Recently on my 2008 Legacy 4WD, the pwer steering is not working and the mower lift and 3pt is very slow with no attachment on it. I changed the hydraulic filter and oil, but still did not make a difference. Any one with past experience or same issues?
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steering and hydraulic problems 2008 Legacy XL
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Recently on my 2008 Legacy 4WD, the pwer steering is not working and the mower lift and 3pt is very slow with no attachment on it. I changed the hydraulic filter and oil, but still did not make a difference. Any one with past experience or same issues?
How many hours are on it?
How many hours are on it?
560 hours. Worked fine when parked. would not work next day
Had the same problem last week. Found two possible causes. First it was low on hydro fluid. Sounds like you did this. Second, the tensioner arm for the transmission belt (it has two pulleys attached to it) was worn and dropped down, not allowing the belt to travel fully tight. Once I solved these two items the steering and lift worked properly. The hydro drive powers both the steering and lift. Check valve is located in the power steering controller. If the two solutions don't work I would look at that controller, but I have to warn you, it costs $800 plus labor to replace. Forgot, you should clean and check all lines for leaks first.
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Had the same problem last week. Found two possible causes. First it was low on hydro fluid. Sounds like you did this. Second, the tensioner arm for the transmission belt (it has two pulleys attached to it) was worn and dropped down, not allowing the belt to travel fully tight. Once I solved these two items the steering and lift worked properly. The hydro drive powers both the steering and lift. Check valve is located in the power steering controller. If the two solutions don't work I would look at that controller, but I have to warn you, it costs $800 plus labor to replace. Forgot, you should clean and check all lines for leaks first.
I didn't see any belts or pulleys. Mine is all shaft driven I believe. Am I missing these somewhere?
Please post the model numbers for your unit. Starts with 169. Unit I had, had a belt driven hydro.
My model # is 2690289. I have see where a lot of guys have had to replace the power steering unit. Also seen where some of the recent legacy's have additonal modules with check valves in them instead of in the power steering.
Please go to this website and type in your model number. By the info you have posted so far I can't figure out which 169 model you have.
Simplicity User Manuals and Instructions
Simplicity User Manuals and Instructions
Has anyone posted a solution to this?
My Legacy XL 2690352 ()759 hrs, recently serviced at 715 hrs by seller)
...Suddenly lost Power Steering and Hydraulic control (Front End Loader will not raise, However bucket will 'dump' and return very slowly).
(Suddenly meaning... I drove tractor into barn, set parking brake, got off to attach chain, got back on.. NO PS NO FEL)
Shaft driven, no fluid leaks.. no whining noises, tractor drives fwd and reverse (w/o steering).
Any ideas or recommendations appreciated..... Steve
My Legacy XL 2690352 ()759 hrs, recently serviced at 715 hrs by seller)
...Suddenly lost Power Steering and Hydraulic control (Front End Loader will not raise, However bucket will 'dump' and return very slowly).
(Suddenly meaning... I drove tractor into barn, set parking brake, got off to attach chain, got back on.. NO PS NO FEL)
Shaft driven, no fluid leaks.. no whining noises, tractor drives fwd and reverse (w/o steering).
Any ideas or recommendations appreciated..... Steve