AE Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT AERATOR Owner's Manual AE401, AE401H, AE401H5T & AE401S Replacement Parts TINE ROW KIT TINE KIT Complete tine row set for replacement of one complete row of tines. Includes mounting plates, spacer, and all hardware. Individual coring tine for replacement of worn or broken tines.
AE Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® Aerator. 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.
AE Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications AE401 Engine: HP AE401H5T AE401S 5.5 (4.1 kW) 4.0 (2.98 kW) 4.0 (2.98 kW) 4.0(2.98 Kw) Engine: Model 1273520197B1 GX120K1HX2 GX120K1HX2 EH12-2 Engine: Type B&S INTEK HONDA OHV HONDA OHV SUBARU Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.84 L) 2.1 qt. (2.0 L) 2.1 qt. (2.0 L) 3.8 qt (3.6 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 0.66 qt. (0.62 L) 0.
AE 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.
AE 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.
AE Owner’s Manual INTENDED USE INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for aerating established lawns and large grass covered areas. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above. DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn tine reel, loose pulley bolts or set screws, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 14).
AE Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat 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. PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-360314, Declaration of Conformity P/N-360194. FILL WITH WATER ONLY! Boxing Parts Checklist Owner’s Manual AE 360314 Engine Manual Per Model Honda 4.0 HP Subaru 4.0 HP ASSEMBLY 1.
AE 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.
AE Owner’s Manual PARKING NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit. UNIT 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.
AE Owner’s Manual ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, release the clutch bail and push forward on the tine engagement lever, lowering the tines into the dirt. AERATE: Engage the operators clutch bail by pushing it pulling it backwards from the handle, and start aerating. NOTE: For maximum tine penetration apply downward pressure on the handle. TURNING: At the end of an aerating run, release the clutch bail and lift up on the tine engagement control to lift the tines out of the ground.
AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Maintenance Operation Every Use (daily) Every 50 Hours z Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. Check engine oil. Every 25 hrs z z Inspect belt for wear. Engine (See Engine Manual) z Oil chains (see lubrication). Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel z z Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs.
AE Owner’s Manual INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carriage bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine. 3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel. 4. Use a small pry bar and push the tine plates apart slightly to slide out the tine to be replaced. 5. Slide the new tine in place and secure with the innermost nut and carriage bolt. Tighten completely. 6.
AE Owner’s Manual DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side, that secure it to the frame. 3. Slide the belt off of the engine drive pulley, and off of the jackshaft drive pulley. 4. Continue sliding the belt along the jackshaft to the right jackshaft bearing away from the pulley and sprockets. 5. Using a 9/16" wrench, remove the two bolts and nuts that hold the jackshaft bearing in place. 6.
AE Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting P roblem E ngine w ill not start. P ossible C ause S top sw itch off (H onda only). T hrottle in off position. E ngine not in full chok e position. O ut of gasoline. B ad or old gasoline. S park plug w ire disconnected. D irty air cleaner. E ngine oil level too low (H onda only). S olution C heck stop sw itches, throttle, chok e position and gasoline. C onnect spark plug w ire. C lean or replace air cleaner. O r contact a qualified service person.
AE Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Part No 360314 Service Performed 15 Form No F031708A
AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE Part No 360314 16 Form No F031708A
AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION AE401 Part No. QTY AE401H5T Part No. QTY AE401H Part No. QTY AE401S Part No. QTY 2 WATER TANK 5.5 GAL 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 360238 1 3 GUARD DRIVE COVER 360280 1 360280 1 360280 1 360305 1 5 9 WASHER 5/16 FENDER 8172020 5 8172020 5 8172020 5 8172020 16 NUT LOCK 3/8-16 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4 8160003 4 34 TUBE FRONT BUMPER 360329 1 360329 1 360329 1 360329 1 35 BOLT SHOULDER 3/4 x 2.
AE Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING AE Part No 360314 18 Form No F031708A
AE Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST AE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION AE401 Part No. QTY AE401H5T Part No. QTY AE401H Part No. QTY AE401S Part No. QTY 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY WA AE401 360304 1 360304 1 360304 1 360304 4 BEARING 3/4" PILLOW BLOCK 350133 4 350133 4 350133 4 350133 4 5 SCREWCAP 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 8041052 12 8041052 8 8041052 12 8041052 12 - - 8041051 4 - - - - 6 FRONT AXLE ASSY 360332 1 360332 1 360332 1 360332 1 7 KEY SQUARE 3/16 x 3/16 x 1.
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