TYM Joystick Repair

joeyd · Nov 14, 2023

What was the price for the Kioti part? It might be worth getting one for backup, I had to replace one of the cables already.

eddiekro · Nov 19, 2023

Slowpoke Slim said:
I would be careful about lubing that, as it would likely make the area attract dirt and grit, which could worsen the effect and wear it out quicker over time.

Maybe some kind of dry film lube, or graphite powder type lube?

I haven't done anything to mine, but it's only 6 1/2 years old now.

The original joint on my T353 had lube on it. Seemed to be graphite based. I lubed the replacement with neverseize. The joint and the area where it broke was clean since the boot seals it pretty well.

eddiekro · Nov 19, 2023

TractorTYMe said:
How does your joystick look like? I have a T474 which sits on the exact same chassis. And I have been thinking of this has to be a maintenance item at one point? At least lube it?

I don't think it is called out as a maintenance item in the owners manual, but then again the TYM owners manual leaves a lot to be desired. The broken joint had a lube on it and from what I could see there was no wear, the joint simply had a catastrophic failure.

eddiekro · Nov 19, 2023

joeyd said:
What was the price for the Kioti part? It might be worth getting one for backup, I had to replace one of the cables already.

The Kioti part was $79 from the dealer.

Sawwas · Mar 8, 2025

eddiekro said:
Last week the joystick on my T353 went loose and floppy, it wouldn't operate the FEL. When I inspected it I found the triangular joint, aka the "selector" had broken apart in several pieces. After speaking with the TYM dealer they said TYM doesn't break down the joystick to it's smaller parts and a new one would cost me $1200. After a few choice words the parts guy said he could then get me just the joystick for $500. While still not happy I said ok and had him hold it for me (he's > 1 hour away from me).
I started digging and found that the Kioti uses about the same joystick and they do break it out to the smaller parts. After sending the Kioti dealer the measurements he thought it would fit. Sure enough it was an exact fit, I did not need to make any mods to make it work. Do note that I decided to only replace the selector and not replace the ball/pins since mine were in good shape and that was just one less thing to mess with.
There are several videos on youtube that discuss how to replace it so a quick search will help you there. I've attached a few pics of the broken selector, the Kioti parts, and the part number.

I hope this helps some of you all save some bucks...

Eddiekro I have the exact same issue. I also bought the same part as you did. My question is, I see your old one had a screw through it to a plate like mine does. What was your work around as the new one from Kioti does not? Did you drill a hole? My plate I believe is my issue as its getting worn out and curved.

eddiekro · Mar 10, 2025

Hey Sawwas,
Sorry I dont recall the broken part being attached to a plate, however I'm old and it's been a bit and I've slept since then :-(
I definatly did not drill anything out. The replacement part fit easily into the assembly.

jigs_n_fixtures · Mar 10, 2025

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They are pretty generic, based on I think an old Nimco Design.

The bottom hole in the joystick mounting hole was where the wiring was run on the joysticks which had buttons in the handle. The Nimco shaft for the handle is hollow to accommodate the wiring. And there is a triangle shaped through hole in the base, for the wiring. The joystick handles on my little TYM SCUTs have the holes for buttons, molded in, and covered with a vinyl sticker. If I could find the correct switches it would make adding the switches for a diverter or third function very easy. Found the switches in Poland on eBay, but the seller couldn't ship the to the US.

jigs_n_fixtures · Mar 10, 2025

Slowpoke Slim said:
I would be careful about lubing that, as it would likely make the area attract dirt and grit, which could worsen the effect and wear it out quicker over time.

Maybe some kind of dry film lube, or graphite powder type lube?

I haven't done anything to mine, but it's only 6 1/2 years old now.

Dupont Dry Chain lube with Teflon: Amazon.com

The stuff contains corrosion inhibitors and dries to a medium hard wax. Any surplus can be wiped or brushed off once it dries. I use it for all kinds of things, including my guns, because once dry it doesn't attract or hold dust. Important feature when you live in desert locations.