1135 steering

[Animal]

When its cold out this critter is stiff as can be. Has anyone else had any experience with this?

 

[Maverick411]

This is normal depending on the temperature and oil your using. If it's below 40 degrees your oil will need to warm up before your steering gets easier. Also, if your using oil other that Permatran, you could be running a thicker oil than required. If the steering gets better as it warms up, then it's most likely an oil issue. Otherwise, your charge pump could be getting weak.

 

[Animal]

Thanks Maverick, yes it gets easier as it warms,what brand of oil do you suggest?

 

[Maverick411]

I will only use MF's Permatran in my 1100. This is the only oil that is specifically designed to be used in this system. Back in the Mid 70's, my father worked as a Massey Dealer Tech and ran into numerous situations where customers used oil other than Permatran and the pumps would cavitate and chatter. It is quite expensive, I just picked up 20 Gallons from a NY dealer for $52 per 5 gallon bucket. I got lucky since any new oil they order now will have a price increase to around $87 a 5 gallon pail. Since pump replacement on these tractors are very expensive, I only use what Massey recommends.