Yanmar YANMAR1500 Discussions

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  1. sugarcreek

    yanmar 1500 transmission

    I own a yanmar 1500 with transmission problems, tooth missing on 3rd gear and bearing noise. I found a ym2000 parts tractor and was wondering if the transmissions are the same or completely...
  2. jcook912

    Yanmar 1500 front wheels 3×12 4 bolt

    Hello everyone, so I've acquired a yanmar with wheels that are rusted out by the valve stem and apparently they are unavailable anywhere.. looking for ideas for repair or possible replacement...
  3. C

    Transmission for Yanmar 1500

    Does anyone have a transmission for a Yanmar 1500 for sale?
  4. C

    Transmission for Yanmar 1500

    Does anyone have a transmission for a Yanmar 1500 for sale?
  5. C

    PTO not working for post hole attachment on Yanmar 1500 tractor

    So I finally got a chance to use my new post hole digger with my old Yanmar 1500 tractor. I checked that the PTO turned and turned the gearbox and auger after I installed it so I thought I was...
  6. C

    Yanmar 1500 governor

    I have a Yanmar 1500 with a 2tr15 engine. Does anybody have any info on setting the governor, the manual is horrible
  7. J

    Yanmar 1500

    Hey every body I need some parts for my yanmar 1500 like transmission parts any body got any leads I have broken gear in the transmission
  8. R

    Yanmar 1500 Red Clutch Replacement

    Good morning. I need to check out my clutch and probably need to replace it. Hoye has a video about splitting the tractor and replacing the clutch. I kinda wanted to see if maybe something...
  9. J

    I am looking for a steering box for a Yanmar 1500. anyone got a used one for sale?

    I recently bought the tractor but only realized when I got it back to the shop that it was missing more than just the steering Colum. it appears to also be missing the steering box as well. the...
  10. J

    Yanmar 1500 regulator

    Where is the cheapest place to buy a yanmar 4 wire regulator for a ym1500
  11. Z

    hole in steering column on yanmar 1500

    I've got a new to me yanmar 1500 that I've had for about a month and have just noticed while driving it around that oil was leaking from somewhere onto the steering gearbox. I thought initially...
  12. T

    Yanmar 1500

    Hi. I need a Yanmar 1500 tractor with small tiller shipped from Decatur, Al to Walnut Creek, CA. The items weigh 1430, the length is 102", the width is 42" and the height is approximately 6'.
  13. K

    yanmar 1500

    yanmar ym 15 diesel tractor will turn over but will not crank comes with box blade bush hog tiller - Garden - Double Springs, Alabama - Marketplace | Facebook Someone thought it was a good buy...
  14. S

    Thanks for the Add - Yanmar 1500 Newbie

    Glad to be here. I just bought a Yanmar 1500 4wd. Loving this little work horse - have a lot to learn. Here she is: Yanmar 1500 4x4 4 wheel drive tractor - YouTube Look forward to interacting with...
  15. R

    Yanmar 1500 Service

    Where is the oil drain plug on 1500D ?
  16. TNhobbyfarmer

    Yanmar 1500

    I am considering a Yanmar 1500 4wd. Hoye lists the 1500 as a preferred model for parts. I have never owned a Yanmar so I'm looking for input, the good, the bad, the ugly.
  17. J

    yanmar 1500 pto

    hi everyone. on my 1500 I cannot get the pto to stop . it will only stop when I step on the clutch. any info on this and how the pto operating lever is suppose to work would be great. thanks jim
  18. J

    yanmar 1500

    hello everyone iam new to the forum as of now. I spent 8 hours on the road yesterday to pickup a yanmar 1500 tractor. does anyone know where I can download a owners and sevice manual. iam...
  19. mjdupre

    Looking for new rear tires for a Yanmar 1500

    Original tires are finally shot so looking to replace them. Has anyone had experience using 9.5/22 rear tires on the 1500? According to Hoye, Tire Number Explanation, they claim this should work...
  20. J

    Yanmar 1500 brakes

    need advice on sticking brakes. has anyone serviced brakes, how to fix .
  21. E

    What to do with Yanmar 1500

    I'm not sure what to do with my Yanmar. The PTO Speed Fork is broken and a gear is missing teeth. $200 or so in parts. That job may be too much for my skills and tools to handle. Probably cost...
  22. E

    New Guy, PTO shifter (pto speed) broken yanmar 1500

    Hi, Elba Mike here, new to forum. I have the pto shifter gear box open and need to replace the internal shift parts. Is there an "easy" way to do this? I didn't find this on a forum search. Be...
  23. Y

    Yanmar 1500 shifter spring broke, need help with rollpins in case

    Howdy folks, first ever post on the site and hope for some tech help to save the day, particularly mine! I have a Yanmar 1500 and noticed the shifter getting sloppy and moving up and down. I have...
  24. B

    yanmar 1500 trade question ??

    Hi guys, new here, i have a ford 8 N i was thinking about trading for a yanmar 1500 ... is this a good trade? are the 1500s good? or is there lots of trouble with them? i dont know anything...
  25. swmillbrook

    Does engine need rebuilding, Yanmar 1500

    Yanmar 1500 was on a hill, nose pointed downward, while operating a posthole digger in idle position. Engine got very hot. It will still run but makes a different noise and not as much power as...
  26. P

    Yanmar 1500 FEL

    Hi. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a dealer who services Yanmar tractors in Western PA/Eastern OH. I have a Yanmar 1500 that I want to get a FEL for but I don't want to install it...
  27. S

    3-Point Hitch yanmar 1500

    It has been a week since I changed the motor oil and filter, drained transmission, removed hydraulic filter and cleaned and replaced it,filled trans with new fluid, changed fuel filter. I asked if...
  28. T

    Looking for PTO Parts for Yanmar 1500

    I basically need to replace most of the external parts for the PTO on a Yanmar 1500 Including the housing any help here? Any Idea for used parts?
  29. F

    yanmar 1500 manual/ steering adjustment

    Hello I just bought 3.5 acres that I now need to mow. I bought a international 330 w/FEL and mower then I decided it was to big and traded it for a Yanmar 1500D now I would like find a...
  30. K

    Yanmar 1500

    Hello everyone, This is my first post and I'm sure I will have many more after this one. I recently bought a Yanmar 1500 and it is my first tractor. It came with a Woods RM59 finish mower and a...
  31. T

    Yanmar 1500

    I have a 1979 Yanmar 1500 purchased with no manuals or instructions. Beneath the seat there is a valve with a handle resembling a water spigot handle. Fluid is leaking from the stem of this valve...
  32. VT_Hokie

    Yanmar 1500 Water pump solution

    I was getting tired of watching my temp gauge crawl into the overheat zone while bushhogging so I came up the following fix for my pumpless 1500D. Using an auxiliary heater pump out of a high end...
  33. W

    yanmar 1500 parts

    Is there some place on the web that I can find yanmar tractor parts other than Hoye tractor? New or uused, it does not matter.
  34. J

    Yanmar 1500 temp gauge

    I just purchased a Yanmar 1500 and am happy with the tractor. I was just wondering if I should add on a temp gauge from Hoye. My dash is pretty full with turn signal,horn and light switch along...
  35. M

    Tiller Yanmar 1500 Tiller Question

    Hello All, My 1500 Yanmar Tiller, Model RSB, now needs new tines, I called a Vendor here on the board and he has asked me if they are 10mm or 12mm holes in the tines. Anyone here have any idea? I...
  36. C

    fuel line repair or replace??Yanmar 1500

    Both fuel lines that originate at the fuel pump and terminate at the injectors have worn and are leaking where the lines bend around the front of the engine block.I removed the lines and tried...
  37. BTackett

    Yanmar 1500 specs

    I just bought a Yanmar 1500 but not picked it up yet. It has a 6 spline PTO and I am just wanting information about about the tractor. Are they a good performer? Anyone have trouble finding normal...
  38. D

    Yanmar 1500 alternator/charging question

    Here is a rather simple question? Where is the alternator located on a ym1500? The battery is not charging, but I can not seem to find the alternator. (it may not have one!?!?!?) I bought...
  39. D

    Yanmar 1500 stuck lift arms HELP!

