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I will post some pictures of my set-up later today. I do inspect the air filter periodically and have not noted any atypical issues with securement of the assembly. More later.

Would you be able to post some pictures of your set-up. I have a SA425 and believe the filter set-up is similar to that in a SA424. Pictures may help point out issues readily and make it easy for folks to provide feedback.

Thanks for your reply. After the mower lift link bracket installation the entire assembly is very tight. Of course after this damage, there is some play now. I believe the tight assembly fit could potentially lead to binding of stationary part 19 and part 32 (see the second diagram in my...

Did not run over anything that I can think of. No impact etc. that I remember. Because of the quick hitch installed on the tractor, the axle cover is quite protected during mowing and minimal loader, grapple and snow blade work I have done with the tractor. Reinstalled the mower after winter...

The SA425 that I bought in 09/2023 has been super thus far with no issues. Last night whilst doing routine checks I noted an integral cast iron part of the the left axle housing stub, associated with the 3-point hitch system broken. See attached diagrams from Yanmar and my actual pictures...

Thanks for sharing; great courage. Get well soon.

I own a SA425 tractor and periodically browse YouTube for tractor related content. I found this on YouTube and it may help you. Good luck. Starting/Running Issues

Deepest condolences.

A pair of 36” hydraulic replacement hoses from Rural King and a couple of similar adapter fittings from a local hydraulic supply place to replace the original hoses on my Yanmar SA series grapple. Put everything together and the grapple is functional again. My fault for damaging the original...

My $0.02 - I bought a Shindaiwa 20" 600SX (same as Echo 620P) last fall and it is an exceptional saw.

Sorry, just catching up on the newer posts. Jaybr, hope you were able to adjust your loader functions satisfactorily. bmaverick, I believe the TF500A is low viscosity and equivalent to the Hy-Gard J20D. In any case, I am still running the Rotella HD and the tractor is functioning well...

Yes, if it meets specs. for your equipment and you change it along with a properly specc'd filter @ recommended intervals.

Here is a quick search on AMZN. Disregard the ones not your size; all should be shipped and sold by AMZN.

I learnt to drive in a RHD car with a column mounted 4-speed manual tranny. As far as I can remember the pedal arrangement is identical to LHD cars; left to right - clutch, brake, accelerator.

Three manuals in the stable now. An 87 Brat with dual range 4-speed and a 98 Z3 and a 2000 328Ci, both with 5-speeds.

Adding to my previous post. No affiliation with the dealership but it was Bobby Rahal BMW in the Pittsburgh area. They did a fantastic job and used the existing airbag trim on the wheel and just replaced the inflator module. My service receipt includes the inflator module serial number. I had no...

I have a 2000 328Ci and the passenger side takata was replaced in 2015. Then got another recall notice for the drivers side, and then again a second time for the passenger side. Got the drivers and passenger side airbags replaced in March, 2022 at a dealership in Pittsburgh. Since the steering...

I own a Yanmar SA425 with a fabricated 60” MMM. It is a drive over deck and reasonably easy to connect and disconnect. It will typically stay on during the summer, grass cutting months and off during the winter. If we need to remove it during the summer for work that requires clearance, it comes...

I use Fram XG filters (as well as Puro One/Boss filters on multiple vehicles and my JD178 and a Subaru RGV12100 generator. No issues at all.

Correct, I have a 72” Yanmar snow blade for my SA425.

See post #7 for details (use link) on the snow blade. It does have a trip function.

Another snow removal attempt a couple of days ago. Tractor in 4WD with engine at ~2000 rpm, transmission in low and loader in float mode. No strain on the blade or tractor.

The argument applies to smaller capacity single cylinder engines. Multicyinder engines are complex and splash lubrication is not conducive to such engines. These engines are provisioned with pressure lubrication and equipped with oil filters. Folks will typically select OE filters for such...

Just got ours delivered. About 20+ lbs.

Several places including Menards sell the Pleasant Hearth brand and they appeared lighter duty and lower build quality units. The Menards price on this one was $25 -$40 off other places. For example HD sells the same grate for ~$100. It is supposed to be HD, so went for it due to size, specs...

