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- Page 1 4 x 4 TRACTOR Model 420 Starting Serial No. 1001 Owner/Operator's Manual CAUTION Avoid injuries. Read and understand Operator’s manual before operating tractor or equipment. It contains instructions for safe operation. Form # 09-248C...
- Page 2 CAUTION • READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING. • OBEY ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS. • BE SURE MACHINE IS IN SAFE OPERATING CONDITION BEFORE USE. • INSPECT MACHINE DAILY. REPLACE ALL WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 page Introduction....................2 Specifications ...................3 SAFETY SECTION 2 General Safety ..................4 Operator Safety ..................4 PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 3 Starting Instructions..................5 Fuels and Oils ..................5 OPERATION SECTION 4 Controls ....................6 Operating Precautions................8 Operating Instructions ................8 SERVICE SECTION 5 Service Schedule ..................16 Oil Change Procedures ................17... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION section 1.1 Description • The Steiner 4 wheel drive tractor is designed with the user in mind. From the rugged industrial frame to the operator controls, the tractor is ready for demanding turf and grounds care assignments. • Power steering and articulated frame, combined with a low center of gravity and high flotation tires, provide exceptional maneuverability. -
Page 5: Specifications
INTRODUCTION section 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Overall Width _ _ _ _ _ 44" Overall Length _ _ _ _ _ 64" Overall Height _ _ _ _ _ 46" Wheelbase _ _ _ _ _ _ 38" Inside Turning Radius _ _ 46" Weight (Onan) _ _ _ _ _ 990 lbs. -
Page 6: General Safety
SAFETY section 2.1 GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the owner’s manual, be- fore attempting to operate this machine. 2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat. NO RIDERS. BE ALERT! 3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches ad- justed properly. -
Page 7: Pre-Start Instructions Section
PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS section 3.1 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FUELS AND OILS BEFORE STARTING: 1. READ SAFETY DECALS ENGINE OIL 2. Check engine and transaxle oil levels. 3. Visually check tires. Fill the crankcase with oil that meets API service designation SF, SF/CC, or SF/CD. Do not mix brands 4. -
Page 8: Controls
OPERATION section 4.1 Photo 2 - Controls CONTROLS 8. Choke - Choke for cold en gine start ing. 1. Steering Wheel - Full power steer ing for easy han dling. 9. For ward - Re verse Le ver - Sin gle le ver con trols for ward and re verse in fi nitely vari able speeds. - Page 9 OPERATION section 4.2 Controls Continued 10. Rear Transaxle Range Se lec tor Le ver - See sec tion 4.5 for HI - LO Range Se lec tion 11. Parking Brake Le ver - Set park ing brake be - fore dis mount ing. Photo 3 - Rear Transaxle Range Selector Lever and Parking Brake (Serial No.
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Page 10: Operating Precautions
OPERATION section 4.3 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Observe all Safety Decals. 1. Read and understand this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Keep all Shields in place. 2. Check all fluid levels before starting unit. Do not allow minors or the inexperienced to 3. - Page 11 OPERATION section 4.4 OPERATING ON SLOPES EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING THE ULTIMATE SLOPES. The operator must be experienced with the Steiner tractor and it’s unique operational RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE responses. Be alert to dips and rises which change OPERATION ON SLOPES the general slope.
- Page 12 OPERATION section 4.5 HIGH - LOW RANGE SELECTION (Se rial No. 1001 - 3172) (Not Il lus trated) These units used two selector levers, located on the front and rear transaxle. Note: Always shift the front and rear teransaxles to the same range on units with two selector levers.
- Page 13 OPERATION section 4.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTION (Se rial No. 4631 - ) 1. Stop the unit on a level surface and set PARKING BRAKE. 2. Stop the engine and dismount. 3. Remove the 1/4 x 3/4 flange bolt from the lever lock strap and swing it away from the lever, revealing a slot.
- Page 14 OPERATION section 4.7 AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS The auxiliary valve and quick couplers are standard equipment. Keep dust covers in place when couplers are not in use. Float position is provided for those attachments which require float. FRONT LIFT The front lift control valve is equipped with a detent Photo 14 - Auxiliary Hydraulic Couplers float position.
- Page 15 OPERATION section 4.8 Figure 1 - PTO Belt Adjustment (Serial No. 1001 - 2999) PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT It is necessary to check the PTO belt adjustment • A. Each time a new attachment is installed. • B. If the PTO drive belt slips or does not release properly. 1.
- Page 16 OPERATION section 4.9 Photo 8 - PTO Drive and Front Lift (Serial No. 3000 - FRONT LIFT and PTO DRIVE Follow these steps for installation of 7. Each time a PTO belt driven attachment is installed, it is necessary to check the drive belt tension. See front mounted attachments: PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT on the next page (Section 4.8) for adjustment instructions.
- Page 17 OPERATION section 4.10 Figure 2 - PTO Belt Adjustment (Serial No. 3000 - PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT It is necessary to check the PTO belt adjustment... • A. Each time a new attachment is installed. • B. If the PTO drive belt slips or does not release properly. 1.
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Page 18: Service Schedule
SERVICE section 5.1 SERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULE 500 HOUR, ANNUAL 500 HOUR, ANNUAL 100 HOUR 100 HOUR 50 HOUR 50 HOUR DAILY, PRESTART DAILY, PRESTART... -
Page 19: Oil Change Procedures
SERVICE section 5.2 TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Onan: Change hydraulic filter after first 50 hours. Change 25 hours initial; hydraulic oil and filter at 100 hours initially, and 50 hours thereafter. annually or at 500 hour intervals thereafter, Kohler: whichever occurs first. -
Page 20: Adjustments
SERVICE section 5.3 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION When servicing any part of the hydrostatic system, observe clean shop practices. A small amount of contamination in the high pressure circuit will cause damage to the system. Improper hoses can cause injury. See your Steiner dealer for quality service parts and service of the high pressure hydrostatic system. - Page 21 SERVICE section 5.4 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The parking brake is a dry disc type located on the rear transaxle. As the friction pads wear it may be necessary to adjust the brake. (see Photo 11) To Adjust The Brake: 1. Release the brake and remove the cotter pin from the adjusting nut.
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Page 22: Trouble Shooting Chart
SERVICE section 5.5 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM: Engine will not turn over SYMPTOM: Power steering slow and/or front lift will not lift Possible Cause Remedy Possible Cause Remedy Forward - Reverse Adjust neutral linkage. (See Oil level too low in Check transaxle oil level and control lever not in page 5-6) -
Page 23: Emergency Moving
SERVICE section 5.6 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART EMERGENGY MOVING A STALLED SYMPTOM: Tractor will not move with engine UNIT running and Forward - Reverse control lever in forward or reverse position. Do Not Tow! Possible Cause Remedy Transaxles must be in “Neutral” before moving Parking brake set. - Page 26 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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