Photo of Yanmar Keys

Tractors4u · Jan 14, 2003

OK guys I am going to help you out. All this key talk is driving me nuts. To save you guys the hassle of trying to discribe you key to Len, Ernie or anybody else, I am posting a picture of the 3 most common Yanmar keys. Keep in mind that sometimes the Japanese farmer may lose his keys and replace the ignition switch with a generic switch and key. I have had a Yanmar with a Shibaura ignition and key and etc, etc.

The left key is very common. It is what you would call a double cut. The reverse side has TR on it. It is the key that fits the JD 850, 950 etc.

The middle key is probably the one I see the least of. It is single cut. On the reverse side the blade section is smooth with no grooves. The reverse side also has Yanmar on it. The side shown has the number 633 stamped in it.

The next key is very common. It is single cut. Has the words *** San on both sides and the number 30 stamped on the front side.

I hope this helps.

MapleSyruping · Jan 14, 2003

I have the middle key, it came with my Iseki TS2810. The back side has YUSHIN SEIKI printed on it.
CKS

EFC · Jan 15, 2003

Thanks Brent I have seen all three styles in every model Yanmar over the years

tonyw · Jan 15, 2003

Thank you, Brent! /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

KENSFM · Jan 15, 2003

The key on the left is available at most JD dealers for about $2. Thanks for the pictures.
Ken

rbeitz · Jan 15, 2003

My key matches the one on the left. I think I'll stop over at the JD dealer and see if they have any in stock.

Thanks for posting the pictures Brent.

Inspector507 · Jan 15, 2003

JD part # CH12206.......5 bucks for a pack of 2

JimC · Jan 15, 2003

The key on the right is also the key they provide with a Marine Yanmar diesel,
You might check with the marine dealers and supply houses, the Yanmar is the most popular inboard diesel on 25 to 35 foot sailboats

Chillimau · Jan 16, 2003

I've got another key that has a "yanmar" rubber grip on it. Guess it would be like the Key of the left if it was taken off. My other key is like the one on the left.

Tractors4u · Jan 16, 2003

The type you are talking about what you would get if you ordered one NEW from Yanmar. I have some like that, but I figured that most folks would have the one with out the rubber grip.