catskinner65
New User
I had a problem with my steering valve, turned hard to the left and pulled the engine down. You replied and are highly recommended but I have a question. I wasn't sure if the valve or the steering motor on the pedestal was bad. I disconnected the hydraulic lines in front of the radiator, clamped hoses from the top lines to a bucket and started the engine. The steering wheel turned to the right on its own and dumped about a gallon of oil in the bucket then everything felt normal. I turned the steering wheel back and forth several times, shut off the engine and reconnected the hydraulic lines. Now everything seems to work fine with the steering, enough so I could cultivate my sweet corn. What happened? Stuck valve or something? I expect the problem will return and I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent that. Thanks.