john deere f912 need help
Working on the steering box of a JD F 921 ( 1988) rebuilt it all and now when I fire up the tractor the wheel just turns by itself and I have no control over steering..... Anyone help me here??????
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View Articlejohn deere f912 need help
Working on the steering box of a JD F 921 ( 1988) rebuilt it all and now when I fire up the tractor the wheel just turns by itself and I have no control over steering..... Anyone help me here??????
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