Case IH Steiger 335 User manual

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Print No. 87562869
1st edition
English 07/07
Operator’s Manual
Steiger 335
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Tractors

PERSONAL SAFETY
Throughout this manual and on the machine’s safety decals, you will find precautionary statements: DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION followed by specific instructions or ISO two panel safety pictorial symbols. These
precautions are intended for your personal safety.
Failure to follow the DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION instructions may result in death or serious bodily injury.
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION are defined as follows:
●DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The color associated with Danger is RED.
●WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
●CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.
ISO two panel pictorial symbol decals are defined as follows:
●The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
●The second panel indicates the appropriate avoidance of the hazard.
●Background color is YELLOW.
●Prohibition symbols such as and if used, are RED.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND BE
ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. M171C!
STOP
WARNING
!
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY. BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE, MAKE CERTAIN THAT EVERY OPERATOR:
●Is instructed in safe and proper use of the machine.
●Reads and understands the Manual(s) pertaining to the machine.
●Reads and understands ALL Safety Decals on the machine.
●Clears the area of other persons.
●Learns and practices safe use of machine controls in a safe, clear area before
operating this machine on a job site.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and follow CNH
America LLC instructions on machine operation and maintenance.
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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TRACTOR ORIENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHEMICAL TANK MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BUSINESS BAND RADIO READY (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
QUADTRAC UNITS ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-SAFETY/DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PERSONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INSTRUCTIONAL SEAT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FIRE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BATTERY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MACHINE OPERATION AND ROLL-OVER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ARTICULATION CYLINDER LOCKING BLOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CLEANING CAB WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RH SERVICE WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TRACTOR WARNING LAMPS AND SMV SYMBOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
IMPLEMENT WARNING LAMPS AND SMV SYMBOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SAFETY CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3-OPERATING CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TRACTOR ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OPERATOR’S SEAT WITH AIR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
INSTRUCTIONAL SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FOOT PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CENTER CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
24-SPEED TRANSMISSION CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RIGHT HAND ARMREST CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
RH ARMREST CONTROL CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ARMREST CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6TH-7TH/TWINFLOW ELECTRIC REMOTE VALVES (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
AUTO GUIDANCE ROADING SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
UPPER CONSOLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MP3 PLAYER JACK (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
POWER MIRROR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4-INSTRUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ROPS POST INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
PROGRAMMING THE DISPLAY MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
OLD HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PROGRAM ADJUST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
WARNING FAULT DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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5-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
COLD WEATHER STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
STOPPING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
TOWING THE TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
FRONT STEERING OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
24-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
CONSTANT ENGINE SPEED OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
6-FIELD OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
POWER TAKEOFF (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
OPERATING THE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
STANDARD DRAWBAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
THREE POINT HITCH PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
HITCH COUPLER - CATEGORY III OR IV-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
HITCH OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
RAISING AND LOWERING THE HITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
REMOTE HYDRAULICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
AUXILIARY IMPLEMENT POWER CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
7-IN-FIELD PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
TRACTOR BALLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
FRONT AND REAR SUITCASE WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
WHEEL WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
WHEEL WEIGHT BOLT TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
TIRE AND RIM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
TIRE PRESSURE FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD AT RATED INFLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
WHEEL BOLT TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
SCRAPER OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
8-LUBRICATION/FILTERS/FLUID/MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
ENGINE LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
GRILLE AND HOOD ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
PRESSURE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
SCA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (335 AND 535 ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
INSPECTION OF TRACKS AND UNDERCARRIAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
TRACK ROTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
TRACK (BELT) TENSION RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
TRACK (BELT) ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
9-ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
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10-SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
TRACTOR WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL SPEEDS (MPH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
APPROXIMATE OVERALL MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
11-DETAIL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction to this Manual
This manual contains important information about
the safe operation, adjustment and routine
maintenance of your Case IH Steiger Series Tractor.
The manual is divided into ten sections as outlined in
the General Table of Contents Page(s). Refer to the
Detail Index at the end of this manual for locating
specific items about your tractor.
Use this manual as a guide. Your tractor will remain a
reliable working machine as long as it is kept in good
working condition and serviced properly.
Read this manual before you start the engine or
operate this tractor. If any information in this manual
is not understood, or if you need more information or
assistance, contact your dealer.
All persons training to operate, or who will be
operating this tractor, should be old enough to
possess a valid local vehicle operating permit (or
other applicable local age requirement) and must
have demonstrated the ability to operate and service
the tractor correctly and safely.
If your tractor requires replacement parts, do not use
unauthorized parts or substitute materials. Case
dealers stock Case IH approved service parts and
have technicians with special training that know the
best methods of repair and maintenance for your
tractor.
Statement of Tractor Intended Use
The Steiger Series Tractor, with standard equipment
and authorized attachments, is intended to be used
for customary farming, land leveling and related
agriculture operations.
