BILLY GOAT AET60 Towable 60 Drum Series Aerators User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- BILLY GOAT
Table of Contents
BILLY GOAT AET60 Towable 60 Drum Series Aerators User Manual
Specifications
Total Unit Weight: 440# (200 Kg)
Width: 37”-48”-60”
Max. operating slope: 15
GENERAL SAFETY SYMBOLS
The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operag, or servicing this equipment.
- This symbol indicates important information that will prevent injury to yourself or others.
- +This symbol indicates ear protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
- This symbol indicates eye protection is recommended when operating this equipment.
- This symbol indicates gloves should be worn when servicing this equipment.
- This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment.
- This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT ® Machine.
Read and make sure *you thoroughly understand the following safety precautions before assembling, operating or servicing this equipment.
READ this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual carefully before
assembling, operating, or
servicing this equipment.
EAR PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment.
EYE PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING
- DO NOT leave equipment unattended while in operation.
- DO NOT park equipment on a steep grade or slope.
- DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in or near the work area.
- DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
- DO NOT operate equipment with guards removed.
- DO NOT place hands or feet underneath unit, or near any moving parts
- DO NOT operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- DO NOT use near drop offs, ditches, or embankments.
- ALWAYS stop and raise the tines when crossing gravel drive, walks, or roads.
- ALWAYS operate only in daylight or good artificial light
- ALWAYS wear substantial footwear and gloves when performing maintenance on unit.
- ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from moving or rotating parts.
Warning Important
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.
DO remove all rocks, wire, string, plastic, etc. that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.
INTENDED USE AERATOR
This machine is designed for aerating established lawns and large grass covered areas. The machine should not be used for any other purpose than that stated above.
DO NOT OPERATE IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS! If excessive vibration
occurs, stop use
of the unit immediately and check for damaged or worn reel, loose hardware, or
lodged debris.
Always use four or more people to lift this machine. Lift holding on either
side of the machine, using the handles and the frame.
Secure in place during transportation. See specifications for unit weight.
For safety use gloves when lifting.
INSTRUCTION LABELS
The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT ® Aerator. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Part numbers from the Illustrated Parts List are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the part numbers shown.
DANGER
KEEP CLEAR
LABEL DANGER CLEAR P/N 100311
FOR HARD SOILS ADD 4″ X 8″X 16″ SOLID CONCRETE CAP BLOCKS
LABEL HARD SOIL P/N 100372
PACKING CHECKLIST
our Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton, completely assembled.
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.
PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-100384
Boxing Parts Checklist
Owner’s Manual 100384
ASSEMBLY
- The machine is fully assembled; you will need to attach to a vehicle in the desired configuration (see operation section for details).
OPERATION
PARKING
NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.
TINES RAISING/LOWERING
The tines are raised or lowered into the ground by operating the crank on the cylinder to raise or lower the tines to the desired depth. Tine penetration is very dependent on surface preparation. READ the entire operation section before aerating.
MOW: Mow the lawn to its normal cut height.
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day before aeration
INSPECT lawn before beginning work. Remove all rocks, wire, string, or other objects that can present a hazard during work prior to starting.
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The AET60 is a combination of a tow-behind aerator and a 3-point aerator with two wings for adjustable aeration widths. When used behind a tractor in the 3-point application, there are pins on each tine assembly that can be removed to allow tines to swivel, enabling the tractor to turn while still aerating with the tines in the ground. When being towed, the tine assemblies must be locked in place for proper tracking.
AERATING OPERATION WHEN USED AS A TOW-BEHIND
When using this machine as a towable aerator, the tow link should be in the down position and attached to the frame of the aerator using the two clevis pins (item 19). The tow behind is telescoping so that it can be extended to accommodate various vehicles. Make sure all five lock pins (item 21) are in place on the axle assembly to prevent the assembly from swiveling. When operating, the wings can either be up or down depending on the width of aeration desired. In normal conditions, there will be adequate weight for proper penetration when the wings are up; when the wings are down, additional weight may be required.
WHEN USED IN A 3 POINT APPLICATION
When used with a tractor and a 3-point hook up, the inner and outer tow link should slide together and be in the upright position holding it to the frame with the two clevis pins (item 19). The two table on the outer tow link are for the center link on the 3-point.
Remove the five lock pins (item 21) from the tine axle to allow the assembly to swivel.
SET THE TINE DEPTH: With the aerator in the work area, lower the tines into the ground by rotating the crank at the rear.
