YARDMAX YB5765 User manual
YARDMAX~
Q5
Two-Stage Snow Blower
Operator's Manual
MODEL
NUMBER
YB5765
SERIAL
NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
I I
Both model number and serial
number may be found on the
main label.
You
should record
both
of
them in asafe place
for
future
use.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
THE
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
OPERATING
MACHINE
Tame
the
Great
Outdoors·
1 I
Your
new
YARDMAX®
snow
blower
offers
quality
construction,
and
is
easy and safe
to
operate.
With
proper
use
and
care,
it
is
designed
to
giveyou manyyears
of
dependable service.
Prepare
to
experience the durability
to
take
on
any
job
with
the
ease,
portability, and convenience
of
your
new
snow blower!
Discover
theYARDMAXAdvantage
At
YARDMAX,
we
understand
that
land
ownership
definitely
has its privileges,
but
it
also comes
with
a
great
deal
of
responsibility.
When
duty
calls and you
need
to
respond, will you
have
what
it
takes
to
tame the
greatoutdoors?
When looking
for
outdoorpowerequipment
(OPE)
to
get
the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAXdelivers
the perfect combination
of
performance
and
practicality.
YARD
MAX
has
asolution that's right
for
you.
MAX
Performance,
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Value,
MAX
Support -
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Backed by decades
of
proven manufacturingexpertise
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Enhanced design features come standard
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Engineered
for
the best user experience
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is.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction 1 Operation 18
Specifications
3 Maintenance 20
Symbols
4
Service
21
Safety
4
Storage
24
Contents
Supplied
7
Troubleshooting
25
Assembly
8
Parts
Diagram
27
Know
Your
Machine
13
Parts
List
29
Adjustment
16
Introduction
YB5765PM01-1612
Carefully
read
through this entire operator's manual
before using your new unit.
Pay
attention
to all
cautions
and
warnings.
This
unit
is
a gasoline engine driven snow blower.
It
is
perfect
for
tacking medium snowfall
-easily
able
to
cut
through snow
in
excess
of
a
foot
or
more.
It
is
easy and
safe
to
operate.
With
proper use
and
care,
it
should give
you manyyears
of
dependable service.
ENGINE
MANUAL
Please
refer
to
the
Engine Manufacturer's
owner/
operator's manual, packed separately
with
your unit,
for
more information.
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
This equipment
or
its engine may include exhaust and
evaporative
emission
control
system
components
required
to
meet
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
and/or
California
Air
Resources Board (CARB)
regulations.
Tampering
with
emission
controls
and
components
by
unauthorized
personnel
may
result
in severe fines
or
penalties.
Emission
controls
and
components
can
only
be
adjusted
by
an
authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some
of
its
constituents
and
certain
product components contain
or
emit chemicals known
to
the state
of
California
to
cause cancer
and
birth defects
or
other reproductive harm. For more information,
go
to
www.P65Warnjngs.ca.goy.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle
unwanted materials instead
of
disposing
of
D#D~
them
as
waste.
All
tools,
hoses,
and
packaging
should
-
be
taken
to the local recycling center and
disposed
of
in
an
environmentally
safe
way.
YB5765PM01-1612
MODELAND
SERIAL
NUMBERS
Record
the
model and serial
number
as
well
as
date
and place
of
purchase
for
future
reference. Have this
information
available
when
ordering
parts,
optional
accessories and
when
making
technical
or
warranty
inquiries.
DISCLAIMER
YARDMAX reserves
the
right
to
discontinue, change,
and
improve
its
products
at
any
time
without
notice
or
obligation
to
the
purchaser. The
descriptions
and
specifications contained in this manual were in effect at
printing. Equipment described within this manual may
be
optional.
Some
illustrations may not
be
applicable
to
your
unit.
Introduction I 2
SUPPORT
Have questions about
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YARD
MAX
equipment?
Call
us
at
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or
844-YARDMAX, email
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Model Number
Clearing
Width
Engine
Displacement
StartType
Auger Diameter
Impeller Diamet
Chute Control
ChuteType
Intake Depth
Tires
Forward Speeds
Reverse Speeds
ProductWeight
er
3 I Introduction &Specifications
SPEC/
FICATIONS
YB5765
22"
y,
;i\RDMAX
196cc
Recoil
9.5"
10"
Crank
Steel
16"
13"x4"
5
2
1271bs
YB5765PM01-1612
SYMBOLS
The
rating plate
on
your
machine
may
show
symbols.
