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OPERA

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OR’S MANUAL

MAN 4174453

Rev

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   01-2017

75-75025

450 24.8HP KUBOTA DIESEL

 

75-75032

450 32.5HP KUBOTA GAS

75-75037

450 37HP VANGUARD EFI GAS

PARTS MANUAL 4174470

Summary of Contents for 75-75025

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL MAN 4174453 Rev A 01 2017 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: ... El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los motores diesel y algunos de sus componentes producen cáncer defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana L émission du moteur de ce matériel contient des produits chimiques que l Etat de Californie considère être cancérigènes provoquer des défauts congénitauxetd autresdangersenmatière de reproduction El...

Page 3: ...low all instructions and warnings completely Do not remove or defeat any safety features Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are See a Schiller Grounds Care Inc dealer for any service or parts needed Schiller Grounds Care Inc service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care Inc products You can...

Page 4: ...anufacturemodifications and or accessories should personal injury and or property damage result MODEL NUMBER This number appears on sales literature technical manuals and price lists SERIAL NUMBER This number appears only on your tractor It contains the model number followed consecutively by the serial number Use this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information This symbol means ATT...

Page 5: ...er languages in which this manual is supplied it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them If any portion of this material is unclear contact your factory representative for clarification In addition to this manual read the manual s for any attachments to be used for specific information about the attachment Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator con...

Page 6: ...es and similar debris can conceal hidden obstacles that can when hit cause this unit to stop suddenly Before mowing lower the discharge chute Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never direct the discharge toward a bystander Stop operation if someone approaches Starting Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine Before attempting to start the engine make sure...

Page 7: ... or maintain the seat belt can cause injury or loss of life Interrupting operation Before leaving the operator s position Park on level ground Lower attachments Disengage the PTO Set the parking brake Shut off the engine and remove the key Disengage PTO and wait till the attachment stops for transport when crossing surfaces other than grass Stop the engine disengage the PTO and wait until the atac...

Page 8: ...rticulated machine narrows Avoid uphill turns Maintain engine RPM and control ground speed with the Forward Reverse control lever or foot pedal Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the PTO and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Do not turn on slopes unless necessa...

Page 9: ...ol Do not smoke Refuel outdoors only Use a funnel Do not overfill If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions Flowing fuel can generate static electricity To prevent static electricity sparks Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plast...

Page 10: ...n appliance with a pilot light Keep gasoline storage area free of grass leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard Disconnect the battery by disengaging the battery disconnect switch JUMP STARTING JUMP STARTING 1 Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories on both machines 2 Position the machine with a good charged battery next to but...

Page 11: ...LACE LABELS AND OPERATOR MANUAL IF LOST OR DAMAGED WARNING WARNING ADVERTENCIA Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Inglés Use protección ocular y auditiva No haga funcionar sin los protectors en su lugar Mantenga las manos pies y ropa alejandos de las piezas móviles Pare el motor antes de dar servic...

Page 12: ... 4174378 4167310 MIDDLE RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT FRAME 4174377 REAR OF BATTERY COMPARTMENT 4163040 FRONT OF PUMP COVER 4174378 OPERATOR SIDE OF BATTERY COMPARTMENT LABELS ROTATING PARTS DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVER REMOVED 2000577 2000577 LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF GRILL SUPPORT TOWING OR PUSHING FAILURE TO PLACE TRANSAXLES IN NEUTRAL WHEN TOWING OR PUSHING THE UNIT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DRIVETRAI...

Page 13: ...989 VANGUARD EFI FUSE 4173986 KUBOTA DIESEL RELAY 4173990 KUBOTA GAS RELAY 4173991 KUBOTA GAS FUSE STARTER RELAY LIGHTS ACC RELAY ENGINE RELAY SAFETY SHUTOFF RELAY A1 75 75025 4173986 STARTER RELAY LIGHTS ACC RELAY ENGINE RELAY SAFETY SHUTOFF RELAY A1 75 75032 4173990 ACC WT TRANS ENG FUEL PUMP 12V OUTLET LIGHTS PTO IGNITION STARTER A1 4173987 75 75025 30A 25A 15A 15A 10A 10A 5A SHUTOFF SOLENOID 1...

Page 14: ...14 STEINER 450 4173927 LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DASH 4173928 LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH 4167313 4167313 MIDDLE LEFT SIDE OF FRONT FRAME 4167304 4167304 PTO BELT TENSIONER BRACKET ...

