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Steiner MD448 Owner/Operator's Manual & Illustrated Parts List

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ROTARY MOWER
Models MD448, MD460, MD472
Starting Serial No. 1001
Owner/Operator's Manual
& Illustrated Parts List
CAUTION
Avoid injuries. Read and understand Operator's manual
before operating tractor or equipment.
It contains instructions for safe operation.
Form # 09-254B

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  • Page 1 ROTARY MOWER Models MD448, MD460, MD472 Starting Serial No. 1001 Owner/Operator's Manual & Illustrated Parts List CAUTION Avoid injuries. Read and understand Operator’s manual before operating tractor or equipment. It contains instructions for safe operation. Form # 09-254B...
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase: Month ________________Day____________________Year _______________ Dealer Name _________________________Phone__________________ Serial Number ________________________ Model Number ________________________ ALWAYS GIVE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING SERVICE PARTS STEINER TURF EQUIPMENT, INC. 289 N. Kurzen Rd., P.O. Box 504 Dalton, Ohio 44618 Telephone: (330) 828-0200 FAX: (330) 828-1008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 page Description ......... 1-1 Specifications .

  • Page 4: Description

    1 Description A full-floating rotary mower deck is designed to fit all Steiner power units with the quick hitch front lift. Three sizes match the power unit to the application. These decks are easy to attach and detach allowing interchange with the many other front mounted attachments.

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY section 2 BE ALERT! GENERAL SAFETY ATTENTION: Read and understand the owner's manual, before This symbol identifies potential health and attempting to operate this machine. safety hazards. It marks safety precautions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Operate all controls from the operator's seat, (if so equipped).
  • Page 6 SAFETY section 2 • Do not operate the machine while under the IMPORTANT influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Safe Operation Practices for roadways. Mowers • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
  • Page 7 SAFETY section 2 DO NOT: IV Service • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. explosive.
  • Page 8 SAFETY section 2 MOWER DECK SAFETY DECALS Location: On mower deck, front center. Location: On mower deck and discharge chute. rev 1/99 2 - 4 09-254B...
  • Page 9 SAFETY section 2 DANGER Location: On mower deck top front center and both sides. Location: ROTATING BLADES On mower deck top shield. LOOK AND LISTEN FOR EVIDENCE OF ROTATION. DO NOT REMOVE SHIELDS OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE UNIT UNTIL ALL COMPONENTS HAVE STOPPED. 09-254B 2 - 5 rev 1/99...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION section 3 ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR: Operate latch control to open hitch latches. Drive tractor into position aligning the quick hitch. Be sure both latches engage fully and and are placed in the locked position. Stop engine! Do not attempt to install drive belt with engine running. Release idler assembly to facilitate easy installation of the drive belt.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION section 4 Operating Precautions Observe all safety decals. Keep all shields in place. Do not operate mower with discharge chute removed. Do not operate mower with other persons in the area. Irregularities in ground surface can permit foreign material to be propelled from beneath deck to cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 12: Service

    SERVICE section 5 MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance: · Visual inspection for loose parts and accumulation of grass and dirt. · Clean accumulation of grass clippings from beneath deck daily for better mowing performance. · Keep blades sharp. Check the tips of the blades for wear. 25 hour maintenance: ·...

