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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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?

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

Anyone know about what my ym1800 weighs?

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.

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.

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.

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

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

anyone know the gvw of a ym1700?

After winterizing my 1700 I used my bulb tester to get a reading on the fluid. The bulb is a 5-ball tester. The reading on my wife's car was 4 floating balls (-25), the reading on my car was 2 floating balls (+5), and the reading on ol' besty was ZERO balls. I use the 70/30 mixture but get no...

Well, got 'ol betsy (earrrly model 1700) winterized again. Did an oil change - Castrol RX 15W40 and Walmart brand ST3593A filter, fuel filter change - NAPA 3262, checked tire pressure in all tires and lubed her up. Also disconnected the radiator hose from the top of the radiator and completely...

I was watching an automotive show on tv and saw this advertisement for purple ice. It's a product designed to add to the radiator coolant to further reduce the operating temperature of the coolant as it circulates. Just wondering if this product would be suitable for our Yanmars without water...

I purchased this filter for my compressor to help remove moisture. It was purchased at Agri Supply and not even the salesmen could tell me if there is a correct way to install. Does it matter matter which way the air flows? Also, I need advice as to where to place the filter. Would you place...

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Am I the only one who has a problem reaching the pto lever while riding the tractor? I am unable to lean over and reach the lever to either pull it up or push it down for engaging and disengaging. Has anyone come up with an "extension" handle or lever to assist in reaching the pto lever. I...

I visited a Tractor Supply Co store the other day and found a very nice seat for my 1700, especially made for the yanmar. Under $60 and I love it. I saw the same seat at Agri Supply some time ago for just under $100, but didn't want to pay their price. The original seat on my tractor was...

My pto rpm lever has three positions. Could someone please tell me which position is rated at 740 rpm? I have been pushing the lever all the way down (the lowest lever position) to run my equipment. Is this correct? I don't have a manual. Thanks.

Anyone know where to find a seat for a large butt to replace on the YM1700?

My YM1700 does not have a glow plug (or at least I don't think it has one) and I'm looking for advice on how to make wintertime starts easier. We had our coldest morning of the year this morning (32 degrees) and my tractor was pretty hard to start. It smoked like crazy and after three tries...

Does anyone trailer their tractor with a single-axle trailer? I would like to have a trailer for my 1700 but I do not want to go to the dual-axle if I don't have to. My maximum travel distance will be 30 miles or less and I do not have a heavy duty towing vehicle that would handle the much...

I just purchased a used finishing mower from a private individual. When I opened the drain plug on the gear box to check the fluid condition and level the fluid started flowing out of the box and it was milky white. The box also seemed to be somewhat overfilled. The filler plug is "near" the...

The 1700 has three pto positions: 1-2-&3. Which position is which speed? I've been running all of my equipment in position two, which is where the dealer placed the lever, but I'm thinking that position 2 is 748 rpm. Isn't position #1 for 540 rpm?

A special thanks to Soundguy, allenp, oldgrizzlybear and Inspector507 for all the help and advice through the forum. I finally got all of my gauges installed on my 1700. The temp gauge reads 190 deg. at 1000 rpm idle and 215 operating rpm. Oil gauge reads 28 lbs at idle and 48 operating rpm...

Has anyone heard from Soundguy? You know he lives in Central Florida. I've emailed him but no answer. Hope he and his family are safe and didn't suffer any damage from Charlie. It would be great to hear from him again.

I have been wanting to add weight to the front of my 1700 for some time without paying an arm and a leg for iron while at the same time wanting something that looked halfway decent. I didn't want to weld anything to the front or use anything "ugly". The other day a friend of mine who owns a...

Soundguy, would you email me at sirgknight@yahoo.com? I would like to chat with you about gauges. Thanks.

Does anyone know where I might find a replacement bezel for the right headlight on my early model 1700? This bezel is not only ornamental but it is also the headlight frame. Thanks for any info.

Ref 1700: tractor has three red lights on dash - TEMP CHG OIL. The charge and oil lights come on when I start the tractor but the temp light doesn't come on at all. Shouldn't it come on when the switch is on and go off when the tractor cranks? How and what can I check for process of...

Has anyone changed out their wire fuse box with a modern fuse block and standard fuses? It seems to me that it's the sensible thing to do to simplify changing the fuses. Just need to know what amperage to use.

The serial number on my tractor is 2TR1707014. Can someone tell when it was manufactured? Thanks.

Where can I find the paint to repaint my early model green Yanmar?

My Yanmar 1700 arrived today. It's the older type (yellowish-green in color). She has 548 hours, new rubber all 4 wheels, repainted block, chasis and frame but the fenders and hood appear to be original with a lot of character. I like character. The hood raises from the front to the back...

My local compact tractor dealer has offered me a package deal which includes the 1700 w/used tiller, a new 4' bushhog, a new 4' grader blade, a new 2-gang harrow, a new boom pole and a new 12" turning plow for $5,000 including tax and free delivery. This dealer is well-known and has an...