Installation of utility (dozer) blades, tile plows, front
loaders or push bars on the tractor is not
recommended. Any tractor damage resulting from
the installation and/or use of such equipment is not
covered by the tractor warranty.
Operator Manual Storage Compartment
MK99H025
DO NOT permit anyone to operate or service this
tractor until you or other operators have read this
manual. The Operator’s Manual is a part of your
tractor and must be available to all operators.
Make sure the manual is complete and in good
condition. Store the Operator’s Manual and other
important tractor information in the storage
compartment provided on the rear side of the seat
backrest.
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TRACTOR ORIENTATION
The Steiger Series Tractor is classified as a
four-wheel drive articulating vehicle. The standard
tractor consists of front and rear frame assemblies
that steer by pivoting at the center articulation joint
(1).
The standard tractor front frame (2) incorporates the
engine, front axle, transmission and cab. The rear
frame (3) incorporates the rear axle and fuel tank.
The right hand (RH) (4) and left hand (LH) (5) side of
the tractor as used in this manual are the same as
your right hand and left hand when sitting in the
operator’s seat looking forward over the engine.
MA00A013
1. CENTER ARTICULATION JOINT 4. RIGHT-HAND SIDE
2. STANDARD TRACTOR FRONT
FRAME
5. LEFT-HAND SIDE
3. REAR FRAME
2
3
4
1
5
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STEIGER SERIES TRACTORS
MT05M077
STEIGER WHEEL TRACTOR
MT05M072
STEIGER QUADTRAC TRACTOR
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBERS
Write your machine Model Number, Product
Identification Number (P.I.N.) and Serial Numbers of
major components on the lines provided.
If needed, give these numbers to your dealer when
you need parts or information for your machine.
Tractor Model and Product
Identification Numbers
Model:____________________________________
P.I.N. * Z:__________________________________
Located on the upper back side of the LH front
fender.
Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS) Serial Number
_________________________________________
Located under the cover of the LH front ROPS post.
Engine Serial Number (335)
_________________________________________
Located on the top LH side of the engine fuel pump
drive cover.
MT04M004
MK01G271
MT07F140
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Engine Serial Number (385 - 435)
__________________________________________
Located on the LH upper side under the heat shield.
Engine Serial Number (485)
__________________________________________
Located on the LH upper side behind compound
turbo gear box.
Engine Serial Number (535)
__________________________________________
Located on the LH upper side under the heat shield.
Transmission Serial Number
__________________________________________
Located on the LH rear side of the transmission.
MT05M015
13
MT07F083
13
MT05M016
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Axle Serial Number (335)
Front _____________________________________
Rear _____________________________________
Located on the side of the axle center housing.
Axle Serial Number (385, 435, 485,
535)
Front _____________________________________
Rear _____________________________________
Located on the final drive housing.
MK99K097
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MK01G070

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Chemical Tank Mounting
Reference Illustrations
MA00K026
Figure B
MA00K032
Figure C
MA07E028
Figure A

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CHEMICAL TANK MOUNTING
Chemical tanks and mounting are not factory
supplied. Chemical tanks can be mounted on each
front side of the tractor. The maximum tank capacity
for side mounted installation is two 350 gallon (1326
liter) tanks.
To avoid structural damage, vendor supplied
chemical tanks must be installed according to the
following instructions:
1. Side mounted chemical tanks must be mounted
in pairs with a rigid structure supporting both
tanks (A). Side tanks must be interconnected so
that the fluid level is the same in both tanks at all
times.
2. Chemical tanks must be mounted as close to the
front axle as possible. Front wheel tread setting
is not affected by side tank installation, however
the shape and/or size of the tanks can be
affected by the required 100 mm (4 inch)
minimum clearance in front of the tires (B).
3. The tank support structure must be attached to
the front frame belly pan in the same location as
the front suitcase weight support frame using
class 10.9 fasteners (C).
IMPORTANT: The tanks MUST NOT be individually
supported by the tractor side frames.
4. To reduce the dynamic forces associated with
chemical tanks, the tank support structure must
also have a rigid type brace extending from each
side of the tank support structure to the front side
of the front axle center housing. Use the existing
pre-drilled and tapped 20 mm holes in the center
housing to attach the braces using class 10.9
fasteners (C).
5. Front tanks must be mounted to allow the
cleanout trap door to open and allow unrestricted
access to all service points.
6. Refer to the Tire Load And Inflation Tables in this
manual for the correct tire size and load capacity
for your application. Tires must be inflated to the
correct load capacity to support the added
weight. To avoid exceeding tire load capacity,
remove all front wheel weights.
