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Southern States SOR900A Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. SOR900A
9 HP 21 Inch
Tiller
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Assembly
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
Operation
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Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
www.mymowerparts.com
Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
02716 Southern States
185318 Rev. 2 06.17.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. SOR900A 9 HP 21 Inch Tiller • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity: 4 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Reg u lar and using your tiller. Oil (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) •...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 5 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) HANDLE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Be careful of exposed "UP" POSITION sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. TIGHTEN HANDLE IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING LOCK LEVER TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES.
  • Page 6 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. bracket if necessary.

  • Page 7: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 8 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION • For cold weather operation you should change oil for TURNING easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte- • Release the drive control bar. nance sec tion of this manual). •...
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to “DISENGAGED” position when start- handling your tiller, start actual fi eld use ing en gine.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION TINE SHEAR PINS ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See Figs. 16 and 17) The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See “TINE REPLACEMENT” in the •...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.)

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi res! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COVER KNOB Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged muffl ers or spark arresters could create a fi re hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place if COVER nec es sary.

  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TIRE CARE TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22) CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated, over in fl...
  • Page 16 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission.
  • Page 17 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27) TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. •...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance (See Fig.

  • Page 19: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE”...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Tiller

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180638 Control, Throttle 180517X417 Handle 9266R Grip, Handle 86777 Screw, Hex Washer SLT 159228 Bar Assembly, Control #10-24 x .50...
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 4929H Rivet, Drilled 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 4921H Clip, Hairpin 180046 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT...
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175624 Bumper - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model No. 205412 (Order parts from Engine Manufac- 180275 Counter Weight, R.H.
  • Page 24 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181337 Transmission Assembly 100433M Gear Cluster 8357J Gear, Reverse Idler 181332 Gearcase, R.H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 18) 144562 Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler...
  • Page 25 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 138420 Stake, Depth 161416X417 Shield, Side, Outer L. H.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6556J Tine, Outer, L.H. 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 101194M Tine, Inner, L.H. 6557J Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R...
  • Page 27 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR900A DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 186253 Decal, Control Panel (Statesman) 186261 Decal, Control Panel (Agway) 186252 Decal, Belt Guard (Statesman) 186260 Decal, Belt Guard (Agway) 186250 Decal, Tine Shield CRT...
  • Page 28 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 02716 Southern States www.mymowerparts.com...

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