Textron Steiner 420, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...r s Manual Form 09 248C 4 x 4 TRACTOR Model 420 Starting Serial No 1001 CAUTION Avoid injuries Read and understand Operator s manual before operating tractor or equipment It contains instructions for safe operation ...

Page 2: ...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 KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE CHECK OPERATION OF ALL SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES DAILY DO NOT OVERRIDE INTERLOCK SYSTEM IT IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION DO NOT ALLOW MINORS OR THE INEXPERIENCED TO OPERATE MACHINE KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY...

Page 3: ...S 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 Adjustments 18 Trouble Shooting Chart 20 Emergency Moving 21 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 7 Assembly Instructions 22 Warranty last page 1 Form 09 248C 4 95 ...

Page 4: ...ing jerking or braking just smooth power flow to the 4 full time drive wheels for added traction in tough areas 2 speed transaxles allow a choice of HIGH or LOW range Front mounted attachments offer a wide range of working tools and all of them attach to the Quick Hitch that is a Steiner exclusive The front hitch is standardized for all models of Steiner power units so your present attachments are...

Page 5: ...Train Transmission_ _ _ _ _ _ Sundstrand Hydrostatic Series 15 Pump and 2 motors Transaxles _ _ _ _ _ _ Peerless 2500 Series 2 speed SPEEDS Forward Traction Type Tires _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 8 5 MPH high range 0 4 4 MPH low range Reverse Traction Type Tires _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 5 3 MPH high range 0 2 8 MPH low range Steering _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hydraulic power steering Parking Brake _ _ _ _ _ Disc type Tires Traction T...

Page 6: ...aving the tractor seat 1 Disengage PTO Drive 2 Set Parking Brake 3 Stop engine 4 SAFETY section 2 1 BE ALERT ATTENTION This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards It marks safety precautions Your safety and the safety of others is involved SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word ...

Page 7: ...ignation SF SF CC or SF CD Do not mix brands or grades of oil Recommended weights for expected temperatures are GASOLINE ENGINES Above 32 F 0 C SAE 30 Below 32 F 0 C SAE 10W or 10W 30 DIESEL ENGINES Above 77 F 25 C SAE 30 Above 32 F 77 F 0 C 25 C SAE 20 or 10W 30 Below 32 F 0 C SAE 10W or 10W 30 FUEL GASOLINE Use clean fresh regular or unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel results in less maintenance...

Page 8: ... il iary le ver con trols the attachments which are connected to theauxiliarycouplers Floatpositionisprovided for those at tach ments which re quire float 7 Hy drau lic Front Lift Le ver Lift lever controls front mounted im ple ments Float po si tion is pro videdforthoseattachmentswhichrequirefloat 8 Choke Choke for cold en gine start ing 9 Forward ReverseLever Sin gle le ver con trols for ward an...

Page 9: ... levers Serial No 3173 4630 Transaxle Range Selector Lever Not illustrated Uses one lever mounted on the front transaxle to shift both front and rear transaxles into HIGH 2 or LOW 1 range by means of a cable to the rear transaxle See Section 4 HI LO Range Selection Serial No 4631 Front and rear selector levers have a locking device Shifts transaxle into HIGH 2 or LOW 1 range See Section 4 HI LO Se...

Page 10: ...teep slopes or loading ramps BE ALERT Do not tow Serious damage to hydraulic system will result OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read and understand this manual before attempting to operate this machine 2 Check all fluid levels before starting unit 3 Become familiar with all controls and their functions 4 Safety interlock requires the Forward Reverse control lever to be in the neutral position to start en...

Page 11: ...ax across slope 30 Degrees max up slope in forward 25 Degrees max backing up slope in reverse 30 Degrees max backing down slope in reverse On uneven loose or wet ground the angles should be reduced Only smooth maneuvers not erratic should be made to help maintain stability Avoid high speeds and sharp turns on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill MAXIMUM ENGINE INCLINA...

Page 12: ...ector lever causes both transaxles to be momentarily in neutral between ranges Tractor will coast if shifted on a slope Shift carefully to be sure the selector lever is completely engaged A slight forward or reverse movement may be necessary for complete gear engagement Se rial No 4631 Beginning with Serial No 4631 a locking device has been installed on the gear range selector levers The units are...

