1512 power steering question

[gzimmers]

Hi,

The power steering on my 1512 diesel is giving me trouble. It steers hard (then easy), wanders, pulls itself to one side, etc.. Fluid is up and I believe there's no air in the lines.

The cylinder runs longways under the frame for this steering arrangement. The previous owner had to machine a new end for the cylinder, but it's not binding or hitting anything. The hydrostatic and hydraulic outlets work great (deck lift/power angle blade). Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[mkopishke]

Sorry, can't answer your question but is the PS on your 1512 stock or something you did your self?

 

[gzimmers]

It was there when I bought it and the previous owner said it came that way. I've seen others that don't have it though.

 

[dmull]

It is a quite rare option.

Check all your hoses for checks/cracks. Then jack up the front end and secure it safely, make sure your tranny fluid is full & the proper fluid/no water, and if all is well, run the tractor and turn lock-to-lock for several minutes.

If that doesn't get any trapped air out, then I would look at the power steering column as the culprit for passing fluid when not being rotated.