Part No. 360251 Form No. F031005B
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PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
Engine
Manual Per
Model
These items should be included in your carton. If any
of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
ASSEMBLY
PACKING CHECKLIST
GENERAL SAFETY
For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recommended
when using this machine, especially in dry and dusty
conditions.
·DO NOT
place hands or feet underneath unit, near debris
outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT
start engine without tine height adjust lever in up
position and clutch bail disengaged.
·DO NOT
start or operate machine with guards removed.
·DO NOT
perform any service on the unit without removing
the spark plug wire.
·DO NOT
operate a machine that exhibits excessive vibration.
·DO NOT
operate this machine on slopes greater than 19°.
·DO NOT
use this unit on any surface other than grass lawns.
·DO NOT
allow children to operate this equipment.
-
DO
read all maintenance and operating instructions before
begining work.
-
DO
read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance
instructions.
-
DO
inspect lawn before begining work. Remove all rocks, wire,
string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to
starting.
-
DO
identify and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work,
such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line
anchors, etc.
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Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
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HONDA 4.O OHV
Per Model
Your Billy Goat aerator is shipped from the factory in one carton.
2.
PIVOT
the lift rod (item 46), insert the pin through the lift handle (item
52) then lock in place with lynch pin (item 47). Repeat same steps on
other side.
3.
FILL
the water tank (item 2) to desired weight with water ONLY..
4.
CHECK
engine oil level and fill to proper level. Also check oil in gear
reduction reservoir and fill if necessary. See engine owners manual for
type and amount of oil to use. Move the tine engagement lever to the
down position, to level engine during checking.
5.
CONNECT
spark plug wire. Set the engine stop switch to the
ON
position. You will use the stop switch on the handle during operation.
Literature
Assembly
360177
Wearing gloves is recommended while
operating this machine.
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Owner's
Manual
360251
Check
EU Declaration
of Conformity &
EU Distributor
List 360194
46
Warranty
Card 400972
1.
HONDA:
Unfold the upper handle (item 48) and slide handle lock
loops (item 118) into place to secure the upper handle to the lower
handle (item 82 & 83).
1.
BRIGGS
Remove the bolts and nuts that are shiped in the upper
handle. While holding the lock loops on the handle use the bolts and
nuts removed above to attach the upper handle to the hinge
bracket on the lower handles and tighten nut against the bracket.
NOTE: DO not overtighten. The handle should be free to rotate for
folding.
52
48
47
118
82
2
83
FILL WITH
WATER ONLY!
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