foton 254 stering noise

[rdbigfarmboy]

try the 20w 50 oil, pump out as much of the oil you are using and try it a few days

 

[Bob Rooks]

Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "hydrologic system"?

 

[greg_g]

What oil are you running in the steering 20w50 is best

On some tractors with separate steering pumps, yes. It proved an excellent four season steering fluid on my 2-pump KM454. But my 2-pump TS354C worked best with AW32.

That said, 20W50's no good when a single pump runs all the hydraulics on the whole tractor. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar enough with the FT254 to know if it has a separate steering pump.

//greg//

 

[greg_g]

Turns normal and steer with one finger... dealer closed so i can't compare with another tractor.

I don't think your problem is related to hydraulics. My guess is that it's a metal on metal noise between the steering wheel and/or the steering shaft and/or the steering column. A teflon disc and/or some grease might fix you right up. But you'll have to pull the steering wheel to find out.

//greg//

 

[domains]

The valve is on the steering rod , looks like a 4way valve if i remember right and the pump is by the motor.

il try thicker oil, would i need more than 5 gallons.

When a tractors new do they place breakin oil for the hydraulics aswell?

I'm in canada will that oil be to thick for winter?

 

[succor]

On my 254 I use an all season hydraulic oil because of the extreme temperature change in Saskatchewan. Lookin at mine, it looks like the steering is tied into your main hydraulics with the steering ram down by the right tire. Pump is on side of engine which ties back to your resovoir under the seat. I imagine your fluid level is up. Dipstick is behind the seat to check your level.

Cory