Discussion:
Steering Issues

I have a 2004 H50XM and when you go to steer it when standing still the wheels will turn to the left but as soon as you try to turn to the right they stop. If you turn the wheel back to the left alittle then back right they will turn. Or if you move the unit forward or backwards it will start working. Any ideas what it could be?
  • Posted 12 Jun 2012 02:49
  • By chevelless502
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That gives me some good ideas for places to start. Thank you everyone who has answered so far.

Andy
  • Posted 12 Jun 2012 23:09
  • By chevelless502
  • joined 11 Dec'11 - 9 messages
  • Illinois, United States
check the steer axle real good for wear, it might be binding up from worn parts?
i've also seen this caused by a faulty steering priority valve
(double check your pressures)
plus as was mentioned the orbitrol valve may be sticky making it hang up
  • Posted 12 Jun 2012 21:02
  • By Jplayer
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  • North Carolina, United States
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Could also be the orbitol box "steering box". Reverse the lines on the steer cyl & see if the symptoms stay the same or reverse.
  • Posted 12 Jun 2012 07:36
  • By bbforks
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  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Sounds like the seals on the piston in the steer cylinder are bad. I have also seen that if the operator crashes into a post with one of the steer wheels it will crack the one side off the steel piston.
  • Posted 12 Jun 2012 04:46
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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