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Southern States SOR550 Operator's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. SOR550 (96092000300)
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
196979 02.10.05 RD
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 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL NO. SOR550 (96092000300) 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 196979 02.10.05 RD 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 • 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-SG-SL): 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: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS”...
  • Page 15 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this TINE REPLACEMENT 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 16 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 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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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