I don’t have any tips. I am just figuring it out too. So far I have been really impressed that the tractor has guts and is really solid. I have used it so far with a 5ft box blade and a rear finish mower made by Yanmar. I have the turf tire setup which is really stable. Hoye Tractor has been very helpful. I am looking at putting a ROPS on it. The live PTO is kind of a pain but I do have the over running clutch which is huge. I am definitely envious of your loader. This is the first tractor I have had without one and I miss it. Any idea which model Kubota loader you have? As I learn more I will be happy to share whatever I find out.
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I don’t have any tips. I am just figuring it out too. So far I have been really impressed that the tractor has guts and is really solid. I have used it so far with a 5ft box blade and a rear finish mower made by Yanmar. I have the turf tire setup which is really stable. Hoye Tractor has been very helpful. I am looking at putting a ROPS on it. The live PTO is kind of a pain but I do have the over running clutch which is huge. I am definitely envious of your loader. This is the first tractor I have had without one and I miss it. Any idea which model Kubota loader you have? As I learn more I will be happy to share whatever I find out.
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gioacchino
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Yep, I'm going to order a quick-connect PTO over-running clutch for mine for when I have to bush hog or rototill. I don't know what model the loader is on mine. Next time I am out around it I will take a look for a badge or something like that.
Just curious, what size finish mower do you pull with your tractor?
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Did you mean a slip clutch?
As Winston said, this model and all the US Yanmars already have an over-run clutch inside the transmission so far as I know. It is similar to the coasting mechanism on a bicycle, a one-way ratchet. Its purpose is to prevent the inertia of a mower etc from pushing you after you push in the clutch. A rototiller doesn't really need one, it doesn't have much inertia and will usually be slowed by the soil.
With the engine off engage the PTO and try turning the shaft in both directions. One way should ratchet.
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gioacchino
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This is what I was referring to, except quick-connect.
Interesting about having an internal over-run clutch. Does this ever need to be serviced or anything like that? I will have to do the test of shutting the engine off and trying to turn to the PTO shaft.
Interesting. It is possibly I have two because I definitely have the external one. Guess I won’t be having an overrun problem! I think it is a 4 ft finish mower but I will have to check. Not that I will need it anytime soon as we got another three inches of snow overnight.
clemsonfor
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The American ones have an internal one like Winston said.
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gioacchino
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Somehow I have developed a radiator leak at the bottom of my radiator. I am going to try to repair the radiator, but in case I have to purchase one, do any other Yanmar model radiators cross reference with a YM165 radiator?
Thanks.
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