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Knowledge base for Yanmar mini tractors. Yanmar built compact, sturdy diesel tractors that, with proper maintenance, remain reliable for decades. In this knowledge base, you’ll find practical information per model on operation, maintenance, common faults, and original parts — from the Super Forte series to the F and YM models — so you always get the most out of your Yanmar.
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.
06/07/2026
All technical specifications of the Yanmar New Super Forte series: engines, weights, dimensions, travel speeds, tyres and PTO speeds from F195 to FX265.
06/07/2026
The complete maintenance schedule for the Yanmar F195 through FX265: all intervals from the factory manual plus adjustment values for the brake, clutch, V-belt, and toe-in.
06/07/2026
Which engine oil for your Yanmar F195 through FX265? All fluids, capacities, and change procedures from the factory manual, including the antifreeze mixing table.
06/07/2026
All filters for the Yanmar F195 through FX265 at a glance: engine oil, air, fuel, and hydraulic filters, with replacement intervals and the right filter set.
06/07/2026
How to start and drive a Yanmar F195 through FX265: thermostart preheating times, starting procedure, the difference between F and FX shifting, diff lock and safe slope driving.
06/07/2026
The lift, PTO and OK-UFO automatic of the Yanmar F195 through FX265 explained: position control, auto-rotary, lowering speed, PTO speeds and what you can do with 19 to 26 hp.
06/07/2026
Yanmar F195 not starting, powershift shifting poorly, or lift whining? All faults for the F195 through FX265 with cause and solution, from the manual and real-world experience.
06/07/2026
Here's how to store a Yanmar F195 through FX265 without damage: daily care, winterizing with the right antifreeze, and the complete storage checklist.
