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Southern States SOF555 Operator's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
OPERATORS MANUAL
MODEL NO. SOF555 (96082000200)
5.5 HP 26 Inch
Tiller
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
196964 01.18.05 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
www.mymowerparts.com

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATORS MANUAL MODEL NO. SOF555 (96082000200) 5.5 HP 26 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 196964 01.18.05 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.mymowerparts.com...

  • 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 • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the to till too deep at too fast a rate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Operator's Manual.

  • 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 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS SEM BLY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine brack et halves sta ples when handling or disposing with stake spring down.

  • Page 6: 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 7 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.
  • Page 8 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac- allow tiller engine and muffl...
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.

  • Page 10: 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 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

  • Page 11: 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 12 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) MUFFLER Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with and long life keep your engine clean. exhaust system.

  • Page 13: 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. TILLER MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24" PATH (See Fig. 17) • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire belt guard. from spark plug to prevent starting while •...
  • Page 15 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY TO AD JUST CARBURETOR TRANS MIS SION BELT GUIDE PULLEY The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load.

  • Page 16: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL 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 17: 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 the Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi...

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