169d clutch and hours guage

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yanmar169

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This is embarrassing, but I've got myself in a bit of a pickle and need help. I recently bought my first tractor, a 169d, that was "garaged" and showed 105 hours. It came with chipper, blade and brushed. I transported it to another state where I'm doing some work. The clutch seemed pretty jerky when I was loading, but the owner just said that was normal for these tractors and to feather it a bit. I put 12 hours running at 2000 rpm and the hours guage only turned 2? I had a lot of forward/reverse in the work I was doing and had headphones on. I eventually heard a squeal when clutch was engaged. The shift became sticker. I looked for a manual to see if i could adjust the clutch with no luck. I had a time constraints on the work I was doing and kept going. I grew up driving stick and so should have recognized the issue earlier. Now the engine drive doesn't consistently disengage with clutch pedal depressed fully. Where can I find parts, a manual and someone to replace a clutch on this model? Does anyone have suggestions on how to load it to get there? Any other suggestions? Thanks
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This is embarrassing, but I've got myself in a bit of a pickle and need help. I recently bought my first tractor, a 169d, that was "garaged" and showed 105 hours. It came with chipper, blade and brushed. I transported it to another state where I'm doing some work. The clutch seemed pretty jerky when I was loading, but the owner just said that was normal for these tractors and to feather it a bit. I put 12 hours running at 2000 rpm and the hours guage only turned 2? I had a lot of forward/reverse in the work I was doing and had headphones on. I eventually heard a squeal when clutch was engaged. The shift became sticker. I looked for a manual to see if i could adjust the clutch with no luck. I had a time constraints on the work I was doing and kept going. I grew up driving stick and so should have recognized the issue earlier. Now the engine drive doesn't consistently disengage with clutch pedal depressed fully. Where can I find parts, a manual and someone to replace a clutch on this model? Does anyone have suggestions on how to load it to get there? Any other suggestions? Thanks
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Welcome to TBN!

Where are you located, and I guess, where's the tractor?

You might have a look for manuals over at the Yanmar Tractor Group. (@bmaverick)

All the best, Peter
 
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Where can I find parts, a manual and someone to replace a clutch on this model? Does anyone have suggestions on how to load it to get there? Any other suggestions? Thanks
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- Manuals are on the YTOG, link in my signature.
- Clutch is popular for the YM169. The YTOG has you covered with SEVERAL listings for parts suppliers.
- A Harbor Freight Badland 2500-lbs 12VDC electric winch is able to pull the tractor up on the trailer if in neutral.

How to replace the clutch. Thanks to @AaronM for his detailed video. This is one of the most viewed for our machines and very often referenced. (y):love:

 

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