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Support either the round or the T-post to reduce vibration. Many ways to do so, but 1st order going from photo will be to clean wood out of way of your approach. Support T-post with a piece 2x with a V notch in one end and a stake driven as deep as possible on the other end of the end of 2x...

I have owned wooded property in years past. In my opinion, you need to decide on your desired usage if the property. In my opinion different usage requires different approaches. Hunting property, basically just let it grow naturally. Pretty much every critter likes the under growth, including...

What subcompact or compact tractor did you buy 20 years ago from JD that had s US made engine. The fact is that with the 600,700, 800, 900, 1000 & 1200 series subcompact and compact tractors—JD big entry into this market going back into the late 70’s and early 80’s were all built to JD specs by...

My son a few years back (years get away from me so probably more than I think) bought a JD tractor (it was during the Covid low supply period). I think it was a 3024. One of his concerns was being able to unload some frequently shipped to him (he drives a tool truck) at a general weight of...

Glad you and your family are ok. As for the tractor, I would assume that the metal throughout the tractor including the engine suffers from fatigue ad the properties would likely have changed from the intense heat you say was present. Get all you can for it from the insurance and buy a...

Many that I know use 55 gallon drums for such storage. Pumps for these drums are available (both manual and electric). While 55 gallons of fuel gets heavy (and expensive quickly) no one says it must be fill completely. Also in my area farmers use to have L tanks under cross tool boxes in their...

I was planning to comment that those bright orange pieces he had seen sticking out of the ground were simply the conduit probably installed by a different contractor than the one that installed the fiber cable.

Aren’t all of those crazy government programs messed up?

I love old oaks! The house I was raised in had several close as a child. Now at almost 64 (in a few weeks) all have been gone for several years. I remember 1 right beside the approach concrete to the house’s carport was struck by lightning when I was a kid still living there and died and was...

My question which I believe will largely answer your question for you. How many times when getting a “refill” (my very limited experience with various tanks has always been an exchange) have you bern asked about proof of ownership?

Where did you get that the neighbor and not his children called him seeing as his initial post it said “got a call” didn't say from whom. Could have been from the forestry service. Read in a later post that the initial call was from his daughter. OP never said what his or his living onsite...

Sounds like OP is ok with dragging logs. If it very wet, ruts from tractor tire or the log are likely to happen just part of life. Ruts from dragging can be reduced by lifting the front end of the log, probably why OP is looking at tongs. An old timer (now I guess that is me) some 30 years...

Ifbit works when holding the PTO lever back, it sounds like an adjustment of the safety switch or lever more than a faulty switch

Not to mention all the government regulated emissions stuff. Makes my old 80’s tractor even more attractive!

This was my thoughts when I read 3-5 ton unit. Going just a bit larger makes things go faster and easier. To me reach is always an issue—not so much for digging, but for discarding the spoils, being stable when working around a pond or other obstacles, pushing down trees being able to increase...

The 3PH is rated at just shy of 1500 lbs at 24” from the lift pins according to Tractordata.com. That would put your 3PH at the roughly 15% of trailer total weight, it should be doable as tongue weight is typically between 10-15% of total trailer weight. If you think it may exceed this level, go...

I will go beyond saying I’m not sure this is a good ideal, to saying I think this is s terrible ideal. Your tractor is not designed to travel at highway speeds. Tires are easily replaced, not cheaply however, but the internals of the rear axle (the business portion of the tractor) not so much.

Lots of stuff on a 2019 will in lu opinion be a pain due to computer controls. Lights should be fairly simply and bypass the computer (hopefully). Pick your spot to begin checking got voltage. You said the fuse looks good. Was this a visual check? Did you use a volt meter on both sides of the...

Shrinking metal is an art form. One that is largely a lost art. If you put a tape measure to the other side and then measure the total length including the deformed “V”, you will find that you have a longer side where bent. Just pushing on it will not get a straight side. You will also find that...

I would agree you may have trouble finding a place willing to fill these small bottles. Also I would not be surprised to find that the cost to fill a small bottle, may be as much as a regular size bottle. You might consider a flux core welder for the light duty work you are looking at.

If you don’t have space for your drainage pipe at the bottom, you din’t have room to build a lasting wall! All you will build is a mess that will fall—sooner than later. Rebar is a poor choice for what I always called a deadman. This “deadman” needs to interlock with the wall, extend several...

Hey rScorty, I do not own such a plate, but have a buddy that jumped on one in a package deal thinking it would a great addition. I have used his with a landscape rake. It for me was overall a disappointment. What I found worked best was to have the rake in a “forward” position in the 3PH behind...

I will confess to being clueless on your 318, but I once had a JD lawn tractor (I don’t remember the model number) that had a similar type setup. The lower brackets on my were a pivot holder for a rod that ran under the mower to lift a front mounted implement. There was a lot of linkage/steel...

Sorry to tell you this, but that old thing of smearing grease on battery contacts regardless of which contact—battery post, ground at frame, or starter connection—introduced moisture into the connection and starts corrosion. Clean that mess off then use a degreaser or brake clean on all parts...

Proves your human! And bigger than most—you confessed your error!

I purchased my older tractor used and it had been in 4x4 for a while and did not want to disengage. I talked with lots of folks, before getting really involved with getting it out of 4x4. I sprayed all connection points of linkages including where it went into the case, I did not go inside the...

It has bern several tears ago now (early days of supply issues of covid) so provably early 2020, my son was shopping for a tractor. Part of his needs was to be able to lift a certain amount if weight lifted with forks. Within a few days if receipt of his tractor, he attempted to lift the item...

If you do multiple sets of cables, 12’ for 1 see is fine and smaller gauge wire is fine (4) also. Personally, 20’ is what I consider a minimum length. Evaluate your potential needs when using. Will you always be able to pull along side the vehicle that needs s jump? Or will there be the...

Over the years I have Over the years, I have bought and built a number of sets of jumper cables. I agree with Roadworthy’s post. One caution if you decide to build your own, be sure the insulation on the wire you select is oil/gas/diesel/grease resistant. The first set I ever build (probably...

Several pieces of info are available if you know how to translate the info. CCA=Cold Cranking Amps (your battery has 800) this is different from CA=Cranking Amps (I did not see this number in your battery). CCA is in my opinion a better indicator of what your battery can do. Your battery also...

Very pos I don’t often watch Tony’s channel, so not likely I was thinking of him. I know Hank has 3 different TYM tractors, having recently picked up a larger model. I’m not a TYM guy and the model numbers tend to run together on me. Not being mine, there is little reason for me to try to keep...

1) I think Hank Hamilton on Youtube has a TYM 474. He has several channels and not sure which focuses on tractors, but it may be a source for info on the TYM 2) consider overall size of whatever tractor/loader/brush cutter if planning to cut trails through trails. My personally experience...

I buy lots of used, when I can find what I want, but I do my research on new so I know what I am looking at. One reason is a 20+ year old implement/attachment is less likely to be chinese steel. But watch for overall weight issues as these are also less likely to be from stronger lighter steel...

I totally agree with consider the weight of the forks, but in my opinion you want forks that exceed your tractor’s lifting capacity within reason. I would not buy forks intended for a skid steer even though with SSQA they would fit your tractor. Also consider what you plan to lift. Most likely...

But labels are required to comply with code. In reality these labels (if installed) fail to remain in place for a variety of reasons.

Yes and no. Yes as grounds and neutrals leave the sub panel, there is a lack of bonding (separation/isolation). But if you travel upstream to the main panel, the 2 are bonded, typically on the bar. At this point both are typically earthed to whatever earthing system used.

In effect, the “ground” better term is earthed, and “neutral” are always bonded—since all sub panels are fed from the main panel where ground and neutral are in effect connected to the same bars (bonded). If your panels are old enough, the neutral and ground are bonded throughout the system. It...

I have to agree. It was not me but a cousin that is about 10 years older than I. My cousin has been around equipment his entire life. However this past summer, while working of his tractor, he step beside the cockpit and started his tractor. Unfortunately it was in gear. One leg got tangled in...

Following this explanation of what you want to do, I suggest you find the power in wire for your seat switch and the power out wire from your seat seat switch. You want to splice in (3 wires) on each side of your seat switch. Your added switch would continue power along the system when energized...

You mentioned the DC tractor whatever as justification for doing your trip. Your Kioti and the tractors in the DC stuff are night and day different. Out compacts are nit intended to be on all day, day after day as is a true farm tractor. While I have spent in the past 10+ hr days in large farm...

If he told If he told us how old his tractor is, I missed it. If his tractor has a bit of age, his factory lights may not be LED. So again if he left his factory lights in place and added lights he could be pushing that 120 watts. From my perspective there are lots of unknowns. My approach...

If you are running your added LED lights and the factory lighting, you may well be overloading that wire. I have done a lot of wiring over the years, and my standard move when adding lights to an existing circuit (using same switch) is to use the switch as a supplying power to a relay...

Personally I would have went with s meter instead of swapping wires front to rear to check the switch. Spend a little bit more money on a meter if you don't have it already and get a meter with a clamp amp tester. Your fuse is one source of amp rating for the circuit, the other (better in my...

I did another post say what the poster you asked your question. 1) understand there is no down pressure on our smaller tractors 3PH as designed. There are kits that can place downward pressure, but only advisable in a very few situations as extra down pressure removed traction—mot something you...

One caution if you go with the 3PH trailer mover, weight is the only down pressure on your 3PH (at least without an added kit or rather large tractor). There are reasons for this that I will not go into here. What this means is that there is the possibility your trailer tongue could raise up to...

Personally in dry sand, I would expect to experience sand slippage under all conditions. Loose soil in general allows slippage. Moist sand (not wet) will reduce slippage.

Personally in dry sand, I would expect to experience sand slippage under all conditions. Loose soil in general allows slippage. Moist sand (not wet) will reduce slippage.

While lots of folks are encouraging a larger hoe, consider your work environment carefully when consider full size hoes. They simply will not fit in many areas. Also consider the depth of digging you need to do—many compact hoes have a limited digging depth some as shallow as 6’. I would...

While I agree that all cylinders (which includes FEL cylinders) should be cycled (several times) as a part of the flush, leaving the loader in a raised position has little to no effect on the amount of oil that is in the cylinders on a dual action (hoses at both ends of the cylinder) hydraulic...

Never meant to imply I would not flush a hydrostatic drive. I apologize if I implied that. I merely meant that I would not flush with diesel fuel on a hydrostatic drive.

With a front end loader, ballast is a must. You have a few options, filled tires, wheel weight and implements or ballast on the 3PH. You can combine these if needed. Check your owners manual, there is a max recommended ballast.

I have never done this but had old timers tell me it works. Several old timers I have know swore using diesel fuel as a flush fluid with some Heat would remove the sludge and moisture from the hydraulic system of the tractor. According to them any cylinders needed to be cycled several times and...

I have nothing against the .38 load itself. My concern is limited number of shots and likelihood of multiple folks in the break-in. Also a bit heavier might help to steady her handling of the firearm. I would say go to a store that has a firing range, and will rent out firearms. Try out several...

I do not own a ym2610, although a friend did. I believe your tractor has a 3 forward speed with 1 speed reverse in 4 ranges. If this us correct you are not getting into 3rd and 4th ranges. A couple of things—be sure you are completely stopped and clutch is completely depressed. While your speed...

Great you have your clutch working. Now save yourself this hassle in the future, look for a small diameter “flip pin” near the clutch pedal, if present it was put there to hold the clutch pedal and thus the clutch in the open position. If this “pin” is not present, get a block of 2x? to place...

I love my 42 year old Yam2002D. When I purchased, I had the need to go through trees on the property that limited my size I could consider. I looked at a YM1500D and quickly decided, I want a larger size. And I agree a Front End Loader should be included. Also in my opinion tractors make poor...

I am a firm believer in leak down testing. Where air escapes provides great info as to where compression is lost. You could have several locations loosing compression, but focus on only 1 and major frustration when reassembled. Check for air escaping between head and block—bad gasket. Air...

The computer concern mention is that neither tractor is equipped with a computer controlling stuff. A headache that will not be present and no need for a computer for diagnostics, just your knowledge of things mechanical.

First, stop using the 3 pt drawbar for pulling trailers, there is mo down pressure on the 3ph other than the tongue weight. It is a good way to get into trouble. Use the fixed drawbar attached to the under belly of the transaxle—this can not raise up. Second find an opened area and get some...

I doubt that a 3pt ballast box would increase his ballast over what his backhoe provides. Extending the backhoe reach might increase the leverage of the weight, but it could be that his tractor is not weight rated to travel in this configuration.

Check the owner’s manual for your loader, typically you will find require ballast specs here. It typically is not in your tractor manual as without the loader, rear ballast is typically not need (might need front ballast in a non loader situation). Often it is listed in various...

I have read page 1. A double dose will not be beneficial in my experience, and could cause problems as it is not fuel. Yes you can add it as long as your storage location is warm enough that fuel does not gel inside there. However, fuel in the system beyond your tank will not be treated, do...

Long ago, I bought a package of smaller zip closure bags (roughly without getting one and a tape measure they are 2”x 4”). Tgey work great for small parts to keep together, if need for larger parts you can use sandwich, quart or gallon bags—if won’t fit in a gallon bag, I figure I can see it. If...

Unfortunately since you are lifting a rear wheel off the ground, you will only lift your rear wheel and outrigger off the ground. You will slightly change the weight distribution as you put down your outriggers, but you WILL NOT change the lift capacity of your loader. Your machine is a smaller...

If as with most Kubota’s, the zerk screws into the middle of the pin, then your pin is drilled at least partially till at leas one cross drilled hole is encountered (my guess approximately 1/2 the length of the pin. If you decided to use heavy tapping to remove the pin, I suggest you have a...

You are wise to be concerned and to ask! Assuming you did not go with the economy model brush cutter and it is appropriately sized for your tractor’s size and HP, damage to your 3PH or brush cutter is minimal in my opinion. Others have addressed the issues related to too long a PTO shaft. There...

I would not recommend drill the drawbar. As others have said you can get a trailer mover that has a 2” receiver built into it. I have seen, but not for a while (probably related to my looking or not looking) a bolt on receiver hitch that would mount to the drawbar as an option (poor option...

Personally, I use both/either chains and binders and/or straps. 4 for my tractor trying to obtain a 45 degree angle and down pressure. In addition, I used 1 on the bucket/loader and another on the implement. The decision between strap or chain and binder is often based on what it runs...

A couple of things that I have not seen addressed. 1) focus on the size of tractor that meets your needs. The only need I have seen expressed was to fit between trees. This to me is a biggie but not the only one. You mention a cab—will that limit you in your height (tractor size) to fit in...

While you may not be hauling commercially and thus not be required to meet DOT requires, if you check with your insurance, it would not surprise me if they require DOT standards to cover you in case of an accident. Check out DOT requirements for yourself, but several have summarized them—4...

Guys you may want to start a new post. You tagged on to this one that is almost 3 years old.

A good electric mechanic needs to dig into your battery issue. It could be the battery has a surface charge but no guts when a load is applied. It could also be an issue with how it is wired causing a repeated drain recharge cycle. Also there could be an issue with the onboard charger...

I have to question what is the concrete project. There are projects that I would have no issues with using the all thread. Then there are projects that I would not consider putting all thread in at all. I have used all thread for lots of projects, and 1 point I can tell you for a fact is that...

Agreed with today’s internet (although I do want to support a local business, if the business supports me) Deere parts for a 6 year old tractor should be available for years and years. Where I currently live the Deere dealer is very good at supporting large equipment—but lacking in the SCUT and...

As I always tell people that are shopping for fairly new tractors, they need to shop the dealer more than the brand. Specifically shop the dealership parts department and service department. These are the areas you will be working with long term. The hydro hose does not surprise me. The...

For me it depends, if I am off doing something before I get back in the tractor that I think will only take a minute, but ends ip taking 5 I leave it running/idling. If I think it is going to take a bit before I am back on the tractor or I need to talk to someone about the project (even if for...

The answer to your requirements is in the printed information under the voltage/amps chart. It states that the power cord is 240v 50 amps. Good luck plugging that 50 amp cord into a 30 amp receptacle. If you replace it with a 30 amp plug—bye bye bye to your warranty. The chart also shows in...

I do not where you are at, but I am across the Mississippi from West TN, and around here 150 acres is a hobby farm at best typically doing vegetables, and selling from a stand. Row crops implies commercial farming in my part of the world. Heck 6000 acres is still considered a small farming...

The problem with the Yanmar built tractors is the vast number of places water can enter. The best cure on the Yanmars (even the JD ones) is to store them even overnight is to secure the clutch pedal in the depressed condition. This became such a well documented issue that later modrls came with...

The cause is typically a bonding effect of the clutch plate to the flywheel via rust. It often does not take much—condensation from several hot days and cooler nights can do the dirty. In my experience driving with clutch pedal depressed usually does the trick. But if you have bern chained to a...

Eric use the subsoiler with a larger diameter 90 degree conduit bend mounted on the back of the subsoiler. But a 100 ft roll of poly pipe for your phone line conduit. Get a light duty string string—mason string is good, but lots of options for string. Tie it to a piece of plastic bag not the...

In order to meet DOT requirements (in my opinion the only way to not be in a fight with your insurance if you file a claim) you need 4 separate connections for the vehicle and 1 for each implement and and attachment. My guess is you would need 6. Now which to use? Straps or chains? Personally I...

If you use your equipment in the winter go with a 5w30. This will provide cool/cold weather oil circulation as well as a bit better start up circulation in warmer weather. Once the engine reaches operating temp you have kicked over to the 30 weight. In my opinion going to a heavier weight on...

I have only looked at the first page of responses, but 1 thing I have not seen is the fact that time hours and hour meter hours are never the same! Your hour meter only register real time when you RPM’s are at 540 operating levels as determined by the manufacture. Lots of work may never be above...

You can safely use 4wd anytime you are in conditions that will allow for slippage (not to mean tires must be slipping) as the front and rear tires turn at different rates of speed (normal operation when front and rear tires are different sizes). You should not use 4wd when on solid...

Your tractor diesel engine was designed to be ran at its operating RPM all day. You will actually run a greater risk of damage at a reduced RPM and and heavy load. I assume it has a geared transmission, load is determined my many factors, most you have little to control over. Your 2 biggest...

Bring in a stump grinder. Get all stumps below ground level by several inches. If you are not in a hurry, you could burn out the stumps, I have good luck using 1/2 of a barrel (55 gal. drum) to keep heat and fuel close to stump if barrel will fit around stump.

Traction: generally, you get more traction with a heavier machine. Given if you hit a bottomless spot, bot will sink. Heavier will sink deeper as a general rule and be more difficult to get out. You did not (at least that I noticed) list what your needs are, these should be your primary focus...

My question for you would be what are your currently identified needs? 2nd question would be what do you see as near future needs. If loader work is your current and future usage needs, I would suggest looking hard at the skid steer. It has nearly 10x the hydraulic flow of most compact...

With the ignition/safety switch by-pass test you did, I do not believe you currently have a starter problem. It seems like you said it engaged readily and strong. Starter sounds like it is fine. Yes you had a no start condition in this test, but that is to be expected with the key off. If...

Totally agree with this when tires are different sized front to rear. However that in my opinion is only part of the reason! Just as with your 4x4 highway vehicle, you should not run 4x4 on dry hard surfaces! Some passenger vehicles take this control away from you by being computer...

Faulty safety switches are a pain! Likely one is going bad. But a non problem is near impossible to locate. A missing section of wiring insulation is also a possibility. Unfortunately this can be as small as a crack that allows an arc to ground. Again these can be difficult to find. Best...

Sounds like a sticky seat neutral safety switch. It may give no troubles for many many cycles or act up tomorrow. You did the text I recommended. You learned the issue is in a safety switch (no real surprise). again a CAUTION! They are safety switches, you can by pass them. Unplug the switch...

It will take some doing with your new switch, but ohm out what each function does from the battery terminal. I recently put in a new ignition switch on my yanmar. On mine I have 6 terminals. An Accessory terminal labeled ACC, 2 thermostart terminals (one with a left turn of the key and the...

I agree with pulling the injectors. I would also recommend a small diameter borescope/camera. Push the borescope through the injector port, and look for anything inside of each cylinder. If the borescope you get has taking pictures ability (there are some that attach to phones available and...

My 2002D had a (and still does) Koyker 110 loader on it when I bought it. To be honest, it has always worked, so not something I have messed around with. I would be happy and willing to share info about the valve on mine with you if that is info you need.

Look for a screen near the bottom of the reservoir. There should be a removal plate on the side of the reservoir opposite the suction tube for the hydraulic pump. 6 liters sounds like too much for the front axle. My YM2002D manual says 3.9 QTS (3.7 liters) for its front axle (I would think it...

No doubt the YM series tractors will out live my grand children. My YM2002D amazes me constantly. I would like to have a 10 or 20 series, but it is what it is. I am old school and do not want the HST. I agree I can easily feather my clutch to be able to get close to things and my brakes hold me...

While it is true that you get basically no indication that the Li-ion battery is near dead, when it goes it is near depleted. Thus the potential for a surface charge of the battery is almost completely eliminated. This can be considered an advantage or a disadvantage, typically depending upon...

By pass all the safety switches by jumping from battery terminal on starter to ignition terminal on starter. CAUTION: if the hst is not in neutral, the tractor will move and you could be in danger of being ran over. If starter engages, you know it is in your ignition switch somewhere, ignition...

1st go talk to your dealer if you have not. They may have a source for a SSQA for your tractor. If the above does not meet your needs, every kit I have seen, recommends a cross piece for bracing. Do not cut corners on this cross bracing member, there are lots of photos where folks did just...

This is my personal process. While not currently doing so I have tilled sine for hire. Either I cut the growth close (2-3”) in height. I prefer to till new ground in fall after a frost or very early spring (basically when growth is still dormant). If growth is green, cut it low, let the...

Talk to some of your local folks, (realtor that you used to buy the property) you may have recourse against the previous property owner if the pile of now cold uncovered asphalt was not disclosed. You can also learn from them what are your options as far as burying on your property.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but air is regulated on all engines. I know I am old, but even old gas burners using carbs had butterflies that somewhat controlled air mixture with fuel. Modern gas burners are fuel injected so mixture happens in the cylinder much like diesel engines. However the air...

Since you are new to tractors, I suggest you shop from a somewhat different perspective. While none of us can very accurately predict the future, list out what your plans are at present. Yes you did that somewhat above, but really focus on those things you wish to do. To try to help: -what...

Some had a hinged bracket (not quite sure how to describe it) designed to hold the clutch pedal near the floor (my yanmar does). If this is not present, a good substitute is the board under the floor holding the clutch pedal down and this the clutch off the flywheel. I have seen them rust...

There are safety reasons, why orientation is something to be educated about. A few quick points on this. You want the force to be pulled into the throat of the hook, regardless of what style hook. If you orient the hook so the force is into the tip and not the throat of hook, you have set the...

My best advise is to go by DOT standards. While you might not be required to do so by your state for private personal hauling, you are also liable for what you do if you end up in an accident, or worse a court hearing. At that point your best case will be to have followed DOT guidelines. In a...

Deal with this sooner rather than later. If it has a salty taste, then you are likely correct in your assessment of fill material. It was one of the most popular until recent years. The longer you wait to deal with it, the more damage to your rims. Calcium-chloride was death to rims frequently...

Why would not? Is your tractor the only place you use a chain? My guess is if you question the need for a chain shortener, you rarely use a chain!

Chain shorteners are easily made. Buy 2 grab hooks that match your chain size, put a short length of chain between then (I typically do 2 or 3, keeps it short). You can now hook the chain to itself at any length you wish by grabbing the chain link you want. Your chain could be as short as 6” or...

Good advice has been given to get a tiller as wide (just a bit wider is better) than the width of your rear tread (outside to outside of your tires). I have a YM2002D, my tiller is roughly 4.5 feet wide. It is about 2” wider than my outside to outside rear tread width. I have never had an issue...

I agree engage 4WD when going downhill. I agree it it mechanical (somewhat) couples the front to the rear (it is not a 1:1 as the axles turn at different rates of speed unless front and rear tires are the same size) I disagree that you have front brakes as you have coupled the front and rear...

Add in snatch blocks with the purchase of the winch line. By doing this, you can redirect your line. For example if your log is roughly 90 degrees off of your pull direction, 1 snatch block allows for the direction change, but your log advanced 1 foot for every of travel distance in your...

If using cable, add in a snatch block or several to your logging tool kit! There are some handy self releasing snatch blocks available (never personally used one but they sure look nice in some videos I have seen). Snatch blocks allow you to redirect your pull which is very helpful in tight...

Using the unit for temp on your millimeter, check in lots if places (expecting to get differing results). Some suggestions -thermostat housing -both upper and lower hoses -front, rear, upper and lower block -if your probe is water proof, drop it into your coolant in the radiator (only if you are...

Since many homes build in the early 60’s and before basically had little to grounding system. Throughout the home, they are much better grounded today than in the past. I have been in homes that had no grounding system at all, others that had small gauge (18 ga at best) in the kitchen and...

Go ahead and check your relays, but I think you will find your issue is in the integrity of the factory wiring harness. I suggest that you start at one end (starter or ignition switch) and run ohm test on each section of the harness. While doing so check the safety switches—for function...

I agree. This will be a 1 trick pony. I do not know what your property looks like, but often LPGS are used for more than just grading a driveway. Some examples •smoothing out an arena •smoothing out baseball infields •leveling out gravel parking areas And the list continues, these are simply...

With the wire (I understand from the ignition switch bypassing all safety switches) start the tractor? If yes to this question. Which I am not sure of from the initial post. You can eliminate the battery and cable end issues, that were suggested and that I often suggest! And you have bypassed...

2 things, the 500 lbs was a spec to full height, you should have more lift capacity at lower heights. However that is likely a capacity at the pivot pins (lower fixed point pins). This is an almost useless spec as that is not where work is done. But as you push the load further forward from the...

Do a bit of math! Water weight is just shy of 8.5lbs per gallon. For simple math I will use 8lbs/gallon 400 gallons 8 —————— 3200 lbs (Yes it is low by almost 200lbs) But you now have 300lbs for everything else using your 3500lbs guess at weight capacity. Everything else is your pump...

Since it is not structural, but just wish ti gill the void for paint, I have decent luck with paintable caulk. Does not fo well for stains however. Allow plenty of drying time.

If it is not a function of the implement it does not count in its adjustments! You are attempting to apply tractor functions to the implement as if that function leaves the tractor with the implement! I call Foul!

I agree about additives, typically I am not a fan. That said there are times they area must! Some that come to mind with fuel are 1) older diesels that were designed around high sulfur fuel and today’s ultra low sulfur fuels—sulfur was a great lubricate in fuel, terrible for the air as an...

I believe you should reread the OP’s first post! Why would he consider trying to use the “too short” trailer safety chains to do as you suggest. Your point of needing to tie down the 3ph as it has no restrain from raising in normal operation other than weight on the 3ph. It is not what the OP...

Any type of offset blade will have lots of advantages over a fix blade. As you are aware, the pulling a pin to adjust the blade position is a great time saver. How often do you see yourself adjusting the offset? If it is a rare thing then the loosen a few bolts should not be a huge deal. If it...

When you found the bad ground cable, did you replace the positive battery cable? I would guess they used the same type cable just a different color insulation, if it was not replaced, that could be a part of your trouble. Low amps combined with a secondary issue could cause your no start.

Air within the hydraulic system can lead to captivation, not only causing the system to not function, but the pressure build up (back pressure if you will) could damage the pump.

No question in my mind that the aluminum spacers will be plenty strong for the application. However, you will be mounting the spacer between dis-similar metals—expect corrosion if you go this route. At a minimum coat both mating surfaces of the spacer with a layer of anti-seize during assembly.

Not sure what all terminal ends means, however a couple of places to check in addition to load testing the battery would be the ground cable at the frame and the positive cable at the starter. Also you may wish to remove the starter from the housing and clean the mating surfaces. The starter...

Relatively speaking adding gauges is a low cost addition if it provides you greater comfort in operating your new to you tractor. A caution is that it is 40 years Japanese tech. Warning lights were common for that we are more use to seeing gauges for today. But realize that most gauges are not...

Agreed! As a wild guess I would say the opening is perhaps 1/32-1/16” larger than the pin.

Does your box blade (BB) have the scarifier teeth? If yes, you can angle the front edge of the BB down by shortening the top link so that the teeth dig in but the blade makes little to no soil contact. Make passes at different angles controlling depth with how much you lower the 3PH, then level...

If it helps I have a YM2002D. It has several sections of rubber hose in the suction line. One section is under the tractor in the area you describe. My assumption is this was a vibration damper to protect the metal line from damage. There is what appears to be the same molded hose reversed...

If it helps I have a YM2002D. It has several sections of rubber hose in the suction line. One section is under the tractor in the area you describe. My assumption is this was a vibration damper to protect the metal line from damage. There is what appears to be the same molded hose reversed...

My rear blade, while it is fix (does not off set as the one pictured) the pin is slightly loose for the angle adjustment. I figure if it was real tight, the blade would run a risk of binding. As it is, if the pin does not want to pull a kick to either the front or rear of the side of the blade...

While I really like the way my joystick control works, I have a friend that needed to replace his valve due to leaks and it being non rebuildable. He went with a multi spool valve and set up his 3 function as an independent spool in the valve. I have never ran his and bern a while since we...

As close as that appears, I would not be surprised in the least that paint build up is a bit thick in one spot on that first hole. I realize the securement bolt is inly on 1 side and that is the intended insertion direction, but try reversing for alignment purposes. It is possible it will be...

I agree with rScotty. I would look for the screen in the hydraulic sump. It will be very low in the sump, so do yourself a huge favor and drain the hydraulic fluid 1st! YOU WILL DRAIN IT ONE WAY OR ANOTHER! Clean the screen. I have used a bit of diesel in a pan and a soft brush. As for...

Agreed it is a complicated process. A comment left me with the impression that all that was needed wad to use any type of welder on it an it was good to go. I was basically trying to provide a general overview that welding cast is a very involved process and best not to be touched by someone...

In my opinion you said the tank peacock valve screen looked dirty, I suspect that a portion of your issues lay at this point. You said you did not have debris in the tank, but something has been in the tank for this screen to be dirty. If it was water in the tank, which due to condensation is...

Welding cast is not as simple as it was made to sound. A good weld shop can do it, but it is involved. It requires pre-heating the cast and depending on the metal in the cast special welding wire/rods. As I understand most shops put the pieces in a forge to evenly heat. Good Luck with it. Again...

I understand that the pin is not releasing as you try to raise the latch lever. Do you know why it is not releasing? Is it jammed? Is it rusted in place? Have you bent the pin? Does the latching handle move? The more information you can provide the better responses we as members can provide.

No ideal where you may get a starter. But to provide you with a bit of info on Zen-Noh tractors. They purchased tractors from other manufactures and relabeled the tractor with their decals. These post indicate a model ZL-1501. This would be a relabeled Kubota L1501. This wood still be a grey...

Stretch at best! Mower bogged down and killed engine, no effect to restart once pto is off! You are stretching! He shut it down due to having other commitments to attend to at the time. Super stretch! Not to mention the OP did not give specifics as to why engine stopped. Thus all the theories...

Folks, I fail to understand the hang up on why the tractor is not running! I also fail to understand what difference it makes as to why is is not running and what that has to do with it currently not starting! As for OP not commenting, he probably when out to check out his tractor while shaking...

Candle wax works great you need enough hear to ‘wick’ the wax through the threads. It does not need to glow red. If wax does not do the trick, someone may have stretched threads previously, requiring cutting the bolts into.

Does your Yanmar have a decompression lever. My is under the steering wheel slightly to my left of center. This slightly opens the exhaust valves releasing pressure as rpms and oil pressure builds. Typically once my oil pressure and rpms are up, I release the decompression lever and the engine...

All he says to summarize is he was mowing, now it will not restart. I agree as long as the fuel was not shut off it should have ran. But he did not specify why it stopped just that it will not restart.