Page 15: ... at any time Ethanol blended fuel only has a 30 day shelf life and if not used within 30 days may cause engine issues Diesel No 2 Diesel USLD 15 ppm It is recommended to use No 1 Diesel for use when temperatures are below 14 F Electrical Starting 12 volt Key switch Battery 12 volt Charging 40 Amp Kubota 50 Amp Vanguard Tires Traction Type 22 x 12 0 10 Field Trax 21 x 11 0 10 Bar Tread Turf Type op...

Page 16: ...artment 7 Add correct fuel for engine type See fuel tupes for specific engines on Specifications Page 8 Read Safety and Operation sections of the manual before starting 9 Start unit and test drive and check all functions 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 car...

Page 17: ...F RUN and START Insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to move the switch from OFF to PREHEAT and hold until the glow plug light turns off Release the key and the switch will return to OFF Turn the key clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START Turn the key counterclockwise t...

Page 18: ...g the steering wheel causes the frame to articulate in the middle to turn the machine Turning the wheel clockwise effects a right hand turn counterclockwise a left hand turn 12 TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR LEVER Selects transaxle speed range For LO range Move the lever to the upper position where it will rest on top of the stop For HI range Move the lever to the lower position where it will be under t...

Page 19: ...to the desired position and release the seat slide lever to lock the seat in place Do not attempt to adjust the seat position when the tractor is moving 18 FRONT SEAT RELEASE LATCH Push red tab on seat latch towards the rear of the tractor while tipping the seat forward 19 REAR SEAT RELEASE LATCH Squeeze or pull the red handle on seat latch towards the rear of the tractor while tipping the seat fo...

Page 20: ...BER WAIT TO START PREHEATING Glow plug used on Diesel engine only Indicates glow plugs not heated enough for a cold engine to start When light is out engine is preheated CONTROLS DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS 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 t...

Page 21: ...nd what each operates Check engine and transaxle oil levels and add if necessary Visually check tires Visually check for loose or missing parts or bolts Check coolant level Kubota Check fuel level STARTING THE ENGINE 1 To start the engine Forward Reverse foot pedal must be in NEUTRAL the PTO must be OFF and the parking brake engaged 2 Open throttle approximately one fourth of its travel 3 KUBOTA G...

Page 22: ...move all rear weights when front mounted attachments are removed or when using attachments less than 120 pounds to reduce the possibility of unit tipping over backward while climbing steep slopes or loading ramps TIRE BALLAST Liquid foam rubber or powder ballast in tires causes excess loads on the drive train Failures caused by excess loading may not be covered by warranty Modified or makeshift we...

Page 23: ... 10 minutes If 10 minutes is reached the engine must be returned to 20 or less to assure proper oil lubrication After returning to 20 or less the intermittent cycle can be repeated DRIVING 1 Select desired engine speed with the throttle For power driven attachments the engine is normally run at maximum RPM 2 Vary vehicle speed with the Forward Reverse foot pedal If the attachment or a steep slope ...

Page 24: ...or steering on a slope Attachments can affect the stability of the tractor on a slope Be aware that each attachment will affect the tractor differently when on a slope Before operating on a slope insure that you have correctly set and checked the weight transfer settings traction boost for the attachment you are using If you start to loose traction on a slope decrease your speed and your angle unt...

Page 25: ...AL LOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTION Do not attempt to select ranges on slopes or when the unit is traveling Select ranges only when unit is stopped on level surfaces 1 Stop the unit on a level surface and set PARKING BRAKE 2 To move the transaxle range selector lever from high H to low L grasp the lever and pull outwards just so it clears the stop on the lever until the lever rests o...

Page 26: ...NSION IS VERY IMPORTANT The proper tension setting is obtained by moving the belt tension adjustment lever A until resistance of the belt is felt then move lever one notch further If drive belt slips tighten one additional notch 6 The PTO clutch is engaged or disengaged with the push pull switch located on the dash Engage the PTO clutch with the engine at approximately 1 2 throttle AUXILIARY HYDRA...

Page 27: ...ver the plates 1 4 X Transaxles Check transaxle oil level X X Use only Steiner Hydraulic oil Benzoil THL303D tractor hydaulic fluid Fluid Do not use automatic transmission fluid or motor oil Initial hydraulic oil filter change at 25 hours Change hydraulic oil and filter every 500 hours or every 2 years whichever occurs first X Replace hydraulic oil and filter at the first sign of abnormal hydrauli...

