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I used the boom pole on my YM1700 to change the blades on my Hustler Raptor ZTR. I also used jackstands. Recently I upgraded to a Yanmar SA425. The drive belt on the Raptor broke. If you ever tried to push a ZTR, you know why I towed it with the SA425. Pulled to a shaded area, picked up the...

I added a 4 wheel drive indicator to my Yanmar SA425. It is in the Yanmar forum.

Thank you for your contribution. Feel free to outfit your tractor as you see fit.

Thanks Bmaverick. The fuse box is mounted under the seat. It is advertised as weather proof. The fuse box has 6 circuits, all individually fused and all only powered when the ignition is in the run position. The USB/Voltmeter is advertised as weather proof with a rubber seal in place when...

I use an angle grinder and this jig. I use high lift blades spring thru summer and mulching blades fall thru winter. Usually sharpen the high lifts beginning and mid-season. Mulching blade beginning of the fall. [Updated] Lawn Mower Blade...

I use an angle grinder and this jig. I use high lift blades spring thru summer and mulching blades fall thru winter. Usually sharpen the high lifts beginning and mid-season. Mulching blade beginning of the fall. [Updated] Lawn Mower Blade...

My wife and son gifted me with a Yanmar SA425. The tractor is awesome, but I wanted a few additions. First up was a hydraulic top link. The SA425 includes rear hydraulics, so this was an easy install. Secondly was a grapple and third function. This was financed by the sale of my YM1700B...

My wife and son gifted me with a Yanmar SA425. The tractor is awesome but I wanted a few additions. First up was a hydraulic top link. The SA425 includes rear hydraulics so this was a easy install. Secondly was a grapple and third function. This was financed by the sale of my YM1700B...

My brother and I used a lever arm momentary limit switch. The switch is wired to be normally closed. The switch is mounted so that in 2WD the lever is in the open position therefore no LED. When the FWD control is moved, the switch closes and the LED is on. The LED is mounted near the...

A bright green LED has been mounted in the dash slighty above the headlight switch assembly. The LED is visible in the Alabama sunshine. A wire has been run from the LED to the front wheel assist lever and onward to the accessory power under the seat. I am now waiting for a limit switch, with...

My account was deleted due to spamming. I protested. They reevaluated, apologized, and reinstated my account. But all my threads were gone.

Not really. But they looked nice

Yes Bmaverick, I shared pics of my 1700B on here, but admin deleted the thread.

Actually the B did come with a water pump. Also a dash pod, upgraded side panels and different headlight bezels. I guess like the difference between a Ford and Mercury. Same platform with some upgrades.

My y YM 1700B had a similar issue when I used it, but not when my son was putting in deer plots. Finally figured out I was running around 1500 RPM for short periods but he was running 2200 RPM for prolonged periods. I started working the 1700 harder and the problem disappeared.

My Yanmar YM1700B had one of those. Living in South Alabama, I never needed it.

Good call. I will look into a lever switch and a proximity switch. Not sure which one to use. I will wire it into a fuse block.

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What a great idea! I think 1.5inch pvc might work

That is why I want the reminder.

I used the colored zip tie method

My Yanmar SA425 does not not have a 4wd indicator on the dashboard. The 4wd is controlled by a lever. Up is 2wd - down is 4wd. I am thinking about using a tilt switch (mercury?) or a magnet switch. When the lever is down then the switch will complete the circuit activating the dash LED. Has...

On my SA 425, I installed a Pat's Quick Hitch. I had to make a trip to TSC to buy a longer top link. When I installed my hydraulic top link, I used a 22 inch to 36 inch. So far it has worked perfectly with the Pat's Quick Hitch.

I have a YM1700B circa 1979 and a SA425 circa 2024. The keys for the 2 are interchangeable.

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I know this is not a recent post but I just received my SA425. I plan to get a hydraulic top link. Would you please clarify two points. I have never dealt with hydraulic fittings. 1) run the loader valve - just raise and lower the FEL with the engine off? Or the 3-point? 2) Unscrew one of...

Here is my YM1700B and my SA425