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Fluid & Oil Types

Engine oil - The ideal weight of engine oil depends on the climate where you live. In colder areas (northern states) a 10W30 is typically preferred (it is a little thinner in the cold and will allow e...

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Battery size

Q- What size battery do I need to get? A- We get this question a lot. The absolute best way to get a replacement battery is to just take in your old battery and match it up. Most places require yo...

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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...

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Zen- Noh Yanmar?

We have a new full article about Zen-Noh in the link below http://www.hoyetractor.com/ZenNoh.htm       zennoh zen-noh  

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How Hot Should My Tractor Run?

Your tractor should run at 150 to 180 degrees. The light normally comes on at 220 degrees F. overheating over heating

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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...

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What Should My Compression In PSI Be?

Around 550 TO 640psi is typically what they would have left the factory with. A tractor will become hard to start at around 400. you can test it with this --> http://www.hoyetractor.com/Merchan...

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Ran Out Of Fuel And Won't Start

We have a good article about that here--> http://www.hoyetractor.com/bleed.htm

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How Do I Test My Alternator

MANY MODELS, LIKE THE 1500, HAVE A GENERATOR (OR DYNAMO) INSTEAD OF AN ALTERNATOR. DYNAMO LOOK LIKE THIS - http://www.hoyetractor

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Order Status

Did you know that you can check the status of your order at http://www.hoyetractor.com/orderstatus.htm

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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. ...

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Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel

My Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel The injection pump on most YM series Yanmar engines is really just several small pumps inside of a single housing. Each cylinder gets its own small plunger that pumps...

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Three Point Hitch Problems

Having problems with your three point hitch. read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/brokenlift.htm 3pt hitch

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Steering Shaft Fix

Have trouble with your steering shaft or steering gear box. read the article below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/steering.htm

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Yanmar Tractor Overheating

Is your tractor running hot or overheating? Readthe article below http://www.hoyetractor.com/overheating.htm

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4wd Knuckle Seal Replacement

read here http://www.hoyetractor.com/Yanmar_knuckle_seal.htm

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Clutch Peddle Is Stuck

If your clutch won't disengage you should read the artcle below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/clutchstuck.htm

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What size mower or box blade should I use

Read the article below -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/mowersize.htm

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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

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how do I replace my clutch?

Find instructions for replacing clutch pressure plate and release bearing here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/clutch.htm

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Winter storage tips

read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/winterstorage.htm

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how do I shut off the battery water level light?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/batterywater.htm

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How do I install a front loader

read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/loaderinstall.htm also helps with remote hydraulics

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How do I install the three point hitch kit?

read this --> http://www.hoyetractor.com/tphkit.htm 3pt hitch

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How do I add a log splitter or remote hydraulics?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/remote.htm

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How much is my tractor worth?

Buying or selling? Read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/cost.htm

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What is a "live pto"

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/pto.htm

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What is a powershift transmission?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/powershift.htm

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What size tractor should I get?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/size.htm for horsepower recommendations.

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A list of tractor horsepower, weight, and dimensions

click here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/specs.htm

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Who makes Yanmar?

read this http://www.hoyetractor.com/whomakes.htm

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What is a gray market or black market Yanmar?

Read about grey market tractors here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/whomakes.htm

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How does diesel compare to gasoline?

read here -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/gasvsdiesel.htm

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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

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What is a CAT1 or Category 1 three point hitch?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/tphguide.htm

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How do I change my oil filter?

read this -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/oilfilter.htm

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How do I change my fuel filter

read -- http://www.hoyetractor.com/fuelfilter.htm and http://www.hoyetractor.com/bleed.htm

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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

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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 ...

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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 to R...

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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/overheating.htm

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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 engine ma...

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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...

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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 -.

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What does my bolt 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 from Yanma...

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Ring Location - EP-4160 / RS-300

THE PISTON RINGS WILL GET INSTALLED EXACTLY IN THE ORDER THEY ARE PACKAGED WHICH WILL BE AS FOLLOWED:In the set there are two black rings that are identical, a silver ring, and a silver grooved oil ri...

