cumminscook 56 #1 Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) My friend just got a 523dxi and now that it got cold out he said the steering is locked up was wondering if anyone else had this problem please let me know thanks Edited November 25, 2013 by cumminscook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #2 Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Is this with the engine running? Does the PS operate when it's warmer? There's a power steering filter behind the left side access panel (the black screen on the left side below the steering wheel) that is probably clogged. Remove the panel, disassemble the filter unit, clean it with solvent, change the transmission fluid, and reassemble and reinstall the filter. Hopefully that will make the difference. I know my 520Lxi steers different when cold than when hot. Thick fluid can make a difference until things are warmed up. Good luck, Steve Edited November 25, 2013 by wh500special Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cumminscook 56 #3 Posted November 26, 2013 yes this is with it running I didn't get a chance to get to him and look at it but when I do ill let you know thanks , Fred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #4 Posted November 28, 2013 Same thing happened to my 522xi. Granted mine is in northern NY and used 2 -3x a year under those conditions, -10 is common. It also has 1100 hours and is left in an unheated shed. I started the tractor and discovered the problem. I covered the engine compartment vent holes with a moving blanket and let it run at high throttle for 30 min or more. It was still tuff to turn but once I was able to turn just a bit it was freed up within minutes. I cleaned the filter Steve mentioned, honestly it was clean. I believe that there was some moisture in the oil, it's 10+ years old. I drained the hydro system and refilled it this past summer. Hoping it helps. Tell your friend to drain it, change filter as well. Put a few hours on it and change the hydro fluid again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #5 Posted November 28, 2013 I wonder if you used napa snow plow oil it would work better, it is basically atf with anti mositure and freezing additives meant for a truck plow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,053 #6 Posted November 28, 2013 Ice seems like a good explanation. Bet you're right. You MIGHT be able to experiment with other oils, but I wouldn't. The hydraulic system on these -like most other Horses - shares its oil with the transmission. So I'd stick to the factory fill stuff in mine. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #7 Posted November 28, 2013 You might want to look into aircraft oil or freezer oil at your local forklift dealer, special hydraulic oil for use in extreme low temperature applications Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midnight rambler 36 #8 Posted November 29, 2013 i have a 523dxi also and mine does the same thing until the oil is warmed up in it as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,917 #9 Posted November 30, 2013 Is there any place to stick a magnetic block heater on the trans sump. I have one on my C-160 hydro and my loader tractor hyd. tank http://www.napaprolink.com/Detail.aspx?R=KAT1153_0331540192 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
