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Table of Contents

Specifications

Intended Use

Labels

Throttle Controls

Packing Checklist  

Initial Set-Up Assembly

Operation 

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Spare Parts List

Warranty Information

Part Illustrations and Lists 

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Summary of Contents for PL1803V

Page 1: ...381508_A_HI 1 PL1803V Owner s Manual Original Instructions IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PL1803V PL1803VR Owner s Manual N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I O N...

Page 2: ...ded Use Labels Throttle Controls Packing Checklist Initial Set Up Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Spare Parts List Warranty Information Part Illustrations and Lists 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 17...

Page 3: ...OPERATE IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS If excessive vibration occurs shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn reel loose reel bearing loose engine or lodged debris To remove debris fro...

Page 4: ...Fig 2 LABEL PINCH POINT PLP N 100355 Fig 3 DECAL WARNING HAND IN BELT ENG ONLY P N 5103184 CHECK OIL BEFORE EACH USE GREASE ALL FITTINGS EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION WE RECOMMEND ALMAGARD 3752 GREASE F...

Page 5: ...t Your Billy Goat aerator is shipped from the factory in one carton completely assembled with the cables de tached READ all safety instructions before assembling unit TAKE CAUTION when removing the un...

Page 6: ...rmal conditions operate at the minimum throttle speed to accomplish your task ON OFF Set the on off switch to ON FUEL VALVE Move fuel valve to ON position CHOKE Engage the choke when starting a cold e...

Page 7: ...oided during work such as sprinkler heads water valves buried cables or clothes line anchors etc SLOPES Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes exceeding 15o Use extreme caution when operat ing on...

Page 8: ...tools needed for common maintenance procedures outlined in this section Figure B Letter Identification Tool A Impact Wrench B 1 2 socket C 9 16 socket D 1 2 wrench E 9 16 wrench F 1 8 Allen wrench G 1...

Page 9: ...the rubber latches 4 latches total 2 in the rear of machine 1 on each side of machine See Figure C for latched posi tion and Figure D for unlatched position Figure C Figure D 2 Locate the wave spring...

Page 10: ...ch to remove the hardware from each pillow block bearing See Figures G J Note the heavy weight of the tineshaft Figure G Figure H Figure I Figure J 4 Use the 1 4 curved Allen wrench to remove the top...

Page 11: ...ee Figure L Maintenance Figure L 6 Wrap the new belt around the drive pulley on the tineshaft and re install the tineshaft into the machine See Figure M Ensure that the new belt is positioned around t...

Page 12: ...imultaneously use the 1 4 curved Allen wrench with the impact wrench fitted with a 9 6 socket See Figures P and Q Figure P Figure Q 3 Detach the broken or worn cable from the idler bracket Use pliers...

Page 13: ...tep 3 to attach and secure the new cable to the idler bracket Reverse step 2 to secure the idler bracket to the machine Engage the cable to ensure proper function then put the hood back onto your PL18...

Page 14: ...16 wrench to remove the handle bolt Do not discard the handle bolt See Figures W and X Figure W Figure X 4 Use pliers to remove the rue ring and accompanying washer from the handle clevis pin Set the...

Page 15: ...d remove the old ISO mount bushing See Figures AB and AC Figure AB Figure AC 7 Install the new ISO mount bushing and ensure the stud faces the inside of the machine Reverse step 5 to secure the new bu...

Page 16: ...hould be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage REPLACING THE TINE PLATE 1 Lower the tines 2 Use the impact wrench fitted with a 1 2 socket to remove the 5 16 carriage bolts from the four cor...

Page 17: ...e AI Figure AI 6 Reverse step 3 to secure the new plate to the engagement cable Reverse step 2 to secure the new plate to the tine arms 4 Remove the anchor from the old plate See the part to remove ci...

Page 18: ...ace damaged or missing tines Tighten all loose nuts and bolts Engine stalls or labors when aerating Slope is too steep for operation Engine oil level is too low Work at a 45o angle to the slope Work u...