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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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Tiller Tine Direction

There is an almost endless number of ways to arrange the tines on your tiller. You can set it up to make the final product flat, with rows, coarse, fine, or any combination of the above. The most comm...

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Clutch Disc Direction

Shop Notes: The splined area of the clutch disc sticks out further on one side of the disc than the other. The side that sticks out further goes to the back of the tractor. The flatter side goes to th...

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My Powershift Wont Go Into X Gear

There are really 2 common things that can cause this - 1- EASY Be sure that the linkages are not just wore or our of adjustment- especially if it wont go into the first or last gear on the selec...

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How much air should I put in my tires ?

See the attached chart for recommended pressures for some common tire sizes. [psi, inflation, inflate, p.s.i]

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VR-522 CONTINUITY CHECK

The service manual describes a test for the VR-522 regulator. In it there is a chart to test continuity between terminals. It needs to be tested using an ohm meter set at 20K or higher. it will not te...

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Marks On Connecting Rod - Direction

The markings on the connecting rod & rod caps (if there are any) should both be on the same side and be closest to the camshaft side.  

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Markings On Piston Rings

If the piston rings have a marking on them - the marking will always go up. Not all rings have a marking.

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Why does my steering box keep breaking?

The steering boxes on the Yanmar tractors are designed to last 30+ years without any problems. If you keep having problems with your gearbox then you have something else wrong. 1)- Do you have a loade...

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AL-1235 Rewire For 1600, 1900, 2200, 2700

If you are replacing the alternator on your YM1600, 1900, 2200, or 2700 you will need to hook up the wires according to the attached diagram. The exact "old" style alternator is no longer available. Y...

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Adding Multiple Hydraulic Accessories

If you want to add a loader AND a backhoe, or remote hydraulics, or a log splitter you would hook it up like this. It does not matter which valve goes first as long as they are both open center valves...

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Are Yanmar Parts Tax Exempt?

Compact tractor parts are not automatically tax exempt. If you use your Yanmar for farm work then you can fax us in a farm use exempt form and we will credit back the sales tax. You can find the form...

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Why is my engine smoking?

SMOKE COLOR ..There are usually 3 common types of smoke emitted from a diesel engine .. black, blue and white.Basically, smoke from a diesel engine indicates that something is not right. Smoke should ...

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"Banjo" or Screw In Style Injection Pump

See image below to see the difference.

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Connecting Rod Orientation

The connecting rods always go in the engine with the stamp facing the camshaft. Also be sure that the marking on the cap is on the same side as the marking on the rod.

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WPC-1700 INSTRUCTIONS

WATER PUMP CONVERSION YM1700 INSTRUCTIONS (HPWC-1700)   see attachment below

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International Shipping Cost

  For current international shipping prices please click  http://www.hoyetrac

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Tractor Stalls or Dies

read our new article in the link below --http://www.hoyetractor.com/tractor-dies.htm

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My Hydraulic Pump Cracked or Broke!

My Hydraulic Pump Cracked, Blew Out The Front Seal, Or The Shaft Broke Off! There are really only 2 things that cause this to happen:1)- The pump was "dead headed". This is very common. Probably 99+% ...

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Test 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 away from...

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Turf Kit Wheels Rub

If your turf wheels rub on the steering arm bolts please read the attached notice. ttk-1500 ttk-2000

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Hydraulic pump CC to GPM

Hyd Pump GPM ** Please note that the gearing that drives the pump can have a lot of impact on the output (IE- the pump is not usually turning at a 1:1 ratio of the engine). This is only a general guid...

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Oil leaking from crancase vent tube

Q- My tractor is leaking some oil from the crankcase Vent tube.Is that a big problem or is it easy to solve?A- It is normal to leak a little oil out of that tube- even on a new engine. That is just th...

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How To Test Fuel 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 away from...

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OFFSET LIFT ARMS

Q)- What is the off set on the HLA-2775 (LA-2775) and what is the distance between the holes? A)- Please see attached picture

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Head Gasket Orientation

Q- Can the head gasket be installed upside down. A- Most models have a head gasket that is not symmetrical. There is almost always a hole or two on one side that is not on the other. Line those extra...

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RS-1700 Piston Ring Location

OUR PISTON RINGS WILL GO AS FOLLOWS: The easiest way is to just watch how they come out of the package. They will go in the order they are packaged. In the set there is a square c...

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Starter Solenoid Wiring

Please see attached image. NOTE THE POSITION OF THE LITTLE WIRE STRIP! It must connect to the terminal going to the starter. That is how you tell which wire goes where. You can not just say 'my batte...

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PLEASE TELL US **WHICH ** DIPSTICK YOU NEED!!

If you are asking us for a replacement dipstick please tell us what dipstick you need- engine, trans, or 4wd. We get tons of emails that just need "a dipstick".

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AS-3110

  as-3110 has-3110 

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Trim PTO Shaft To Fit Mower

Click link below to watch video--   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vBFJcvs5SE     DS-34 PTO-540 OR-660   cut, too long.

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Please Include the shipping address, name on the order, and order number if possible!!!

If you are asking about the status of your order or want to get your order number please include the shipping address, name on the order, and any previous order numbers if possible!!!  If you jus...

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Steering Ball Nut Explained

This is by far the most common type of steering box for pitman arm systems. In a recirculating ball steering box, the worm drive has many more turns on it with a finer pitch. A box or nut is clamped o...

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Blown Head Gasket

How to test for a blown head gasket- We have made a new blown head gasket article. Check it out in the link below! http://www.hoyetractor.com/BlownHeadGasket.htm

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Wheel Measure

      Please fill out the attached sheet

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The Fuel Filters I Received Are Too Long!!!

We get this a LOT. The filters that we sent are correct for your tractor. You simply have the wrong bowl on the tractor. It really makes our job frustrating. Q)- Why don't my filters fit? A)- Becaus...

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New Injection Pump Will Not Pump Fuel

If your new injection pump will not pump fuel it might be because the pump is air-locked. To fix this just unscrew (1 turn... not all the way out) the fittings highlighted in the attached picture. Cra...

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Rear Axle Seal Replacement Instructions

Please check out our new instructions in the link below   http://www.hoyetractor.com/rear-axle-seal.htm          

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Brake Stub Axle Seal Replacement Instructions

Please Check Out Our New Instruction In The Link Below   http://www.hoyetractor.com/brake-shaft-seal.htm     brake drum seal 

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2700 2200 PTO Shifter Speeds

Sitting on the seat there is a PTO shifter lever to the left of you and also a lever beside the main gearshift.  Lever to the leftForward is LowBackwards is High Lever beside the shifterForward...

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Which Way Do My Pistons Go

As long as your pistons do not have the recessed cutouts in them for the valves, the orientation does not matter (as long as you don't install them upside down :) .  You can not install them the ...

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Fuel Injection Pump Not Pumping

An Important Note About These Pumps This style pump is a very simple and durable pump. The original pump in your tractor WILL run tens of thousands of hours... unless YOU ruin it with bad fuel. The fa...

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What Do The Switches On My UFO Controller Do?

Below is a diagram explaining what all of the switches do on your UFO controller. Of course, you need the special tiller attachment to use anything but the manual mode.       

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Why does my tractor pop out of gear?

It could be that the tractor has been shifted without coming to a complete stop (Yanmars are not synchronized) and the gears are just wore down & beveled. That grinding you hear is the s...

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Popping Out Of Gear

  You can find the most common causes in the link below

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Piston Markings & Connecting Rod Markings

Markings On Connecting Rods - Marks On Connecting Rod Face The Cam Shaft Markings On The Piston - - If Using A New Piston - it does not matter. Put any way you want. Most don't even have ma...

