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John Deere 316

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Tweeter

12-10-2004 22:31:51




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I just bought a JD 316 18Hp. It is a real nice machine. I found some play in the steering wheel and I cannot figure out where it is happening. I think that it is somewhere between the steering wheel and the big cast arm along the left hand side. Is this common? Also, how are these tractors for snow blowing? I have chains and wheel weights. I think I would like a 54" blade someday.




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apekim

12-16-2004 13:53:38




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 Re: John Deere 316 in reply to Tweeter, 12-10-2004 22:31:51  
The later onan powerer 316 has the same steering box as the 330 diesel. It is a GM Delco manual steering box. It is not similar to the early 300,312,314,316 in any way.

I have never seen one of these steering boxes with play it it. The problem is usually the steering shaft that connects to the top of the steering box. The clamp style splined joint that JD uses is a piece of crap. There is not enough engaugement of splines between the shaft and the clamp joint. Eventaully, from movement, the splines wear off the joint, which allows the joint to slip on the shaft. The shafts are hardened and usually do not strip. If this is the case, contact Joes Outdoor Power on Ebay, he parts out alot of the later 316's. He sells the shafts for arount $20.

Mike

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Mark R.

12-11-2004 07:06:11




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 Re: John Deere 316 in reply to Tweeter, 12-10-2004 22:31:51  
I suspect that you have a little wear or backlash in the steering box. There should be an adjustment to remove it. Look over the stering box and there should be a screw with a locknut. Loosen the locknut and adjust the screw inward a little at a time and keep checking how the steering feels. Don't tighten too much. Then when you get it like you want it, tighten the locknut. I think this how you do it. I will check in my 314 shop manual. Good luck, Mark R.

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