PR & OS Owner’s Manual Patent 6253416 BILLY GOAT POWER RAKE AND OVERSEEDER PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR500HT, OS551, OS551H Owner's Manual Accessories Replacement Parts SLICING REEL SLICING BLADES OVERSEEDER KIT FLAIL BLADES A complete vertislicing reel for your PR. 20" wide reel for use in grasses that require vertical cutting, and for assisting in lawn overseeding projects. A full set of blades for replacement. Includes new lockwashers for replacement installation.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® Power Rake/Overseeder. 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.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications PR550 PR550H OS551 OS551H PR550T PR550HT Engine: HP 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) 5.5 (4.1 kW) Engine: Model 1104020191 GX160T1QX2 1104020191 GX160T1QX2 1104020191 GX160T1QX2 Engine: Type B&S OHV HONDA OHV B&S OHV HONDA OHV B&S OHV HONDA OHV Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.
PR & OS 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.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual 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. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 82 dB(a) at Operators Position Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EC, and were performed on 2-13-2002 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 48oF (8.9oC) 2 mph (3.2 kmh) South East 29% 30.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT Power Rake/Overseeder. 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.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual stop engine PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Power Rake is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box the Handle Assembly is attached to the unit by cables. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-350324, Declaration of Conformity P/N-350139. Boxing Parts Checklist Briggs & Stratton 5.
PR & OS 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.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual RAKING/SLICING TIPS Before beginning, it is best to evaluate the condition of the lawn by cutting one or more core samples from area to be treated. A core can be cut using a piece of pvc, or metal pipe. Hammer the pipe into the ground, remove it, push the core out of the pipe and inspect it to determine the depth of thatch in your yard.
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.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual ADJUSTING SEED RATE STOP SETTING DROPPING SEEDS - PULL BACK ON THE KNOB THEN SLIDE THE BRACKET TO DESIRED STOP SETTING. EXAMPLE: STOP SETTING IS ON 4 - IF SLICING WITHOUT DROPPING SEEDS FOR LONG PERIOD THEN SET THE STOP SETTING TO ZERO. BRACKET KNOB LAWN PREPARATION - MOW LAWN TO LOWEST SETTING ON YOUR MOWER. - DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO SEEDING. - POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE THATCH. - FERTILIZE LAWN WITH BROADCAST SPREADER.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 25 Hours z Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. z Check engine oil z Inspect belt Engine (See Engine Manual) z Grease reel bearings z Inspect and clean engine air filter z Oil height adjustment linkage FLAIL BLADE WEAR 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Close fuel valve on engine (if available). 3.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual STORAGE Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows: Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual POWER RAKE SEEDER BOX KIT P/N 350325 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 32 PART NO.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual FLAIL REEL KIT 350112 PARTS DRAWING FLAIL SHAFT KIT 350185 FLAIL BLADE KIT 350186 SPACER BUMPER KIT 350258 Part No 350324 SLICING BLADE KIT 350187 16 Form No F090407A
PR & OS Owner’s Manual SLICING REEL ASSY 350113 PARTS DRAWING item no. PARTS PR500 LIST Part No. QTY 57 LOCK WASHER 5/16 TWISTED TOOTH 800177 1 71 SCREWCAP 5/16 - 24 x 1" HCS GR. 5 400164 1 80 SHAFT SLICING WA 350142 1 81 BLADE SLICING REEL 350147 20 82 PLATE BLADE MTG. 350148 20 83 SPACER BLADE MTG. 350149 10 84 SPACER BLADE ASSY 350150 9 85 SCREWCAP 1/4-20 x 3/4, HCS ZP 8041004 40 86 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 8142004 40 87 COLLAR SPACER 350152 1 88 WASHER 0.937 x 1.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING PR550, PR550H, PR550T, PR550HT, OS551, OS551H Part No 350324 18 Form No F090407A
PR & OS Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST item no. 1 1A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 PARTS PR550 LIST Part No. Pulley 3" OD 350101-01 Spacer Crank PR Honda Pulley 6.5" OD X ¾" 350102 Wheel 8" Front PR 350103 Wheel 10" Front PR 350104 Height Adjust Assy 350107 Reel Flail / Slicing / Spring Assy 350112 Pulley Idler 2.
PR & OS Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Part No 350324 Service Performed 20 Form No F090407A
