New to the Group - Considering YM336

[dtperk]

Where are you, id be interested in the tiller, maybe and possibly the BH as a fixer/backup.

Im in Upstate SC

I have a neighbor with an older 5ft tiller, so we may just share. It's a Land Pride unit and looks to be only a few years old. Photo attached.

 

[dtperk]

Ok YM Gurus......... I have a (what I think) is a minor issue.

When steering, I get a bit of play. Upon inspection, the yolk of the front pinion seems to be slipping back and forth about 1/8th inch. There are 4 bolts around the housing, so I think cranking them down will take care of that.... SECOND, will I lose all diff oil without a gasket in there....... (see photo)

Ahhh... Hour meter works too!

 

[winston1]

Ok YM Gurus......... I have a (what I think) is a minor issue.

When steering, I get a bit of play. Upon inspection, the yolk of the front pinion seems to be slipping back and forth about 1/8th inch. There are 4 bolts around the housing, so I think cranking them down will take care of that.... SECOND, will I lose all diff oil without a gasket in there....... (see photo)

Ahhh... Hour meter works too!

There should not be any fluid in the drive shaft cover. If you are leaking 90 wt your front pinion seal is leaking. If it is hydraulic/transmission fluid your drop box seal is leaking. Here is a picture of the old style. You can click around and see the new style. http://www.hoyetractor.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=HTE&Category_Code=3364WDINT-OLD

 

[kenmac]

I believe there is a bearing in that location. Notice grease fitting ? May not have been greased in a while or bearing could be worn. Have you tried to grease it?

Thanks for the pic of the return lines. Hard to tell where / what they tie into for return. 3 point valve maybe ? in the side of the transmission housing ?

 

[Domush]

My 336D was loose in there as well. I removed the play by loosening the two (4?) big bolts which hold the front-most center bracket (the bolts are vertical going up into the hood assembly) in place and banging the bracket forward, then re-tightening. Just be sure the axle is all the way to the rear of the play, so when you slide the bracket, it goes all the way. There should be zero play in that pivot.

 

[yanmars]

dtperk: I have had my 336d for over 20 years. It is fine that you have the HD spindles, I broke several spindles before I upgraded. I have pallet forks also and they really help in some projects.
I added ROPS, it saved my life potentially twice. Once in what would have been a roll over but it got stopped when the ROPS fell against a tree and kept it from going any farther. If I would have been a foot either way however I would have gotten squashed between the tree and the ROPS.
Another time the tip of a rotten tree fell and hit the ROPS. It bent the steering wheel, knocked off my exhaust system but never touched me directly. Lucky on that one. I would get the ROPS.
The 336d has a tendency if you mow in tall seeded grasses or get thistle down to clog up the screen and overheat. Watch for that. Otherwise you should like the same. Very good on fuel, about 1 gallon per hour.

 

[yanmars]

dpterk: I also forgot to ask where you are at in case you want to sell excess equipment. I live in western Ohio.

 

[dtperk]

I believe there is a bearing in that location. Notice grease fitting ? May not have been greased in a while or bearing could be worn. Have you tried to grease it?

Thanks for the pic of the return lines. Hard to tell where / what they tie into for return. 3 point valve maybe ? in the side of the transmission housing ?

It looks like it's a big "loop" Kenmac. The return line looks to go back to the tranny. the pressure line goes from the tranny to the FEL controls, then from the FEL back to feed the rear controls, then back to the tranny. (me thinks)

 

[dtperk]

I believe there is a bearing in that location. Notice grease fitting ? May not have been greased in a while or bearing could be worn. Have you tried to grease it?

Thanks for the pic of the return lines. Hard to tell where / what they tie into for return. 3 point valve maybe ? in the side of the transmission housing ?

Noticed the grease fitting also. NO, I have not greased anything yet. (next order of business on a dry day). there is a bit of front/back play but may be some greasing would help, but it really looks like the main retainer bolts need snugged up.

 

[dtperk]

dpterk: I also forgot to ask where you are at in case you want to sell excess equipment. I live in western Ohio.

I'm located in SW Cleveland (near Strongsville, OH). Probably will off the 6ft disk cultivator as I won't need it. it's in really good shape also, but still on the fence about the tiller. Will let you know first if we decide to part with it.
Thanks,
Don