Billy Goat AE550 Operator Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

       Part No. 360178                                                                                                                                                            Form No. F012302A

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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 NOT 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 NOT 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  3.6 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 02/06/2002 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
02/05/2002 under the conditions listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

WIND SPEED:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

30.29" Hg (769 mm Hg)

53 %

North East

3.5 MPH (5.6 kmh)

42  F     (6  C)

Cloudy

30.13" Hg (765 mm Hg)

90 %

North East

5 MPH (8  kmh)

37  F     (3   C)

Cloudy

5

5

5

5

5

6

8

7

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WARNING: 

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

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

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Summary of Contents for AE550

Page 1: ...1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 AE550 AE550H ENGINE H P 5 5 4 1 kW 5 5 4 1 kW ENGINE TYPE B S OHV HONDA OHV ENGINE FUEL CAP 3 0 qt 2 84 L 3 88 qt 3 41 L ENGINE OIL CAP 0 66 qt 0 62 L 0 69 qt 0 65 L UNIT WEIGHT 2...

Page 2: ...ea 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 worki...

Page 3: ...ut first reading owner s manual and engine manufacturer s manual Check Check Briggs Stratton 5 5 Intek OHV Per Model Honda 5 5 OHV Your Billy Goat EZ Air aerator is shipped from the factory in one car...

Page 4: ...s emit carbon monoxide DO NOT run in enclosed area LIFT HERE WARNING LIFT HERE WITH CAUTION THE UNIT WEIGHS OVER 300 LBS Label Warning Unit Weight Part No 360188 BEFORE STARTING MAKE SURE TINE DEPTH C...

Page 5: ...t ing Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs If excessive vibration occurs shut engine off immediatel...

Page 6: ...to free wheel and allow the unit to roll down the slope NOTE Honda engines are equiped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage When it senses a low oil condition i e unit is operating or sittin...

Page 7: ...removed from for storage 4 Rotate the lift rods down and back until they and hanging down and to the rear of the unit 5 Loosen the handle mounting knobs one on each side Fig 3 and push the handle out...

Page 8: ...Part No 360178 Form No F012302A Page 8 of 12 AE550 AE550H 18 18 18 18 18 PARTS DRAWING R...

Page 9: ...360130 1 360130 1 2 GUARD TINE COVER 360160 1 360160 1 3 GUARD DRIVE COVER 360125 1 1 4 BEARING 3 4 PILLOW BLOCK 350133 4 350133 4 5 SCREWCAP 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 8041051 12 8041051 12 6 DIFFERENTIAL 35T A...

Page 10: ...e frame 3 Remove the tine reel per theTINE 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 necess...

Page 11: ...lt slip and will declutch and stop the unit completely 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 al...

Page 12: ...tton 800 233 3723 American Honda 800 426 7701 R Please fill in the WARRANTY CARD and send the upper part to Billy Goat The WARRANTY terms are stated on the lower part which remains with the user Whene...

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