The power steering on my 1650 (wide front end) has a &quot;chatter&quot; or slight hesitation when I turn the wheels right or left.   Is this a problem or normal?  It's been doing this since I bought it a few years ago.   It's not smooth like on my 770.

The wheels turn easily, and have full movement in both directions.  

John Schwiebert - In past notes to others, you mentioned jacking up the front of the tractor.  I did that, and the &quot;chatter&quot; seems to go away.  Also, I pulled out the flow divider spool and it seemed to move freely with no junk that I could see -- only clean oil came out.  Also, I don't have any external hose leaks.

I've gone through the hydrapower unit and replaced the oil and filter but haven't checked the pressure.  I currently don't have a pressure gauge that will read that high a pressure, but can get one if I need to.  I'm going through the whole tractor and will be overhauling the engine next and thought I'd get the small stuff fixed before I tackle the engine and clutch.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

RonnieS