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Snowblower Parts

2009-11-22T13:19:05Z

Looking for drive belt for snowblower & the idler pulley also having trouble finding, or even a crossover number for an alternative belt

pieces disponible pour yt 3600

2009-11-20T17:51:12Z

j'ai un yt 3600 disponible ,le moteur est hors fonction car la conn.rod a casser et a endommager le bloc moteur, le reste est en bon etat.je suis en gaspesie (quebec)

YT3600 Parting out in Toronto Canada

2009-11-10T17:22:39Z

I am parting out my YT3600 ,still have many parts available including some engine parts and a brand new never used grass catcher.
Email me for info

Re: Hydro trans fluid

2009-10-28T18:35:19Z

Thanks for the information it will be a big help. Will gets some pics up someday (maybe) just gotta find the time.

Bubba40
YT6700
Oak Grove, MN

Re: Hydro trans fluid

2009-10-27T08:07:33Z

Bubba40,
Welcome to the Forum, glad to have ya. The hydro takes regular 10W30 motor oil, but if your changing it, you might want to replace with a synthetic or other more durable oil. There are a couple other posts regarding the hydro oil, and a nice rebuild post on the 6700. Read on...
When you get a chance....let's see some pics of it!!!

From fellow member Meofuse---
"There is a thread on this forum that I started early last summer with pictures included. I rebuilt the hydro on my YT6700 because of lack of maintenance by the previous owner. There is no drain plug in the hydro to drain the old oil but there are two ways to drain it if you are somewhat mechanical inclined. The first and easiest way would be to remove the filler cup that attaches to the unit and using a small syringe and small tube try to suck out the oil. You will find that this doesn't work very well and will not get all the gunk and dirt accumlated on the inside bottom. The second way is to raise the tractor so you can access the hydro. If you remove the rear tire on the side where you pull the lift lever for hydro neutral you can see where the lift lever actuates a small button on the hydro. This button actually opens a passage that allows the oil to flow freely in the unit to prevent damage if you need to move the tractor without the engine running. Be that as it may, the button is held in place by a hex nut. Loosen and remove the hex nut around the button... be careful there is a small spring in the unit, do not lose it! The oil will drain out. If you can, flush the unit with kerosene or something to remove the sediment, blow the unit out with an airhose and replace the spring/button nut/lever. The book calls for regular 10W/30 motor oil but I put a straight 40 weight in, it improves performance on the older unit and adds better wear protection."

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: YT3600

2009-10-27T08:03:04Z

Sounds like you might have a bad switch, or wire going to/from the switch. Make sure all your wiring is connected well, with no corrosion, and make sure the battery is charged up and the ground wire has
a good solid connection to the frame. That's where to start.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Hydro trans fluid

2009-10-26T19:35:43Z

Hi all,

New here. First post. Glad to find this forum and fellow YT owners. Second onwer on this durable and reliable tractor. I has owned this unit since 1998. Looking to change the tranny fluid (I know about time)and wondering what type of oil and where to drain?

Thanks.

Bubba40
YT6700
Oak Grove, MN

YT3600

2009-10-26T19:33:04Z

I recently had a YT3600 given to me but it will not start I can turn it over just fine by the crank but the starter motor will not turn it over when I hit the key switch I can see the gear on the starter mesh with the flywheel but only if i jump the solinoid. Does anyone have any suggestions or is this machine simply not worth it

Re: parting out yt 3600

2009-10-20T13:24:04Z

Valdez, I am new to the forum and just read your info. Sold all your parts yet? I have 3-3600's and
2-5700's. One of the 5700's is for parts. I am needing a starter for one of the 3600's. Am constantly working with these great machines, I hate to see them fade away.

Lamar (Louisiana)

Yamaha 3600 Starter

2009-10-20T12:32:22Z

I am constantly looking for Yamaha 3600 parts as I have three of the machines along with two
5700's. One of the 5700's is for parts only. I am despertly in need of a starter for a 3600. Any
one have a spare one?