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Loader Valve REGEN Feature Explained

Regen is a feature of most modern

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RS-520 Ring Orientation

1ST (TOP)- SILVER RING - (NO TOP/BOTTOM)2ND - BLACK SQ

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Adding A backhoe

We have added a new article about installing a backhoe on your tractor. Click the link below http://www.hoyetractor.com/BackHoe.htm    

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Testing A Starter

We have a new article about testing a starter. Click the link below to view it http://www.hoyetractor.com/starter-test.htm

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Replacing Head Gasket

We have added a new article about replacing your head gasket below http://www.hoyetractor.com/head-gasket.htm

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AS-6064 REPAIR SLEEVE WILL NOT FIT!

Shop Notes: 

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My Yanmar YM1500 Three Point Hitch Does Not Get Wide Enough To Hook Up My ...

Hi Noel, That is a common problem with those tractors. You have a category 1 but with a narrower width than standard. You have a couple options: - you can adapt the system to use a normal sway chain...

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What Is Under My Injector?

  See image below

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Brake Shoes Will Not Fit In Drum

These brake shoes were manufactured with the expectation that your brake drum will have 40 years worth of wear and possible even been turned down at some point to smooth things back up. Because of thi...

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Power Steering Leaking

If your power steering is leaking check out the excellent write-up in the link below http:

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Testing AL-1235 Alternator

To test the AL-1235 alternator:  Stop engine Disconnect connectors from "N" and "F" terminals. Using a volt meter set in the DC voltage position- attach the (+) lead to the A terminal and the (-) lead...

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Starter Test 101

  ======================================================================================== #### DON'T RUN OVER YOURSELF! ##### Consult your operation manual for safe starting procedures. Observe all s...

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Injector Remover Puller Instructions

Please see attached for Injector puller instructions. 

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Why is my engine smoking?

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SMOKE COLOR ..There are usually 3 common types of smoke emitted from a diesel engine .. black, blue and white.Basically, smoke from a diesel engine indicates that something is not right. Smoke should ...

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Testing Injection Pump and Injectors

Category: Knowledgebase

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...

41,842
(76)
Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel

Category: Knowledgebase

My Injection Pump Won't Pump Fuel The injection pump on most YM series Yanmar engines is really just several small pumps inside of a single housing. Each cylinder gets its own small plunger that pumps...

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Fluid & Oil Types

Category: Knowledgebase

Engine oil - The ideal weight of engine oil depends on the climate where you live. In colder areas (northern states) a 10W30 is typically preferred (it is a little thinner in the cold and will allow e...

31,782
(154)
Tiller Tine Direction

Category: Knowledgebase

There is an almost endless number of ways to arrange the tines on your tiller. You can set it up to make the final product flat, with rows, coarse, fine, or any combination of the above. The most comm...

15,395
(115)
My Hydraulic Pump Cracked or Broke!

Category: Knowledgebase

My Hydraulic Pump Cracked, Blew Out The Front Seal, Or The Shaft Broke Off! There are really only 2 things that cause this to happen:1)- The pump was "dead headed". This is very common. Probably 99+% ...

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Injector Remover Puller Instructions

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Please see attached for Injector puller instructions. 

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Starter Test 101

Category: Knowledgebase

  ======================================================================================== #### DON'T RUN OVER YOURSELF! ##### Consult your operation manual for safe starting procedures. Observe all s...

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Fuel Filter Spring

Category: Recent Q & A

Wanted to get a new fuel filter but I noticed that the one I have has a a spring in the bottom of the bowl under the filter. Will the filters you sell fit or do I need to order a new bowl?    Yes our ...

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Engine Won't Turn Over

Category: Recent Q & A

Hey Aaron, Was trying to start tractor the other day in cold weather. Turned over (a little slow) but wasn't catching. Then all of a sudden it stopped turning over. 1) I get dash lights 2) There is 1...

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Testing AL-1235 Alternator

Category: Knowledgebase

To test the AL-1235 alternator:  Stop engine Disconnect connectors from "N" and "F" terminals. Using a volt meter set in the DC voltage position- attach the (+) lead to the A terminal and the (-) lead...

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Power Steering Leaking

Category: Knowledgebase

If your power steering is leaking check out the excellent write-up in the link below http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/273389-ym2220d-leaking-fluid-top-steering.html

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