Yanmar's Thermostart

[Neat 1500]

I used mine years ago a few times then the reservoir ran out of diesel and that was it, never used it again.

 

[Kustrud]

Do you manually add fuel to the reservoir?

 

[rScotty]

Do you manually add fuel to the reservoir?

I've seen some models where the res is auto-filled from the return line, but that is really guilding the lilly as well as asking for a leak. Older Yanmars had a manual-fill plastic container with a matching pop-top lid. Capacity of an oz or four. Overall construction similar to the brake or power steering fluid res in older cars. Maintenance consists of checking every few years to see that there is still some fuel in it.
It's typical Yanmar construction: A simple but clever system built to the highest standard.
rScotty

 

[clemsonfor]

yes Kustrud you have to manually put it in there, pour from like a solo cup or something. A fuel can you will spill all over most likely. It only holds like an ounce or two at most

 

[Kustrud]

yes Kustrud you have to manually put it in there, pour from like a solo cup or something. A fuel can you will spill all over most likely. It only holds like an ounce or two at most

Understood, I prob won't ever need it in GA but was curious. I always wondered what that little reservoir was for haha!

 

[clemsonfor]

I have started mine down around 30F without it. Only one failed attempt.

 

[clemsonfor]

Double post

 

[6thgpSF]

my 1610d has the auto fill to the reservoir . I live in Ks. and it gets pretty cold here in the winter.Ive never had a problem getting it started using the thermostart and decompression release. I def. hear the small pop when I use it...russ

 

[4get gto]

I often wondered how you would know if the thermostart was working. Holding the switch for 10-20 seconds is what they tell you to do but the average guy wouldn't have clue if it's working or not. Should be some kind of indicator that tells you it's on and did it's thing. I'm sure newer tractors have something like this but we're left to listening for a very faint pop or just assume that it worked.

I've seen a few good u-tube videos that show you how they work and what they look like when they ignite with the air filter intake tube off. Pretty cool to actually see them work.

I took my intake tube off ,watched and timed it to get a better idea how long it takes in the event I don't hear it.

 

[winston1]

Some of the models do have a red light that comes on and goes off after a period of time. My old 2002D had that but it quit after a period of time. Thermostart sill worked. Red light to the left of switch. Also notice the little light for the work area.