LongueCarabine
Member
Hi everyone:
My 870 has started having problems with the power steering. Cranked it up a couple weeks ago and the steering is sluggish, to say the least. Not responsive at all, at times it seems to be barely working, I turn the wheel constantly and nothing happens. Also, when engaging and disengaging the PTO, it raises and lowers very slowly. Not at all like when I first got it last year. It's a 98 model, has been running well, this is really the first problem I've had.
I'm hoping this is only a hydraulic fluid / filter issue, but I figured it would be best to ask the experts here. Is there anything else I need to look for?
The weather has been cold (for this area) for a while, which I think aggravates the problem.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian
My 870 has started having problems with the power steering. Cranked it up a couple weeks ago and the steering is sluggish, to say the least. Not responsive at all, at times it seems to be barely working, I turn the wheel constantly and nothing happens. Also, when engaging and disengaging the PTO, it raises and lowers very slowly. Not at all like when I first got it last year. It's a 98 model, has been running well, this is really the first problem I've had.
I'm hoping this is only a hydraulic fluid / filter issue, but I figured it would be best to ask the experts here. Is there anything else I need to look for?
The weather has been cold (for this area) for a while, which I think aggravates the problem.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian