Steering System Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

No steering

Transmission shift lever in PARK position

Shift lever into NEUTRAL position
 

Plugged hydraulic steering filter

Replace steering filter
 

Loss of electrical power to steering controller

Check fuse F13

See your John Deere Dealer
 

Other electrical or hydraulic malfunctions

Check vehicle monitor for warning codes. Refer to Service Codes Section for possible solution

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Will not turn as short as desired/expected or difficult to turn under load

Implement causes side loading greater than steering system can overcome when attempting to turn; outside track spins

Raise implement

Slow down during turn or execute turn by doing a series of brief short turns

Let drawbar swing

Add ballast (See Ballast Section.)

See Tractor Operation in the Operating the Tractor Section
 

Electrical or hydraulic malfunction

Check vehicle monitor for warning codes. See Service Codes Section for possible solutions

See your John Deere Dealer
 

Plugged transmission hydraulic filter

Replace transmission hydraulic filter

Tractor drifts or pulls to one side

Implement causing side load on tractor

Adjust implement to eliminate side draft

Let drawbar swing

Add ballast. (See Ballast Section.)

See Tractor Operation in the Operating the Tractor Section
 

Steering wheel does not self center

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Will not turn as short as desired/expected with no load

Electrical or hydraulic malfunction

Check vehicle monitor for warning codes. (See Service Codes Section for possible solution.)

See your John Deere Dealer
 

Attempting to turn while stopped (loose soil, heavy ballast); steering load exceeds system capacity

Maintain forward/reverse motion while turning

Increase engine speed and/or hold steering wheel against stop for a couple of seconds to allow greater steering force

Will not turn as short as desired/expected (high gear, low engine speed)

Minimum turn radius is naturally greater in high gears and maximum steering pump flow is less at low engine speed

Downshift before turn

See Tractor Operation in the Operating the Tractor Section

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