Billy Goat HW651SP - Manual (Page 5)

Part No. 510267 Form No. F030906C
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be
used when operating machine. Do not operate unit
in areas where bystanders may be present.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs.
If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off
immediately and check for damaged or worn blade, loose
blade jam nut, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
Note: See maintenance section for proper blade jam nut
torque specifi cations.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and fi lling
oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Set at factory. The engine runs at a
constant speed.
1. Select desired cutting height before starting engine.
2. Place mower on a sidewalk or driveway where the
mower blade is in an unloaded condition. If it must be
started on the lawn, move mower over previously cut
grass.
3. Be sure drive bail (Yellow lever on the right hand side)
is not engaged (fi g. 1).
4. Prime to choke.Prime is located in front of the engine.
5. Pull down on operator presence control lever (Red
lever on the left hand side - fi g. 1.1), then pull back on
starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord
rapidly to start. Repeat if necessary.
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CUTTING OPERATION
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE
STARTING.
OPERATION
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16.1 STARTING
16.2
INTENDED USE: This unit is mainly designed for cutting
grass. Some overgrown weeds, and taller grass may also
be cut. Be sure to inspect work area and machine before
operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment
are trained in general machine use and safety.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating
the blade. Inspect the work area for foriegn
objects that could cause damage to the unit
or injure the operator if struck by the blade.
Never operate the blade with bystanders in
the work area.
Fig. 1.1
Wearing durable gloves, remove clog.
Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
CAUTION: The mower blade will be rotating when-
ever engine is running.
CAUTION: Shut down the engine when crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions
where thrown objects might be a hazard.
CLEARING A CLOGGED CUTTING DECK: Turn
engine off and wait for blade to stop completely.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Fig. 1
STOP POSITION
OPERATING POSITION