    I just bought a YM1500. The lift arms are stuck in the UP position. I have removed the dial nob below the seat, and the thing that it depresses when it is opened and closed does not seem to move...
  40. C

    replace sleeve in a yanmar 1500

    any one know what to use to get sleeve out. have been to parts ste has a wet sleeve puller. motor still in tractor so taking it some place is out. has anyone done this before and how hard of a job...
  41. S

    Oil & Fuel yanmar 1500 fuel filter

    I am looking for a fuel filter that really fits my Yanmar 1500. I have tried the Wix 33262 & napa 3262. They barely fit, and are really about 1/8 inch too long. I notice Hoye tractor lists a...
  42. D

    Yanmar 1500 head gasket

    my 1500 blew a head gasket and put some water in the crankcase. i think i caught it before any damage was done, but here's my question. the old gasket was damaged in 2 seperate places, so i didn't...
  43. H

    Find parts for Yanmar 1500

    My buddy has a YM1500 and want's to find a source for parts in the Northwest. 2 questions: Does anyone know where to find parts (nothing specific right now). Is there a non grey market tractor...
  44. S

    Wide tires on yanmar 1500

    Does someone know if the rear axel can handle 20 inch wide turftires? I´m afraid it will break when i turn. The thing is that i got the tires wery cheap, and it would be cool if i could use...
  45. S

    yanmar 1500 getting hot

    I have had a Yanmar 1500 for about 8 to 10 years. Never had any problem until summer before last. The idiot (hot) light started coming on- it does not come on when I use it during the winter. I...
  46. J

    Tiller john deere790 and yanmar 1500 tiller

    Anybody have any ideas if a 4 foot yanmar tiller (model 1500) will work with john deere 790? was told that it may contact the rear tires at times. was also told that with the four wheel drive...
  47. R

    I bought a Yanmar 1500 today.

    Went to Fredrick's in Hartselle, AL, today and bought a 1500 with tiller, box blade, 4 suitcase weights, and rotary cutter. Also included overunning clutch and manual. Total was $3750. Supposed...
  48. B

    Yanmar 1500 OIL FILTER???? HELP

    Hey All I have just been reading a lot of good information from you all BUT....... I have not been seeing anybody ask about the part number for an OIL FILTER for my YM1500. I am a new owner of a...
  49. S

    yanmar 1500, 3 pt. lift will not lower

    The lift arms on my Yanmar 1500 will not lower. I tried turning the round knob at the front of the seat, but this did not seem to help. It seemed like there was no resistance when the knob was...
  50. S

    LIFT WON,T WORK ON YANMAR 1500

    THE 3-POINT LIFT ON THE BACK OF MY YANMAR 1500 WILL RAISE, BUT IT WON'T LOWER. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT I NEED TO LOOK AT. I HAVE REMOVED THE FRONT AND BACK COVERS FROM THE PISTON AND AM ABLE TO...
  51. Coyote

    yanmar 1500 coolant

    Anyone know the capacity of the cooling system on a 1500 so I can get the 30% AF right? Thanks
  52. A

    Temp on my Yanmar 1500

    Took the tractor out to do some tilling. Had put a temp gauge on a few days ago. After tilling about 15 nmin I notice the temp over 250 deg. Tractor did not get hot. I pulled the gauge and...
  53. D

    Tranny fluid for Yanmar 1500

    For some reason my posts don't seem to be showing up. At great risk of repeating myself for the third time (I'll make it short), what kind of fluid goes into a Yanmar 1500 transmission? I got...
  54. D

    Leaky hydraulic piston on Yanmar 1500.

    Yes it is I again. I'm wondering what is involved in replacing a seal on a hydraulic piston. The furthest out piston on my bucket has a slight leak. I think it is the seal where the inner shaft...
  55. D

    Yanmar 1500/FEL vs. Power-trac???

    Hi folks! I've been looking for awhile for a Yanmar 1500D with a front loader or an equivalent compact tractor local to me (within say, 50-100 miles or so). I've found a Power-trac 418 that...
  56. J

    Yanmar 1500 no power

    My cousin "inherited" a 1500 that we were finally able to start by pulling. It belched a lot of black smoke and had zip for power. My JD 790 manual says the fuel pump might be out of timing...
  57. A

    yanmar 1500 air filter

    I have a Yanmar 1500 (gray market) tractor. I have been unable to find an air filter for this tractor at any of the local tractor dealers. Does anyone know where I might find one ?
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