Billy Goat OS901SPH, Owner'S Manual

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OSSP Owner’s Manual
Part No 351520 Form No F020416C
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OPERATION
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
The depth of the blades can be raised or lowered by rotating the knob located at the rear of the
machine. The relative depth of the blades can be gauged by using the depth scale located on
the rear of the machine and the bar next to it.
(See Fig . 1)
NOTE : Items in ( ) can be referenced in the Parts Illustrations and Parts Lists on pages 11-22.
FOLDING HANDLE
This unit is equipped with a folding upper handle for easier storage and transportation. The handle can be folded by sliding the
handle lock loops (item 35) up. This releases the upper handle, allowing it to be folded over the unit.
BLADE POSITION & DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The blades can be raised or lowered into the ground by the height adjustment foot pedal at the
rear of the unit. The blades will be in lowered position when the foot pedal is unlocked from the
bracket and will be in transport position when the pedal is locked to the bracket. See
Fig . 2 & 3
for operation. The resulting blade depth can be adjusted higher or lower.
VERTI-CUTTING OPERATION
SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades just touch on a flat surface (i.e. driveway, or sidewalk).
ENGAGE BLADES: Push the Reel Lever down on the operator handle (upper left side). NOTE : When engaging the blades in
heavy load conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very uneven turf), push down on the operator handle lifting the front wheels slightly.
Engage the blades. Slowly lower the unit into the turf.
SLICE: Verti-cut a small test area and examine the results. Some thatch and cut stems should be removed and deposited on top
of the healthy grass. Grass runners should be cut and ready for removal. If excessive damage occurs to healthy grass, adjust
the blade depth to decrease damage. Continue raking the yard, working in one direction (i.e. north-south, or east-west).
NOTE: If
a large drop in engine RPM occurs, or bounces during operation, the blade depth is set too low.
REMOVE THATCH/STEMS: After verti-cutting, a layer of thatch and cut stems will be deposited over the top of the lawn. We
suggest the use of a lawn vacuum or wheeled blower for collection and removal of the thatch/stems.
OVERSEEDING OPERATION
DRY: Be sure grass is dry. Wet conditions can cause increased damage to healthy grass.
SEED: Spread grass seed according to the seed suppliers directions (e.g. 10 lbs. per 1000 ft
2
[4.5 kg. per 93 m
2
]) Adjustments to
the seed drop is located on the front of the unit on the seed dial and should be used in conjunction with the seed chart on the
console.
SET DEPTH: With engine off, set the raking depth so that the blades reach 1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm) below a flat surface (i.e. driveway,
or sidewalk).
ENGAGE REEL AND SEED DROP: Push down on the reel lever on the operators handle. NOTE : When engaging the reel in heavy
load conditions (i.e. heavy thatch, or very uneven turf), push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly. Engage
the reel. Slowly lower the unit into the turf.
SLICE: Run machine over the area that has been seeded to incorporate the seed into the soil. If excessive damage occurs to
healthy grass, adjust the blade depth to decrease damage. Continue raking the yard, working in one direction (i.e. north-south, or
east-west).
NOTE: If a large drop in engine RPM occurs, or bounces during operation, the blade depth is set too low.
WATER/FERTILIZE: After the seed has been worked into the soil, water and fertilize according to the seed supplier
’s directions.
Pressing on the outside tabs of the pedal will allow it to unlock
from the bracket and lower into position. (See
Fig . 2)
Pressing on the center of the pedal and pushing it into the bracket
will allow it to be locked in transport position. (See
Fig . 3)
Fig . 1
Fig . 2
Fig . 3