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Practical knowledge for owners of mini tractors and compact machines. From buying advice and maintenance to troubleshooting and seasonal tips — everything you need to keep your tractor running reliably for years to come.
06/07/2026
Mitsubishi K4 cooling: how the water pump, thermostat and radiator work and how to prevent overheating — with the diagnostic sequence from the workshop manual.
06/07/2026
Mitsubishi K4 fuel and injection: Bosch M-pump, nozzles (opening pressure 220 kg/cm²), bleeding the system, preheating times and the correct starting procedure.
06/07/2026
Mitsubishi K4 faults: hard starting, white/blue/black smoke, power loss, overheating, and low oil pressure — with known practical problems and solutions.
06/07/2026
Buying a Yanmar RS-240, RS-270, RS-300 or RS-330? Read the experiences, strengths and weaknesses, the engine difference between the models, and what to look out for with a used one.
06/07/2026
All technical specifications of the Yanmar RS-240, RS-270, RS-300 and RS-330: engine, dimensions, weights, PTO speeds, lift capacity, tires, and measured test values.
06/07/2026
The complete maintenance schedule for the Yanmar RS-240, RS-270, RS-300 and RS-330: all intervals from the manual plus the adjustment values for the clutch, brakes, steering and V-belt.
06/07/2026
Which engine oil, transmission oil and coolant does the Yanmar RS-240, RS-270, RS-300 or RS-330 need? All fill quantities, specifications and the antifreeze mixing table.
06/07/2026
All filters of the Yanmar RS-240, RS-270, RS-300 and RS-330 at a glance: oil filter, line filter, fuel filter and air filter — with intervals, procedure and matching parts.
06/07/2026
Starting, pre-glowing and operating the Yanmar RS-240 to RS-330: dashboard, levers, safety switch, step-by-step starting procedure and the meaning of all indicator lights.
06/07/2026
Hydraulics, PTO and implements of the Yanmar RS-240 through RS-330: lift capacity, PTO speeds, the UFO depth control and which tiller, flail mower or plough realistically fits.
