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Sully319

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I just bought a Massey Ferguson 2818H garden tractor.
Good solid machine but the power steering is awfully slow!
These are the same as a Simplicity Sovereign, There were
Allis Chalmers branded models that are the same as well.
Both my local MF dealer and Simplicity dealer say this is
normal; but the tractor is unsafe to mow yard with due to such
slow/hard steering. Any ideas on what I can do to remedy
this? Thank you!
 
I'm entirely unfamiliar with your machine but have a couple of questions.
Do you have a manual, or know what the pressure should read in that system? It might be worth putting an inline gauge on it to check pressure.
If the pump is worn and has low pressure the steering wont function like it should.
Also, is there a filter anywhere in the system that could be plugged up and restricting the flow?
Low flow will also allow you to 'outrun' the hydraulics making it harder to steer.
 
Yes it does have a filter.
This model uses only one pump to run the drive, the hydraulic lift and the power steering. I think the pressure test is a great idea; I will need to order some manuals! Thanks!
 
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