Steering Wheel Issue

[tomtsled]

Today I went to get on my b7100, put my left foot on the step on the left side and grabbed the steering wheel to pull myself up and the steering wheel came off in my hand. I almost destroyed myself, there aren't a lot of soft things to land on. How do I put it back on and keep it on?

 

[ve9aa]

Picture?

What part(s) broke?

 

[imnukensc]

Today I went to get on my b7100, put my left foot on the step on the left side and grabbed the steering wheel to pull myself up and the steering wheel came off in my hand. How do I put it back on and keep it on?

The answer to that depends on what all you broke when you used it for a handhold.

 

[armylifer]

Did just the steering wheel come off or did the steering shaft come off with it? You probably already discovered this but the steering wheel should never be used to pull yourself on or off the tractor. A few years back someone posted his experience doing the same thing. He has several hundred dollars damage and several hours work to repair the cast aluminum dash that broke. Pictures are worth 1000 words.

 

[tomtsled]

Here are a couple pictures. There was no nut holding the wheel on.

 

[ve9aa]

Clean up the threads and put a nut on?

 

[D2Cat]

Looks like you need to clean the threads and find a nut the fits. Then put the wheel back on.

 

[tomtsled]

Thanks everyone. I went to Messick's site and ordered the nut, washer and washer spring.

 

[armylifer]

Thanks everyone. I went to Messick's site and ordered the nut, washer and washer spring.

Aside from the fact that you fell, you got real lucky. It is possible to break the steering shaft housing by pulling yourself up on the tractor. That would have been a lot more expensive that the nut, washer, and spring.

 

[RCW]

Several years ago my steering wheel came off while mowing.

Thankfully the nut and washer were contained by the wheel’s hub cover…

 

[Henro]

Aside from the fact that you fell, you got real lucky. It is possible to break the steering shaft housing by pulling yourself up on the tractor. That would have been a lot more expensive that the nut, washer, and spring.

I suppose that's true. ANYTHING is possible. But what are the chances? I think I use the steering wheel on my BX for that same purpose. Perhaps just to maintain balance when the MMM is on. Not sure.

BUT if a normal person could destroy the steering mechanism by just pulling on it a bit...must be greatly under designed.

Next time I get into my van I will have to pay attention to see if I use the "steering wheel assist" function. LOL

In the OP's case, it is obvious the nut fell off and he did not notice it...and eventually the steering wheel worked it way up the splined shaft...after who knows how long?

 

[6869704x4]

Here are a couple pictures. There was no nut holding the wheel on.

Not directed toward you but this reminds me of the joke about loose nut behind the wheel.

 

[imnukensc]

In the OP's case, it is obvious the nut fell off and he did not notice it...and eventually the steering wheel worked it way up the splined shaft...after who knows how long?

No, Henro, it was not obvious.

 

[mikester]

Maybe the previous owner was a Formula 1 racing fan...