STEERING WHEEL POSITION

[glc24]

Hey guys,
Why does the position of my steering knob keep changing on my 2520?
When I first mounted it,it was on the bottom at 6 o' clock. Now it's everywhere but there.
It's driving me crazy.:confused2:

Greg

 

[jd110]

That is the nature of the beast. Any tractor that uses the "hydrostatic" type of power steering suffers from steering wheel "drift". The steering valve depends on a "metal-to-metal" fit which allows some leakage internally. It is considered excessive leakage if you turn the steering wheel to a full left or right turn and keep pressure on the steering wheel. If the wheel continues to turn at a rate of more than 3 revolutions per minute, it is excessive and the steering valve should be replaced.

 

[glc24]

Thanks for the insight jd110.
It doesn't move much, sometimes it's at 9 o'clock,and sometimes at 3,but it's hardly ever at 6 anymore.

Greg

 

[revitupfaster]

I have an X495 and notice that the wheel will continue to turn once you reach the normal end of the steering travel in either direction. I have read also that this is "normal" with hydrostatic power steering, as there is no mechanical "stop" in the system.

I just kinda watch it on sharp turns and don't try to push it past the limit. I've had no problems, but when it first happened I too thought there was something wrong with the steering.

I just got a new 2520 as well, and assume it will be the same.

REV

 

[kennyd]

Yup, perfectly normal...That is one of the reasons I do not have a spinner.

 

[glc24]

Yup, perfectly normal...That is one of the reasons I do not have a spinner.

I think I'm just going to remove it. If it's not going stay at the bottom of the wheel,then I don't want it.

Greg

 

[kennyd]

I think I'm just going to remove it. If it's not going stay at the bottom of the wheel,then I don't want it.

Greg

I understand. With the effortless steering on these tractors you really don't need it anyway IMHO.

 

[bigtiller]

I think I'm just going to remove it. If it's not going stay at the bottom of the wheel,then I don't want it.

Greg

I have a lot of trimming to do when mowing so I left mine on. Sometimes I have to hunt for it but I am used to doing that now and will keep it on untill it wears out.

 

[beppington]

I added a steering knob knowing it would move all around, decided to try it anyway, & I'm just fine with it. When driving dead straight, if the knob's not in a good position, I just hold the wheel instead. If I'm turning all around a lot, then it doesn't really matter where the knob is, it works out fine at any place. It's definitely not necessary for my hydrostatic power steering, but ... I kinda like it.

 

[2fast2]

With my 5210 I also find that the knob ends up in different positions sometimes, but it is still very useful for steering left handed while operating the joystick for the FEL or when feathering implement height.
Weren't these things called suicide knobs when they were used on cars in the "old days" when you steered left handed while your right arm was around your special passenger
Not that I would be old enough or ever act that way behind the wheel...