Billy Goat OS901SPH, Owner'S Manual

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OSSP Owner’s Manual
Part No 351520 Form No F020416C
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MULE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Place the rear of the unit on blocks.
3 . Remove the right rear tire (item 11) and spring (item 155) attaching the housing to the frame.
4. Remove (3) screws (item 114) holding the belt guard (item 19) in place.
5 . Remove the four screws (item 107) holding the mule drive assembly (item 60) in place. This will allow access to the belt.
6. Remove the belt (item 14) by rotating the mule drive pulley and walking it out of the groove, and then sliding it off of the
transmission. Discard old belt.
7 . Install new belt using same procedure to walk the belt into the groove, making sure it is seated fully in all pulleys. Reattach
the mule drive assembly.
8. With new belt installed, pull the drive levers up and make sure the idler pulley puts tension on the cable. The proper
adjustment should have the drive lever fully engaged and the belt should be snug on the pulleys.
9. Re-install the belt guard, spring, and tire, then reattach the spark plug.
REEL BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove two screws (item 38) holding the belt guard (item 20) in place
3. Remove the belt (item 17) by rotating the reel pulley (item16) and walking it out of the groove. Discard old belt.
4 . Install new belt using same procedure to walk the belt into the groove, making sure that it is inside the belt fingers.
5. With new belt installed, push the reel drive lever down and make sure the idler pulley puts tension on the cable. The proper
adjustment should have the blade lever fully engaged and the belt should be snug on the pulleys.
6. Re-install the belt guard and reattach the spark plug.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Abnormal vibration Damaged or missing blades. Loose
handle bolts. Loose engine bolts. Stop work immediately. Replace any
damaged or missing blades. Tighten all
loose nuts and bolts.
Engine stalls or labors when
raking Blades set too deep into ground. Raise blades so that they just touch
the ground on a level surface.
Engine will not start Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle
in off position. Check choke position.
Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. Check gasoline.
Spark Plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire.
Gas valve off. Turn on gas valve.
Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a
qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not pull
over Debris locked against reel, or drive
pulleys. Engine problem. Pull spark plug wire and remove debris.
Contact an engine servicing dealer for
engine problems.