Yanmar — Stop Solenoid Cable Adjustment
Adjustments · Emergency Stop System
From a Yanmar service manual covering: YDG2700, YDG2700EV-6EH, YDG2700EV-G6EH, YDG2700EV-GEH, YDG3700, YDG3700EV-6El, YDG3700EV-GEI, YDG5500, YDG5500EV-6El. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Yanmar YDG2700, Yanmar YDG2700EV-6EH, Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH, Yanmar YDG3700, Yanmar YDG5500, Yanmar L70V engine, Yanmar L100V engine, Yanmar L4sV L70V L100V engine
Procedure
- Confirm the speed lever return spring is in the upper mounting hole position.
- Set the speed control lever to the OFF position, then push in on the end of the stop cable inner cable.
- Measure the solenoid plunger travel; it should be 4.4 - 4.8 mm. Replace solenoid and/or cable if incorrect.
- Set the speed control lever in the RUN position, lightly pull out on the inner cable and check the free play.
- The correct free play is 0 - 0.5 mm between the cable end and the stop lever.
- Thread the cable adjustment nuts forward or back to obtain the correct free play and tighten.
Tools required
- Wrenches Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Plunger travel 4.4 - 4.8 mm
- Free play 0 - 0.5 mm
Full service-parts list: Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH →
Source: Yanmar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.