Billy Goat 510223 - Manual (Page 9)

Part No 510267 Form No F070506A 9
HW Owner’s Manual
OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this
equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
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 specifications.
STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for
type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must
be level when checking and filling 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 lever (Yellow lever on the right hand side)
is not engaged (fig. 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 - fig. 1.1), then pull back on
starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord
rapidly to start. Repeat if necessary.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and front of deck. Secure in
place during transport.
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: DO NOT make cutting height adjustment when engine is running.
Cutting height can be adjusted from 2" to 4" by 1/2" increments by lowering or raising
the deck. For easiest adjustment change the height from one side at a time. To change
cutting height, remove lock pins, raise or lower deck to desired height, and then reinsert
lock pins. Repeat this step on other side NOTE: Be sure that the deck is level. Running
the deck out of level will result in poor cut quality and increased belt wear.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1.1
STOP POSITION
OPERATING POSITION
CUTTING OPERATION
CAUTION: The mower blade will be rotating whenever 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.
Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the blade. Inspect the work area for foreign 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. 2