TOW AE Owner’s Manual
BILLY GOAT TOW AERATOR
AET48 Owner's Manual
Replacement Parts
Tine Row Kit
Tine Kit
Water Jug
72" Conversion Kit
Complete tine row set for
replacement of one
complete row of tines.
Includes mounting plates,
spacer, and all hardware.
Individual coring tine for
replacement of worn or
broken tines.
Provides weigh for the
machine to allow for
deeper ground penetration.
Allows the unit to be
expanded to 72".
19
20
32 35
31
32
18
1
1
35
31
21
5
2
11
29
29
4
25
31
10
51
14
32
65
7
22
30
51
32
30
23
22
25
17
34
23
35
13 24
27
26
35
31
6
15
12
24
13
35
9
8
33
30
35 31
16
31
37
42
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P/N 360197
P/N 360100
P/N 361100
P/N 361273
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Specifications
TOW AE
Total Unit Weight:
244# (109.8 Kg)
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.
LABEL WARNING GUARDS
P/N 900327
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PACKING CHECKLIST
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton.
READ all safety instructions before assembling unit.
TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.
PARTS BAG &
LITERATURE ASSY
Boxing Parts
Checklist
Warranty card P/N- 400972, Owner’s Manual P/N-361277, Loose Parts Bag P/N-
361148, General Safety and Warnings Manual P/N-100295
Lift Bar Tow AE -
361152
To secure, place rod into groove
with the pin resting between the
frame
Tow AE Frame -
361130-S
Wheel Assembly
Left - 361111-S
Wheel Assembly
Right - 361112-S
Hitch Assembly-
361114
Loose Parts
Assembly - 361148
Owner’s Manual
Tow AE 361149
ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble the machine. See page 11 for parts illustration. Assembly hardware will be located in the parts bag.
2. First attach the two frames together (item 1) with the hardware (items 31,32, and 35).
3. Grease the shafts on the wheel assemblies. Then attach the wheel assemblies to the frame by sliding them in the
collars on the front side of the frame. Then secure them in place with the snap rings (item 22).
4. Attach the hitch assembly and braces (items 9 and 10) to the frame with the hardware (items 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
and 36).
5. Attach the machine to a suitable hitch using the pin (item 15) and hitch pin (item 16).
6. Place water tanks or weights in the designated positions the unit and secure them with a strap. DO NOT overload
this machine with weights.
7. Secure the lift rod before aerating.
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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.
DO NOT operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, stop immediately and check for
damaged or worn tine reel, loose set screws, or lodged foreign objects. (See trouble shooting section on page 10).
TINES RAISING/LOWERING
Place your foot on the wheel guard or insert the lift rod into the square slot
and apply pressure, then pull the pin outward. This will allow the wheel to
move up or down. Repeat this operation on the opposite side. DO NOT
operate with one wheel up and the other down, this can damage the unit.
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.
Tines up
transport
IDENTIFY and mark all fixed objects to be avoided during work, such as
sprinkler heads, water valves, buried cables, or clothes line anchors, etc.
Tines down
Aerating
PARKING
NEVER PARK THIS UNIT ON A SLOPE OF ANY KIND. Always keep tines in the up position when parking the unit.
ENGAGE TINES: With the aerator in the work area, raise both wheels to their upward locked position, this will
lower the tines into the dirt.
TRANSPORT: Be sure to lift the tines out of the ground before transporting away from the work area.
AERATING TIPS
WATER: For the best performance and maximum tine penetration, the lawn should be thoroughly watered the day
before aeration.
SLOPES: Do not aerate on steep slopes. 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.
TINE PENETRATION: Maximum tine penetration is achieved by the amount of weight that is being used.
TURNING: Avoid sharp turns or high speed turns as this may result in damage to the machine.
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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation
Every Use (daily)
Every 25 hrs
Every 50 Hours
z
Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts.
Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel
Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs.
Grease bearings (see lubrication).
z
z
z
TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT (see parts illustration on page 11)
TINE REEL REMOVAL
NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire tine row or for other major unit maintenance. Individual tines
can be replaced by following the INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT instructions.
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.
2. Remove the four bolts and nuts, two on each side, holding the tine reel bearings in place. BE CAREFUL the tine reel is heavy and
sharp. Take precautions to not allow it to fall when the bearing bolts are removed.
3. Lift the reel up and to the side to remove it from the drive chain.
4. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.
5. To reinstall the reel follow the above steps in reverse.
TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions.
2. Remove the cotter pin and nut at the end of the tine reel shaft that secures the tine rows in place.
3. Remove the tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace the defective part. Be sure to note the order in which the spacers were
removed for later reassembly.
