Cessna 1 #1 Posted July 31, 2010 I was cutting the grass when I had to make a very sharp left turn. I heard a sound coming out of the steering column like the gear (steering) jumped out. Is this a common problem? How is it corrected? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #2 Posted July 31, 2010 Would help to know what tractor we are talking about but if it jumped a tooth on the fan gear, maybe there is too much up and down play. There is a collar below where the shaft goes thru the dash that can be loose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 2 #3 Posted July 31, 2010 My 312 will pop when I make a hard turn one way. I checked it out and it is the steering wheel shaft gear going past the end of the fan gear and jumping. Something is out of whack up front but I can't remember right now what it is, something with the tie rods or spindles allow the horizontal steering shaft to travel too far in one direction. I'll have to have a closer look before Winter rolls around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #4 Posted July 31, 2010 You can shim the horizontal shaft behind the steering shaft mount. That will bring the fan gear closer to the steering shaft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #5 Posted August 1, 2010 Is fan gear centered when wheels are straight,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #6 Posted August 2, 2010 The lower steering gear mount can have a broken ear where it is bolted to the frame, they jump then also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
