Schiller Grounds Care STEINER SB448 User manual

MODEL :
75-70666 SNOWBLOWER-48’’ SB448
75-70667 SNOWBLOWER-54’’ SB454
Manual 4165 788
Rev. A 9-2010
4165788_en K-09

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product,
one of the best designed and built anywhere.
This product comes with an Owner / Operator’s Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this
product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. Threat this product
properly and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service. This manual has been
provided to assist in the safe operation and servicing of you attachment.
See a Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, service en-
sures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products. You can
trust Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision
and quality as the original parts.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive
manner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety
warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.
NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attach-
ment, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time
of publication.
Familiarize yourself fully with the safety recommendations and operating procedures before putting the machine to
use. Carefully read, understand and follow these recommendations and insist that they be followed by those who
will
use this attachment.
This manual should be kept for future reference.
Please check if you have received all the parts for your kit with the list of the bag and the list of the box.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
One Bob Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................PAGE
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................2
SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY DECALS .........................................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................9
ADJUSTMENTS & REMOVAL ......................................................................................................................10
OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................11
SERVICE.......................................................................................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................14
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE...............................................................................................................16
PARTS SECTION..........................................................................................................................................17
SB448 SNOWBLOWER & CHUTE ...............................................................................................................18
SB454 SNOWBLOWER & CHUTE ...............................................................................................................22
OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................26

DESCRIPTION
This Snowblower is designed to facilitate clearing of large volumes of snow from sidewalks, driveways, and
small parking lots.
This is a 2-stage blower. The auger feeds the snow into the blower housing. The Snowblower is belt-driven
with a gearbox to the 15’’ open-centered auger. The hydraulic controlled chute directs the sow from side to side
with ngertip control of the auxiliary hydraulics. A heavy-duty wear edge shears snow cleanly from pavement or
height can be regulated with adjustable skid shoes.
The Snowblower mounts on all Steiner power units with quick hitch front lift and can be installed and removed
quickly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: …………………………………………………………270bs. (SB448) & 306lbs. (SB454)
Overall Width: ………………………………………………...48’’ (SB448) & 58’’ (SB454)
Overall Height: ………………………………………………..42’’
Overall Length: ……………………………………………….40’’
Opening Size: …………………………………………………21’’ h x 48’’ w (SB448) & 21’’ h x 58’’ w (SB454)
Auger: ………………………………………………………… 15’’ diameter open center
Blower: …………………………………………………………14’’ diameter, 4 blades
Auger Speed: ………………………………………………….230 RPM
Blower Speed: ………………………………………………...1150 RPM
Chute: …………………………………………………………..6’’ diameter, 237 degree rotation
Height of Cut: ………………………………………………….Adjustable skid shoes 0’’ to 1-1/4’’
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.
SERIAL NUMBER : ___________________________
(IF APPLICABLE)
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________
PURCHASE DATE : ___________________________
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS
Record your attachment serial number and purchase date in the section reserved below. Your dealer requires this
information to give you prompt, efcient service when ordering replacement parts. Use only genuine parts when
replacements are required.
If warranty repairs are required please present this registration booklet and original sales invoice to your selling
dealer for warranty service.
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NOTICE !!!!
Unauthorized modications may present
extreme safety hazards to operators and
bystanders and could also result in product
damage.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns
against, rejects and disclaims any modica-
tions, add-on accessories or product altera-
tions that are not designed, developed, tested
and approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc
Engineering Department. Any Schiller Grounds
Care, Inc product that is altered, modied or
changed in any manner not specically autho-
rized after original manufacture-including the
addition of “after-market” accessories by Schil-
ler Grounds Care, Inc.-will result in the Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc.
Warranty being voided.
Any and all liability for personal injury and /or
property damage caused by any unauthorized
modications, add-on accessories or products
not approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
will be considered the responsibility of the
individual(s) or company designing and/or
making such changes. Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc. will vigorously pursue full indemnication
and costs from any party responsible for such
unauthorized post-manufacture modications
and/or accessories should personal injury
and/or property damage result.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION !
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is in-
volved.
Signal word denitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels of
hazard seriousness. These words appear in this manual
and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Grounds
Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and the safety of
others, read and follow the information given with these
signal words and/or the symbols shown above. Regard-
less of the hazard be extremely careful.
DANGER Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices or property dam-
age.
CAUTION Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
property damage.
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SAFETY