Page 19: ...bmitted to their respective BILLY GOAT Distributor for their territory Attention Service Manager Any parts replaced under warranty must be tagged and retained for 90 days The model number and serial n...

Page 20: ...08_A_HI 20 PL1803V Parts Illustrations and Lists 14 10 11 15 11 11 9 11 3 25 14 11 28 11 8 11 22 12 87 29 26 32 20 15 34 31 13 27 21 30 88 28 15 16 14 2 18 19 13 4 17 1 N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I...

Page 21: ...P 8024062 1 17 BOLT CARRIAGE 5 16 18 X 3 4 ZP 8024039 2 18 TUBE SPACER 0 625 OD x 0 357 LONG 440228 1 19 PULLEY IDLER 2 75 OD X 3 8 BORE 350114 1 20 WIRE HARNESS PL HOOD SWITCH 380227 1 21 PIN CLEVIS...

Page 22: ...381508_A_HI 22 28 17 26 28 29 30 24 23 23 24 25 24 23 15 14 24 23 32 23 23 23 23 31 33 PL1803V Parts Illustrations and Lists N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I O N...

Page 23: ...8 24 RUBBER LATCH KIT 381003 4 25 WA ISO MOUNT 382134 2 26 ISOLATOR VIBRATION HANDLE SC181H 373257 2 28 BUSHING 500 I D 362254 4 29 WSHR STL FLT 500 X 875 X 134 MAB ZP 382277 2 30 RING RUE 500 382336...

Page 24: ...381508_A_HI 24 14 43 42 40 41 14 14 38 14 14 44 7 38 42 43 41 14 42 41 44 7 45 44 42 43 39 14 44 44 PL1803V Parts Illustrations and Lists N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I O N...

Page 25: ...0 DIA 381042 2 39 CRANK 4 TINE 381296 1 40 SPRING WAVE 1 000 X 700 382220 1 41 SCR CAP HSWH 375 16 X 1 500 G5 ZP 382296 4 42 NUT LOCK 3 8 16 HEX 8160003 4 43 BEARING JOURNAL 2 DIA 380213 8 44 ASM TINE...

Page 26: ...381508_A_HI 26 49 48 15 15 15 15 55 15 49 54 47 48 49 52 51 51 52 51 53 49 50 54 50 47 51 50 50 53 PL1803V Parts Illustrations and Lists N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I O N...

Page 27: ...K 3125 18 X 1 500 G5 ZP 8024068 4 50 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 4 20 X 3 4 ZP 8024021 4 51 NUT HEX NYLK FLG 250 20 ZP 8165001 4 52 NUT HEX NYLK FLG 500 13 ZP 8165005 2 53 BEARING 1 2 PRESSED STEEL HOUSING 891025...

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Page 29: ...CLEVIS 3 8 x 2 125 520120 2 61 PIN CLEVIS X 1 1 8 ZP 381345 1 62 RETAINER 3 8 BOLT PUSH NUT 360279 2 63 QB SWITCH BOX 430141 1 64 WASHER 1 4 SAE 9 32 X 5 8 X 1 16 8172007 1 65 SWITCH LKG RKR B S 4935...

Page 30: ...381508_A_HI 30 72 78 79 78 79 15 15 15 15 74 73 76 77 75 76 80 80 78 79 78 79 PL1803V Parts Illustrations and Lists N O T F O R R E P R O D U C T I O N...

Page 31: ...215 1 74 KEY 3 16 SQ X 1 1 4 9201080 1 75 PULLEY 3 50 O D x 0 750 I D V A B 5105968 1 76 SCREW SET 5 16 18 X 5 16 8084106 2 77 BELT BLADE DRIVE 5L45 PBL 520006 1 78 SCREWCAP 5 16 18 X 1 3 4 GR 5 HCS Z...

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Page 33: ...7 NUT JAM 5 8 11 ZP 8143007 4 11 RUBBER BUMPER PUSH IN 380224 14 35 LABEL BADGING PLUGR PL415 100367 1 36 LABEL BADGING 10 LOGO ROUND 100365 1 37 WA PL18 COVER W DECALS 382350 S 1 46 LABEL WARNING OPE...

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