  • Page 13: Drive Belt

    (Photos 2 & 3) disassembly is necessary. 3. Form a loop around the center spindle pulley Serial Numbers (MD448=1494 & Up, and fixed idler pulley. (Photos 2 & 3) MD460=4728 & Up, MD472=1970 & Up) Remove the six ¼ x ¾ bolts from the flip-up 4.
  • Page 14 SERVICE section 5 USING THE FLIP-UP OPTION ON THE MD448, MD460 AND MD472 ROTARY MOWERS 1. Stop on a level surface, set parking brake and shut off the tractor. 2. Lift the deck. 3. Remove the top deck shield and set aside.
  • Page 15 Deck Parts ....Model MD448 ... . . Figure 1 ..... 6-2 Model MD460 .
  • Page 16 PARTS section 6 Deck Parts Model MD448 Figure 1 Serial No. 1434 & Up Serial No. 1434 & Up Serial No. 1434 & Up Serial No. 1434 & Up Serial No. 1434 & Up Optional Repair Shims 8/01 6 - 2...
  • Page 17 Bushing, .406 X .740 X .258 Thick 90-0814 Bolt, 1/2 X 1-3/4 40-290 Idler Arm (Serial No. 1001 - 1577) 40-329 Idler Arm MD460 & MD448 (Serial No. 1578 - 99-E13 Flange Nut, 3/8 99-K22 Bolt, Flange 3/8 X 1-1/4 99-K11...
  • Page 18 PARTS section 6 Deck Parts Model MD460 Figure 1A Serial No. 4189 & Up Serial No. 4189 & Up Serial No. 4189 & Up Serial No. 4189 & Up Serial No. 4189 & Up Optional Repair Shims Parts List for Model MD460 - Figure 1A Part No.
  • Page 19 Bolt, 1/2 X 1-3/4 40-289 Idler Arm (Serial No. 1001 - 1194) 40-290 Idler Arm (Serial No. 1195 - 5456) 40-329 Idler Arm MD460 & MD448 (Serial No. 5457 - 99-E13 Flange Nut, 3/8 99-K22 Bolt, Flange 3/8 X 1-1/4 99-K11...
  • Page 20 PARTS section 6 Deck Parts Model MD472 Figure 1B Serial No. 1838 & Up Serial No. 1838 & Up Serial No. 1838 & Up Serial No. 1838 & Up Serial No. 1838 & Up Optional Repair Shims 8/01 6 - 6 09-254B...
  • Page 21 Decal, Warning-Discharge Chute (Serial No. 1017 - ) 00-140 Decal, ANSI Certification (Serial No. 1017 - ) 00-138 Decal, Danger-Rotating Blade (Serial No. 1017 - ) 00-004 Decal, Steiner 00-092 Decal, Keep Hands & Feet 00-093 Decal, Warning-Read Owner's 00-129...
  • Page 22 PARTS section 6 Frame Parts Model MD448 Figure 2 rev 12/99 6 - 8 09-254B...
  • Page 23 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Model MD448 - Figure 2 Ref. Part No. Description Quantity 99-E13 Flange Nut, 3/8 03-0610 Clevis Pin, 3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 Presto Pin, 3/32 X 2-5/16 29-010 Grease Fitting,1/4 Short 62-725.17 Frame, Height Adjustment...
  • Page 24 PARTS section 6 Frame Parts Model MD460 Figure 2A Parts List for Model MD460 - Figure 2A Ref. Part No. Description Quantity 99-E13 Flange Nut, 3/8 03-0610 Clevis Pin, 3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 Presto Pin, 3/32 X 2-5/16 29-010 Grease Fitting,1/4 Short rev 3/01 6 - 10 09-254B...
  • Page 25 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Model MD460 - Figure 2A (Continued) Ref. Part No. Description Quantity 62-695 Frame, Tube (Serial No. 1001 - 1194) 62-726.17 Frame, Tube (Serial No. 1195 - ) 90-0612 Bolt, 3/8 X 1-1/2 53-060 Hub Cap, For Mower 99-AC12NF Locknut, Center 3/4 95-12...
  • Page 26 PARTS section 6 Frame Parts Model MD472 Figure 2B rev 9/00 6 - 12 09-254B...
  • Page 27 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Model MD472 - Figure 2B Ref. Part No. Description Quantity 99-E13 Flange Nut, 3/8 03-0610 Clevis Pin, 3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 Presto Pin, 3/32 X 2-5/16 29-010 Grease Fitting, 1/4 Short 62-731.17 Frame, Tube 90-0612 Bolt, 3/8 X 1-1/2 53-060...
  • Page 28 Quantity 85-K0310 Key, Sq. 3/16 X 3/16 X 1-1/4 92-08 Nut, 1/2 (See Note 3) 99-E37 Flange Nut, 1/2 (See Note 4) 81-A128 Belt (Model MD448) 81-A158 Belt (Model MD460) 81-B180 Belt (Model MD472) 83-BK5012 Pulley, 5", 3/4" Bore 99-K13...
  • Page 29 * Not Illustrated Note 3 - Used on the following units: Note 1 - Used on the following units: a) Model MD448 (Serial No. 1001 - 1493) Model MD448 (Serial No. 1001 - 1310) b) Model MD460 (Serial No. 1001 - 4727) Model MD460 (Serial No.
  • Page 30 PARTS section 6 Spindle Parts Figure 4 rev 9/98 6 - 16 09-254B...
  • Page 31 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 4 Part No. Description Quantity 87-235 Shaft, Spindle 87-209843 Seal 87-244643 Bearing Cone 87-244610 Bearing Cup 87-240001-5 Casting, w/o breather hole 87-240001-6 Casting, with breather hole 87-203293 Retaining Ring 87-203815 Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/2 SHCS 87-240101-01 Blade Adapter with Cup 09-254B...
  • Page 32 PARTS section 6 Flip-Up Decks MD448 - Serial No. 1578 & Up MD460 - Serial No. 5457 & Up MD472 - Serial No. 2302 & Up Figure 5 Model MD472 Only Model MD472 Only Model MD472 Only rev 6/00 6 - 18...
  • Page 33 PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 5 Part No. Description Quantity Main Deck Weldment 40-329 Idler Arm (48"/ 60") 40-330 Idler Arm (72") 99-E20 Flange Nut, 1/4 F1002 Jam Nut, 1/4 (72” only) 56-055-02 Chain, #2 Straight Link 2" Long (48") 56-055-04 Chain, #2 Straight Link 4"...

  • Page 34: Assembly Instructions

    Choose a chain link that stretches spring to an overall length of 8-9 inches. Serial Numbers (MD448=1494 & Up, MD460=4728 & Up, MD472=1970 & Up): Choose a chain link that stretches spring approximately one inch on MD460 or 1-1/2" on MD448 & MD472.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    STEINER TURF'S obligation under the terms of this warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or credit, at its option, of the equipment, parts or supply items that conform to this warranty. STEINER TURF will pay for the parts and the cost of surface transportation for the parts that conform to this warranty. DEALER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

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