Liberty Foundry fireplace grate from Menards; will be delivered next week.

I have both, the Boost Plus (GB40) and the newer Boost X (GBX45). Wait for the Boost X to go on sale; it is far superior - for us anyway. I use the Boost Plus on my JD178 sometimes these days. The Boost X will start all cars we have; have not tried it on our truck as yet.

Unless you need a cordless solution, an electronic duster is a decent option. See Metrovac datavac dusters at Amazon. I bought one about 10 years ago and have been very happy with it; Made in USA; not sure if this is still true. Excellent for cleaning electronics, computers, engines after a wash...

Question - did you mean to post a picture to illustrate your request? In any case, here are copies of some useful manuals.

Following; I have a similar question.

An 87 Brat with dual range 4-speed, 98 Z3 and 2000 328Ci, both with 5-speeds; these three do not see much action in winter. The rest are autos.

Purchased/replaced a pressure switch for our water system yesterday. Water supply is back to normal.

Picked this up at Menards today. Reading assignment for tomorrow.

Getting ready to move some wood to the back porch.

The snow blade is this one. Skid shoes are illustrated in the product page.

SA series standard 6’ Yanmar blade, 5-position manual angle adjustment and the loader valve/arm has a standard float function.

So I do not have much experience using a snow plow; bought one a few months ago. Yesterday put it use, learning and getting used to it. Worked reasonably well with the loader in the float mode on our concrete pad and gravel driveway. Equipment - Yanmar 6' front blade with skids on a '23 SA425...

Try and replace the radiator cap with a properly specced one. See if it stops. Cheap enough check.

I saw the 2 amp version at Costco (North Canton, OH) for $25; was a couple of days prior to Thanksgiving. They had a whole lot of them at the store.

Got 2X of these lamps at a decent price from Woot. I have an old one that still works, but the lens is full of micro scratches.

Replaced worn out wheels on a Craftsman creeper. Bought a 12 pack of these wheels. I have two of these creepers and the wheels on one are fine for now. The 6X spares will be used some day.

Picked up the canopy kit (2nd replacement unit) today; it is in perfect condition. Installed the frame and leveled it. Placed the canopy on top to gauge fit. After centering the top on the frame, will have to drill into the canopy through 6X pre-drilled frame holes and secure the top to the...

Unfortunately the Shindaiwa 600SX saw does not fit the case. Per Echo the case should fit all their saws with up to 20” bars. Will look for suitable alternatives.

An outdoor LED lamp (Lithonia Lighting) to replace the busted front right lamp on our detached garage. Several months ago I had replaced the left lamp. Now I have matching lamps in the front. The original lamps lasted about 6 to 7 years. I should now plan for the side lamps going out as well.

Echo plastic for my Shindaiwa 600SX chainsaw. Oregon chaps, gloves and headgear; have not opened the headgear box as yet. Not many positive reviews on it. May look at other options.

Picked up the Shindaiwa 600SX today. Also considered the 591 and 492 but settled on the 600SX. For testing, put in a little Shindaiwa Red Armor pre-mixed fuel at Ace and I started it up easily. Completed paperwork thereafter, brought it home, added bar/chain oil and ran it for a few mins to get...

Update: Replacement Canopy kit arrived at the dealer yesterday (06Nov2024) with the top damaged. They immediately contacted Yanmar and another kit is being shipped out. Yanmar is supposedly shipping these out on a pallet without much protection leading to damage of the plastic top during the...

Got a lead on some Shindaiwa's on clearance; the 492 (believe it is similar to the Echo 4910) and a 600sx (similar to an Echo 620P), both with 20" bars. The 600sx is too much saw for me, I think. Will be looking at the 492 in the next couple of days.

In the same way a Purolator Boss PBL14610 or Mobil 1 M110A filter crosses over to a Nissan 15208-9E01A filter for my Nissan Titan; this example is just to illustrate that the equipment manufacturer does not typically manufacture filters. They will contract the filter manufacture to a company...

