oc 3 steering

[tcr]

Hello everyone;
I've been playing with my crawler and noticed that it has gotten more dificult to steer as time goes on. Presently I have to pull the levers back all the way,  as hard as I can. I have not checked my steering bands, as it worked ok up to this point.  What is the approximate turning radius. mine is approx 15 ft to turn around.  any help appreaciated.
Thanks
tcr

[Bill Seal]

I fought my dozer-equipped OC3 for about 30 years, even re-lined the brakes with stock linings about 20 years ago, didn't help much. Last year I put in new type linings from Zimmerman's, UNBELIEVABLE!! It actually turns, no more jacking-and-backing, no more scars on the trees, no more "turn you @#$%^&*". I can use it to clean out the stalls without fear of knocking the barn off it's foundations.
Just be sure to wear gloves when installing the linings, those fiberglass-like shards are nasty.