TRANSPORT: Be sure to raise tines out of the ground before transporting away from the work area.
AERATING TIPS SLOPES: Do not operate the aerator on steep slopes (exceeding 150 Use extreme caution when operating on any sloped surface. For lesser sloped areas operate the unit, traversing up and down at a 45 degree angle to the slope rather than straight across.
MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation| Every Use (daily)| Every 10 hrs|
Every 50 Hrs
---|---|---|---
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.| | .|
Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tines| .| |
Grease wheel bearings| | | .
ENGINE MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING OR FILLING OIL
INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT
- Remove the bolt, washer and nut (items 46, 47, and 48) holding the bracket (item 10) that retains the tine (item 33)
- Replace the tine and then secure it in place with the bracket and hardware previously removed.
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.
Troubleshooting
| Problm | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal vibration. | Damaged or missing tines. Loose bolts. | Stop work |
immediately. Replace any damaged or missing tines. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.
PARTS DRAWING AET60
PARTS LIST AET60
| AET60
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ITEM I| PART •| OESCRiPTON| Ott
I| 381556| BASE FRAME wELDNE NT| I
2| 181157| LEST WING FRAr.TE wELomiur| I
| 381158| RIGHT WING FRAmE INELDLINT| S
4| 381559| nNt was witiNvco| 1
5| 381560| WHEEL ASSEMBLY| 1
6| 381561| JACK ASSEMBLY| I
7| 381362| Ouilft TOW UNK| 1
8| 381563| INNER TOW UNK| 1
9| 381564| TINE nu/ MATE| 20
10| 381565| mit nu/ C-CUP| Si
11| 381566| ARM SWNEL STOP| 5
12| 381567| WING HANDLE| 2
13| 381568| BASE LOAO PAN| 1
14| 381569| WING LOAO PAN| 2
IS| 381570| nNt SmOUU)ER BUSIeNG| 20
16| 8172017| WASHER 1/2′ fIAT| 10
17| 381522| COTTER INN lira LS’| 10
| 381573| mit ARM Suns 11 KR (“WONG| 10
19| 381574| CLEVIS PIN 2/16 X 15″| 2
20| 373157S| RUBBER HANDLE GRIP| 2
21| 381576| LOCK PIN air x 2s–| S
22| 381577| CLEyIS PIN We x IS–| I
23| 381578| [LEVIS PIN nr x 3′| 2
24| 381579| CLEVES PM SA’ X175| 2
25| 8041175| SCREWCAP 1/4–-10)( S1/2′ IC 2P| 2
26| 381581| NUT JAM 3/4’40| 2
27| 381582| MY’S PM sir x s•| I
28| 381583| CLEVES PIN WC X 15–| I
29| 381584| COTTER NAIR PIN 1/1r PORI/4 70 7/8|
| 381585| 141104PIN sir xr W/L17401 PIN|
31| 381586| COMA NAIR PIN lir MR 7/16705/8| 8
32| 381587| CLEVES PIN 7/16X 2.5| 2
33| 381588| nNE 3/ _4_ OG6105.0041 14 GA| SO
34| 381589| CLEWS PIN Sit X4′| 4
35| 381590| RIBBER BUMPER IS’S .75– 711K| 4
36| 381591| RUBBER BUMPER sex Ur THK| 8
37| 8050057| Sma 10.32X 1/2″| 14
38| 8171008| WASHER 3/4 SAE| 2
39| 381158| la 10.32X 1.Z–| a
40| 381595| RUBINS 8uMPER IS x 2.5– Tus| 2
41| 381596| Sw3 I/4-20 x 1.5′| 2
42| 381597| SIC I/4-20 x 75–| 4
43| 381398| BELLEyitil WASHER .25 X .69′ DK| 4
44| 8011058| SCREWCAP 1/8′-16 X Tlia 2P| 5
45| 381440| WHEELS?| 2
46| 8031032| BOLT Mx HEAD 5/16–-18 X 13/4| Si
47| 81E0302| NurLiXS 5/16′-111| Si
48| 8121003| WASHER 5/16 PLAT| Si
49| 8160003| NUTIOCK3/8′-1614CaP| S
SO| 8041010| SCROACAP 1/4–-20X 2 lia 21,| 2
SI| 8160001| NIMOCK 1/4-2014CaP| 4
S2| 8197031| COMA PIN yr x r| 4
S3| 8172120| WASHER MOO 5/16″| 8