PREPARATION:
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the accessory
is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign
objects and the like.
2 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
3. Do not operate the accessory without wearing
adequate winter outer garments. Avoid loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.
4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when speci-
cally recommended by manufacturer).
5. Let the vehicle and accessory adjust to outdoor
temperatures before using.
6. Never use an accessory without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place
7. Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety
equipment required (glasses, muffs, mask…) for
each type of product. See operation section.
8. Always make sure of having safe traction on the
vehicle by using the recommended accessories
SAFETY
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the
vehicle and accessory. This accessory is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced
they may be, should read this and other manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before operating. It is the
owner’s legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation of the accessory.
GLOSSARY:
In this manual, right and left sides are determined by
sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing forward.
In this manual, “accessories” means attachments
(snowblower, rotary broom, blade etc.) that you install
on the vehicle.
TRAINING:
1. Read this owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
vehicle and accessory. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the
accessory. Never allow adults to operate the ve-
hicle nor the accessory without proper instructions.
3. No one should operate the vehicle nor the
accessory while intoxicated or while taking medi-
cation that impairs the senses or reactions.
4.Keep the area of operation clear of all people,
particularly small children and pets.
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OPERATION:
1. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside
rotating parts.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or trafc. Do not carry passen-
gers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (mo-
tor), disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s)
and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the accessory for any damage
and repair damage before restarting and using the
accessory.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off,
lower the attachment, place the transmission into
neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and
remove the contact key.
6. Never use the accessories across the face of
slopes, go from top to bottom. Exercise extreme
caution when using equipment on slopes. Do not
attempt to clear a steep slope.
7. Never tolerate bystanders in the working zone.
Never use an accessory in the direction of by-
standers, it might throw gravel or debris that can
hurt people or damage property.
8. Never operate the accessory at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when
backing up.
9. Do not carry passengers.
10. Disengage power to the accessory when it is
transported or not in use.
11. Never operate the accessory without good vis-
ibility or light.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle
and accessory, make certain that all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) and
keep wire away to prevent accidental starting.
2. Check all the bolts and components at frequent
intervals to make sure that they are properly tightened.
3. Always refer to the owner’s manual when you store
the accessory and vehicle for a prolonged or an un-
specied length of time.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
5 Let the engine run for a few minutes after cleaning
snow in order to prevent the rotary parts from freezing.
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SAFETY

REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED SEE
PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION
DECAL #105126
To avoid serious injury:
Keep hands, feet & clothing away from rotat-
ing auger while engine is running.
DECAL #105127
To avoid serious injury:
Keep hands out of this discharge chute while
engine is running.
DECAL #105128
To avoid injury from drive belt:
Keep hands, feet & clothing away.
Do not attempt to install or remove drive belt
without reading owner’s manual.
DECAL #105130
Before installing or using:
Locate, read and make sure to understand
all of the owner’s manual.
DECAL #105131
Refer to owner’s manual about wearing
safety glasses, ear muffs and mask. Re-
fer to owner’s manual for use of counter
weights, cat tracks and tire chains.
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SAFETY
DECALS

Tools Required:
Wrench: 9/16, 7/16’’, 1/2’’
Ratchet
Socket 9/16’’, 7/16’’
Pliers
Axle stands
Allen key
Refer to parts breakdown section for parts
identication
Step 1
Snowblower Preparation:
1. Remove the snowblower from the shipping crate.
2. Remove the support plates from skid shoes.
Chute Installation:
1. Remove the packaging around the rotation sprock-
et (item 4).
2. Install the rotation ring (item 2) over opening (item
3) as shown and align the notches.
3. Place the chute (item 1) (facing the rear) and clip
the back over the rotation ring then turn the chute
towards the front to lock into place.
Sprocket installation:
1. Turn the rotation sprocket (item 10) and the chute
(item 11) in position as shown (Make sure the
sprocket stoppers (item 12) and the rotation stop-
per (item 13) are placed in the same position as
shown.
2. Install the four carriage bolts with four nylon lock
nuts (item 14).
3. Try turning the chute manually from one side to
the other, if the chute’s discharge opening can be
turned in the direction of the operator, the sprocket
is not properly positioned. Repeat the procedure.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Chain installation:
1. Loosen the two hydraulic motor support bolts (item
21) and the tensioning bolt (item 22).
2. Install the chain (item 20) as shown.
3. Tighten the tensioning bolt of the hydraulic motor
and lock into place with a nylon lock nut 1/4’’.
4. Tighten the two bolts of the hydraulic motor
support.
Guard installation:
1. Install the chute rotation guards (item 30 & 31)
with the seven hex bolts 1/4’’n.c x x1/2’’ (item 32).
Drive belt installation:
1. Remove the drive pulley shield (item 40) and
install the proper drive belt for the power unit.
Model 430: 4165834
Model 235: 4165850
2. Replace shield.
Extended wings with drift cutters installation:
For the SB454 model only.
Follow the instructions in box.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS