Power steering squeal on B2910

[dlabrie]

When I turn my wheels, I get a squealing noise that comes from under the cowl by my feet. The steering seems a bit hard as well. It is worse when there is a load in the FEL. I checked the Hydro fluid and the front axel fluid. They are fine. I have about 275 hours on it. Any Ideas?
Thanks

 

[Henro]

I just did the 300 hour service on my B2910. I'm still inside the 2 year warrenty for everything...not sure where you are, but you may want to get in touch with the dealer if this is a warrenty issue...

I have not noticed anything like that with my tractor...

I know this does not help much, but it is a start anyway... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[dlabrie]

Thanks Bill,
My 2910HST out of waranty and it cost a lot to have them come and trailer my tractor to the shop. I was hoping someone could tell me what to look for so I wouldn't loose the ues of my tractor and have to pay a big charge if it is something small that I could fix.

 

[B2400]

I'm not sure if they are the same,but on my B2400 the power steering relief valve is on the steering gear box under there. I would strongly recommend getting the work shop manual(approx $75) as it will give you a wealth of information and will probably pay for itself the first time you need it. Unfortunately you will need a pressure guage to set it properly but you might be able to give it a slight tweek to see if it improves your issue. Good Luck!!

 

[BubbaJr]

I just got my manual for my B2910 out and looked up the troubleshooting guide for the steering section. They have 3 listings for noise and 9 listings for hard steering.


Noise
1. Insufficient Oil
2. Air sucking in pump from suction circuit
3. Pipe Deformed


Hard Steering
1. Transmission fluid improper or insufficient
2. Oil leak from pipe joint
3. Hydraulic pump malfunctioning
4. Improper relief valve adjustment
5. Relief valve malfunctioning
6. Valve housing and sleeve malfunctioning
7. Seals in steering gear box damaged
8. Backlash between sector gear shaft and rack too small
9. Air in the hydraulic pipes

I have 2 ideas you might try. Get the tractor on gravel or loose soil and with the engine running at idle, turn the steering wheel lock to lock with light to moderate pressure against the stops for about 2 seconds. Repeat several times. This will bleed any air out of the steering circuit if that's the problem.
If that doesn't work, call your dealer and explain the symptoms to them, and see if it might be related to a problem with the steering that was common about 2 years ago. I was told that they repaired some tractors that were out of warranty for momentary loss of power steering. It's worth a shot. I hope it's something simple, GOOD LUCK /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[dlabrie]

Thanks for that response! I will try just what you say. My tractor is now 3 years old so I hope it isn't a costly event.

 

[dlabrie]

I went to the dealer yesterday. They said they didn't know anything about a service bulletin on the steering. He did suggest that because I use it often in the winter, condensation can build up in the Hydro oil and it could be frothing now that it is warm out. He suggested that I change the oil and filters to see if that takes care of the problem. I plan on doing that this weekend. It is just 25 hours shy of the 300 hour change anyway.

In the manual, it says to use a 'non flammable solvent' to clean the strainer. What would that be?
Thanks.

 

[BubbaJr]

Hi David,

There were several discussions here about the steering problems with the B 24-27-2910's the past couple of years, and Kubota was supposed to have come up with a solution for them. Now whether that problem has anything to do with your tractor, I don't know. One of the symptoms was hard steering. The dealer should be well aware of this condition as it was wide spread.

I use mine every chance I get in the winter, but I store mine in a heated barn. Which may or may not contribute to condensation. But I've never experienced any squealing with mine. But since you are that close to your 300 hours it can't hurt to change the oil anyway. I use an orange cleaner product to clean my strainer, I think it is a 409 product. Then I rinse it with water, and blow it out with air until it's dry.

Good Luck /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif