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  1. Smoody

    YM226D Power Steering Rebuild

    Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. I have a project I need to do on the Yanmar, my power steering has been leaking fluid for awhile now and is getting worse. It drips and also shoots hot fluid into the air when I turn a certain way, there is a small pin hole on the top of the...
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    Yanmar on TV

    Was watching the show "Life Below Zero" on National Geographic channel and noticed what looks to be a 4wd yanmar in the background.. Looks a lot like a coldwater loader on it to..just thought it was cool..here is the pic, I took it with my smartphone.
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    ym226d hydraulic issues?

    Awhile back I started a thread about acquiring a ym226d...the loader on it has always been a little slow compared to my other yanmars..but since we are getting some morning weather in the 30's these last few weeks I may have a issue... When I fired her up the other morning..I had to let it run...
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    For the love of Yanmar

    This might be the most ridiculous thing yanmar related I have ever seen YARMAR TRACTOR
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    ym226d 3 point struggle

    I have a very heavy disc harrow ..first time I have used it on the ym226..it struggle to lift it..it will take a bit and a lot of rpm to get it to the top of the lift...also once there the hydraulic line jerks every 10-15 seconds like its pumping fluid hard on the line that goes from loader...
  6. Smoody

    couldnt resist, ym1700

    Well I bought myself ym1700 today, has brand new set of turfs from hoye on it. Thing looks mint condition, 1042 hours..I like it a lot. One thing..running it around the yard not working it the temp reads 205 degrees with temp gun..isn't that a bit high, it looks like its all antifreeze in...
  7. Smoody

    Need fast advice on ym336d

    YM336d loader hose busted and tractor ran out of hydraulic fluid or got real low, guy fixed hose and filled up with hydro fluid and now tractor barely moves..runs good, but just creeps slowly in any gear What could be the issues? I am looking at buying asap and will replace my ym226d The...
  8. Smoody

    Help with new ym186d purchase

    Picked up a run down ym186d with Yanmar 650 loader. This one needs a ton of work probably. Where the heck is the hydraulic dipstick? I found a large yellow cap between the rear 3 point lift arms..is that the fill cap? The ym226d has a yellow cap/dipstick between your feet. I also drained the...
  9. Smoody

    yanmar loader value

    What would a yanmar brand YFL-650 loader be worth? And what us models came with that series?
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    Help with new ym226D purchase

    Hi everyone, I went out and bought another yanmar this weekend, got a good deal on it but it needs a few things repaired. I attached the pictures for reference and hoping someone can give me some advice / experience with this. Tractor is a YM226D with Yanmar FL800 loader, US model with...
  11. Smoody

    ym2210 d that has been sitting 3 yrs

    Buying a ym2210d tomorrow for dirt cheap, been sitting for 3 yrs outside. I checked it out today, owner drained radiator fluid out when parked, health reasons why it was parked. Oil in it is not contaninated with water surprisingly , hydraulic fluid looks clean, clutch is kinda hard to push, it...
  12. Smoody

    Ear Protection

    What is the decibel level of a typical 2 cylinder yanmar at working RPM? I wear ear buds but curious if they are rated properly for the sound level. Surely someone knows and can recommend the ear bud rating we should be using to prevent damage to our ears? ...and for those who do not wear...
  13. Smoody

    Future Parts Supply Outlook for Yanmar Tractors

    I was thinking with the current US $/ Yen getting smaller and smaller and a lot of our resident importers calling it quits, what is the future outlook for part suppliers? My YM2210 is 34 years old, will there ever come a time where I will be unable to find parts for it? Are there enough in...
  14. Smoody

    Re-torque Head bolts on 2210

    I noticed on my 2210 there are pin hole sized bubbles coming from between the head and block, does this mean head gasket is bad, there is no contamination in the radiator or oil and no bubbles in the rad neck. Its not pouring down the side of the block or anything its hardly even there, at...
  15. Smoody

    Is it to hot?

    YM2210, cleaned/flushed radiator, new coolant (about 60 water/40coolant) It is mild here with highs in the 60's, while doing loader work or plowing my temperature is reaching about 210 degrees on my YM2210, I added water wetter in the coolant and staying around 205 degrees with heavy load. I...
  16. Smoody

    ignition switch replacment

    Has anyone used a ignition switch from advanced or auto zone instead of a yanmar one? Also can someone explain this, while checking out a friend's ym2000 that would not crank pretty sure it's a bad switch, taking a piece of wire from battery + to selonoid it clicks, taking wire from battery +...
  17. Smoody

    Napa fuel filter

    Napa fuel filter 3262 for ym2210 is $14.58 ea. I don't recall them being so expensive, anyone got another fuel filter they use maybe from walmart, autozone,advance etc or something cheaper? need it today.
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    Electrical issue ym2000 (green)

    I friend of mine has a green ym2000, starter and solenoid have been taken to a mechanic and checked, its good. I used a multimeter to check the voltage at the battery and at the starter/solenoid, it read 12.7 volts at both, if you turn the key to the "on" position I get no voltage reading at the...
  19. Smoody

    Getting a new toy

    I have located myself a ym2210 with a buhler/allied loader and am going to pick it up tomorrow. I will be selling my ym2001 or the ym2210 - the loader, I am not sure I can part with my ym2001 so I may put the loader on it and sell the ym2210. anyone in my area interested in buying either pm me...
  20. Smoody

    Bulldog loader for non-vn yanmar?

    I know the bulldog loaders are put on vn recons, I have been looking at buying a FEL for a few years now and came across a possible deal here in my town. Old man has a YM2200 with a red bulldog loader on it, the engine is shot on the tractor but he will sell me the loader separate for $1500, now...
  21. Smoody

    Front push blade

    Does anyone know where I could find a push blade/snow blade for the front of my yanmar? I don't get much snow here but want something to turn my yanmar into a mini dozer so to speak, really just to push fallen brush rock around, I know the FEL will do this task but I can't bring myself to...
  22. Smoody

    fuel injector troubleshooting

    green ym2000, buddy let fuel get low and tractor stalled out, filled tank with fuel tractor would fire up run 10 seconds then stall out, did this 3 times now wont start at all. I changed the fuel filter and bled the lines at the lower metal fuel lines going into the injector pump, let bubble...
  23. Smoody

    battery dash light

    the battery dash light keeps coming on then back off the last few times I used it, sometimes the light is fully lit other times it dim, seems like a loose wire maybe. What will this light come on for if there is a real issue, bad battery or alternator /voltage regulator? will this light come on...
  24. Smoody

    ?'s about YM2000 (GREEN)

    I posted about a green YM2000 a few weeks ago, a friend of mine ended up buying it, the tractor is in really good shape and runs well, there are a few things I could use some info on. First The rear 3 point was lowering slow, after inspection I found the hydraulic valve on the hydraulic...
  25. Smoody

    Would you upgrade?

    Found YM2500 in really good shape, 1100 hours, $2,000, I really like my YM2001 but should I upgrade, other then horsepower is the YM2500 a better machine overall, I may just buy it and see which I like best but its nice to hear you guys thoughts. Thanks Physically is the 2500 larger then my...
  26. Smoody

    Is this a YM2000 or YM240?

    This tractor is for sale local and the guy said its a YM2000, thing is it is green and has a hood like a YM240, so which is it? if it is a YM2000 what years did they come green with that style hood? Pic attached, left is the tractor in question, right is a YM240 for reference Thanks
  27. Smoody

    Turf tires - YM2001

    What size rim is on the YM2001, I know its a 24" but whats the width? Would a set of 16.9 x 24 turfs fit the factory rim?
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    Hydraulic Fluid Change - YM2001

    I need to change the hydraulic/trans fluid in my YM2001, I have changed fluids on other yanmar models but first time for this one and there are 2 drain bolts on the rear? which one to use or both? also i don't have a 3 bolt triangle plate where the hydro screen is, I do have a 2 bolt circle...
  29. Smoody

    ML106 loader question

    Hello, I am active over on the Yanmar forums, I would like to ask you Mahindra guys if anyone knows if the ML106 loader would fit my tractor or where I could find out about a mounting bracket? I read that KMW makes the loaders for Mahindra but after visiting their site I don't see a ML106 listed??
  30. Smoody

    Snow  RARE Snow day in SC!

    Woke up to 6" of pure snow today here in South Carolina, this is a very rare event and I had to find a reason to use my Yanmar in the snow while I had the chance, last time we seen 6" of snow here in my town was 10+ years ago...I pushed up a bunch of snow to make my 4 yr old a snowman...
  31. Smoody

    Front Loader, need help!!

    Ok, can anyone give me any info/advice on this loader? I am not looking for anyone to know the brand, but I found this deal really close to me, I dont even know if it will fit...can brackets be made? It is just the arms, cylinders and bucket, no hoses or joystick control....can I buy those...
  32. Smoody

    Oil & Fuel  Milky substance on engine oil cap.

    I searched for this but did not find what I am looking for. I went out to use the YM2210 over the Thanksgiving break and I always check the fluid levels before I use it, there is a white pasty (like Mayonnaise) substance at the top of the engine oil dipstick cap. It is also a bit on the walls...
  33. Smoody

    Leaking Injector? YM2210

    I noticed a fuel/burning smell while using the YM2210 today, I thought it may be running hot but after inspection I noticed there was fuel slightly leaking out the rubber fuel line that comes off the top of the fuel tank where it connects to the injector. It also seems to drip when enough builds...
  34. Smoody

    YM2210 Vent Tube?

    Ok, I am not sure what this tube is called, I have some oil/wet stuff that sometimes comes out this tube, but not always, seems to do it when I have to turn it over more then a few times to crank it. Its minimal but I think this is called blow by? How much is to much and is it normal to...
  35. Smoody

    Koyker loader quote

    DEALERS, I am looking for a loader for my YM2210 2 wd. Can any dealer have one shipped to me for $2700 to South Carolina? That's my budget because once here I also got to have it installed. PM me if you can Thanks
  36. Smoody

    Ironically

    There are no listings for used Yanmars in the Japan section of Craigslist..weird. Just was bored and curious, but none at all returned on a search in all the major cities.
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    Grading  YM2210 Fuse box info

    Can someone tell me what each fuse in the box are for and what size fuse should be in each slot, start from left to right please. Thanks
  38. Smoody

    3 point leak

    Well after 260 hours on the YM2001 it finally has a leak (if you can really call it a leak yet). The upper Right arm on the 3 point hitch is dripping a bit of oil/fluid after a full days use, its just a few drops. But I don't like any of my equipment to leak, is there a seal in that arm? and...
  39. Smoody

    YM2210 Questions

    Well, I just got this machine and its just to different then my YM2001. Here are a few questions if anyone can help. 1.Is it normal to see the exhaust fumes while running the tractor? reason I ask on my YM2001 I don't see anything ever coming from the exhaust, on the YM2210 I can see a...
  40. Smoody

    YM2210 Dash Lights

    I juts purchased a YM2210, can anyone tell me if the 3 Dummy lights should light up when I turn the key to the "on" position (not crank it). Currently only the "charge" light come on, should all 3 light up? If not, how can I test the other lights (temp / oil) to make sure they work? Thanks.
  41. Smoody

    Where can I get wheel spacers

    Can I buy wheel spacers for a Yanmar that will allow me to get more width between the back tires? I already have the rims flipped to the widest position.
  42. Smoody

    YM2001 vs. YM2210

    Ok, I currently have a YM2001 2WD, gear drive, 3 Cyclinder. I came across a YM2210 2WD with 400 hours and talked the guy to $2800, I know that is a good price, my question is how much of a "upgrade" is it from my YM2001? I know the HP difference, just curious as if the YM2210 is heavier and...
  43. Smoody

    I thought Yanmars were for people on a budget

    I have been getting price quotes on 4 WD Yanmars w/ Loaders in the Ym2210-Ym2610 size range and am being quoted anywhere from 9k-12k. Now before I start this rant I currently own a YM2001 2WD and I think Yanmars are excellent tractors, However I think they are being WAY overpriced seeing as they...
  44. Smoody

    Info about direct importing

    I have been researching about the practice of importing grey market tractors and have come across 2 well known exporters located in Japan which I will not name, contacted and received inventory and pricing from both. They have a minimum order of 8 units. Can anyone shed some more light on all...
  45. Smoody

    Front Gear oil?

    I have a 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 300 2WD. There is a plug right beside my pull crank, looks like a flathead screw but about the size of a quarter, looks like a oil fill location. Does anyone know what it is? gear/clutch oil??? only thing is I dont see where any drain plugs are for that area...
  46. Smoody

    YM2001 PTO doesnt stop

    I have a YM2001 2WD, The PTO shaft always spins no matter the location of the pto lever. I put it in neutral position it doesnt make a bit of difference. I have 4 pto speeds on this machine and do not know what speed this thing is spinning at. could the lever be broke and the reason its not...
  47. Smoody

    2 things I need answered please

    1. I have a 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 300 2WD, it doesnt idle right once it gets "hot", I have put fresh gas in it and GUMOUT CArb cleaner in it, ran that through it but it still does it, why? valves? what are the valve settings for this model and how can I adjust them? 2. Anyone heard of a...
  48. Smoody

    YM2210 Should I buy?

    Local here has a YM2210 2WD, Bush Hog, Scrape blade, overrun clutch and 4 new tires, asking $2000 I know that price it good, but he doesnt know the hours of the tractor (broke tach), he has owned it 5 years and said it does leak oil out some of the seals. It doesnt appear to be a recon as it is...
  49. Smoody

    Gear shifter spring

    I have a YM2001 2WD, i was plowing a bit this evening and noticed the gear shifter was a bit hard to get in gear when trying to change gears on a slight incline. I almost had to force it into gear, seemed fine but about half hour later went to put in in reverse and teh shifter was loose, so i...
  50. Smoody

    FYI about painting with spray bombs

    I have researched this prior and read mixed reviews about the quality of a spray can paint job. I am in no way implying that this method is anywhere near as good as a good automotive paint, however those on a shoe string budget with a rusted tractor that really don't care to have a "show room"...
  51. Smoody

    Kawasaki Bayou 300 oil leak

    1996 Bayou 300 2WD. I have had a oil leak for about 2 years now and really wanna get it fixed. It drips on the left foot rest just under the pull crank. What could this be, just a gasket? easy fix?
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    Boyou 300 idle issue

    I have a Kawasaki Boyou 300 2 WD, it is a 1996 model bought new. past couple years I have noticed it will stall out and not idle properly, It seem to eventually choke off if sitting idle for more then a few minutes especially once it heats up. Bad Carberutor?? other then that is runs fine while...
  53. Smoody

    New owner of YM2001

    I just purchased a YM2001 and love it! I have manuals on order but in the meantime just have a few quick questions for you guys. Under the throttle lever is a pully latch type thing, is this like a choke? (The kind of handle you put 2 fingers around and pull), also on the ingnition swith...
  54. Smoody

    YM2610 or YM2620

    Ok, I found 2 yanmars I am interested in, they both are priced within $500 of each... YM 2610 and YM 2620... what are the differences in these 2 models? Only thing I see different is the weight..tractordata.com puts the 2610D at 2712 lbs, a 2610 2WD is not listed??whats the weight on a 2 WD...
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    Dealer  yanmar dealer in NC - Wilson Tractor

    Wilson Tractor in Kernasville, NC (Greensboro area). Anyone familiar with this dealer? He selld yanmar's from his house, has a decent inventory, says there is a 90 day warranty (parts), but not through him, through the people in Atlanta he sells for. I am looking for a yanmar and his prices...
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