this valve you purchased via the SC data sheet above in this thread states it has a float function on the first spool..are you using this joystick valve with your propel/steer function? if so this may give you issue when using it depending on which spool you used for the propel circuit..push the lever too far and the 1st spool's float function will come into play..this function allows flow from one work port to another,in essence if you have the propel circuit plumbed to it the motors will freewheel,or the steering will free-float..the float function is intended for a loader mast+bucket to follow the ground contours and not apply down force via the cylinders..this alternate application may cause undue vehicle operation for you. Now if you move this valve assembly over to the loader functions,it would be fine for that. My articulated loader uses a standard spool priority flow hydraulic valve for steering, but I wound up using a standard 4-way cylinder valve for the propel circuit as well,not the best scenario but with practice can be operated with precision.
