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Servicing Your Overseeder

Is your overseeder not moving or cutting soil like it should? Whether you own an OS800 or the recently updated OS500, this guide will help you keep the belts and blades in top condition so you can get the performance … Continue reading

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Billy Goat Overseeders

With fall underway, it’s time to lay down cool season grasses to keep lawns looking lush. Whether you’re a homeowner, professional landscaper or equipment renter, Billy Goat has an overseeder to help you get the job done. OS552 Built for … Continue reading

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Installing a Hose Kit on Your Lawn Vacuum

A lawn vacuum can make quick work of leaf cleanup on lawns, but it can also be handy for cleaning out landscape features, fences and bushes by using a hose attachment. Billy Goat includes a hose with KV, MV and … Continue reading

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Fixing the Tires and Wheels on Your Equipment

Between flats, flat spots and squeaks, there’s a lot that can happen to your Billy Goat’s wheels and tires to keep you from getting your work done. How can you solve these problems, and what can you do to prevent … Continue reading

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Selecting the Right Detergent for Your Pressure Washer

How can you get your Billy Goat power washer to clean effectively? By using the right cleaning chemicals. Which chemicals work best? That depends on what you’re cleaning and where. Here’s what you need to know to find the right … Continue reading

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Maintaining the Briggs & Stratton 675 Series

The Briggs & Stratton 675 Series bridges the gap between the company’s consumer-focused engines and their Vanguard professional line. Over the years, Billy Goat has offered this engine on several of their smaller models including the KV600SP and MV601SPE lawn … Continue reading

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Building a Lawn from Scratch

Sometimes, you need to start from scratch. Heavy construction and poor maintenance can destroy your lawn, making it easier to replace it with new sod instead of trying to rehabilitate the soil. Here’s what it takes to establish a new … Continue reading

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How and When to Replace Aerator Tines

The tines on your Billy Goat aerator cut into the soil to relieve compaction, so their condition determines how effectively you can aerate. How do you know when it’s time to replace the tines, and how do you do it? … Continue reading

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Aerating Pasture

Aerating is a normal part of lawn care, but its use isn’t as clear for pastures. Mature grass, varying vehicle traffic and an emphasis on yields over appearance change the rate of compaction and the best strategies to deal with … Continue reading

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Stopping Brown Grass

When trying to keep a well-manicured lawn, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as having brown grass. Unfortunately, this is merely a symptom that can be caused by anything from poor mowing practices to fungal infections. Here’s how you can find … Continue reading

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