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- Page 1 75-75025 450 24.8HP KUBOTA DIESEL 75-75032 450 32.5HP KUBOTA GAS 75-75037 450 37HP VANGUARD EFI GAS PARTS MANUAL 4174470...
- Page 2 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of The engine exhaust from this product its constituents are known to the State contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
- Page 3 Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly.
- Page 4 These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and modified or changed in any manner not specifically the safety of others, read and follow the information authorized after original manufacture–including the...
- Page 5 SAFETY STEINER Operator preparation and training Site preparation and circumstances Read the Operation & Safety Manual – Evaluate the terrain to determine what – If an operator or mechanic cannot read English accessories and attachments are needed to or one of the other languages in which this properly and safely perform the job.
- Page 6 SAFETY STEINER OPERATING SAFETY Starting – Start only according to instructions in this manual In general or on the machine. – Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. – Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - the parking brake is on;...
- Page 7 1928.51 (ROPS) and OSHA 1928.52 (Seat Belt - before making height adjustment unless the Anchorage). This ROPS is certified for use on a adjustment can be made from the operator's Steiner 450 with a maximum GVW of 3,000 pounds position. (1360 Kg). –...
- Page 8 SAFETY STEINER Operating on slopes – Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and – Use caution when operating near drop-offs, tip over accidents that sometimes lead to severe ditches or embankments. The machine could injury or death. suddenly turn over if a wheel runs over the edge or an edge caves in.
- Page 9 SAFETY STEINER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static I n general electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks: – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or –...
- Page 10 SAFETY STEINER Battery JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories serious injury or death. on both machines. To reduce the risk of personal 2.
- Page 11 LABELS STEINER WARNING BEFORE STARTING: - READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR MANUAL AND LABELS. - WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION. - REPLACE LABELS AND OPERATOR MANUAL IF LOST OR DAMAGED WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: - DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS TRAINED. - DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND INTERLOCKS ARE IN PLACE AND WORKING.
- Page 12 LABELS STEINER WARNING BATTERY DISCONNECT & CIRCUIT BREAKER MACHINE CAN TIP OR LOSE TRACTION ON SLOPES - USE REAR WEIGHTS WITH ATTACHMENTS - SEE ATTACHMENT MANUAL FOR CORRECT NUMBER OF WEIGHTS. - REMOVE WEIGHTS WHEN FRONT ATTACHMENTS ARE REMOVED. TO DISCONNECT TO RESET PUSH BUTTON ENGAGE LEVER...
- Page 13 LABELS STEINER AUXILIARY FRONT LIFT F L O A T WEIGHT TRANSFER D O W N H O L D 4173965 4173965 TOP FRONT OF BATTERY COMPARTMENT TOP OF RELAY BLOCK COVER TOP OF FUSE BLOCK COVER 4173989 VANGUARD EFI FUSE 4173988 VANGUARD EFI RELAY 75-75037 4173989...
- Page 14 STEINER 4173928 LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH 4167313 MIDDLE LEFT SIDE OF FRONT FRAME 4173927 LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DASH 4167304 4167304 PTO BELT TENSIONER BRACKET...
- Page 15 STEINER SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tires: Engine: Traction Type ....22 x 12.0-10, Field Trax 75-72025 ....Kubota D902-E Diesel ........21 x 11.0-10, Bar Tread 24.8 HP liquid-cooled Turf Type, optional ..22 x 10.0-10, Turf Tire 75-72032 ....Kubota WG972-E Gas 32.5 HP liquid-cooled Dimensions: 75-72037 ....
- Page 16 ASSEMBLY STEINER The Steiner 450 is designed for the commercial user or homeowner. From the rugged industrial frame to the op- erator controls the tractor is ready for demanding turf and grounds care applications. Power steering and articulated frame, combined with a low center of gravity and high flotation tires, provide ex- ceptional maneuverability.
- Page 17 CONTROLS STEINER 1. PTO ELECTRIC CLUTCH SWITCH The PTO switch controls the front drive belt (Power Take Off or PTO) that supplies power to attachments. Pull the switch out to engage the PTO and start an attachment. Push the switch in to disengage the PTO and stop the attachment.
- Page 18 CONTROLS STEINER 9. AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC LEVER Controls flow of hydraulic oil to hydraulic device connected to auxiliary hydraulic couplers. This allows extension or retraction of a hydraulic cylinder, or rotation of a hydraulic motor. There are four positions; HOLD, RAISE, LOWER, and FLOAT. Moving the lever forward from the hold positions lowers the attachment, moving it farther forward locks the lever into the detented FLOAT position that...
- Page 19 STEINER CONTROLS 14. FRONT HITCH RELEASE LEVER Rotate up and back to unlatch quick hitch to allow disconnecting attachment from tractor. Rotate forward and down to latch the attachment to the tractor. 15. PARKING BRAKE LEVER (On right side) Pull lever to engage parking brake. Push lever forward to disengage parking brake.
- Page 20 CONTROLS STEINER 21. HYDRAULIC WEIGHT TRANSFER- TRACTION BOOST Engage the Weight Transfer/Traction Boost by moving the front lift control lever 21A into the float position. Adjust the Weight Transfer/Traction Boost by turning the knob on the pressure valve 21B. Verify setting by monitoring the gauge readout 21C. DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS ITEM SYMBOL...
- Page 21 OPERATION STEINER See Specifications Page 15 for fuel FUELING: BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE type and warnings. – Use a funnel to avoid spillage. – READ SAFETY DECALS. – Be familiar with all controls, how each functions and what each operates. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WITH THE ENGINE –...
