06 kubota L2800 power steering

NBstunter · Sep 10, 2011

on my kubota L2800 there seems to be some lag in the power steering.. when i turn the wheel its really stiff for a second and then lightens up and turns.. its getting really annoying can anyone lead me in the right direction to fix it?

thanks

bullbreaker · Sep 10, 2011

Check your suction return hose under your right fuel/brake pedal,they tend to crack and leak air then start causeing problems with hydralics on L3400/L2800 models.

Boone

teg · Sep 10, 2011

The hose is 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter (give or take) it turns 90* and very roughly about 6 inches long both ways. Pretty easy to change out and cost about $25. I looked for a photo but didn't find one...

EDIT: Found one, This is on a newer L3200 model without a FEL but it's close enough...

NBstunter · Sep 10, 2011

found it and its in really rough shape... after i replace it will i have to bleed the system? :thumbsup:

teg · Sep 10, 2011

No you don't have to do any bleeding. If I remember correctly there was NOT much in the way of oil that leaked out. I forget if helps to have it parked on a small side slope...

I used duck tape for a short term "fix" but if you have hose clamps and some rubber to wrap around it... that would be better. My dealer had it in stock since it's a common problem with this model...

bullbreaker · Sep 10, 2011

NBstunter :
If I was you while at dealer I would pick up an extra hydro fluid site glass while your at it.Its un-related to your problem but on those mdls they sometimes leak.Peace of mind to have a back-up ! ($13 bucks) !

Boone

NBstunter · Sep 15, 2011

bullbreaker said:
NBstunter :
If I was you while at dealer I would pick up an extra hydro fluid site glass while your at it.Its un-related to your problem but on those mdls they sometimes leak.Peace of mind to have a back-up ! ($13 bucks) !

Boone

already fixed that long ago. i got a metal one from a compressor shop in town. those plastic ones arnt worth even replacing with another plastic one. it was leaking so i took a look around the garage looking for one as i needed the tractor that day and i seen there was one on my compressor and it just happened to be the right size and threads. went to a compressor shop and got another one. i really recommend people to get a metal/glass one. also thanks for the finding my problem.. i was scared i would be blowing $1000 on a steering gearbox rebuild so ive been putting fixing it off. if i knew it was this easy i would of done it long ago. also it fixed problems i wasnt aware i had.. like underpowered and slow moving bucket. thanks guys :thumbsup:

garren · Nov 10, 2011

Again, this forum has saved me a lot of grief. This is a night before a big landscape job and when I went to load the tractor it was having this exact same issue. I did a search on here and found this thread. I had already added an extra clamp to this hose thinking it was leaking in the past. After reading this thread I went and checked it again. It looks like new on the outside, but when I reached around to the inside I could feel a big split. No time to go the dealer so I tried the duct tape. Problem solved! ... temporarily...at least I can get through the landscape job tomorrow without fighting the steering. This prolly explains the jerky loader movement that I thought was my imagination last week. Thanks everyone!

clintsims · Apr 27, 2013

bullbreaker said:
Check your suction return hose under your right fuel/brake pedal,they tend to crack and leak air then start causeing problems with hydralics on L3400/L2800 models.

Boone

Hey thanks guys you nailed the problem right away, thought i was in for a trip to the shop, a little alcohol and duct tape patched it right up till i get the parts ordered (prayers are answered, even the little ones)