If the Wix part number crosses over to the OE part, it should be fine.

From Menards: Case of 6 gallons of windshield washer fluid, 3 cans of brake parts cleaner and a quart of Pennzoil Synthetic 75W-140 GL-5 gear oil.

I am looking at getting another chainsaw (20”). My current one is an Echo CS-345 with a 16” bar/chain from 2002. Has seen limited use over the years and still runs great. I have been using it a lot lately. Anyway, saw a Huskee 455 at a special price of $399 at Lowe’s. Then there is the...

The VK56VD had issues also until late 2019. The 2020 and beyond trucks with the VK56VD gassers are fine. I can link you to the specifics if you are interested. I had a non-hd 18 Pro-4X that I drove for ~43.5k miles. No issues. However my VK56VD engine was within the scope of the defect. I traded...

Due to the engines.

Nothing mighty as some other posts within this thread but this is my tiny Yanmar with a large enough tree. I used my trusty 22 year old Echo CS-345 16” saw to cut the tree up prior to transporting it with the tractor.

Just FYI - Nissan stopped using the Cummins sourced V8 5-liter diesel in late 2019. There were numerous issues with the Titan HD diesel trucks. Starting in 2020 the HD's were equipped solely with the 5.6 liter VK56VD motors.

Thanks. Working with the dealership. The kit was not given to me in its original box. The large square U frame was naked, the side brackets were in a foamy wrap taped up, and the hardware in a cotton bag. The top which was upside down on a pallet was 1/2 inside a poly bag with the other half...

Picked up a canopy kit from a local dealer for my Yanmar SA425. Took about three weeks to arrive. Installed the brackets/hardware on the tractor. Removed the top from its packaging and noted a crack on the front right corner. Now to get a replacement…..

Just a guess; most likely they are the distributors etc. and managing the Solis brand for warranty purposes in the US. They also have a new engine factory up in India and perhaps are partnering with Solis; supplying engines for Solis tractors. Edit: Quick Google search yields the following!

Just as the title states. See SS below.

Adding link to this thread. I just installed a Yanmar third function kit and grapple on my SA425.

Sure-Trac 7' x 16' 7K dual axle is what I use. Payload is right at 5180 lbs with trailer weight of 1820 lbs. It is nimble enough for us with a Yanmar 425 with FEL/MMMower/Quick Hitch (typical configuration; no backhoe at present) at ~2700 lbs. Enough remaining capacity. The length is also...

A little confused now. In the original post oil is indicated and also sight glass with bubbles. Is this hydraulic fluid or engine oil we are concerned about?

That does not appear normal. Couple of questions: Is your coolant level and appearance typical? Do you have to constantly add coolant? Is your air filter housing alright? Have you checked the air filter? Do you normally wash your tractor and is moisture being introduced through the filter...

Not entirely sure I understand your question but typically folks do not mix regular and synthetic oils as part of an oil change. Then again, modern motor oils are miscible and if someone needs to use some makeup oil or top off oil in the car within service interval, using synthetic or regular...

Our Eaton branded b/u generator (Generac 20 kw) ran well for ~3 hours last Sunday during a power outage. Also had a ~2 hour power outage last week and the generator kept things in order. So some real exercise during the last couple of weeks.

Gear oil SAE grades are not similar to motor oil grades. For example the Castrol UTF, Shell Rotella HD and Delvac Hydraulic fluids are GL-4 fluids rated at @80W to 85W grades but in motor oil equivalent terms these are multigrade @10W-30 rated oils. There are cautions regarding usage for these...

I was skeptical at first. We have a 17 outback and a 21 Crosstrek Sport with CVT’s. We also have a 13 Suzuki Sportback with a CVT with >90K miles. The CVT’s in the Subaru’s are more refined than the Jatco CVT unit in the Suzuki. The Suzuki however has been bullet proof. Don’t expect high...

Some CVTF-III for a Subaru and some Yanmar TF500A.

Have you tried turning the key to energize the fuel pump, assuming it has an electric fuel pump? Worst case, crank the engine and the bowl should fill up. Is there a fuel shut off valve (had to ask) that is potentially closed?

