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       Part No. 360251                                                                                                                                                            Form No. F031005B

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These  labels  should  be  included  on  your  Aerator.    If  any  of  these  labels  are  damaged,  replace  them  before  putting  this  equip-
ment  into  operation.  Item  and  part  numbers  are  given  to  help  in  ordering  replacement  labels.

Label Hot Engine
Part No.400268

EXPLOSIVE FUEL

STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW T O
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

400268

WARNING

14

15

INSTRUCTION LABELS

ENGINE  LABELS

Label LIFT HERE
Part No.360187

13

CONTROLS

Label Instructions AE  -  Part No. 360262

WARNING

900327

Label Danger Guard
Part No.900327

Honda

FUEL VALVE
(shown in the 

CLOSED 

position)

CHOKE LEVER
(shown in 

RUN 

position)

LIFT HERE

WARNING

LIFT HERE WITH CAUTION

THE UNIT WEIGHS OVER 300 LBS.

Label Warning Unit Weight
Part No.360188

ENGINE  SPEED CONTROL

Throttle Lever

READ OWNER’S MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING

USE PERSONAL

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

TO START, MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "ON" AND PULL ROPE.

NOTE:

 IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE THE ENGINE CHOKE IF 

     ENGINE IS COLD.

PUSH DOWN  ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO ENGAGE TINES 
IN GROUND.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE:

FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY WORN AND
DAMAGED PARTS.
EMPTY THE WATER TANK BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO SERVICE THIS MACHINE.

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.

A E R ATO R

PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR’S BAIL TO ENGAGE DRIVE AND 
START AERATING.

PUSHING DOWN ON OPERATOR’S HANDLE DURING OPERATION 
WILL MAXIMIZE CORING DEPTH.

NOTE:

 IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE FRONT WHEELS TO BE IN

    CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.

S O I L   S H O U L D   B E   DA M P  

W H E N   A E R AT I N G .

S O I L   S H O U L D   B E   DA M P  

W H E N   A E R AT I N G .

F I L L   T H I S   TA N K

W I T H   W AT E R   O N LY

RELEASE BAIL TO STOP UNIT.

NOTE:

 ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH BAIL DISENGAGED.

TO TURN UNIT, PULL UP ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO LIFT TINES 
OUT OF GROUND. GRADUAL TURNS CAN BE MADE WITHOUT 
LIFTING THE TINES.
WITH TINES UP, PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR’S BAIL TO 
ENGAGE WHEELDRIVE FOR ASSISTED TURNING.
TO STOP ENGINE MOVE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "OFF".

LIFT

HANDLE

OPERATOR’S

BAIL

OPERATOR’S

HANDLE

Label Patent
Part No.360286

Honda

Briggs

Set lever to choke position when
starting a cold engine

Set lever to desired engine speed.
Move lever completely to the left to stop
engine

RUN

CHOKE

STOP

          

      

OIL  ALERT

ENGINE STOPS IMMEDIATELY.

WHEN OIL LEVEL LOW,

Briggs

ON

OFF

RUN

CHOKE

Read and follow Operating
Instructions before running engine.

Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine
to cool at least 2 minutes before fueling.

Engines emit carbon monoxide,
DO NOT run in enclosed area.

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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