Bit the bullet and plunked down the $270 for a new steering cylinder. Another $45 for a hydraulic hose and some fluid. Plus, another $35 for rubber boots that don't shred at the first site of a dandelion. Put it all together, did a little bleeding - and then took her for the first mow post surgery.
In no time flat, the front wheels were thrashing about with every little bump. Headed back to the shop, jacked it up....and BOTH of the holder brackets were completely bent out of whack. Being old, (and forgetful!) I immediately checked the 4 bolts that secure the holder brackets - and they were on there good and tight.
So how the heck does the cylinder jump out of the holder brackets? I am at a loss to even hazard as guess. And i am way past aggravated of putting even more money into a problem that should have been resolved by Kubota. These steering cylinders are KNOWN manufacturing defects - and Kubota stuck their customers with the bill.
HELP!
In no time flat, the front wheels were thrashing about with every little bump. Headed back to the shop, jacked it up....and BOTH of the holder brackets were completely bent out of whack. Being old, (and forgetful!) I immediately checked the 4 bolts that secure the holder brackets - and they were on there good and tight.
So how the heck does the cylinder jump out of the holder brackets? I am at a loss to even hazard as guess. And i am way past aggravated of putting even more money into a problem that should have been resolved by Kubota. These steering cylinders are KNOWN manufacturing defects - and Kubota stuck their customers with the bill.
HELP!