Dirt and water in the fuel can
damage the engine. Remove
dirt and debris from the fuel
tank before filling.
Ensure the fuel and filling
equipment is clean and free
of debris. Avoid using fuel
containers made of zinc plated
steel. A plastic or stainless
container is recommended.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh
diesel fuel. Tank capacity:
6.1 gal (23.0L).
Start Engine
➊➋
Parking brake set and locked
➌
324/424 only – Range shift lever [N]
➍➎
Foot off of both drive pedals
➏
Push the PTO switch to [OFF]
➓
Push the throttle control lever forward
from the slow idle position to the 1/3
to 1/2 fast positions
➐
Turn the Key switch [START]
“Cold start” use glow plugs
* Use the HEAT position in cold weather condition.
Refer the Key Switch section for the detail.
Power Take Off
(PTO) Operation
➑
Select the desired position of the
PTO select lever [BOTH/REAR]
➏
Pull the PTO switch to [ON]
Mid PTO Reverse Override
➒
Push and hold the reverse
override switch
➎
Press the reverse pedal
** By pressing the reverse pedal with the Mid PTO engaged,
PTO will stop automatically for safety if the reverse override
switch is not pressed. In this condition, PTO will not be
re-engaged even if the operator starts to drive forward again.
Turn the PTO switch off to reset the safety circuit then turn
the PTO switch on again to restart the Mid PTO.
*** Use the reverse override switch to operate the PTO while
reversing the tractor.
**** PTO Reverse override is canceled when the reverse pedal is
released. Push and hold the PTO reverse override switch again
to reactivate the override before pressing the reverse pedal.
Travel Speed Control
➌
324/424 only – Stop the tractor to
select the range shift lever [L/H]
➋
Parking brake released
➓
Push the throttle control lever forward
to increase the engine speed.
➍➎
Press or release the drive pedals
to adjust the travel speed.
Additional Controls
Implement control lever
Operator seat forward and
backward lever
3-Point Hitch hydraulic flow control/
stop knob
2WD/4WD lever
3-point hitch control lever
and rear 3-point hitch
Differential lock pedal
(Standard SA324/424, Option SA221)
YANMAR COMPACT TRACTOR | QUICK OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
LAMPS & INDICATORS ON METER PANEL
1. Coolant temperature warning light
Illuminates when the current coolant
temperature is too high. Stop and check
for debris blockage on radiator.
2. Engine oil pressure warning light*
Illuminates when the current engine oil
pressure is too low. Stop and contact
your local Yanmar tractor dealer.
3. Alternator/battery charging light*
Illuminates when the alternator/battery
charging circuit is out of order. Stop and
contact your local Yanmar tractor dealer.
4. Tachometer
Indicates the current engine speed
in increments of 100 Revolutions
Per Minutes (rpm).
• Engine Rated Speed: 3200 rpm
• Rear PTO Rated RPM 540 rpm at
Engine 3120 rpm
• Mid PTO Rated RPM 2000 rpm at
Engine 3111 rpm
* The lights 2 and 3 illuminate when the key switch is in ON
position and the engine is not running.
➍
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OPERATION
MANUAL
PAGE
5-11
PAGE
5-1
11-5
➋
➌
➊
Meter Panel
Key Switch
Fuel Tank and Fuel Shut-off Valve
LCD
Headlight Switch
* Preheating time should be determined
according to the ambient temperature.
For details, see the table below.
Ambient Temperature
(°F (°C))
Preheating
Time (sec.)
Over 32 (0)
2 to 3
Below 32(0)
4
OFF
ON
START
HEAT
READ
OPERATION
MANUAL
PAGE
5-3
PAGE
7-6
OFF
ON
HAZARD
READ
OPERATION
MANUAL
PAGE
5-8
LEFT
RIGHT
FULL
LOW
HOURS OF USE
FUEL
(A) – Fuel Filler Cap
(B) – Fuel Shut-off Valve
(A)
(B)
CLOSE
OPEN
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MANUAL
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