These
represent
important information about
the
product
or
instructions
on
its
use.
Read
these instructions carefully.
Wear
eye protection.
Wear
hearing protection.
Wear
safetyfootwear.
Keep
children
and
bystanders
off
and
away.
Stop
engine
and
remove
ignition
key
prior
to
leaving the operator's position.
Only
use
clean-outtool
to
clear blockage.
Never
use
your
hands.
Do
not
remove
or
tamper
with
the
protection and safetydevices.
No
smoking, sparks,
or
flames.
Do
not
touch parts which are hotfrom
operation. Serious burns may result.
Stop engine, remove
key,
read manual
before makingany repairs
or
adjustments.
Keep hands
out
of
the inlet
and
discharge
openings while machine
is
running.
Stay awayfrom rotating augers.
Never direct discharge towards persons
or
property.
SAFETY
GENERAL
SAFETY
RULES
UNDERSTAND
YOUR
MACHINE
Read
this manual
and
labels affixed
to
the machine
to
understand
its limitations
and
potential hazards.
Be
thoroughly
familiar
with
the
controls
and
their
proper
operation. Know how
to
stop
the
machine and disengage
the
controlsquickly.
Make sure
to
read
and
understand all the instructions
and
safety
precautions
as
outlined in
the
Engine
Manufacturer's
manual
packed separately
with
your unit. Do not attempt
to
operate the
machine until you fully understand how
to
properlyoperate
and
YB5765PM01-1612
maintain the engine
and
how
to
avoid accidental injuries and/or
property
damage.
If
the unit
is
to
be
used
by someone otherthan original purchaser
or
loaned, rented,
or
sold, always provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation. The user
can
prevent
and
is
responsible
for
accidents
or
injuries
that
may occur
to
themselves, otherpeople,
and
property.
Do
not
force
the
machine. Use
the
correct
machine
for
your
application. The correct machine will do the job more efficiently
and
safer atthe rate
it
was
designed.
Symbols
&Safety I 4
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Do
not
permitchildren
to
operatethis machine
at
anytime.
Keep children, pets, and
other
people
not
using
the
unit
away
from
the
work
area.
Be
alert
and shut
off
unit
if
anyone enters
work
area.
Keep
children underthewatchful care
of
aresponsible
adult.
Do
not
operate the machine while under the influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
or
any medication
that
could affect your ability
to
use
it
properly.
Dress properly.Wear heavy long pants, boots,
and
gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, short pants,
or
jewelry
of
any kind. Secure
long hair
so
it
is above shoulder level. Keep
your
hair, clothing,
and gloves away
from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or
long hair
can
be
caught in moving parts.
Protect eyes, face, and head
from
objects
that
may
be
thrown
from the unit. Always wear safetygoggles
or
safety glasses
with
side shieldswhen operating.
Wearappropriate hearing protection.
Always keep hands and feet away
from
all moving parts during
operation. Movingparts
can
cut
or
crush body parts.
Always keep hands
and
feetawayfrom all pinch points.
Do nottouch parts that might
be
hotfrom operation. Allow parts
to
cool
beforeattempting
to
maintain,adjust,
or
service.
Stay alert, watch
what
you are doing, and use common sense
when operatingthe machine.
Do
not
overreach. Do
not
operate the machine while barefoot
or
when wearing sandals
or
similar lightweight footwear.
Wear
protective
footwear
that
will
protect
your
feet
and
improve
your
footing
on
slippery
surfaces. Keep
proper
footing
and
balance at all times. This enables bettercontrol
of
the machine in
unexpected situations.
INSPECT
YOUR
MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place
and
in
working
order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
Never operate
the
machine when
it
is
in need
of
repair
or
is
in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,
or
failed
parts before using it. Check
for
fuel leaks. Keep the machine in
safe workingcondition.
Do
not
use
the machine
if
the engine's switch does not
turn
it
on
or
off. Any gasoline powered machine
that
can't
be
controlled
with
theengine switch
is
dangerous
and
must
be
replaced.
5 ISafety
Regularly check
to
see
that
keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed
from
the machine area before starting it. A wrench
or
a key
that
is
left
attached
to
a rotating part
of
the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting.
Be
sure the engine's switch
is
off
before
transporting
the
machine
or
performing
any maintenance
or
service on the unit. Transporting
or
performing maintenance
or
serviceon amachine
with
itsswitch on invites accidents.