Tested the grapple out and it works perfectly. Button pushed and lever to the right and it opens. Button pushed and lever to the left the grapple closes.

Here are a couple of pictures of the blade and grapple on the tractor. Will assemble the grapple hydraulics and test today.

Update: I played around with the regen plate installation yesterday. Loosened the jam nut and found that the SCV lever bolt (barrel nut in my image in original post) before the end rod (plunger in my image) could be moved in or out with rotation. I remembered taking up slack during original...

Thanks for your reply. I have not removed the regen lock plate as yet. However the bucket dump movement is incrementally slow since I fixed the hose connections and this rate is not practical. I will remove the plate and see if the loader dumps at a typical rate. At least then I will know that...

Another follow-up: Spoke to Yanmar tech support this morning and the rep recommended I remove the lock regen plate altogether and test the dump function out. This afternoon I went to pick up some attachments for the Yanmar and looked over a new SA425 with third function kit installed. Took...

Picked up the snow blade and grapple today. A quick picture attached. Will unload and look it over tomorrow.

Follow-up: I confirmed with Yanmar tech support that the Lock Regen Plate (P/N. 1TN328-43450) was installed correctly. Completed the installation of the 3rd function kit but still have to organize/tie up the hoses and wiring. I attached my loader to generally test out the loader functions...

Folks, I am in the process of installing the 3rd function kit on my SA425 and have a couple of questions: The dealer indicates that their installer does not even use the Lock Regen Plate (P/N. 1TN328-43450) included in the TVK-YL210P 3rd function kit. I actually saw one SA425 on their lot...

Got side tracked with some Yanmar attachments. The BB may have to wait a bit. Separately, Woods makes a BS60.30 box blade that is ~$1300 and weighs ~500 lbs. May consider that one when ready to buy.

Will do once I pick it up. It is a manual 5 position 72” Yanmar that attaches to the front loader. I believe there is a hydraulic version also available but I went with the simple set-up. Model is YBLSA72.

Picked up a Yanmar 3rd function kit from a local dealer for my SA425 this afternoon. Worked out a deal for Yanmar snow blade, grapple and canopy kit there as well. Hope to pick up the attachments and canopy (if it arrives) next week.

A burr coffee grinder and a spare driveshaft for the M60F mid-mount mower for the SA425 tractor.

I do all oil changes and other general maintenance on my cars and equipment at home. For a couple of BMWs, I drive the front wheels up a pair of ramps for oil changes. If I have to raise all four wheels for non-tire removal type work, then I drive the vehicle (truck and our subaru's) up 4X ramps...

Thank you for your recommendation.

I am in a similar decision making process as the OP. I have expanded my search to Land Pride BB also. Have been quoted $868 (+ taxes) for the BB1260 and @$1350 for the BB1560; large price difference for the ~75lbs. heavier implement. These threads are helping me.

I am looking to get a 5’ Woods box blade for my Yanmar SA425. It will mainly be used for driveway maintenance. The BS60.20 weighs @400 lbs and the BS60.30 weighs @500 lbs. The Woods dealer recommended the lighter version for my Yanmar. I am relatively new to attachments and hence seeking advice...

The RGV12100 and RGV13100T generators did come with tiny wheels from the factory but an optional wheel kit with handle was available. I looked but was not successful in procuring the optional kit for my 12100. With a dry weight of @330 lbs and full weight of @415 lbs., the generator is a pain to...

Yes, unfortunately Fuji Heavy Industries got out of the power product business in 2017. Yamaha got most of their Power Products. Separately, the generator only has @33 hours and I got it in 01/2017. Came inside a steel cage frame on a pallet; made in Japan. Subaru made this model for Makita...

Ran the Subaru for an hour two days ago. The heaters also tested the idle control system well.

2X Echo bar/chain kits and an Echo greaser for my 22 year old Echo CS-345 chainsaw.

