P/N 520144 Grass Catcher Kit Easily convert your mower to bag grass and leaves. P/N 520142 Transaxle Guard Kit To protect the transaxle from accidental contact from concrete curbs or other hazards. P/N 520155 Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 1 FM Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a BILLY GOAT ® FM Mower. Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment. CONTENTS SERIAL PLATE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4-5 SOUND AND VIBRATION 6 INSTRUCTION LABELS 7 PACKING CHECKLIST 8 ASSEMBLY 9 OPERATION 10-12 MAINTENANCE 13-16 TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE 17 ILLUSTRATED PARTS & PARTS LISTS 18-25 ACCESSORIES 26 MAINTENANCE RECORD 27 Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 2 FM Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications FM3301 FM3301E Engine: HP 13 (9.7 kW) 13 (9.7 kW) Engine: Model 21A9020149 21A9070147 Engine: Type B & S INTEK OHV B & S INTEK OHV Elec. Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) 3.0 qt. (2.8 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) 1.5 qt. (1.4 L) Total Unit Weight: 267# (121 Kg) 267# (121 Kg) Max. operating slope 15o 15o Overall length 57” (1.44m) 57” (1.44m) Overall width 43” (1.09m) 43” (1.09m) Overall height 47” (1.19m) 47” (1.19m) Lwa at operator position 108dBa 108dBa Lpa at operator position 88dBa 88dBa Vibration at operator position 2.65g 2.65g Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 3 FM Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS FM Owner’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SYMBOLS The safety symbols shown below are used throughout this manual. You should become familiar with them before assembling, operating, 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 ® FM Mower. This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment. 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. BREATHING PROTECTION is recommended when operating this equipment. EXHAUST from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DO NOT operate this equipment on any unimproved forested, brushy, or grass covered land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler as required by Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code. The arrester must be maintained in good working order. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and possibly fatal poison. Part No 520187 Form No F071406A 4 FM Owner’s Manual WARNING: IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended. DO NOT refuel this equipment while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling. DO NOT store gasoline near an open flame. DO NOT remove gas cap while engine is running. DO NOT start or operate engine if strong odor of gasoline is present. DO NOT start or operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move equipment away from spill until gasoline has completely evaporated. DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved spark tester. DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary. If equipped with muffler deflector, inspect deflector periodically and replace if necessary. DO NOT operate engine with grass, leaves or other combustible material near the muffler. DO NOT touch muffler, cylinder, or cooling fins when hot. Contact with hot surfaces...