If
the
machine should
start
to
vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
engine (motor)
and
check immediately
for
the
cause.
Vibration
is
generallyawarningsign
of
trouble.
ENGINE
SAFETY
This machine is equipped
with
an
internal combustion engine.
Do
not
use
on
or
near any unimproved, forest covered,
or
brush
covered land unless the exhaust system
is
equipped
with
a spark
arrester meetingapplicable local, state,
or
federal laws.
In
the
state
of
California, a spark
arrester
is required by law.
Other
states have similar laws. A spark arrester,
if
used, must
be
maintained in effectiveworkingorder bythe operator.
Never
start
or
run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate
this
unit
only
in a
well-ventilated
outdoorarea.
Do nottamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive speeds. The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
within safety limits.
See
engine manual.
Keep a Class B
fire
extinguisher on hand when operating
this
snow blowerin
dry
areas
as
aprecautionarymeasure.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Neverfill thefuel tankindoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts
and
connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These eventscould ignitefumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate the
machine
with
known leaks inthefuel system.
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Loosen
thefuel tank
cap
slowly
to
relieve anypressure in thetank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill
the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
belowthe bottom
of
thefillerneck
to
providespace
for
expansion
as
the heat
of
theengine
can
cause fuel
to
expand.
Replace
all fuel tank
and
container
caps
securely
and
wipeupspilled
fuel. Neveroperatethe unitwithoutthefuel
cap
securelyin
place.
Avoid creatingasource
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the
engine
but
move
the
machine away
from the area
of
spillage and avoid creating any source
of
ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your
clothes, wash
your
skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
thispurpose.
Storefuel in acool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition.
Never
store
fuel
or
a machine
with
fuel
in
the
tank
inside a
buildingwherefumes may reach aspark, open flame,
or
any
other
source
of
ignition,
such
as
a
water
heater, furnace,
or
clothes
dryer.
Allow
theengine
to
cool beforestoringin anyenclosure.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY
RULES
Do
not
operate
without
wearingadequate
winter
outer
garments.
Do
not
use
the
machine on aroof.
Do
not
run
the
engine indoors, except when starting the engine
and
for
transporting the snow
thrower
in
or
out
of
the
building.
Open theoutsidedoors; exhaustfumes are dangerous.
Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully
before
operation.
Always
be aware
of
traffic
when
operating
along
streets
or
curbs.
Thoroughly inspect the area
to
be
worked.
Keep
the working area
clean and free
of
toys, doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and
otherforeign objects, which could
be
tripped over
or
thrown by
theauger/impeller.Check
for
weakspots
on
docks,
ramps
or
floors.
Plan
your
snow-throwing
pattern
to
avoid discharge
toward
people
or
areaswhere propertydamage
can
occur.
Do
not
operate
near
drop-offs,
ditches,
or
embankments.
Machine can suddenly
turn
over
if
a wheel
is
over
the
edge
of
a
cliff
or
ditch,
or
if
an
edge
caves
in.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets
at
least 75
feet
(23m)
away.
If
you are approached,stop
the
unit
immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle
for
all
machines
with
electric
start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as
required. All motion
of
drive wheels and auger/impeller must
stop quicklywhen control levers are released.
Let engine and machine adjust
to
outdoor
temperature
before
starting
to
clearsnow.
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Stayalert
for
hidden hazards
or
traffic.
Do
not
overload machine capacity byattempting
to
clear snow at
too
fast
of
arate.
Do
not
throw
snowany higherthan necessary.
Adjust
auger housing
height
to
clear
gravel
or
crushed
rock
surfaces. Exercise extreme caution when operating.
Exercise
caution
to
avoid
slipping
or
falling, especially
when
operating in reverse. Never operate machine
at
high
transport
speeds on slipperysurfaces. Always lookdown and behind before
and while backing.
Do
not
operate on steep slopes. Do
not
clear snow across
the
face
of
slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slowand gradual. Do
not
make sudden changes in speed
or
direction. Use aslowspeed
to
avoid stops
or
shifts
on slopes. Avoid
starting
or
stopping
on a slope. Do
not
park
machine on a slope unless
absolutely
necessary.When parkingon aslope, always blockthewheels.
Disengage power
to
the
auger/impellerwhen transporting
or
not
in
use.
Disengage all control levers and stopengine beforeyou leave the
operating position (behind
the
handles).
