VTtractorguy
Silver Member
I've had my 1025r now for less than two months. It has 14 hours on it. I've had a problem from day one with the machine chewing up my lawn when making turns (either direction). When making turns it would bind and at times push the front wheels in a straight line even when they are turned. The power steering has also been stiff. As time went on I could feel a grinding sensation when making turns getting worse. Also at times the power steering hydraulic hose coupling on the power steering piston will drift close enough to the left front tire so it rubs. Other times it's 3/4" away. I have no clue what that's all about... except perhaps that the strain on the whole system is causing it.
At the third attempt, my dealer figured out that the differential has been locked down due to a problem with the brake. The two are interconnected. They told me they released the differential lock, adjusted the brake and it is driving much better.
Question... Has putting 14 hours on this machine with the two rear wheels locked all the time done any significant damage/premature wear to the axle or steering? Does anybody have any thoughts on what to do about this? Should I contact Deere directly, demand a replacement machine?
Thanks very much.
At the third attempt, my dealer figured out that the differential has been locked down due to a problem with the brake. The two are interconnected. They told me they released the differential lock, adjusted the brake and it is driving much better.
Question... Has putting 14 hours on this machine with the two rear wheels locked all the time done any significant damage/premature wear to the axle or steering? Does anybody have any thoughts on what to do about this? Should I contact Deere directly, demand a replacement machine?
Thanks very much.