c385 steering very heavy!

[zetor3545]

my c385 arrived at my mates place, i havent had a chance to go and see it yet. he says the steering is really heavy on it. im not familiar with these , so anyone have any ideas?

matt

 

[carrick]

Lots of threads on this topic on this site. Probably you have assisted steering, not hydrostatic, which we all have became accustom to. Cheap fix is put 3 rib tyre on front and go weight training. Other option is to switch assist steering unit with a new hydro unit.

 

[dave_peters]

Change P/S oil and clean or replace filter,depending on which is fitted. Use ATF oil. Only half fill tank.

 

[zetor3545]

ill start with the service on it, it has flotation tyres on the front, they look good i think, but if theyre not helping ill have to find some original wheels.

matt

 

[Renze]

UR1 power steering is very heavy when a too viscous oil is being used. It should have hydraulic oil 22 (very thin, hard to find) or ATF II automatic transmission type fluid. I dont know about the C385, its a decade ago that we sold it.