YT359 Third Function Options

[hotjava66]

Looks like the only two options are the factory one which is a diverter style and WR Long which is true third function. Kind of leaning towards the WR Long kit, called them about switch placement on the handle. After some confusion and questions they said that they provide a new joystick handle that also has the 2 buttons needed for A/B mode and throttle up.

That being said, has anyone purchased and installed it? Is it a fairly easy install, and is the valve and hose placement neat and clean? As much as I would like a true third function, don’t want a mess of stuff hanging on the tractor or a PITA install. Can make do with a diverter if it’s a clean easy install and looks more factory.

Any input from the group?

 

[Rvrrat14]

I have a YM347 and had dealer install the Yanmar kit at purchase so it would be covered under warranty. All metal lines up front.

 

[YanmarGuy19]

As a Yanmar and WR Long dealer, I've installed both. While it is live, the WR Long kit is definitely more of a clunky, add-on, one-size-fits-all type of kit. The Yanmar is in my opinion a far superior kit, steel lines, and actually if my memory serves me correctly, uses the same joystick. We figure 2 hours to install the Yanmar kit.