The fill and drain plugs are most likely the same. I just serviced the mid-mount mower (M60F) associated with my Yanmar SA425 and the manual clearly indicates that the fill/drain plugs are the same. The gearbox does not take much oil. Separately, I used Mobil 1 75-90 GL-5 gear oil. I understand...

Shell Rotella HD grease is what I use on our SA425 (tractor, loader and 60" mower deck).

4X one liter cans of ATE DOT 4 Type 200 brake fluid from Summit Racing today. Need to flush and bleed slightly darker looking OE fluid in my Titan. A couple of cans are spares for other vehicles.

I assume you are draining the engine oil first with the filler cap removed and the dipstick just a tad pulled. The oil should flow out freely from the engine/pan. Most of the oil from the filter will be drained by the time, the oil from the pan flows to a trickle. Then you could tackle the...

This is the one I purchased. There is also the TWR1 version, a bit lower powered, but at a substantially lower cost. You may want to research both. They have a photocell dusk to dawn feature, three intensity settings and three color temperatures for flexible use.

Replaced a defective LED floodlight with a Lithonia Lighting unit (left one in the picture) from Home Depot. Set it to 3000K and at the lowest lumen setting. Uses 55 watts; reasonably close match to the original lamps from a distance.

Installed it on the tractor. Struggled a bit as I did it myself, but went on OK. Next time will be easier. Now to get some suitable implements for driveway maintenance (for starters). Also need to get a canopy so I can wire up my lights after ensuring the lights are positioned correctly.

Right at $405 plus taxes. Outfit is Buckeye Power Sales. Sales person I interfaced with is Jason and they treated me exceptionally well. I highly recommend them.

Are you on the seat when it dies?

Yanmar quick hitch for my SA425 from a Columbus, OH dealership.

4.45 gallons of propane at Tractor Supply.

Picked up a grill yesterday. Now to get it off the truck.

A second 5-gallon B&S branded diesel fuel container from Rural King.

Bought a Brinly with some green/yellow bling for our trusty JD LX178 from a dealer yesterday. Now to fix the coolant leak on the JD so we can start using it on the property.

Order got botched up. Hence cancelled the Castrol and picked Shell Rotella HD tractor fluid from a local TSC store.

Castrol UTF from Tractor Supply.

But, but, but - did Cummins agree to compliance with regulations; and then fudge/game the system, and expect not to be caught?

12 ft. tall Werner ladder, a 60 amp circuit breaker and a 6 position fuse block. The breaker and fuse block are for tractor light wiring.

Thank you; good point. Have been thinking about the actual mounting. The Hellas can be mounted three different ways. I could also mount them on the sides of the ROPs. They will be aimed suitably. Have primed and painted the brackets. Should be dry and ready to install today. Will figure out...

Purchased another pair of Hella lamps. Found some time to construct brackets for the front/rear lights. Used heat shrink wrapped hefty SS square u-bolts with and 12" X 4" X 1/4" steel plates, shortened a bit. A couple of mock up pictures attached with loose brackets. Will disassemble to...

I started getting my EtOH free fuel from a Coen station close to the PIT airport. Now I am in the Youngstown, OH area and need to find another station. Some Sheetz locations also sell EtOH free gas. I need to check them out.

We do have a Eaton branded 20KW whole house generator; this one automatically exercises once a week (also without any load). It did come on about two months ago when we had a power outage for a couple of hours and worked well. The 12K Watt peak and 9.5K Watt continuous rated presently defunct...

A Trusco (Toyo Steel) toolbox and a pair of Hella Roklume 280 N Zero Glare lamps for the our Yanmar SA425. The lamps may be a bit overkill. Now to figure out on installations.

Ran this unit for an hour yesterday after @5 months. Started up with no issues.

Just picked up 5X Shell Rotella HD grease at Rural King for my tractor and trailer. Another option for the OP.

Here is my new SA425. Picked it up a couple of weeks ago. Came with FEL; rear remotes were included as standard equipment. Added the 60” mower deck last week. Cutting 4.5 acres with our trusty JD LX178 with a 38” deck was an ~eight hour affair. The cutting time has dropped to under 3 hours with...