Bobcat B300 TLB steering

[Lodemia2]

I have owned this machine for 7 + years. It only has a little over 300 hrs. I bought it with 69 hrs. when it was 2 years old. The problem I have always had is the steering will not stay synchronized. I am constantly having to stop and rephrase the steering. It has been this was ever since I owned it. The rear wheels always want to steer to the left. Before long I am "crabbing" with the tractor. I have made sure the tire pressures are all the same, and that helps, but it still wants to crab. Anyone else have this problem? And if so how did you fix it. I absolutely love this machine with the cab and heater, but this is driving me crazy.

 

[kev22kev]

I also own a Bobcat B30 TLB. I have recently encountered this problem as well while clearing snow. How do you "rephrase" the steering. I would rather do it myself than to pay someone to do it. Other than that it has been a great machine.

 

[Lodemia2]

Wheel alignment procedure

Tractor is equipped with a steering valve to correct wheel alignment. Located on left side of engine cover behind loader lift arm.

Start the engine
Using loader bucket and stabilizers, lift machine approximately 2 inches off ground.
With engine running, turn the steering wheel to the left fully. Stop the engine. Move steering valve lever to the OPEN position.
Move the rear tire by hand until it touches the axle stop.
Start the engine, turn the steering wheel to the right making sure the front tires touch the axle stop.
Stop engine. Move steering valve lever to the CLOSED position.
THAT IS WHAT THE SHOP MANUAL SAYS.
Usually I just turn the steering wheel one way or the other to the stop, move steering valve lever to OPEN, turn steering wheel the same way to the stop, (this puts both the front and rear tires against the turning stops) the move steering valve lever to the CLOSED position. This is just a quick fix with the wheels on the ground. Takes about 15-20 seconds.

You should have this information in you user manual, and the owners manual. If not, get an owners manual from your dealer.

 

[kev22kev]

Thank you, it worked great!