Got it ym165

[Jagmandave]

Glad to see you back on a Yanmar, looks like a nice rig!

 

[gbirky]

That YMM45 has had some significant modifications. I see that the gauge wheels are moved from the outboard position to inside the rear wheels. Also, the front pto clutch has been moved behind the front bumper, which is why the hood had to be lifted slightly in the front. I noticed that all of the sheilds have been removed from the deck. Make sure that your co-hort, and you also, don't get fingers or anything else in there. The tension is pretty good, and you could really get hurt.

That gearbox move from the tiller to the blower is a neat trick. With all the neat work the previous owner did, I'm surprised he didn't put the snow blower up front. The clutch is already there...

 

[gws]

I do have the belt shields, I had taken them off to replace the a worn front belt and had not put them back on yet. I didnt notice the wheels being moved thanks for that info.

I am not sure what I will do about the hood. I can cut out a small section to allow it to set down correctly and still go around the pto. Will have to see how easy that will be and what it will do to the look. I guess it couldnt be worse than it is now.

I wish the blower had been up front. Craneing my neck to snow blow doesnt sound like fun.
The MM is also a massy orange and not yanmar red. Not a big issue for me but will repaint it next time it needs it. The hood had been painted but apprently the owner was better welder than painter. Its looks pretty rough. Not sure I can do better but may try one day.