John Deere 3215A, 3215B, 3225B, 3235A and 3235B Mower Technical Manual

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Diagnostics of the Steering Wheel

Steering System Troubleshooting
Symptom: Steering Wanders
(1) Are tires of proper type and inflated to proper pressure
Yes – Go to step (2).
No – Replace tire with tires of proper type. Inflate tire(s) to proper pressure.
(2) Is hydraulic system free of air Hydraulic fluid not aerated
Yes – Go to step (3).
No – Purge air from system. Check suction line to charge pump for air leaks.
(3) Are the hydraulic fittings tight, preventing fluid loss
Yes – Go to step (4).
No – Tighten hydraulic fittings.
(4) Are the steering cylinder ball joints in good condition, not worn
Yes – Go to step (5).
No – Replace parts as needed.
(5) Is the steering linkage in good condition, not damaged or worn
Yes – Go to step (6).
No – Repair or replace parts as necessary.
(6) Perform steering system leakage test. See Test Steering System Leakage on page 370. Is test within specifications
No – Perform steering valve leakage test. See Test Steering Control Unit (SCU) Leakage on page 370.
Follow results of test.

Install Rear Wheel Motor – Four-Wheel Drive Only

1. Place hydrostatic motor in rear axle housing.
2. Position motor so the fittings on the backplate of the motor face rear of the machine.
3. Install four bolts through motor mounting flange and into rear axle housing. Tighten to specifications.
4. Install hydraulic lines on motor.
5. Place disk on motor shaft and install nut. Use pipe wrench to keep disk from turning if not using air tools.

Tighten to specifications.
6. Install wheel and tire assembly.
7. Start machine and operate motor to determine if motor rotates in the proper direction.
If motor rotates in wrong direction, the hydraulic lines are reversed or timing procedure of the motor is incorrect. See Motor Assembly for proper timing procedure.

Specifications
Rear Axle Housing Bolt Torque (4 used) . 140 Nm (105
lb-ft)
Disc Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Nm (140 lb-ft)