CC 3000 series steering

[cmkh3]

I don't understand. Why does the CC 3000's steering not have any mechanical link ? If it breaks or won't start for whatever reason then it sits where it is until an on site service call is placed, $$$.

Chris

 

[ducati996]

I dont really understand the question /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif but the 3000 series has power steering. When the tractor is not powered you can steer the machine manually as well...just like your car..
You can even push it if it breaks down (it probably wont however) by releasing the tranny release lever and steer it manually, with no hydrolic assistance..

Ducati

 

[cmkh3]

Duccati,
Thanks for this info. I went to a dealer in my area today. Neither I nor the dealer sales person could get the tractor steering to move when the engine was not running. The steering wheel just kept turning. Can you tell me how (step by step) to get the steering to turn when the engine err power is turned off?


Thanks

Chris
Inquisitive minds seek education...

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

Chris, I've seen the condition that you are talking about. There is no direct linkage between the steering wheel and the tie rods on the 3000. The steering is done by a valve, which is actuated by turning the steering wheel, which directs hydraulic pressure to one side or the other of the hydraulic cylinder which causes the wheels to turn. The steering appears to work until the hydraulic pressure has bled off after a period of time. I don't know how long this takes but on my 3235 the steering will still work after sitting for a week or more so in the event that the tractor won't run you could still steer it unless it sat for a long time. The only one I saw where the steering wheel free-wheeled was one sitting in the dealer's showroom and I have no idea how long it may have sat without running. In an emergency where the steering was lost you could push the mower and keep nudging the front wheels in the direction you wanted to go.

Bob B.

 

[ducati996]

Good points made by Bob. I have had my machine sit for months, and I could still steer it manually....I would have to ask was the showroom model filled with fluid??
They have had this design for 20 years give or take....if it didnt work then more linkages would have added...come to think of it my compact (JD 4100) is the same way....I can use the steering unpowered as well

 

[cmkh3]

Excellent information, I will return to the dealer today and check further. Although I am a little concerned that the dealer didn't know this information or check the fluid levels.

Again thanks for all of this great information.

Chris