BX2200 Power Steering Problem... any help?

Dirty · May 24, 2004

Howdy, I'm kinda new at this, so bare with me here. I got a BX2200 with 250 hrs that I bought new. At about 200 hrs I noticed that the steering has a problem with turning left. The specifics are as follows: While going straight (regardless of speed) when I turn the steering wheel left nothing happens.. sometimes I got to turn it all the way around 1 or 2 times before the steering engages and the wheels turn left. It never happens when turning right, and it is getting worse. It does not happen every time I try to turn left, only when I attempt to turn after going in a straight line.

Any idea on what might be the problem?

Thanks in advance for the help.

upgw · May 24, 2004

I think there is a known 'BX common' problem where the seals in the steering tube leak. The symptoms are that slow movement of the steering wheel has no effect, but a rapid steering motion does, because the increased fluid displacement is enough to overcome the internal leak. The root cause is rust or roughness inside the steering tube, which I recall was a manufacturing defect, which ruins the seals. Not sure if this is your problem though, as your symptoms are a bit different.

- Patrick

GregW · May 25, 2004

Yes,
The problem you describe is the classic and well known problem with the BX tractor power steering.
Your dealer should be aware of it, if not I'm sure someone on this site will be able to provide you with the service Bulletin number concerning this.
Just post back if you need more detailed info.

Greg