Hard Steering Soveriegn

[Les 4]

The old Sov is steering a little hard. Can anybody give me some pointers on how to free it up, short of smaller front tires?

[dlcentral 1]

Get rid of it and get a B ser. they NEVER had steer probs.except maybe loose when so worn out! dlc

[dlcentral 1]

Ah yes, Les! I'll bet you that's your problem,the steer shaft bushs!I too like a hydro for snow and a geardrive for mowing.I was telling Dick R. I bought my parents a used 7016 hydro and the thing's been a darn lemon from the git-go!And yes that hard steer. prob. was one of the MANY things wrong with that heap! dlc

[Les 4]

I hear ya Dave. My B-112 is still my favorite tractor, although it never did steer real easy. This newer Sov I got sat in a field for several years, which is why I am looking for lube advice, figured while I am lubing I might as well lube up the old B-112 too. I still prefer the old gear drives for mowing, but I like the hydro for snow. I guess I feel like I always want to go too fast when mowing with a hydro. I feel like I am doing a better job of mowing if I go the exact same speed all the time. I worry about lugging the engine too, that comes from being an old truck driver I guess.