- Page 22 OPERATION STEINER OPERATING NOTES FUSES & RELAYS All electrical fuses (A) and relays (B) are locating in – OBSERVE SAFETY DECALS. covered housings behind the dash. Turn the battery disconnect to the off positions before replacing fuses – Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the or relays.
- Page 23 OPERATION STEINER MAXIMUM ENGINE INCLINATION DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Select desired engine speed with the throttle. For When using an engine in an inclined position power driven attachments, the engine is normally continuously, the following points must be run at maximum RPM. remembered: –...
- Page 24 OPERATION STEINER - When operating on slopes be mindful of the OPERATION ON SLOPES possibility of changing conditions that could – Operation on slopes should only be attempted by impact safe operation and decrease the machines experienced operators. An experienced operator capability to navigate and manage slopes.
- Page 25 OPERATION STEINER HIGH-LOW RANGE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTION The units are shipped with the transaxle gear range Do not attempt to select ranges on slopes or selector in HIGH (H) range. This range selection is when the unit is traveling. Select ranges only recommended for most of the operating tasks.
- Page 26 OPERATION STEINER PTO BELT DRIVE A belt drive is provided for power transfer to attachments. DO NOT ENGAGE THE PTO CLUTCH WITH THE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE ALWAYS REDUCE ENGINE RPM BEFORE ENGAGING PTO. STARTING HEAVY LOADS AT FULL THROTTLE WILL SHORTEN CLUTCH AND BELT LIFE Figure 1 When no attachment is installed, move the PTO lever...
- Page 27 SERVICE CHARTS STEINER EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY SERVICE CHART DAILY HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Read safety decals. Check fuel level. Check engine oil level. Check coolant level. (Liquid cooled engines only) Visual inspection of: Bolts and fittings for signs of loosening. Accumulation of dirt or foreign matter around engine, restricting engine cooling.
- Page 28 CAPACITY CHART STEINER CAPACITIES CHART* CAPACITY OF: QUANTITY Engine Oil (Kubota Gas) 3 U.S. Quarts (2.8 liters) Engine Oil (Kubota Diesel) 3.9 U.S. Quarts (3.7 liters) Engine Oil (Vanguard Gas) 2.5 U.S. Quarts (2.4 liters) Engine Coolant (Kubota Gas) 3.3 U.S. Quarts (3.1 liters) 3.3 U.S.
- Page 29 2. Turn the PTO on. This check should kill the engine after 1/2 second. Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer. HARDWARE Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
- Page 30 MAINTENANCE STEINER ENGINE KUBOTA To prevent accidental startups during maintenance or repair, use the battery disconnect to disengage the battery. See the instructions under Battery Disconnect and Circuit Breaker in the Operation Section of the manual. NOTE: THE USE OF ANY ENGINE OIL FILTER OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
- Page 31 MAINTENANCE STEINER AIR FILTERS VANGUARD EFI COOLING See engine manual for cleaning /replacement Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool – intervals and servicing before touching. Remove accumulated debris from muffler area – Install filters properly, do not over tighten and –...
- Page 32 MAINTENANCE STEINER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NOTE: THE USE OF ANY OIL OTHER THAN STEINER FUEL FILTERS TRANS-HYDRAULIC OIL (BENZOIL THL303 – Use only Genuine O.E.M. branded fuel filters. TRACTOR HYDRAULIC FLUID) IS NOT RECOMMENDED. IF A SUBSTITUTE OIL CAUSES OR SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRIBUTES TO A FAILURE, THAT FAILURE MAY NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
- Page 33 15. Fill the rear transaxle through the fill tube with system. Improper hoses can cause injury. See your Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer approximately 6 quarts of oil. NOTE: You may need to fill the tank multiple times and allow to for quality service parts and service of the high pressure hydrostatic system.
- Page 34 MAINTENANCE STEINER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FRAME 1. Check for loose or missing fasteners after first 10 - Do not bypass or eliminate safety devices. hours. - Every 100 hours thereafter. - Keep all electrical connections clean and dry. - Torque transaxle mount bolts 60 - 90 ft. lbs. - Do not add extra electrical equipment.
- Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS STEINER PROPER BELT TENSION IS VERY IMPORTANT The proper tension setting is obtained by moving the belt tension adjustment lever D until the resistance of the belt is felt, then go one notch further. If the drive belt slips during operation tighten one additional notch.
- Page 36 ADJUSTMENTS STEINER HIGH / LOW RANGE STOP PLATE ADJUSTMENT 1. Move the High/Low Lever to the Low position. 2. Apply light pressure to the lever in the upward direction. If the gap is more than 1/16" adjust the ball joints X until the gap is less than 1/16". Verify and adjust if necessary.
- Page 37 ADJUSTMENTS STEINER THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT KUBOTA DIESEL: 1. Push throttle lever all the way forward to open throttle. 2. Loosen Cable clamp A. 3. Pull on cable B to remove any slack. 4. Reinstall cable clamp A. 5. Pull throttle lever all the way back and verify that the throttle reaches the stop.
- Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS STEINER CHOKE ADJUSTMENT KUBOTA GAS: 1. Push choke all the way closed. 2. Loosen bolt E. 3. Pull choke arm F to the closed stop. 4. Tighten bolt E. 5. Pull choke all the way out and verify that the choke closes fully.
- Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING STEINER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Parking brake not set. Set parking brake. PTO engaged. Disengage PTO. Battery dead. Check battery, charge or replace. Defective wiring, broken or loose Visually check, or check with test light for continuity Engine will not turn connections.
- Page 40 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010...
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