Page 13: ...oth transaxles into the same range or serious mechanical damage will result DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT THE LEVER LOCK STRAPS IN THE LOCKED POSITION OPERATION section 4 6 EMERGENCY TOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STALLED UNIT Both transaxles must be in neutral before moving a stalled unit Neutral position is between HIGH 2 and LOW 1 range position Release the locking straps on both transaxles to shift i...

Page 14: ...ve belt installation PTO BELT DRIVE A belt drive is provided for power transfer to attachments The attachment drive belt is installed around the left hitch arm before the attachment is connected to the front lift Quick Hitch To install the drive belt Lift up on the belt release catch located on the right front frame and push toward the center of the tractor Install the implement drive belt on the ...

Page 15: ...ay slip If the distance is greater than 2 inches the drive belt may not release properly when the attachment is raised to the highest position Figure 1 PTO Belt Adjustment Serial No 1001 2999 3 Disengage the PTO and adjust the double idler in the idler arm mounting slot to obtain the correct measurement stated in step 2 Note Normally the idler bolt is near the center of the slot If it is at either...

Page 16: ...front frame and push toward the center of the tractor See Photo 8 6 Install the attachment drive belt on the PTO drive pulley of the tractor Photo 8 PTO Drive and Front Lift Serial No 3000 7 Each time a PTO belt driven attachment is installed it is necessary to check the drive belt tension See PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT on the next page Section 4 8 for adjustment instructions 8 Operate mower and other si...

Page 17: ...e distance is less than 2 inches the drive belt may slip If the distance is greater than 2 inches the drive belt may not release properly when the attachment is raised to the highest position 3 Disengage the PTO and adjust the idler slider assembly by turning the belt release catch handle clockwise to tighten belt and counter clockwise to loosen belt Adjust to obtain the correct measurement stated...

Page 18: ...16 SERVICE section 5 1 SERVICE SCHEDULE 500 HOUR ANNUAL 100 HOUR 50 HOUR DAILY PRESTART SERVICE SCHEDULE 500 HOUR ANNUAL 100 HOUR 50 HOUR DAILY PRESTART ...

Page 19: ... the tractor has been thoroughly warm to assure maximum drain 2 Remove fill caps and drain plugs from transaxles 3 Remove hydraulic filter and wipe filter base clean 4 Lube filter gasket with oil and install new Steiner filter Tighten 3 4 turn after gasket contacts filter base Do not over tighten 5 Re install drain plugs in transaxles 6 Serial No 1001 2999 Add 5 quarts 4 6 liters approved hydrauli...

Page 20: ...ndition could be caused by a transfer of oil from the rear transaxle to the vented front transaxle Add oil only to the rear transaxle to bring it up to the top of the filler neck It is normal for the front transaxle to appear over full if the filler cap is removed If oil appears to overflow from the vent hose of the hydraulic system expansion tank contact your Steiner dealer for hydrostatic repair...

Page 21: ...y to the transaxle Caution There are two loose pins and a backing plate which may fall out upon dis assembly Be sure these are in place before assembling the brake 2 Slide the disk off the brake shaft Note A woodruff key in the shaft must stay in place 3 Replace inner pad and install disk on the brake shaft It must slide freely on the shaft 4 Back off brake adjustment nut replace outer pad in hous...

Page 22: ...filter Air cleaner dirty Replace air cleaner element Water or dirt in the fuel Drain and refill with fresh clean fuel Engine running too hot Clean engine screen and fins Air in fuel system Bleed air out of fuel system Defective fuel pump Check fuel pump TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM Power steering slow and or front lift will not lift Possible Cause Remedy Oil level too low in transaxle Check tran...

Page 23: ...edy Parking brake set Release parking brake Oil level too low in transaxles Check transaxle oil level and refill to proper oil level Hydraulic oil filter dirty or plugged Replace hydraulic oil filter with Steiner approved filter Air leak in suction line Check for loose fittings or damaged suction line Drive coupling failure Check drive coupling to determine if pump input shaft is turning Pump cont...

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Page 26: ...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 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING ...