27
STEINER
450
SERVICE CHARTS
SERVICE CHART
DAILY
EVERY
25
HOURS
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
500
HOURS
Read safety decals.
X
Check fuel level.
X
Check engine oil level.
X
Check coolant level. (Liquid cooled engines only)
X
Visual inspection of:
Bolts and fittings for signs of loosening.
X
Accumulation of dirt or foreign matter around engine, restricting engine cooling.
X
Oil leaks or hydraulic hoses, belts, electrical wiring, showing signs of wear.
X
Tires for low pressure or signs of abnormal wear.
X
Change engine oil and filter:
Kubota engine: Initial change at 35hours
Vanguard EFI: Initial change at 5 hours
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for oil wt,
oil and filter change intervals after initial change
Check air cleaner:
Clean or replace. (More frequently in dusty conditions.
X
Check battery water level:
If battery is serviceable, fill to cover 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 hydraulic function.
Fuel system:
Check or replace filter.
X
Lubrication:
Grease PTO slider bracket, lift cylinder, main frame pivot, center link,
control cable ball crank, PTO tension handle, PTO bell crank spring mount, PTO idler
and front lift arm pivots.
Use chain lube, WD-40 or light motor oil on all pivot points, without grease zerks
X
X
Check tire pressure:
Air Pressure- 8 to 15 lbs.
Outside Duals should have 1/2 the pressure of the inner tires.
X
Storage:
Drain fuel tank.
Maintain proper tire pressure.
Turn off main battery shut off and maintain charge.
Grease exposed cylinder shafts of fully retract cylinder.
Clean radiator screen daily or more frequently as needed.
X
