ThermoStart - photos of TS flame

HoyeTractor · Dec 22, 2009

Ignition on my YM will only turn to the start position, it will not turn to the left, could this ign. switch been replaced at some point?

On some models the thermostart was an option. The tractors that were ordered without the thermostart did not have the momentary TS position.

The "check" button is used to check the "idiot" lights. Push that button and all of the warning lights on the dash should light up.

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jlinn1 · Dec 22, 2009

On my 1610D, when the check button is pushed it only lights up the four "dummy" lights on the dash. To engage the TS, you turn the key to the left and my tractor is original as far as I can tell with no mods, so Im assuming this is the way it should be. Im not aware that the check button has anything to do with the TS. When the key is held to the left for about 10 seconds, I hear a pop and then it will start in cold weather. I held the check button for about 15 and heard nothing and the tractor wouldnt start so I assume it has nothing to do with the TS.

Justin

deepNdirt · Dec 22, 2009

HoyeTractor said:
On some models the thermostart was an option. The tractors that were ordered without the thermostart did not have the momentary TS position.

I'm sure this is so, although i don't think in the case with my tractor,
I have the TS as well as the small fill reservoir, I cannot tell if perhaps there might be something preventing the switch from going to the left? I don't really want to try forcing it that way because the key has been welded on, and I'd at least like to get another key to replace before trying to force it to the left If I were to happen to break it off in the switch,
There looks to be a rubber cap/plug on the dash that covers a hole, this could be where the option for some kind of button or switch would go, I dont think it has ever been off though,

careyo63 · Dec 22, 2009

Ha!! DND. Are you ready for this, and are you sure you want to know what that Button is On mine anyways. It's what you call the Horn

Yes. Just kidding The round one that is plugged is were my head lights are wired to a switch. On yours the round blk. knob/switch to the right of the steering wheel is a toggle switch to my work light.

And by the way Merry Christmas Everyone

Carey

careyo63 · Dec 22, 2009

Tim had to go look. The GRN. wire that is connected should go to your ignition switch A with a jumperwire to the same terminal from B if you turn the key backwards or Left your Water Temp and ALT. light should come on. you are giving the TS. power. You also did me a favor Thanks. After seeing your picks all I need is the Res. and the hose and wire it back up for mine to work. I have never needed it so haven't had to hook it up. Here is the Wire diagram posted earlier.

Carey

204saskman · Dec 23, 2009

how does one tell if the TS is working properly? I went and tried mine today and i couldnt get it. Key turns to the left but nothing happens.

deepNdirt · Dec 23, 2009

careyo63 said:
Ha!! DND. Are you ready for this, and are you sure you want to know what that Button is On mine anyways. It's what you call the Horn Yes. Just kidding The round one that is plugged is were my head lights are wired to a switch. On yours the round blk. knob/switch to the right of the steering wheel is a toggle switch to my work light.

And by the way Merry Christmas Everyone

Carey

Horn huh! well I found a loose wire and connect it to that large black button, Now My windshield wipers work again

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the headlight switch on my tractor is located just under the Gauge ,and the blinker is to the left just half off side of the picture, the horn is the small button just under the idiot lights, and a toggle for the rear work light is to the far left corner of the dash not shown in picture, I think having the blinkers is somewhat strange

flashers I could see But blinkers! hmmmm

I guess them Japs got to warn others in the rice fields which way they're turning

............ Oh yeah! just kidding bout the Wipers, its really nothing more than a silent alarm button......

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and as I stated before I dont think the ign, switch on my tractor will turn to the left, I have tried when I first got this tractor to jump right on and start cranking right away and would not start up, it would have to turn over for 8-10 seconds resulting in a slite drain on the battery,
i ask someone about this and should I be somehow be glowing the plugs? and how to do so? he told me to turn the swicth on for 10 seconds before attempting to start it over, been doing this way ever since and it has always fired right up, I certainly hope I am explaining this correctly but this is as I was told ,

careyo63 · Dec 23, 2009

Dag Nabitt- What no Wipers Thought you had one on me there for a minute.

Carey

bmaverick · Dec 28, 2019

California,

AMAZING. I kept looking for the thermostart (TS) info and bingo, you are the one who did this thread. :drink:

You were holding out on me. :laughing:

Here's your Hoye reference too ...

Inside a Yanmar thermostart (glow plug) unit.

Thanks a bunch from the past! Maybe this needs to be a STICKY.

California · Dec 28, 2019

bmaverick said:
California,

AMAZING. I kept looking for the thermostart (TS) info and bingo, you are the one who did this thread. :drink:

You were holding out on me. :laughing:

Here's your Hoye reference too ...

Inside a Yanmar thermostart (glow plug) unit.

Thanks a bunch from the past! Maybe this needs to be a STICKY.

Does the flame picture in Hoye's description look familiar?

(Compare to post #1 above). Long ago Hoye's page had a credit to me for the photo.

It's too hard to research stuff here on TBN. While this forum is excellent for responding to someone's questions, Hoye's explanations are a better place to accumulate the 'common knowledge' needed to keep these antiques in service over many years.