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       Part No. 360178                                                                                                                                                            Form No. F121203A

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TINE ROW KIT 360197

TINE KIT 360100

Use  only  a  qualified  mechanic  for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

WARNING:  TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

REPLACE ALL GUARDS, BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer's
service  instructions.

USE ONLY BILLY GOAT ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT PARTS FOR
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

TINE REEL REMOVAL
NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire
tine row or for other major unit maintenance.  Individual tines
can be replaced by following the TINE REPLACEMENT instruc-
tions.
1.

 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2. Remove the top guard by removing the four screws, two on each
side, that secure it to the frame.
3. Release the tension on the chain.  See CHAIN TENSION ADJUST-
MENT in this manual.
4. Remove the four bolts and nuts, two on each side, holding the tine
reel bearings in place.  BE CAREFUL the tine reel is heavy and
sharp.  Take precautions to not allow it to fall when the bearing bolts
are removed.
5. Lift the reel up and to the side to remove it from the drive chain.
6. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.
7. To reinstall the reel follow the above steps in reverse.
8. Replace the guard and reinstall the four screws that secure it in
place.

TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT

TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
1.

 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2. Remove the top guard by removing the four screws, two on each
side, that secure 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. Tighten the nut that secures the tine rows and spacers on the
shaft.  Torque the nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs.  Check that all of the
tine rows are tight by attempting to move them by hand.
8. Reinstall the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions
above.
9. Re set the tension on the chain.
10. Replace the guard and reinstall the four screws that secure it in
place.

MAINTENANCE

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Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.

Complete tine row set for
replacement of one
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting
plates, spacer, and all
hardware.

1.

 Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.

2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carraige bolt that
secure the damaged or worn tine.
3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carraige bolt that hold
the tine in the reel.
4. Use a small prybar 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
carraige bolt.  Tighten completely.
6. Retighten the outermost nut and carraige bolt to completely secure
the new tine.
7. Repeat as required to replace all damaged or worn tines.

NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected
regularly for signs of wear or damage.

REPLACING INDIVIDUAL TINES

Tip!!!

Spraying tines with a rust preventing lubricant can
increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn
or damaged tines.

Summary of Contents for AE551, AE551H

Page 1: ...AE551H R 1 3 AE551 AE551H 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 W EIGHT 290 131 8 kg 294 133 6 kg REMOVABLE WEIGHT 36 16 4 kg 36 16 4 kg NET UNIT W EIGHT 326 148 2 kg 330 150 0 kg WEIGHT SHIPPING 471 213 6 kg 476 215 9 kg R Patent Pending ...

Page 2: ...er 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 fede...

Page 3: ...ithout 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 carton completely assembled 3 SECURE the upper handle by positioning the lowermost mounting hole over the chosen handle mounting stud and tightening the nut on the handle pivot bolt to secure the han...

Page 4: ... STOP SWITCH TO ON AND PULL ROPE NOTE IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE THE ENGINE CHOKE IF ENGINE IS COLD PUSH FORWARD ON TINE LIFT HANDLE TO ENGAGE TINES IN GROUND PUSH FORWARD ON OPERATOR S BAIL TO ENGAGE DRIVE AND START AERATING DURING OPERATION PUSHING DOWN ON OPERATOR S HANDLE WILL MAXIMIZE CORING DEPTH RELEASE BAIL TO STOP UNIT NOTE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WITH BAIL DISENGAGED TO TURN UNIT PUL...

Page 5: ...re operat 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...e unit 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 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 ti...

Page 7: ...ey were 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 bolts one on each side Fig 3 and push the handle out and away from the lower handle mounting studs 6 The handle is now free to rotate Rotate it up and toward the front of the unit while holding the tine engagement control lever against the rear ...

Page 8: ...Part No 360178 Form No F121203A Page 8 of 12 AE551 AE551H 18 PARTS DRAWING ...

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Page 10: ...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 Ti...

Page 11: ...utch 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 screws item 13 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 to the fr...

Page 12: ... 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 screws two...

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