7. Each U.S. gallon (3.8 liter) of tank capacity will
add approximately 14 lb. (6.3 Kg) to the front axle
weight and decrease rear axle weight. DO NOT
exceed tire or tractor maximum operating
weights
IMPORTANT: Tanks filled to capacity must not be
used as primary ballast for heavy tillage operation.
NOTE: A generic chemical tank support structure is
illustrated only to show acceptable attaching points.
Final support structure design and testing is the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
WARNING: ADDITIONAL CARE MUST BE
TAKEN WHEN OPERATING A TRACTOR WITH
CHEMICAL TANKS. OPERATING, HANDLING
AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE
TRACTOR MAY BE AFFECTED. AVOID HIGH
SPEED OPERATION. TRAVEL SPEED SHOULD
BE SUCH THAT COMPLETE CONTROL AND
MACHINE STABILITY IS MAINTAINED AT ALL
TIMES. M418
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BUSINESS BAND RADIO READY (If Equipped)
Provisions for installing business band radios have
been provided for tractors equipped with the
Business Band Radio Option.
The antenna mast mounting threaded spud (1) and
antenna lead wire (if equipped) are factory installed
in the roof of the cab approximately 2 inches (50
mm) under the cab top. The spud is already wired
with RF-58/U cable.
A locating dimple (2) in the cab top marks the
location for drilling the hole for the antenna mast.
NOTE: The antenna mast for a one-quarter (1/4)
wave UHF business band radio must be purchased
locally and must be compatible with an Antenna
Specialist Model K-794 low profile antenna mount.
See Antenna Specialist at www.antenna.com for
additional information.
RH02H173
1. ANTENNA MAST MOUNTING THREADED SPUD
1
MK00E007
2. LOCATING DIMPLE
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The radio antenna lead wire (if equipped) (3) and
power and ground connector (4) are located under
the right side rear ROPS post trim cover.
The recommended location for mounting the
business band radio is under the RH stereo speaker
box. The mounting bracket supplied with the radio
must be used.
If necessary, the stereo speaker may be removed to
install the radio mounting bracket.
NOTE: See your Case IH dealer for additional
information and procedures for installing a business
band radio if your tractor is not business band radio
ready.
MK00E041
3. RADIO ANTENNA LEAD WIRE
4. POWER AND GROUND CONNECTOR
4
3
RI01009
RI01D008

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QUADTRAC UNITS ONLY
MT05M014
TRACK AND UNDERCARRIAGE
Pre-Conditioning Rubber Tracks
New rubber tracks must be pre-conditioned BEFORE
initial use and before roading the tractor on clean
hard roads to reduce accelerated belt scuffing.
New tracks should be pre-conditioned with dirt or
some other non-caustic particulate material. This is
done by spreading a thin layer of the material over
the entire undercarriage engaging surface of the
belts and driving the tractor slowly for a brief time.
The silica present in dirt or similar material will act as
a lubricant and help the track conditioning process.
Conditioning may need to be done more than once if
the tractor is roaded for extended distances.
After initial conditioning, the tractor should be
operated in normal tillage operations to further
condition the tracks. The track conditioning process
should be closely monitored for the first 150 hours of
service. After a reasonable amount of field time the
drive lug contact areas will SURFACE-HARDEN and
become more resistant to heat and scuffing.
If accelerated scuffing should occur with high heat on
the drive lugs, see Track Alignment and Track
Rotation section of this manual or contact your dealer
for service.
Hard Surface Road Transporting
Long distance, hard surface roading of QUADTRAC
model tractors carrying HEAVY LOADS such as; full
chemical tanks, TPH mounted equipment, or loaded
scrapers must be avoided whenever possible.
High speed roading for long distances with heavy
loads can cause the tracks to overheat and cause
severe damage.
If hard surface road transporting of heavy equipment
cannot be avoided, the operator MUST reduce speed
periodically during transport to allow the tracks to
cool, and/or pull over and stop to check the tracks for
overheating.
Track Tensioning
Mechanical track tension adjustments are not
required. Tracks are automatically tensioned
whenever a remote hydraulic function is performed. If
track tension must be relieved for any reason, refer to
Track Tension Release section of this manual. DO
NOT operate a tractor with tracks that are not
properly tensioned.
1. DRIVE WHEEL 4. UNDERCARRIAGE
2. IDLER WHEEL 5. BELT DRIVE LUGS
3. ROLLER WHEELS 6. BELT TRACTION LUGS
1
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2 - SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other
persons is measured by how you service and
operate this machine. Know the positions and
operation of all controls before you try to operate.
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL CONTROLS IN A
SAFE AREA BEFORE STARTING YOUR WORK.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY and make sure
you understand the controls. All equipment has
limits. Make sure you understand the speed, brakes,
steering stability and load characteristics of this
machine before you start to operate.
The safety information given in this manual does not
replace safety codes, insurance needs, federal, state
and local laws. Make sure your machine has the
correct equipment needed by the local laws and
regulations.
