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    How some of the controls work 1983 420 Steiner.

    Thanks Jim, over the last week figured out most of the controls. I'll be testing them tomorrow. Have not had much time to mess with this over the last week's.
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    How some of the controls work 1983 420 Steiner.

    Disagree about the oil...Whatever meets the same standard is fine....This thing has not had Steiner oil in it in 30 years...Deere and Harley Davidson say the same thing along with most motorcycle brands....Oil that meets the same standard is key...The gentleman who passed away had the oil he...
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    How some of the controls work 1983 420 Steiner.

    2 year old tractor is the key...Not much to worry about an engine that has run for 40 years. Lets do this tho I am 62 and a retired OTR truck driver. We ran ether starters in our Peterbuilt's for 30 years. I mean it has ether starters canisters built right into the starting system. Never caused...
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    How some of the controls work 1983 420 Steiner.

    I found neutral otherwise it wouldn't crank over as it has a lockout. I wasn't sure if you could drag it in neutral without damaging anything. There is electric where its at so I can get it running where its at. How do you put it in hi or low is that the lever top right you have to lift up on...
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    How some of the controls work 1983 420 Steiner.

    Hi its been awhile... Asked to get a neighbors Steiner (Husband deceased) running, I managed to get it in neutral and with a spare battery I had it turned over and fired up on ether. I'll solve the reason it isn't getting gas this week..That isn't my problem. Can someone give me an...
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    Another PA newb shopping for my first JD

    Hi folks, Been lurking for a bit have my Toro/Wheelhorse 1991 520H in for a valve job. Living next to a JD dealer has made me about to take the leap. Leaning towards the x728 over the 500 series...very steep hill I am on. Located 45 miles N of Phila Near Littles JD dealer.
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