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Fluid & Oil Types
Engine - 15-40wt Diesel engine oil Transmission/Hydraulic reservoir - sold under many names like -JD303, HyTrans, J10A, J14A, J20A,B,C,D, J27A or a host of other #'s. They will all say "Unive...
Battery size
Q- What size battery do I need to get? A- We get this question a lot. From What we have found a group 27 battery is the best fit on most models but can be hard to find. A group 30 is the largest t...
Tiller Tine Bolt Size
Q- How do I determine my tiller bolt size? http://www.hoyetractor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=tines 10MM = .39 INCHES 12MM = .47 INCHES One easy way to check th...
Zen- Noh Yanmar?
Zennoh is sort of like a leasing company. They put their decals on the tractor and lease them to the farmers. They are typically Kubota or Yanmar tractors. If the model starts with YM it is a Yanmar. ...
How Hot Should My Tractor Run?
Your tractor should run at 150 to 180 degrees. The light normally comes on at 220 degrees F.
Head gaskets Require Sealant?
Yanmar head gaskets do not require any sealant. NEVER use silicone on a head gasket. You MAY use a coppercoat if you want but it is not required. Be sure both the head and the top of the block are com...
What Should My Compression In PSI Be?
Around 500psi is good. A tractor will become hard to start at around 400. you can test it with this --> http://www.hoyetractor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CT-4150
Ran Out Of Fuel And Won't Start
We have a good article about that here--> http://www.hoyetractor.com/bleed.htm
How Do I Test My Alternator
MANY MODELS, LIKE THE 1500, HAVE A GENERATOR INSTEAD OF AN ALTERNATOR TO TEST A GENERATOR, TURN THE VOLT-METER TO A/C VOLTAGE ** LIKE A HOUSE - NOT A CAR ** AND PUT THE 2 PROBES ON THE 2 CONNECT...
Order Status
Did you know that you can check the status of your order at http://www.hoyetractor.com/orderstatus.htm
Damaged Shipment
If you receive a damaged shipment please let your UPS driver know it was damaged and call us (940)592-0181 or use our support ticket system at www.hoyetractor.com/contact. We will take it from there.
Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel
My Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel ***** NOTE This article assumes that you have a good supply of fuel going INTO your pump. If not read http://www.hoyetractor.com/bleed.htm ****** It is very com...
Three Point Hitch Problems
Having problems with your three point hitch. read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/brokenlift.htm 3pt hitch
Steering Shaft Fix
Have trouble with your steering shaft or steering gear box. read the article below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/steering.htm
Yanmar Tractor Overheating
Is your tractor running hot or overheating? Readthe article below http://www.hoyetractor.com/overheating.htm
4wd Knuckle Seal Replacement
read here http://www.hoyetractor.com/Yanmar_knuckle_seal.htm
Clutch Peddle Is Stuck
If your clutch won't disengage you should read the artcle below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/clutchstuck.htm
What size mower or box blade should I use
Read the article below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/mowersize.htm
My Brake Is Stuck
Read the article below if you are replacing brake shoes or your brakes are stuck or your peddle is sticking. http://www.hoyetractor.com/brakes.htm
how do I replace my clutch?
Find instructions for replacing clutch pressure plate and release bearing here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/clutch.htm
Winter storage tips
read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/winterstorage.htm
how do I shut off the battery water level light?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/batterywater.htm
How do I install a front loader
read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/loaderinstall.htm also helps with remote hydraulics
How do I install the three point hitch kit?
read this --> http://www.hoyetractor.com/tphkit.htm 3pt hitch
How do I add a log splitter or remote hydraulics?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/remote.htm
How much is my tractor worth?
Buying or selling? Read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/cost.htm
What is a "live pto"
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/pto.htm
What is a powershift transmission?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/powershift.htm
What size tractor should I get?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/size.htm for horsepower recommendations.
A list of tractor horsepower, weight, and dimensions
click here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/specs.htm
Who makes Yanmar?
read this http://www.hoyetractor.com/whomakes.htm
What is a gray market or black market Yanmar?
Read about grey market tractors here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/whomakes.htm
How does diesel compare to gasoline?
read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/gasvsdiesel.htm
What do I need to look for BEFORE I buy a Yanmar?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/lookfor.htm & get this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=book-e
What is a CAT1 or Category 1 three point hitch?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/tphguide.htm
How do I change my oil filter?
read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/oilfilter.htm
How do I change my fuel filter
read -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/fuelfilter.htm and http://www.hoyetractor.com/bleed.htm
Wher can I find my tractor serial number?
most models do not require a serial number when ordering parts. You can find your number here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/serial.htm
Can you email me a price quote on a part?
Sure! Did you know you can also look most common parts up on our website here- http://www.hoyetractor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT Some models even have the ENTIRE parts manual online ...
Solid state regulator to replace mechanical one
If replacing the obsolete mechanical regulator with a new solid state regulator on a YM1600, YM1900, YM2200, YM2700, or YM177 ** Looking at top of original regulator you will see terminals Left t...
Normal Operating Temperature
Your tractor should run at 150 to 180 degrees. The light normally comes on at 220 degrees F. also read -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/overheat.htm
Yanmar Hammer Sound Normal?
The Yanmar diesel engines, especially the 2 cylinder models are fairly rough running engines. They have even inherited the nickname "Yammer Hammer" because of the distinct knocking sound the...
Testing Injection Pump and Injectors
There is an easy do-it-yourself way to test your injectors & pump. 1- remove the injector from your engine. 2- hook the steel fuel line back up the the injector with the injector facing a...
My Alternator (Dynamo) Has 2 Wires- Which One Goes Where?
It does not matter which way you hook it up. It is AC voltage - like your house. There is no set + or -.
What does xxxx torque to?
We get a lot of "what does xxxx torque to?" questions. A lot of the fasteners do not list specific torques in the service manual. Here is a basic bolt (not stud) torque recommendation chart ...
Ring Location - EP-4160 / RS-300
THE PISTON RINGS WILL GO AS FOLLOWED: 1ST (TOP)- BLACK (SAYS "TOP" ON IT) 2ND - SILVER (SQUARE CUT - NO TOP/BOTTOM) 3RD - BLACK (CUT GROOVE TO BOTTOM, SLANT EDGE TO TOP) 4TH - SILVER...
Engine Oil Pressure
At about 2200 rpm a normal Yanmar engine will have around 35-60 psi of oil pressure when at normal operating temperature. At idle the pressure will typically drop to around 17-20psi. The low oil press...
 


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 Engine Oil Pressure 2010-02-23 15:41:45
 Ring Location - EP-4160 / RS-300 2010-02-17 08:58:52
 What does xxxx torque to? 2010-02-15 08:50:26
 My Alternator (Dynamo) Has 2 Wires- Which One Goes Where? 2009-10-21 17:54:25
 Testing Injection Pump and Injectors 2009-10-21 17:46:47
 Yanmar Hammer Sound Normal? 2009-09-17 14:06:41