CNH AMERICA, LLC is continuing to work for your
safety by making tractors with better protection and
by providing these rules for safe operation.
●Always sound horn before starting the tractor.
●Before starting the engine, be sure all operating
controls are in neutral or park lock position. This
will eliminate accidental movement of the
machine or start up of power driven equipment.
R106E
●Operate controls only when seated in the
operator’s seat. R137A
●Securely fasten your seat belt. Your machine is
equipped with a ROPS cab, ROPS canopy or
ROPS frame for your protection. The seat belt
can help insure your safety if it is used and
maintained. Never wear a seat belt loosely or
with slack in the belt system. Never wear the belt
in a twisted condition or pinched between the
seat structural members. Inspect seat belt
webbing, buckle and retractors to ensure they are
not damaged. If damage is apparent, repair
before operating the tractor. M437A
●A frequent cause of death or serious injury is
persons falling off machinery and being run over.
Keep cab door closed. Instructional seat is used
only for instructing or service diagnosing only. DO
NOT permit others to ride, especially children.
Seat belt (if equipped) must be worn at all times.
M488C
●Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, put all
controls in neutral or park lock position, remove
the key from the key switch. R301B
●Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. Shift
down before you start up or down a hill with a
heavy load. Avoid “free wheeling”. R123A
●Do not drive on roads, or at high speed anywhere,
with the differential lock engaged. Difficult
steering will occur and can result in an accident.
In field operation, use the differential lock for
traction improvement, but release for turning at
row ends. R116A
This section gives important safety information for your tractor.
WARNING: THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT
SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS
SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SM171B
Safety Rules
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●Travel speed should be such that complete control
and machine stability are maintained at all times.
Where possible, avoid operating near ditches,
embankments and holes. Reduce speed when
turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick or
muddy surfaces. R109B
●Collision of high speed road traffic and slow
moving machines can cause personal injury or
death. On roads, use flasher lights according to
local laws. Keep SMV emblem visible. Pull over to
let faster traffic pass. Slow down and signal
before turning off. R110E
●Make sure that the weight of a trailed vehicle that
is not equipped with brakes NEVER EXCEEDS
the weight of the machine that is towing the
vehicle. Stopping distance increases with
increasing speed as the weight of the towed load
increases, especially on hills and slopes. R114B
●Extra weight and bad traction conditions such as
mud or ice increase your stopping distance.
Remember that liquid in the tires, weights on the
machine or wheels, tanks filled with fertilizer,
herbicides or insecticides - all these add weight
and increase the distance you need in which to
stop. R138B
●PTO driven machinery can cause serious injury.
Before working on or near the PTO shaft, or
servicing or clearing the driven machine, put the
PTO lever in the DISENGAGE position and
STOP the engine. R154A
●Whenever a PTO driven machine is in operation,
the PTO guard must be in place for most
operations to prevent injury to the operator or
bystanders. Where attachments, such as pumps,
are installed on the PTO shaft (especially if the
tractor PTO guard is moved upward or removed),
extended shielding equivalent to the PTO guard
must be installed with the attachment. Install the
PTO guard to its original position immediately
when the attachment is removed. R273A
●When doing stationary PTO work and dismounting
from the tractor with the PTO running, keep clear
of all moving parts as they are a potential safety
hazard. R127A
●When doing stationary PTO work, install the front
and rear frame articulation block to prevent
accidental articulation of the tractor. Put the
transmission control lever in the park position or
apply the park brake. R298B
●Never operate the engine in a closed building.
Proper ventilation is required under all
circumstances. R142A
●Never refuel the machine when the engine is hot
or running. Never smoke while refueling. R139C
●Check and service cooling system according to
the maintenance instructions. Hot coolant can
spray out if the deaeration tank cap is removed
while system is hot. To remove the deaeration
tank cap, let system cool, turn to first notch, then
wait until all pressure is released. Scalding can
result from fast removal of the cap. R141C
●Hydraulic oil or diesel fuel leaking under pressure
can penetrate the skin and cause infection or
other injury.
To Prevent Personal Injury:
Relieve all pressure before disconnecting fluid
lines.
Before applying pressure, make sure all
connections are tight and components are in
good condition.
Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks
under pressure.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood for this
purpose. If injured by leaking fluid, see your
doctor immediately.
R149B
●Battery explosion and/or damage to electrical
components can result from improper connection
of booster batteries or charger. Connect positive
to positive and negative to negative. Externally,
battery acid can cause burns and blindness, and
taken internally it is poisonous. R146B
●It is good practice to carry a fire extinguisher on
the machine. Be sure that the extinguisher is
properly maintained and be familiar with its
proper use. R102B
●Clean tractor of field trash daily or more frequently
depending upon conditions. Trash accumulation
on the tractor can cause damage and fire. M791
Safety Rules
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