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Southern States SOR500A Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. SOR500A
5 HP 17 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
•
Repair Parts
185173 Rev. 3 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. SOR500A 5 HP 17 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 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 185173 Rev.

  • 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: 3 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 • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.
  • 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. TILLER TIRE CARE 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 TINE REPLACEMENT • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) wear, 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 TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) (See Figs. 27 and 28) • Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis GUARD”.
  • 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 SOR500A HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180634 Control, Throttle 159232 Cable, Clutch 150744 Grip, Handle 73731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 159227 Bar, Control 150696 Bolt, Pivot 71191008 Screw, Pan Hd.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 126875X Rivet, Drilled 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 4497H Clip, Hairpin 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 165501X417 Guard, Belt 73220600...
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73970500 Nut, Hex Flange 102190X Tire 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 183122X624 Rim 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. 795R Tire Valve...
  • Page 24 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (In cludes 102134X Chain #35-50 Pitch Key Nos. 2-52) 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly 180627 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes...
  • Page 25 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A TINE SHIELD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 72040410 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 102701X Grip 161415X417 Shield, Side, Outer L. H.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A TINE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 4460J Tine, Outer, R.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 132728 Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER SOR500A DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 186251 Decal, Control Panel (Statesman) 186256 Decal, Control Panel (Agway) 162215 Decal, Warning 186249 Decal, Belt Guard (Statesman) 186254 Decal, Belt Guard (Agway)

  • Page 28: 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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