To35 stearing

[cridertj]

Now that it is getting cold out I have found when it is cold my to35 does not want to turn to the left . It will go right great but I have to drive it and keep working the stearing right and left and the left turn will slowly start working ok. It is not power stearing so I am not sure what would make it do this . When it is warm it works perfect. Any ideas ??

 

[Termite]

Now that it is getting cold out I have found when it is cold my to35 does not want to turn to the left . It will go right great but I have to drive it and keep working the stearing right and left and the left turn will slowly start working ok. It is not power stearing so I am not sure what would make it do this . When it is warm it works perfect. Any ideas ??

Water in the gear box freezing up?

 

[Termite]

Had issues with my FIL's doing the same, nearly have it reassembled with new bearings, seals, and straight 80w-90 oil in the gears. Currently cleaning the gas tank of rust before finishing assembly.

 

[cridertj]

It maybe just strange it is only in one direction but I am not sure how this gear box is made . Does it have its own resivor or use tractor hydraulic oil. ? I am going to have to get a manual for this one.

 

[Termite]

The non-power steering models don't have any circulation of the oil, just splash lubrication. Below the battery, there is a pipe plug (likely with a slot cut through it for a screwdriver) where oil is added. Ours does not have a drain plug so required removal and disassembly for R&R.

 

[Termite]