All good suggestions! Typically I would agree with start at the battery and battery cables, both positive and negative cables and both ends of each cable. However, with doing work in heavy brush as you stated, my thought process always jumps to the snagged exposed wire and a connection pulled...

For motor oil, any diesel rated oil. Match the viscosity to your ambient air temps. There will forever be the ongoing arguments over 15w40, 10w30 and other weights of oil, as well as the debates over full synthetic vs semi synthetic vs non synthetic. Personally, I believe a good quality oil...

Folks you make an easy process difficult. Get a choker strap 3’ may be short, but 4’ to 6’ should work great! Strap undef the 1st rib of the barrel (roughly 2/3’s of barrel weight and volume) or below the strap. Choke the barrel and secure the loose end to your loader lift slowly back away from...

As for fittings, since you plan on doing all new soft lines (no hard lines) your fitting needs are determined by your control valve and you hydraulic cylinders. I suggest you pull one cylinder, you decide if one is easier than the others. Buy a fitting to fit this cylinder as you take it to a...

While physical size is a must consideration, it is only 1 aspect of battery replacement. Yes the replacement battery must fit into the space allowed for the battery by the mfg, you also need to have enough amperage for the battery to spin the starter and thus the engine fast enough to crank the...

My 2 cents: the gauge is nifty, but not reliable. Reliability of the gauge changes based upon height of loader and implements. I suggest increasing width of rear tire spread and filling tires/wheel weight. Tire/wheel weight should lower your center of gravity increasing stability. Wider rear...

I understand your desire to try to get as wide a list as possible, but usage while narrowing helps give advice that applies to your needs! Again what applied to my needs on under 10 acres with lots of trees (lots of down limbs and debris and size of tractor consideration) and slopes was much...

Where does that hose connect? My thoughts are to check/adjust the valve lash.

Unless it is an oddball diameter washer, most any parts store should carry this type of seal. If not, it can be replaced with a copper washer or even a fiber washer. There is no true pressure on a drain plug other than the weight of the volume of the oil. Buy a few and safely store them...

It sounds to me that has you transfer the front weight of the tractor from the from axle to the loader, the loader shifts in its mount/saddle. I suggest you remove the loader, check for wear on the loader post and the saddle with the 2 separated. Then follow manual procedure for reinstalling the...

For ripping soil with a box blade, he has given you the ticket in his advice. Put the scarifiers as low in the frame as possible but secure, shorten the top link as far as possible, making the blades touch soil lightly if at all but the scarifiers digging to greatest depth allowed. Depending on...

List some specific task you foresee doing and describe the 10-20 acres in more detail! While as you have it listed you will get lots of suggestions, usefulness is questionable at best! 10-20 acres of woods calls for very different attachments/implements than 10-20 acres of truck crop farming...

Since it starts with a remote starter switch kit, my 1st though is the safety switches that are often in the ignition switch to starter circuit. With the remote starter switch, you are bypassing all if the safety switches. I would probably start with the neutral safety switch as lots of issues...

As this is a new to you tractor, and shows signs of poor maintenance — broken bolt un-repaired, I would drain hydraulic fluid and clean internal screen/filter and replace the screw on filter—if equipped. It is normal to get a bit of bog as you force hydraulics to work against the stops as the...

It may protect the alternator! If the alternator grounds to the frame, all bets are off that it is protected from electrical surges while welding on the vehicle. Also battery being disconnected does not protect computer components and sensors that are grounded to the frame. It is always best to...

Here are the icons on my dash. The 2 you can see from the manual match what are on my tractor. Hopefully this helps with with your 1502.

I agree and disagree with rScottty on this one! Charging a battery in it simplest terms is a combination of amps and voltage. Voltage needs to match the battety (in this case 12 volts), amps determines how quickly the battery will be charged. This is where matching does come into play and my...

To further clarify this (at least for me)! Your turn signals (green and yellow wires) should be energized when the turn signals in the tow vehicle are activated. Brake lights should be activated when breaks are pressed (energizes the green and yellow wires, turn signal is primary function...

I have a YM2002d, I will try to look at it and see what I can figure out. Memory says that blank (no icon) on your photo of the YM226 is also blank on mine and does not light with the “test” button pressed. I believe they are electric, oil pressure and coolant. Mine has a temp gauge so I seldom...

Battery risk is at others pointed out, over exciting the charging process and frying the battery. Remove both battery cables while welding and battery risk are eliminated. Unfortunately, the above will not protect the onboard electronics. Depending on the vehicle some sensors could have grounds...

If you can weld, you could possibly modify a trailer mover frame to fit with some added bracing from the main bar on the top and both sides to the trailer mover. If you can weld and have time, build a 3 PH hitch using above mentioned bracing.

With 1-2 trees per year, run it dry after every tree jib is finished. The ethanol in todays gas is hard on small passages when it sits for a few months. I suggest pulling the line to the carb when finished with the current needs and drain that fuel from the tank. Then run the motor till it dies...

An old trick for pulling wires is to use a small strip (relative in size to your conduit size) of plastic (grocery bags work well cut to size) to a string linger than your conduit run. At one end secure a vaccuum near the conduit (conduit can be secured in place or prepped for wire to be pulled...

I am personally not familiar with the Rocket brand of batteries, but very familiar with batteries in general. The photo of your battery includes one more piece of info on the label. The one I and others would suggest you pay lots of attention to. That is 550 CCA. CCA= Cold Cranking Amps...

My $0.02 worth, when I have a storm that takes down limbs larger than I can drag by hand off the drive to get out and then back in, do do lots of other folks. I have been told a few days at times before they would get to me. So if you need work done quickly, you need to keep your current tractor.

You can buy spade connectors that go inside an insulate cover. These should be available at mist of the stores already mentioned. It is good to use this style where you are putting in connection on positive wires where metal contact is possible (ground). Also there are a variety of male/female...

To try to assist 25 is the total diameter of the wheel/tire combination as mounted on the rim. 10.50 is the width of the tread of the tire. 15 is the diameter of the wheel. Since the only difference is the total diameter of the 2 sizes you mention. 1/2 of the difference will be above and 1/2...

Not to knock the benefits of good tires, and yes replacement is a large expense, but if someone threw on god shape used tires just to make a machine look good—run away from it not just walk! Now if the entire used machine has been afforded the maintenance/upkeep—hoses are in good shape, pins are...

You gotta love when someone says “I quote you” then uses different wording! in my day we did not called this ‘quote’! Strange how you can a word or two (or more) and totally change the meaning much less the context! Point in case inadequate and not heavy duty at least in my opinion do not mean...

Start with your owners manual! You should find recommended weights for each situation weather with loader installed looking at rear ballast. Rear ballast can be from wheel weights, filled tires, and 3PH added weight (several options here as well, a frame to accept suitcase weights or ballast box...

Your last 2 photos labeled pto side, gear box side, left side, right side to me show that you have an offset in the hole the same direction. Your pto coupler and gear box shaft just need better alignment. A tapered punch may be what you need, or you may need to clean up a burr on the gear box...

Yes on different sizes. We used to call the one with the larger space between the forks a ball joint wedge and the smaller a tie rod wedge. A roughly 2lbs hammer works well for hitting the drive end. I have had a couple that fit an air hammer, but some yahoo always seem to get in my tool box and...

And you get what you pay for! $25 buts you a code, ling way from figuring out the true problem. $500 gets you closer, but still a good ways from the true diagnostic equipment that allows you to actually do something. Also note that all machines sold in reason years by different brands will be...

With a 300’ drive way, you want a tractor large enough to pull a wide blade, regardless of box or rear. An angled rear blade is the thing in my opinion to pull gravel from the edges/ditches back onto the drive. The only caution I have in size is if you plan to work in woods, physical size is not...

Rear remotes or loader 3 functions come in pairs (big tractors can have some other options, but let’s keep it simple here. These are typically controlled by a valve. Valves come in open center and closed center. Most common for smaller tractors is open center. This means that if not redirected...

A box blade (BB) and an angle capable rear blade are very different implements. From their basic designs they are intended to fo different jobs primarily. Secondarily they do have a small range of overlap. Yes I have both. If you get a rear blade, get at least a 4-way (6-way would be better)...

Yes. The equipment that provides the more detailed info even for OBD-II vehicles is not a few hundred dollars or less certainly not $20, but $1000’s. And often requires a heavy learning curve. Yes there are $20 OBD-II readers available. They give you an OBD-II error code stored in the vehicle...

My take is it depends. I hate that statement! But it is true. If the tractor is in an environment that is dusty/dirt flys around the tractor when in use or while stored, leave them dry and wash frequently. Any oil or grease based lube will grab and hold the grit of the dirt/dust and then be like...

Grass will grow just about any place it finds a moist base that will support roots. An effective means of killing the roots is heat. Build a fire and get your blocks/pavers warmed up and keep them that way. But a propane torch and burn the weeds and grass. Use chemicals to kill the weeds and...

It will pass—well maybe if we can get rid of china joe. With covid crap politics, I do not expect much improve any time soon. Look at 2019-20 flu stats and then look at 2020-21 flu stats. Stuff just does not add up to be straight forward in all of that.

I believe I would zip off an email to Woods corporate office regarding assembly required when manual states that is dealer prep procedure. Along with dealers response and if course dealer information. Nothing may ever come about from it, but if anyone ever got hurt from improper assembly…..

Lower the rear tire pressure. It will take some time yo find the sweet spot. Too low and you run the risk of popping the beads if you side load the rear tires. Keep the front tires inflated to recommended tire pressure if doing front loader work. Personally, I do not think you will find much...

This is true! But with deep cut trenches from rushing water can you mow anyway? Not to mention if the sides of the ditch ate steep and depth of ditch may in itself prevent mowing. Each must decide which evil he wishes to endure. The rip-rap is hard on string trimmer lines as well. My approach...

It slows the water flow, it does not stop the flow. During a heavy downpour, you may have some ponding happening Would you prefer erosion or temporary ponding?

This is done to slow erosion from the water movement. Depending on the slope, is how close the bales will be placed.

Not know how your loaders hydraulics are plumbed, it is not possible to tell exactly what effect your lines will will have on your reservoir of hydraulic fluid. But some possibles are that your pump could pump the system empty with an open line. Or you could have a siphon effect from the...

Glow plugs just add heat to assist with starting. They do a great job, but really should not be needed in most parts of the US in July. If cranking will not build up enough heat, put a hear gun or less effective a hair dryer in the intake as close to the engine as possible. Super heated intake...

As for removing the loader, find a level out of the way location. There should be a stand mount somewhere for it. Somehow the stand never seems to remain with the loader. My Koyker loader has a piece of pipe welded in the center of the cross member on the forward arms on the loader. I made a...

Instead of hooking your booster cables to the battery, try connecting to the starter end if the positive battery cable and to a starter bolt to frame. You may even want to disconnect the battery cable at the starter. You could run the tractor off of the booster cables long enough to raise the...