Page 28: ...9 U S Quarts 3 7 liters Engine Coolant Kubota Gas Engine Coolant Kubota Diesel Hydraulic Oil Rear Axle 6 0 U S Quarts 5 7 liters Hydraulic Oil Front Axle 6 0 U S Quarts 5 7 liters Fuel Tank 7 0 U S Gallons 26 5 liters APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES 3 3 U S Quarts 3 1 liters 3 3 U S Quarts 3 1 liters Engine Oil Vanguard Gas 2 5 U S Quarts 2 4 liters ...

Page 29: ...ant Tire pressure can be increased to a maximum of 15 psi with heavy attachments to reduce tire bulge When dual wheels are installed the tire pressure in the outside tires should be adjusted to half of the tire pressure of the inside tires BATTERY Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death Use insulated tools wear protective glasses or goggles and protect...

Page 30: ...ual for oil specifications Do not overfill 3 Replace dipstick before starting engine PERIODIC OIL CHANGES 1 Refer to the engine manual for oil and filter change intervals CHANGE PROCEDURE While the engine is warm 1 Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J KUBOTA Route the line through the frame to allow proper drainage 2 Remove the rubber cap D from the tip of the hose assembly a...

Page 31: ...n liquid cooled engines and deionized water in a 50 50 mix Mix outside of engine Don t mix Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol Do not remove thermostat MAINTENANCE VANGUARD EFI COOLING Allow muffler engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area NOTICE Do not use water to clean the engine Water could contaminate the fuel system Use a...

Page 32: ...ons Change oil when warm not hot Make sure filters are primed Use only Genuine Seiner filters and Steiner Oil or Benzoil THL303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Check oil level after 30 minutes of operation Do not over tighten drain plugs Make sure filters are tight 3 Check for leaks daily Never operate a unit if a leak is detected Inspect hoses for leaks or chafing Inspect fittings and hose ends for seepa...

Page 33: ... with the filter base Do not overtighten 11 Re install drain plugs in both transaxles 12 Fill front transaxle through suction hose with approximately 6 quarts of oil 13 Reinstall the suction hose F onto the fitting on the filter head 14 Tighten the hose clamp E 15 Fill the rear transaxle through the fill tube with approximately 6 quarts of oil NOTE You may need to fill the tank multiple times and ...

Page 34: ...pressures are correct Duals must be checked for tightness every day until they are seated in Torque center bolt to 80 ft lbs Avoid close operating conditions with duals installed Check lug nuts for torque 65 ft lbs Seal beads with Permatex Liquid Sealer ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Do not bypass or eliminate safety devices Keep all electrical connections clean and dry Do not add extra electrical equipment If...

Page 35: ...CK NEUTRAL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the PTO Adjustment Bracket A located on the right side of unit 2 Loosen the jam nut B 3 Turn the adjustment bolt C until the desired setting is reached Lengthen bolt if unit creeps forward Shorten bolt if unit creeps backward 4 Tighten the jam nut B when neutral setting is correct 5 See Neutral Lock Adjustment NEUTRAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the unit into neu...

Page 36: ...y CALIPER ADJUSTMENT 1 Release the brake and remove the cotter pin A from the adjusting nut 2 Tighten the adjusting nut B 1 6 of a turn and test brake lever function for proper tension and adjustment Adjust nut B an additional 1 6 of a turn if additional engagement is required Target 15 25 lbs of pull on the brake lever for proper setting 3 Align nut B and reinstall cotter pin A BRAKE PAD REPLACEM...

Page 37: ... bolt C 5 Pull throttle lever all the way back and verify that the throttle reaches the stop If not readjust BRIGGS EFI 1 Push throttle lever all the way forward stopping short of having the throttle wide open 2 Push on throttle control bracket E to compress throttle control spring F 3 Tighten bolt G 4 Release throttle control bracket back to initial resting state 5 Pull throttle lever all the way...

Page 38: ...ay out and verify that the choke closes fully If not readjust FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT 1 Turn engine off and set the parking brake 2 Remove the floor plate 3 Release the parking brake 4 Loosen jam nuts on rod ends 5 Turn adjusting rod until full pump stroke is achieved with the pedal depressed in the forward position 6 Tighten jam nuts 6 Engage parking brake 7 Reinstall floor plate ...

Page 39: ...p pressure See Steiner dealer for pump service Implement drive belt slips Drive belt tension need adjusting Adjust PTO drive belt tension see page 24 Wrong size drive belt Use correct belt size Excessive load on attachment drive system Check implement attachment for worn or damaged drive parts blades bearings or excessive foreign material buildup Tractor will not move with engine running and Forwa...

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