Southern States SOR550A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ents Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO SOR550A 5 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance ca...

Page 2: ...controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly smal...

Page 3: ...nimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is...

Page 4: ...wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is men...

Page 5: ...ly is lowered into position FIG 3 GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY HANDLE LOCK LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD handles_34 FLAT WASHER CARRIAGE BOLT GEARCASE LOCKNUTS P...

Page 6: ...re shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton...

Page 7: ...VER OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears SHIFT L...

Page 8: ...arandreleaseorrocktiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to mo...

Page 9: ...ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The e...

Page 10: ...akes weight off the wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 CAUTION...

Page 11: ...e shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal...

Page 12: ...ECTION eEP 1 GREASE LUBRICATION CHART eRH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTING GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive...

Page 13: ...nning low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine an...

Page 14: ...1 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Remove blower housing...

Page 15: ...un lessbeadsareseated overinflationcan cause an explosion Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm2 of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil wh...

Page 16: ...performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness 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...

Page 17: ...able clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engage...

Page 18: ...gh speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance c...

Page 19: ...placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened I...

Page 20: ...ighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments 13 Poor com...

Page 21: ...nlock 3 8 16 UNC 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150217 Handle 26 159232 Cable Clutch 31 150696 Bolt Pivot 34 145821 Bracket Clutch Cable 35 146480 Grommet Handle...

Page 22: ...EY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 4497H Clip Hairpin 26 165501X505 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley Idler 29 12000032 Ring Klip 30 159229 Bracket Idler 31 102384X Bolt...

Page 23: ...Hex 3 8 16 10 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 4497H Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 102190X Tire 183122X624 Rim 795R Tire Valve 15 Engine Briggs Stratton Model No 120302 Order parts from...

Page 24: ...earing Includes Key No 4 3 161963 Gasket Gearcase 4 5020J Bearing Needle 5 1370H Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 6 137335 Pinion Input 7 145101 Shaft Input 8 4895H Bearing Needle 9 154467 Washer Seal...

Page 25: ...13 72110510 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 15 161414X505 Shield Side Outer R H 16 73900400 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 unc 18 72040410 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 1027...

Page 26: ...132673 Clevis Pin 3 6554J Tine Inner L H 4 3146R Clip Hairpin 5 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 6 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 2 11 11 10 9 9 4 4 5 6 7 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 9 9 8 tin...

Page 27: ...Decal Shift Indicator 7 171077 Decal OHV N I C 190CELBL 8 171075 Decal Briggs Stratton 9 141906 Decal Warning 10 171078 Decal Rewind INTEK 11 190479 Decal Tineshield 13 156199 Decal Control Panel Reve...

Page 28: ...which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts tines tine ad...