brake puck. Fig.
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FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 7 38 127 126 189 173 172 1 171 126 53 5 169 38 23 42 174 166 168 145 62 170 24 20 46 147 164 165 139 171 65 163 173 155 17 16 41 172 168 2 171 130 167 119 21 175 155 81 127 179 178 151 144 144 151 56 71 144 126 180 5 151 144 87 103 18 35 33 Part No 520187 18 Form No F010408A
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 5 7 16 17 18 20 21 23 24 33 35 38 41 42 46 53 56 62 65 71 81 87 103 119 126 127 130 139 144 145 147 151 155 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 178 179 180 189 FM3301EB Part NO.
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 13 183 Battery is 190 included 151 143 89 123 40 96 IV IV III III II 192 104 I II 140 4 I 91 144 151 151 147 50 37 83 137 55 178 102 44 116 51 184 36 151 36 143 187 9 148 6 58 120 138 151 29 86 59 137 144 125 184 83 49 143 92 150 144 181 144 6 159 93 118 85 90 151 137 111 109 106 Part No 520187 20 Form No F010408A 102
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 4 6 9 13 29 36 37 40 44 49 50 51 55 58 59 83 85 86 89 90 91 92 93 96 102 104 106 109 111 116 118 120 123 125 137 138 140 143 144 147 148 150 151 159 178 181 182 183 184 187 190 192 FM3301EB Part NO.
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 147 70 25 176 57 144 151 36 143 142 151 150 182 129 108 127 70 151 TO CONSOLE 105 142 143 73 124 BRAKE CABLE 61 132 39 150 63 110 54 125 27 160 141 BELT LAYOUT 101 150 112 157 105 48 19 152 ENGINE PULLEY 150 156 48 186 132 162 155 26 188 158 22 155 162 BLADE CLUTCH IDLER PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY 156 158 160 150 DECK DRIVE PULLEY 110 136 Part No 520187 22 Form No F010408A
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 19 22 25 26 27 36 39 48 54 57 61 63 70 73 101 105 108 110 112 124 125 127 129 132 136 141 142 143 144 147 150 151 152 155 156 157 158 160 162 176 182 186 188 DESCRIPTION BELT TRANS DRIVE FM BELT BLADE DRIVE FM SPRING TORSION WIRE TRANSAXLE 5SPD FM BRACKET T-AXLE SUPPORT BOLT SHOULDER 1/2” X 2” SPRING BRAKE PULLEY 6.875 OD 4LV GROOVE 0.625 BORE SHIFT LINKGAGE WA FM BRKT IDLER GRND DRIVE BASE ENGINE W/INSERTS BRACKET BELT GUIDE DRV GROMMET RUBBER 1” GROMMET RUBBER 1.
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING FM 74 99 95 191 191 98 100 113 3 134 10 8 47 68 143 143 14 154 75 28 60 150 82 135 123 114 34 67 79 52 121 116 150 144 77 80 143 77 122 135 177 154 76 3 153 143 150 143 69 32 97 191 150 117 143 113 11 78 30 12 32 123 66 185 72 31 121 TO TRANS.
FM Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 3 8 10 11 12 14 28 30 31 32 34 47 52 60 66 67 68 69 82 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 82 95 97 98 99 100 113 114 116 117 121 122 123 134 135 143 144 150 153 154 177 185 191 FM3301EB Part NO.
FM Owner’s Manual ACCESSORIES GRASS CATCHER KIT P/N 520142 Purpose: Easily convert your mower to bag grass and leaves. 1 4 1 0 3 1 2 0 5 9 1 1 7 8 6 IT E M N O . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 P a r t N O .
FM Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Part No 520187 Service Performed 27 Form No F010408A
FM Owner’s Manual Part No 520187 28 Form No F010408A
