New to me 226D

[Johndeere3720]

Are the black front weights the original Yanmar with the Yanmar name or just repainted black to match the Yanmar with the deer on them? I have JD ones on my YM2610 that came from a JD650. Painted them Yanmar black.

These are Deere ones that I’ve just painted black. I’m pretty convinced I paint them every time I use the tractor

 

[Johndeere3720]

From what I recall reading here more than a decade ago - Those are excellent, every bit as good as the Yanmars. But with one exception: A few people were crying that they broke the ring gear or front differential or something similar, with no hope of repairing it. No parts available. Hinomoto folded long ago. That unavailable part was already stripped from every salvage yard Hinomoto.

I guess the thing to be learned is don't overstress the differentials and you will be fine.

Yea, I’ve read that. Fortunately a local salvage yard shows the gears in inventory, I’m just waiting for a day off to go buy them since I’m sure mine are in bad shape. Today I tried to get it started and found the starter is toast, literally wouldn’t even spin the engine over with no glow plugs in it. Turns over great by hand though. Hoping to at least get it running by the time the service manual shows up so I can tear into the front axle.

 

[bmaverick]

These are Deere ones that I’ve just painted black. I’m pretty convinced I paint them every time I use the tractor

This is what the JD650 looked like when I got them. Marked 20Kg.

I tossed between red and black for some time. Then got the black for $1 at the Dollar Tree! So, black they became.

YM original red - - -

Yanmar black

I like the black on your machine too.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Small update:

Got the 790 wheels sandblasted and started repainting in Yanmar white.

 

[California]

Looking good!

How close is that color to rattle-can 'Propane Bottle White'?

 

[Johndeere3720]

Looking good!

How close is that color to rattle-can 'Propane Bottle White'?

Good question! I just ordered the white paint from Hoye so it should be pretty close.

 

[YanmarFever]

Rust oleum almond color is a close match to the Japanese yanmar wheels

 

[Johndeere3720]

Small update:

Rear tires mounted and back on the tractor!

Front tires coming in tomorrow although I’m planning to reseal the front end before the new front tires go on. Front end parts should be here tomorrow tho!

 

[Johndeere3720]

More progress:

Fixed the leaks on the front axle

And finally got the front tires on

Note: Front wheels only fit in the wide setting with little room to spare. For me it’s perfect, the tractors setup for stability and flotation for running a finish mower. If you haven’t read my previous posts these are John Deere 790 wheels and tires on my Yanmar YM226D.

 

[Menagerie-Manor]

More progress:

Fixed the leaks on the front axle

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And finally got the front tires on

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Note: Front wheels only fit in the wide setting with little room to spare. For me it’s perfect, the tractors setup for stability and flotation for running a finish mower. If you haven’t read my previous posts these are John Deere 790 wheels and tires on my Yanmar YM226D.

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With that stance she looks like a Bulldog with an attitude ready to do battle.