Recent content by thunderbirl

At seven years old, my Yanmar SA424 recently developed a slow leak at the hydraulic connection for the FEL. No issue without hydraulics hooked up, but a slow drip when the couplers were connected. I'll point out that the 1/4" variety of the 5675 coupling uses a "standard" o-ring number size...

Good news/bad news, mine just "works", so I haven't needed the support of this group 'cuz it all just keeps working. I was posting about 50 times per year (multiple forums) with my old CC3225. However, I don't mind sharing a bit. I found myself thinking the other day "It sure is nice to be...

I've misplaced my installation instructions for my PV18 and would really like a copy if someone could photocopy theirs. I have the PTO powered vacuum unit on my Yanmar 424. It all works great. I'm going to have to replace the 8 inch diameter lower flow tube due to a run-in with a landscape...

I just checked out that plug. It's located behind the seat, starboard side. This is a photo. I'm showing it here as an upside down "T". The vertical part of the "T" is the negative side. The horizontal "top" (which is on the bottom in this photo!), is the positive side fused through the...

Today, at about 50 hrs, I replaced the UTF in the tractor. I wanted to share a few bits that made it "interesting". I got a bucket of Traveler Premium UTF from TSC as it claims Yanmar on the bucket. I got the KIT-SA001 set of filters and went to work. Since I don't have a 5 gallon drain...

I'm a noob at this, and don't know what's "normal". I' am looking at putting a 16 gpm pump on the rear PTO of my Yanmar SA424. It fits, but there won't be room to attach hoses or a torque bar/chain unless I remove the surrounding "safety shield". Is this what is "normally done" or am I...

I'm trying to understand the ways in which I might expand the capabilities of my new SA424. I know that the bucket comes off the loader hydraulics with pins and would presume that something else could go on in its place. I think that pallet forks are a common attachment, so I'll use that as a...

I've just fired up the 42" hydraulic tiller that came with my 3225. I was told that the former owner hadn't used it in a couple years. Upon closer inspection, the hardware for mounting the pump below the frame had never been used or even attached to the frame, though the tiller obviously has...

This would be my first hydraulic "project". My 3225 has three hydraulic circuits - one for the front hydraulic lift, one for the middle/mower and one for the three point hitch on the back. I'm looking into diverting the middle circuit so that I can use it for the front (blade angle/loader...

Hi, I've just brought home a NTM (i.e., new to me!) CC 3225 with 60" mower, 45" thrower, three point hitch and rear 42" tiller. When I went to pick it up, it was very low on fluid and didn't move well. The fluid was clear. The dealer added two quarts and it moved really well. There was no...