Wait
until
the
auger/
impeller comes
to
a complete stop before unclogging
the
chute
assembly, makingany adjustments,
or
inspections.
Hand
contact
with
the
rotating
impeller
inside
the
discharge
chute
is
the most common cause
of
injury
associated
with
snow
throwers. Do
not
unclog chute assembly while engine
is
running.
Shut
off
engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped
before
unclogging.
Never
put
your
hand
in
the
discharge
or
collector openings. Always use
the
clean-out
tool
provided
to
unclogthe discharge opening.
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CONTENTS
SUPPLIED
YourYARD
MAX
snow
blower
comes
partially
assembled andcontains
the
following:
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Main
Machine
2.
Control
Panel
3. Handlebars
4.
Shift
Lever
5. ChuteClean-OutTool
6.
Wheel
7. Directional Chute
Control
8. Discharge
Chute
9. ChuteCrank Flange
10.Operator'sManual& Engine Manual
11.
Tools
for
SparkPlugAssembly
12.Skid Shoes
13.
Engine
Oil
14.PlasticSkidShoes (Optional)
15.
Drift
Cutters
(Optional)
16.
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ASSEMBLY
Thissnowblowerwas partiallyassembled
at
the
factory.
To
assemble
your
machine
follow
the belowinstructions.
ENGINE
AIR
FILTER
COVER
1. Remove wing
nut
from
theair
filter
cover.
2.
Rotatetheairfiltercoverby 180°
so
thatthe
primer
faces
outside.
3.
Install air
filter
coverand tightenwing nut.
(See
fisure 1)
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The
engine
is
not
equipped
with
an
air
(liter.
DO
NOT
Lll
use
this
engine
for
anything
other
than
snow
removal.
figure1
HANDLEBARS
1. Remove theaxle pin
from
theaxle.
(See
fipre
2a)
2.
Remove
the
wheel
from the
axle.
3.
Loosen the
two
bolts on thesides
of
thetransmission housing.
4. Slide
the
handlebarslots in-between
the
transmission housing
YB5765PM01-1612
and the washer. Finger tighten the bolts
to
hold
the
handle
in place. The handle
with
the chute crank sticker should
be
installed on the
left
side.
5.
Align the holes in the handlebars
with
the upperholeson both
sides
of
the
transmission housing. Insertthe bolts and curved
washers and fingertighten
to
hold in place.
(See
fisure
2b)
6.
Ensure the handlebars are
at
the
same height,thentighten all
four
bolts
from
the previoussteps.
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Assembly
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WHEELS
1.
Remove the axle pin from the axle.
2.
Slide thewheel on the axle.
3.
Insert the axle pin through the hole in the wheel hub
and
through the inside hole in the axle. When inserting the pin
intothewheel, place the hole side
of
thepin blocktowardsthe
outside
for
easier installation.
InsideHole
Figure3
4.
Followthesteps 1-3
to
assemble the otherwheel.
CONTROL
PANEL
1.
Place
the control panel between the handle bars. Slide the
threebolts
and
washersthroughthe
two
holesontherightside
ofthe
handlebar
and
the
left
upperhole.Securethem byfmger
tighteningthe nuts.
Leave
the lower hole on the lefthand side
without
abolt.This will
be
used
to
securethedirectional chute
control assembly later.
(See
Fisure
4).
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2.
Once control panel
is
installed. Securely tighten lower handle
and
control panel bolts.
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Assembly
SPEED
SHIFT
LINKAGE
1.
Remove the knob
to
slidetheshiftleverthrough theslotin the
control panel.
2.
The adjusting bolt will need
to
be
loosen
to
install shift arm
(See
Figure
Sa #2). Secure shift lever
to
the shift arm
with
screwand nut.
3.
Reattach the knob.
Figure
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4. Slowly tighten the adjusting bolt until the shift lever
has
tension
with
a spring action when shifting from Neutral
to
a
DriveGear position.
FigureSb
YB5765PM01-1612
CONTROL
CABLES
Disconnect the Z-fittings from the turnbuckles
and
hook them
into the lower holes in the clutch levers. Thread the turnbuckles
without
turning the cables onto Z-fittings until there
is
no slack
in the cables. Do not overtighten the cables. Hold the flats on
the turnbuckles
with
pliers
and
tighten the jam nuts against the
turnbuckles.
