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       Part No. 360251                                                                                                                                                            Form No. F031005B

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”

WARNING: DO  NOT

1. 

DO NOT

 run engine in an enclosed area.

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.

2. 

DO NOT

 place hands or feet near moving

or rotating parts.

3. 

DO NOT

 store, spill or use gasoline near

an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot
light or devices which can create a spark.

4. 

DO NOT

 refuel indoors where area is not

well ventilated.  Outdoor refueling is recom-
mended.

5. 

DO NOT

 fill fuel tank  while engine is

running.  Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling.  Store fuel in approved
safety containers.

6. 

DO NOT

 remove fuel tank cap while

engine is running.

7. 

DO NOT 

operate engine when smell of

gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.

8. 

DO NOT

 operate engine if gasoline is

spilled.  Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.

9. 

DO NOT

 transport unit with fuel in tank.

10. 

DO NOT

 smoke when filling fuel tank.

11. 

DO NOT

 choke carburetor to stop

engine.  Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.

12. 

DO NOT

 run engine at excessive

speeds.  This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.

13. 

DO NOT

 tamper with governor springs,

governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.

14. 

DO NOT

 tamper with the engine speed

selected by the engine manufacturer.

15. 

DO NOT

 check for spark with spark plug

or spark plug wire removed.  Use an
approved tester.

16. 

DO NOT

 crank engine with spark plug

removed.  If engine is flooded, place throttle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.

17. 

DO NO

T strike flywheel with a hard

object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation.  Use proper
tools to service engine.

18. 

DO NOT

 operate engine without a

muffler.  Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary.  If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.

19. 

DO NOT

 operate engine with an

accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.

20. 

DO NOT

 use this engine on any forest

covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.  In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.  Federal
laws apply on federal lands.

21. 

DO NO

T touch hot muffler, cylinder, or

fins because contact may cause burns.

22. 

DO NOT

 run engine without air cleaner

or air cleaner cover.

23. 

DO NOT

 operate during excessive

vibration!
24. 

DO NOT

 leave machine unattended

while in operation.

25. 

DO NOT

 park machine on a steep grade

or slope.

WARNING: DO

1. 

ALWAYS DO

  remove the wire from the

spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.

2. 

DO

 keep cylinder fins and governor

parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.

3. 

DO

 pull starter cord slowly until resis-

tance is felt.  Then pull cord rapidly to  avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

4. 

DO

 examine muffler periodically to be

sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.

5. 

DO

 use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can

gum carburetor and cause leakage.

6. 

DO

 check fuel lines and fittings frequently

for cracks or leaks.  Replace if necessary

7. 

Follow

 engine manufacturer operating

and maintenance instructions.

8. 

Inspect 

machine and work area before

starting unit.

VIBRATION

SOUND TESTS

VIBRATION LEVELS  1.2 g max.

Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 03/13/2004 under the
conditions  listed:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

GENERAL CONDITION:

SOUND

Sound tests conducted were in accordance
with  2000/14/EEC  and  were  performed  on
03/13/2004  under  the  conditions  listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

30.29" Hg (769 mm Hg)

31.3 %

East

0.4 MPH (0.65 kmh)

48  F     (9  C)

Clear

Clear

5

6

8

7

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST

...

TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE

10-11

12

12

6 - 7

4

4

3

3

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 - 9

WARNING: 

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

95 dB

30.29" Hg (769 mm Hg)

31.3 %

East

0.4 MPH (0.65 kmh)

48  F     (9  C)

Summary of Contents for AE400H, AE450

Page 1: ...AE400H AE450 R 1 3 U S PATENT 6 758 283 and other patents pending AE400H AE450 ENGINE H P 4 0 2 98 kW 5 5 4 1 kW ENGINE TYPE HONDA OHV BRIGGS OHV ENGINE FUEL CAP 2 1 qt 2 0 L 3 0 qt 2 84 L ENGINE OIL CAP 0 63 qt 0 6 L 0 66 qt 0 62 L UNIT WEIGHT 242 109 8 kg 244 110 7 kg WEIGHT SHIPPING 274 124 3 kg 276 125 2 kg MAX ENGINE OPERATING SLOPE 20 15 ...

Page 2: ...ffler area 20 DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on f...

Page 3: ...be avoided during work such as sprinkler heads water valves buried cables or clothes line anchors etc 9 10 11 Do not operate this machine without first reading owner s manual and engine manufacturer s manual Check HONDA 4 O OHV Per Model Your Billy Goat aerator is shipped from the factory in one carton 2 PIVOT the lift rod item 46 insert the pin through the lift handle item 52 then lock in place w...

Page 4: ... TINE LIFT HANDLE IS IN UP POSITION ALL GUARDS ARE ATTACHED FILL TANK WITH WATER TO DESIRED LEVEL NOTE MORE WATER IS REQUIRED IN DRY SOIL CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER DAILY REPLACE AS NEEDED GREASE ALL BEARINGS AND CHECK GEAR REDUCTION OIL LEVEL ON EVERY ENGINE OIL CHANGE ALWAYS FULL 50 LBS 1 4 FULL 15 LBS 1 2 FULL 27 LBS 3 4 FULL 39 LBS AERATOR PUSH FORWARD ON OPERAT...

Page 5: ...ssive 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 12 16 Operation STARTING ENGINE AERATING OPERATION Like all mechanical tools reasonable care must be used when operating machine MOW Mow the lawn to it s normal cut heigh...

Page 6: ...ow oil sensor to prevent engine damage When it senses a low oil condition i e unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope the engine shuts down The low oil condition must be corrected before the engine can be restarted See the engine owners manual for more information TINE PENETRATION Maximum tine penetration is achieved by applying downward pressure on the handle during operation TURNING At the...

Page 7: ...move the latch pin item 47 from the lift rod item 46 2 Remove the lift rod from the lift handle item 52 then pivot the lift rod toward the front of the unit Repeat same steps on other side 3 Slide handle lock loops item 118 and secure on the loop pin item 53 Repeat same steps on other side 4 Fold the upper handle item 48 FOLDING HANDLE OPERATION continued 16 UNIT STORAGE NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A ...

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Page 10: ...re it to the frame 3 Remove the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions 4 Remove the nut at the end of the tine reel shaft that secures the tine rows in place 5 Remove the tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace the defective part Be sure to note the order in which the spacers were removed for later reassembly 6 Reassemble the tine reel in the exact order that it was disas sembled 7...

Page 11: ... when the clutch is released NOTE Never release the clutch on a slope The unit is heavy and will free wheel down hill NOTE A worn belt will not allow for proper adjustment and must be replaced ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION 1 Remove the top guard item 3 by removing the four nuts item 87 two on each side that secure it to the frame 2 Locate the bolt item 31 33 and nut item 80 that hold each idler sprocket...

Page 12: ...ng Gear reduction oil level is low Check and add oil according to engine owners manual Unit does not move when clutch is engaged Belt drive out of adjustment Work drive belt Loose or damaged chain or sprockets Loose or damaged pulleys Damaged or broken clutch cable See maintenance on page 7 of this manual Contact a qualified servicing dealer BEARINGS 1 Remove the top guard by removing the four nut...

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