Lamar

Re: snow removeable

2009-10-13T08:12:28Z

Scott,
Very hard to find ones for sale...check your local Craigslist or ebay....
I'm not sure if there was a plow for the 3600.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: disconnect PTO while tractor is off

2009-10-13T08:10:30Z

Jim,
Good post on how to check the PTO...it should click on & off with the key in the "on" position.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: disconnect PTO while tractor is off

2009-10-12T18:37:43Z

I just walked out to my garage to verify my first thought after reading your post..I turned the key on my yt3600 and yt6800 w/o starting it,flipped the pto switch on/off a few times and I heard it clicking on/off. Whether or not the clicking actually engages/disengages the pto,,I dont know. I'm thinking you might have batt/elec problems.
Rattosh51 is right on about the carb. When you get the carb cleaned,install an inline fuel filter if there isnt already.Your carb will thank you for it.
I bought my yt3600 from a guy who said "It just died while I was mowing" 2 yrs prior..So I bought it for $100 hoping it was something simple n cheap to get it running again. Brought it home dead,trip to walmart for a new battery,ahhhh turns over but no spark,yay. A day later the engine is out on my workbench taken apart with a broken flywheel magnet.Screw came loose.Must have been why it died, pieces of magnet were everywhere inside. Had to order a new flywheel $380 from local yamaha dealr; Couldnt just order the lil magnet thats are held on the flywheel with 2 lil screws that prolly cost about $20 :)...Took about a month and $700 in parts(flywheel,deck wheels,air filter oil,rear tires,belts) before my yt3600 ran like new again. sorry for the long story, I'm crossing my fingers that your flywheel is ok.Goodluck
Got Questions?Ask.
Jim

snow removeable

2009-10-12T17:28:42Z

can anyone tell me where i can find a plow or a snow blower for a yamaha yt3600?

Re: YT 3600 Snowblower Attachment

2009-10-12T09:17:19Z

Might want to try emailing the Forum owner www.yamahagenuineparts.com directly and
see if they can help. It's snowing here today!!! There are some good pics of a snowblower
in this thread...
http://www.nabble.com/Looking-to-Sell-YT3600-with-Snow-Blower-td21759333.html

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: my tractors

2009-10-12T09:15:39Z

Never saw a center of a pulley break out like that before...very odd.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-11T15:36:31Z

My yt6700 has a resevor at the top to fill the hydro with oil , It doesn't have a tube like yours, what model do you have, Thanks

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-10T15:49:49Z

I hope this will help, also the refill for the differential is that rubber tube at the top of the caseing.
RB

Re: my tractors

2009-10-05T19:56:52Z

I was mowing and started to hear a loud chattering noise coming from the mower deck that i never heard before.I tryed to ignore it for 10 minutes hoping it would go away.I finally shut it down and investigated.The outer piece of the pulley was completely broken from the center and it never came apart during the last 10 minutes of mowing.I tried to weld it with a stick welder but i knew i was only making things worse.A good welder should be able to fix like new...still searching for replacement in the meantime.

YT 3600 Snowblower Attachment

2009-10-05T09:25:03Z

Just bought a Yt 3600 with snowblower attachment & have no books on putting on the snowblower. The blower came with a bunch of parts & I'm not sure I have all parts, anyone with book or printout of installing this would be a huge help

Re: my tractors

2009-10-05T09:20:47Z

Nice line up yamahaJim!!! How did the pulley break? Sounds like a weird one...got a pic of it?
Yep, looks like the idler pulleys are available, but not the main one. That could be a tough one to
find. Might want to try and match it up from a place like Tractor Supply Co. I know they have pulleys
there. NAPA might be a source too.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: disconnect PTO while tractor is off

2009-10-05T09:17:06Z

Sounds like maybe a safety switch got activated?? Seat switch working ok?
A dirty carb can affect performance, but usually will bog down, but not completely stop the engine, unless
totally plugged up. Won't even click sounds like other problems...start by measuring the battery and making sure it is fully charged.

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

disconnect PTO while tractor is off

2009-10-03T14:39:21Z

Hello-
I have a problem where my YT3600 quit running while the PTO was engaged...now the engine wont turn over or even click. I want to know if i can disconnect the PTO manually some how? I think the engine is on a strain with the cutter activated and cant start like that.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
P.S. I am overdue for a carb cleaning, would that make a difference related to the power issue?

thanks

Re: Just sayin hello

2009-10-03T07:08:32Z

hi rattosh51,
I'm not a master mechanic of the YT's but i will help out when i can.

