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    YM1700 shutdown

    Been a long time since I visited here. I have owned an early model (mid-1970's) YM1700 for about 10 years and have had no serious problems with it at all. Today as I was using my scrape blade the engine started slowing very sluggishly and actually shut down on its own. It's almost like it...
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    overrun clutch

    I purchased an overrun clutch from my local tractor supply and the spline has a roll-pin that is designed to go through a hole in the PTO. My old 1700 doesn't have a hole through the PTO. Is there a way to attach the overrun so that it will not come off of the PTO. If not, I'll have to get a...
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    top link replacement

    it has come time to replace the top link on my YM1700 but I didn't realize that there are an infinite number of sizes on the market. The body on the one that came on the tractor is 14.5" long. I'm guessing that if I can't find an exact match that anything close would suffice, such as one that...
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    Y1700 pressure problem

    While mowing weeds I noticed that my right front axle looked very wet so I drove the tractor back to the yard. Oil was being lightly spewed from the oil filler cap. I loosened the cap slightly and the pressure started easing out so I left the cap in place. I then pulled the dipstick and the...
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    need advice on 4' bushhog

    I bought a generic 4' bushhog for my yanmar 1700. the cutter is completely open in the front which allows the blades to sling just about anything into the back of my legs. the cutter is also open in the back, so I'm thinking about welding a steel plate across the front opening to prevent...
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    Anti-freeze formula

    I want to mix a 5-gallon container with coolant/antifreeze for my 1700. Would two gallons of distilled water per one gallon of pure antifreeze make a good mix? thanks.
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    2320

    2010 Kabota 2320BT, 44 hrs, local dealer trade-in, excellent condition, asking $8,000. Is this a fair price?
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    Tractor Upgrade

    2010 Kabota 2320DT, local dealer trade-in south central Georgia, 44 hours. Asking price is $8,000. Is this a fair price? Will this model accept a frontend loader?
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    FLUID CAPACITY OF 1700

    Could someone give me the actual fluid capacities of the 1700? I had all the info in my old computer but the hard drive crashed and I lost everything....thanks. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/sirgknight/DSCI0072-1.jpg
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    Tractor Weight

    Anyone know about what my ym1800 weighs?
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    Which fluid for YM1700?

    I've noticed some contamination in the PTO gearbox; it's a little milky looking. What fluid should I use to replace it? 90 weight gear lube? transmission fluid? or something else? Thanks.
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    Tractor Sizing  fan belt size?

    need to know the fan belt size for my older model YM1700. Can't tell from the old one as it shredded into several pieces when it flew off the tractor. Thanks.
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    Zerk Fittings

    Are the grease fittings on our Yannies a universal or common thread size? Does anyone know what that size is? I now have two fittings that will not accept the grease and another one that is broken, so, I'm going to put new ones all around. thanks.
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    Headlight bulbs

    has anyone find a local supplier for the Stanley headlight bulbs? Is there such a thing as a bulb number to cross reference?
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    Need part

    does anyone know where I can find a replacement for this broken bezel? http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/sirgknight/DSCI0010.jpg
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