PAretired
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I own a John Deere 445 w/ hydro trans. Current hour meter reading is only 1,300 hrs. When PTO is engaged ( mower deck ) the steering and reverse operation of transmission has become very difficult. Power steering is very heavy and difficult to turn wheel either forward or reverse and the speed of tractor in reverse is extremely slow / crawls in reverse. I had previously changed the hydro fluid and filter some ago and the fluid is clean and to proper level. Any suggestions as to a remedy before taking to dealer ( prefer not to ) that I can accomplish here at home ?