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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
Does your Yanmar 2TNV70, 3TNV70 or 3TNV76 fail to start, smoke, or stall? Systematic fault finding per symptom: cause and solution, based on the workshop manual and real-world experience.
06/07/2026
Considering buying a Yanmar Forte AF-15, AF-16, AF-17 or AF-18? Read about the differences between the models, the strengths and weaknesses, and what to look out for when viewing one.
06/07/2026
All technical specifications of the Yanmar Forte AF-15, AF-16, AF-17 and AF-18 from the original manual: engine, dimensions, transmission, PTO, lift, electrical system and tires.
06/07/2026
The complete maintenance schedule for the Yanmar AF-15 through AF-18 from the manual: all intervals, the first service after 50 hours, plus the exact adjustment values for the belt, clutch, brake, and steering.
06/07/2026
Which engine oil, transmission oil and coolant does the Yanmar AF-15 to AF-18 use — and how much? All fill quantities, oil types and change procedures from the manual at a glance.
06/07/2026
All filters of the Yanmar AF-15 to AF-18 at a glance: engine oil filter, line filter, fuel filter, and air filter — with the intervals from the manual and the correct procedure for each filter.
06/07/2026
Here's how to operate and start the Yanmar AF-15 to AF-18: all dashboard lights, the complete starting procedure with preheating times, the running-in period and shifting explained.
06/07/2026
What can you do with the 15 to 18 hp of the Yanmar AF series? Everything about the hitch, PTO speeds, the auto-rotary tilling depth control, diff lock, external hydraulics and suitable implements.
06/07/2026
Yanmar AF-15 to AF-18 won't start, smokes, or the lift refuses to work? All faults with cause and solution — from the original fault tables and from owners' real-world experience.
06/07/2026
Buying a Yanmar F195, F215, F235, F255 or FX265? Everything about the New Super Forte series: differences between F and FX, buying inspection, indicative market prices and parts.
