TG-1860 power steering problem

[lotsoflawntomow]

I have a 9 year old TG1860 diesel with a 54 inch deck. Immediately on startup the steering wheel pulls hard left against the stop. When I disconnect the electric steering unit I can steer ok manually. The dealer has been no help except to estimate repair at $1100 for labor and a new steering unit. Kubota cust service says there are diagnostics available in a shop manual to diagnose the problem. Any recommendations from this group? Thanks in advance.

[Ob1kubota]

What's your serial number?

[ipz2222]

ob1, just saw your location. I'm about a 100 miles nth of you, Chickamauga Ga. There's another guy, mnttopfarmer about 2o miles nth of me. Glad to see your close. I spent 6 months in Birmingham after the Air Force in a transmission tech school in '74. Been doing that every since.

[Ob1kubota]

Good to meet you too you have a friend in BHM. I have a Works Shop manual for the above tractor and will help LOTS if he gets back..... go Orange!