4. Reassemble the tine reel in the exact order that it was disassembled.
5. Tighten the nut that secures the tine rows and spacers on the shaft. Torque the nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs. Check that all of the
tine rows are tight by attempting to move them by hand.
6. Reinstall the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions above.
TIP: Spraying tines with a rust preventing lubricant can increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn or damaged tines.
INDIVIDUAL TINES REPLACEMENT
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.
2. Loosen but do not remove the outermost nut and carriage bolt that secure the damaged or worn tine.
3. Loosen and remove the innermost nut and carriage bolt that hold the tine in the reel.
4. Use a small pry bar and push the tine plates apart slightly to slide out the tine to be replaced.
5. Slide the new tine in place and secure with the innermost nut and carriage bolt. Tighten completely.
6. Retighten the outermost nut and carriage bolt to completely secure the new tine.
7. Repeat as required to replace all damaged or worn tines.
NOTE: Tines are a normal wear item and should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.
LUBRICATION
BEARINGS-
1. With the tines in a raised position, secure the unit by chocking the wheels.
2. Lubricate all the bearings using a pressurized grease gun with standard lithium based grease.
3. Wipe any excess grease off of all bearings and fittings after each lubrication.
NOTE: If machine is cleaned with a pressure washer, the bearings should be lubricated after each cleaning.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormal vibration.
Possible Cause
Damaged or missing tines. Loose nuts and
bolts
Solution
Stop work immediately. Replace any
damaged or missing tines. Tighten all
loose bolts and nuts.
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PARTS DRAWING AE
19
20
32
35
31
32
18
21
1
1
35
31
5
2
11
29
29
3
4
18
28
25
31
10
21
51
32
32
65
22
30
51
22
23
11
25
25
30
17
27
34
23
35
14
7
9
13
24
26
51
35
31
6
15
12
24
13
14
35
8
6
33
35
30
31
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31
37
42
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39
40
48
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PARTS LIST AE
ITEM
NO.
1
TOW AE
DESCRIPTION
QTY
Part No.
361130-S
360274
890456
361111-S
361112-S
361276-S
361136
361137
361161
361139
361144
361160
361145
361146
811168
811169
350133
361169
361152
510130
8197033
361150
8041109
850237
8160005
8041235
8172011
900327
8024060
8041060
8160003
8041051
361147
8041052
8172009
FRAMETOW AEW/LABELS
LABEL PRODUCT OVAL
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
8
2
23
5
2
6
38
2
3
LABEL PRODUCT DECAL SM CIRCLE
SERVICEWHEEL BRACKET LEFT
SERVICEWHEEL BRACKET RIGHT
SERVICEWHEEL ASSY TOW AE
BRACKET MOUNT TONGUE
TUBE TONGUE TOW AE
4
5
6
7
8
9
BRACE TONGUE SHORT
BRACETONGUELONG
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
51
65
PIN WHEEL TOW AE
PLATEHITCH TOW AE
SPACER 3/4" ID X 2.125
SPACER WHEEL TOW AE
PIN BENT ARM 5/8" X 3"
PIN HAIR SPRING 5/8" - 3/4"
BEARING 3/4" CAST BLOCK
SPRING WHEEL TOW AE
LIFT BAR WA TOW AE
PIN 3/8" X 1 1/2 DETENT
PIN COTTER 3/16" X 2" ZP
RING SNAP EXTERNAL
SCREWCAP1/2" - 13 X 5 1/2" HCS ZP
WASHER HUB CAP
NUT LOCK 1/2" - 13 HEX
SCREWCAP1/2-13 X 7" HCS
WASHER 1/2" SAE
LABEL WARNING
BOLT CARRIAGE3/8" - 16 X 1 1/2"HCS
SCREWCAP3/8" - 16 X 3 1/2 HCS
NUT LOCK 3/8" - 16 HEX
SCREWCAP3/8" - 16 X 1 1/4" HCS ZP
SPACER 1/2" ID X 1.5
SCREWCAP3/8" - 16 X 1 1/2" HCS ZP
WASHER 3/8" SAE
SPACER TINEBEARING
360109
361102
360101
360100
361265-P
360266
830113
2
2
SHAFT TINE WA TOW AE
PLATE MOUNT DRIVE TINE
TINE 3/4" CORE HARDENED
TUBE1.5" SQ X 5.027" 12 GA
TUBE1.5" SQ X 1.156" 12 GA
SPACER ENGINE HONDA
16
48
6
2
2
NUT SLOTTED HEX 7/8" - 14 GR. 2
SPACER TINEDRIVE
8148005
360105
8024043
8160002
900230
520116
2
8
BOLT CARRIAGE5/16" - 18 X 1 3/4"
NUT LOCK 5/16" -18
96
96
4
WASHER 1/2" FLAT
LABEL MADEIN U.S.A.
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