WANTED: 6800 complete mower deck or,,,,,

2009-10-03T06:54:38Z

1 or more mower deck pulleys for 6800.
Thanks

my tractors

2009-10-03T06:50:42Z

some pics of my yamaha tractors and atv's. Both tractors are weekly drivers and still run like new.Recently discovered the mower deck pulley that broke on the 6800 is discontinued from yamaha(grrr). The 3 wheelers all run but mostly sit and collect dust, and the blasters get abused daily.
Happy Mowing!

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-02T18:38:21Z

Rab5050, Thanks for the tip, Do you have any additional info or picture of this exact bolt to remove to drain the oil, Thanks again for the reply!

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-02T16:06:15Z

I found mine after pulling the rear deck and a good cleaning. Actually I took my best guess by scoping out every nut head and bolt, got lucky the first try. It was an Allen bolt facing toward the rear and it was right near the bottom left hand corner if I remember right.
(some where on this site is a link to the owners manuals)
RB

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-01T06:10:00Z

Here is the link to the forum string concerning the 6700 hydro.
http://www.nabble.com/YT6700-transmission-td23788827.html

Re: how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-10-01T06:01:23Z

There is a thread on this forum that I started early last summer with pictures included. I rebuilt the hydro on my YT6700 because of lack of maintenance by the previous owner. There is no drain plug in the hydro to drain the old oil but there are two ways to drain it if you are somewhat mechanical inclined. The first and easiest way would be to remove the filler cup that attaches to the unit and using a small syringe and small tube try to suck out the oil. You will find that this doesn't work very well and will not get all the gunk and dirt accumlated on the inside bottom. The second way is to raise the tractor so you can access the hydro. If you remove the rear tire on the side where you pull the lift lever for hydro neutral you can see where the lift lever actuates a small button on the hydro. This button actually opens a passage that allows the oil to flow freely in the unit to prevent damage if you need to move the tractor without the engine running. Be that as it may, the button is held in place by a hex nut. Loosen and remove the hex nut around the button... be careful there is a small spring in the unit, do not lose it! The oil will drain out. If you can, flush the unit with kerosene or something to remove the sediment, blow the unit out with an airhose and replace the spring/button nut/lever. The book calls for regular 10W/30 motor oil but I put a straight 40 weight in, it improves performance on the older unit and adds better wear protection. The units can be repaired with some t-l-c and luck finding parts.
I am just a shade tree mech and if I can do it just about anyone can. If you need I can take some pictures of the area where you need to work.
Hope this helps,
Cal

how to oil change in the hydro trans?

2009-09-30T18:04:20Z

I have a yt6700 and a yt 6800 mowers and can't find out how to change the oil in the hydro, trans , I can,t find a drain plug. Owners manuel has no info! What type of oil should I use, Thanks

Re: Parts Link for Fast Moving parts/ YamahaGenuineParts.com

2009-09-28T08:35:45Z

bump again...

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: Oil smells like gas after a carb clean

2009-09-28T08:28:19Z

I think your float may need adjustment, or replacement. Sounds like it may be getting stuck open, thereby letting too much gas in to the carb. When you take your carb off again, make sure to take the bowl off and clean in there, and check to make sure the float can move up and down easily. To check it for leaks, you'd have to see if you can hear any gas sloshing around inside when you move it around. Don't use acid to clean the float, as it may destroy it, just some carb cleaner will do. The black smoke is an indication of too much gas...

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Re: Just sayin hello

2009-09-28T08:23:10Z

Jim,
Welcome to the Forum!! It was put together by www.yamahagenuineparts.com, which also sells
parts. There are a couple other online suppliers listed in other postings. Whenever you get some time,
post some pics of your tractors, and the blasters too. Always good to see 'em. We need more people
that have working experience on the tractors, on here, so glad to have ya!!

Rattosh51
YT6800 S/N 821
St. Paul, MN

Oil smells like gas after a carb clean

2009-09-28T08:03:53Z

My oil smelled like gas so I took the carb off and it was all dirty and gummed up. I cleaned the carb real good with acid and when I was done I blew into the fuel line with the carb upside down to make sure the needle closed and it did. All seemed well but after the first cut it smelled like gas again. Also, if I let it idle for a few minutes it is a bit harder to start and huffs a bit of black smoke for the first few seconds its running. Does anyone have any suggestions? My next guess would be to disassemble the carb again and try cleaning it one more time.
Thanks