John Deere 318 User Manual
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WHEELS DO NOT HIT STOP
• Check for bent steering linkage, cylinder or cylinder rod.
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STEERING EFFORT IS ERRATIC
• Bleed hydraulic system: See Section 270, Group 20.
• Test for steering system leakage. GO TO
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WHEELS CONTINUE TURNING AFTER STEERING WHEEL IS STOPPED
• Inspect valve plate for sticking: See Section 60.
• Inspect steering valve springs for wear or damage: See Section 60.
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HYDRAULIC OIL
WARM-UP
PROCEDURE
M43008 -UN-18JAN90
Remove belly
screen/pan.
Install JDG282
Temperature Gauge (A)
on transmission oil
filter.
Apply park brake.
Start engine and run at
full throttle.
M43629 -UN-12JAN90
Move and hold control
lever in implement
“raise” position.
Periodically cycle all
hydraulic functions to
distribute heated oil.
NOTE: 316 Shown
Heat oil to temperature
specified in test.
NOTE: The hydrostatic
transmission should not
exceed 93˚C (200˚F) as
a continuous operating
temperature.
MX,159026015,9 -19-30MAR95
MX,159026015,10-19-30MAR95
MX,159026015,11-19-30MAR95
MX,159026015,16-19-24APR95
MX,159025020,23-19-20APR95
Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments/Hydraulic Oil Warm-up Procedure
TM1590 (17MAY95)
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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