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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL NO. SOR550 (96092000301) 5.5 HP 17 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 SOUTHERN STATES 197284 01.18.05 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Maintenance
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARYTILLERS TRAINING • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Keep children and pets away. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. - Page 3 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 Regular and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) • Follow instructions under"Maintenance" and "Storage"...
- Page 4 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 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) Grasp handle assembly. Hold in "up" position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. when handling or disposing of carton- I_hl CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples ing material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP"...
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Page 6: Service & Adjustments
ASSEMBLY REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) • Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle • Adjust handle assemby to lowest position. Be su re lock column. Push cables into clip. lever is tightened securely. •... - Page 7 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
- Page 8 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 SAFETYGLASSES your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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Page 9: Storage
OPERATION TURNING For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte- • Release the drive control bar. nance section of this manual). • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in •... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS & CAUTION: Until you areaccustomedto "DISENGAGED" position when start- handling your tiller, start actual field use I & CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in ing engine. with throttle in slow position (mid-way between "FAST"... - Page 11 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 • Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
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Page 12: Warranty
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES -_'_' "$7_q_/-_'_@/-_'_ SERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 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 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG CYLINDER FINS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. TRANSMISSION HOUSING Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case...
- Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TIRE CARE TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22) less beads are seated, overinflation can Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. I&...
- Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine 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. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced gloves or other protection when han- or straightened as necessary.
- Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) (See Figs. 27 and • Remove belt guard as described in"TO REMOVE BELT NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis GUARD". pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
- Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factoryand adjustment TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE should not be necessary. However, engine performance (See Fig. 29) can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
- Page 19 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE 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" in the Maintenance section of this manual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building...
- Page 20 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 flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.
- Page 21 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 22 Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase.
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