LS G3038H power steering hose blow out

[marcoot]

Hello,

I have a G3038H that has blown out one of the power steering hoses that run from the power steering box to the front cylinder. I am not a mechanic, but I am decently mechanically inclined. That being said when I go to put the new hose on what should I be looking for in terms of screwing up? Are the power steering, front end loader and rear hydraulics all part of the same system and use the same fluid or is the power steering a separate system with its own fill port ect ect?? I assume I just fill it back up with hydraulic fluid if its all one system or power steering fluid if its not, bleed the line by loosening the fitting on the hose coming out of the power steering box until it drips solid fluid with no air then re-tighten and I should be good to go at this point. The hose replacement looks pretty much like two screw on fittings on either side so I am not too worried about that. Lastly, since I do not have a manual I have no idea where the fill ports are on this thing.

Thanks,
Gregg
Bunker, Mo

 

[boomer632]

It uses the tractors hydraulic system so there is no power steering reservoir or fill plug. You simply would top off from the hydraulic system fill port. As for bleeding.. I would fill to the proper level then lift the front wheels off the ground with the loader then slowly turn the wheels lock to lock several times to purge any air that may be in the system. Also inspect the area on the tractor near where the hose blew for any possible rubbing.

 

[TractShackTimmons]

The hyd system uses the same oil that the transmission and loader use. Its all one common sump with separate pumps driven off the timing gears. The fill port is on the rear of the machine right beside the top link bracket. There is a dip stick on the T handle. Just when you replace the line cycle the steering wheel stop to stop to clear out any air that is in the system.

 

[marcoot]

Thanks for the replies, I have a pretty good idea what I am getting into now. Sounds like the dealer sent the other two hoses as well so I guess I will replace them all. Is the hydraulic oil just regualr stuff or do i need something specific?

Thanks Gregg

 

[TractShackTimmons]

Universal tractor transmission fluid is all you need.

 

[marcoot]

Thanks again folks, back up and runnin......at least for a day and a half before I busted the shear bolt on the cutter. I'm still learning.

Gregg

 

[Guesseral]

Make sure the hydraulic fluid is rated for wet brakes also. Not all universal hydraulic oil is rated for wet brake use.