1864 hydrostatic pump problem
 

First off thanks everyone for accepting me into the community.

My 74 yo father in-law is searching for answers. His pride and joy is a 1864 is sitting, not mowing. We tried to replace it with a brand new Kubota zero turn, and I quote "its junk dont mow worth a darn." There was a leak coming from the pump somewhere. He removed it sent it out it and was returned with a worse leak. Tear down again and shipped out. This is where I come in, cause they couldn't get it back on. I got it back in place not leaking. HOWEVER when you start it the steering wheel will spin counterclockwise not stop .. with force you can stop it but it takes effort. You cannot turn the wheel clockwise at all and the wheels don't turn whatsoever. I didn't see it prior nor can I find a good diagram how it goes, just kind of put the steel lines where they lined up. Any questions comments concerts suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

First, welcome to OCC..... :Welcome2:

On the Steering issue, sounds like the lines are not plumbed right.

That seems to be the same diagram I have but different part numbers not that that matters. What do you mean by plumbed ?

That is a standard industry term meaning the same as "piped up correctly".

Sounds like the pressure is on the return.:bigthink:

Pic of the underside of an 1864

Thank you so much this is exactly what I have been looking for!!!!