Least of its worries now - I had nearly finished tedding a 5 acre field when there was a bleep, a stop symbol and some error relating to the diesel particulate filter. I should have made a note of the error code but thought I had better stop the engine immediately. Awaiting call back from dealer but I think I have found a way to access the historic error codes.
NH TD5.95 drifts to the right - worse when faster
Well, the dealer has nobody who could come out to the machine but I did find out in the manual how to access the error codes. Except I couldn't. It repeated a symbol which I think refers to the engine running on reduced power. After more conversations with the dealer, I decided to give it another go. I noticed that the amber warning symbol also flashed with a few beeps. I think it was three then two then one. Suddenly the warning symbol went out and the tractor started! The dealer person suggested I start a manual regeneration except it does not allow that unless it needs it.
When I just attempted to access the historic error codes, there aren't any! Aaargghhh!
I hope it does not happen again.
When I just attempted to access the historic error codes, there aren't any! Aaargghhh!
I hope it does not happen again.
Back to the original problem and steering to the right. A local NH expert had a drive and he told me not to drive it on a road until it is fixed! He suggested that it is indeed a leaking seal but the leak is internal to one of the power steering rams. I think the work required is beyond my meagre skills so I need to find someone appropriate. Thank you all who replied. I think it has had this problem since I bought it but thought it was me!
Thanks for all the responses. I had an NH mechanic test drive the machine. His response was: "It's pretty bad, isn't it?"! That explains why I have been battling on our roads with the damn machine!
After various tests, he has suggested changing the seals in both steering cylinders. I have the seals and awaiting a local mechanic to do so. I shall let you know what happens.
One concern I have, though, is that I cannot see why there would be any pressure on either side of the steering cylinders if the steering wheel is not moving. I attempted to find out the relationship between those cylinders and the orbitrol motor but it might as well be quantum mechanics! We shall see.
After various tests, he has suggested changing the seals in both steering cylinders. I have the seals and awaiting a local mechanic to do so. I shall let you know what happens.
One concern I have, though, is that I cannot see why there would be any pressure on either side of the steering cylinders if the steering wheel is not moving. I attempted to find out the relationship between those cylinders and the orbitrol motor but it might as well be quantum mechanics! We shall see.
Whilst awaiting for our local fella to replace the seals, I discovered today that there is a large discrepancy between the tyre pressures on the front wheels. The manual states they should be 17.4 psi but the nearside was 25 whilst the offside was 12.2. I don't think that will help the steering. I took it on the road for a test and there is not so much "wandering" but the steering is still imprecise.
Sorry - British driving term, I suppose. As I am sat in the tractor, the left rear tyre was 25 whilst the right was 12.2. I was advised to increase the front tyres by a few psi due to it always having a loader fitted. I took it for a drive down the road this morning and it is much better but the steering is very imprecise. Only slight pull to the right though.
