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Machine Will Not Steer Straight, Tends to Wander When Steering is Held Still
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Inspect linkage for wear or looseness
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Replace worn parts. (If ball joints or special bushings have 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) free play, it will affect steering control.) Tighten any loose hardware, especially ball joint cap screws and jam nuts on the ball joint rods.
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Lack of charge pressure or flow
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See DRIVE SYSTEM, "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.
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Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center
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Centering spring incorrectly adjusted
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Readjust centering spring.
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Centering cable broken
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Replace.
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Failed centering spring
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Replace.
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Binding linkage
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Check linkage for interference or bent parts.
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Steering linkage binding in steering column when tilted
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Windrower Moves on Flat Ground With Ground Speed Lever in Neutral and Steering Wheel Centered
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Controls out of adjustment
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Adjust controls for neutral.
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Ground Speed Control Lever Hard To Move
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Control cables worn
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Replace.
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Damaged dampener
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Replace.
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Ground Speed Control Handle Has Excessive Free Movement
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Control cables out of adjustment
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Adjust cables to remove looseness.
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Brakes dragging or overheating.
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Low charge pressure
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See DRIVE SYSTEM, "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.
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