(See
Figure
6b)
Figure6a
0
Lower
Hole
0
Figure6b
YB5765PM01-1612
CHUTE
CLEAN-OUT
TOOL
Fasten the clean-out tool
to
the mounting clip on the rear
of
the
auger housing.
(See
Fjsure
7)
Figure7
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
1.
Sitthechutecrankflange on top
ofthe
impellerhousing. Make
sure the notched edge
is
on the
left
side
and
the pre-greased
surface
is
on the bottom.
(See
fjsure
Sa)
Figure
Sa
Assembly
I 10
2.
Place
the discharge chute facing
it
forward over the chute
crankflange.
(See
Figure
Bb)
3.
Secure the three flange keepers
to
the bottom
of
the chute
crank flange by slidingthe bolts through thechute
base
holes,
sliding the keepers up from the bottom, then securing them
with
the included nuts.
(See
Fipre
Be)
11 I
Assembly
Figure
Be
M6X30
X6
11
X3
DIRECTIONAL
CHUTE
CONTROL
1.
Slide the spiral end
of
the directional chute control lever into
thechute bracket.
2.
Attach the directional chute control lever
to
the handlebar
through the upper holes on the
left
handle by sliding the bolt
thru the hole.
Use
the curved washer
and
nut
to
secure
it
to
the handlebar.
Leave
it
finger
tight
for
easieralignment later.
3.
Securethespiral end on thechute bracket byslidingon the
flat
washer
and
clevis pin.
(See
Figure
9d)
Figure9a
MB
Xl
ll
Xl
4. Make sure the spiral at the bottom
is
fully engaging
with
the
chute crank flange
and
tighten the
two
bolts on the chute
bracket.
(See
Fipre
9b)
Figure9b
5.
Tightenthenutwhich secures thedirectional chutecontrol on
thehandlebar.
YB5765PM01-1612
SKID
SHOES
1.
Place
the
machine
is
on alevel and solid surface.
2.
Liftthemachine
so
thatthe
scrapperblade
is
1/8"
(3mm) above
the ground, ensuring
it
is
level. A piece
of
cardboard half the
thickness
of
the
snow
blower
packaging placed
under
the
scrapper blade
is
recommended.
3.
Attach the skid shoes
to
the sides
of
auger housing
with
the
bolts and nuts. The shorter M8X20bolts should
be
in the
front
holeswhilethe longer M8X25 bolts in the rear holes. Movethe
skid shoes down
as
far
as
possible.
Be
sure both skid
shoes
are
adjusted evenly.Tightensecurely.
(See
fiBUre
10)
Scraper
Blade
1/8"
(3mm)
Cardboard
Figure
10
X2
11
X2
M8X25
M8X20
4. Remove the
1/8"
(3mm) spacer you
used
from under the
scrapper blade.
YB5765PM01-1612
TIRES
The
tires
are
over-inflated
at
factory
for
shipping purposes.
Checkthe pressure in the tires
prior
to
usage.
Reduce
or
increase
air pressure
to
ensure equal
tire
pressure
to
the
manufacturer's
recommended pressure. The recommended
air
pressure can be
found on the
tire
sidewall.
Under
any
circumstance
do
not
exceed
manufacturer's
recommended pressure.
Excessive
pressure when
seating
beads
may
cause
tire/rim assembly
to
burst
with
force
sufficient
to
cause
serious
injury.
Refer
to
side
wall
of
tirefor
recommended
pressure.
Equal
tire
pressure
should
be
maintained
at
all
times.
If
the
tire
pressure
is
not
equal
in
both
tires,
the
machine
may
not
travel
in
astraightpath and
the
scraper
blade
may
wear
unevenly.
Keep
tires
free
of
gasoline and oil, which
can
harm
rubber.
Assembly
I 12
KNOW
YOUR MACHINE
FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
Shear Pin
DriveClutch Lever
Drift
Cutters(Optional)
DischargeChute
:ffill3·0ii
ChuteClean-OutTool
Auger
Throttle
Control
13 I
Know
Your
Machine YB5765PM01-1612
SPEED
SHIFT
LEVER
» The speed
shift
lever
has 7
positions:
5
forward
speeds and 2 reverse.
To
change speeds, move
the
speed
shift
lever
to
the
desired position. The lever
locks in anotch
at
each
speed selection.
Always
release
the
drive clutch
lever
before
changing
speeds.
Failure to
do
so will result
in
damage
to
the
snow
blower.
Slower speeds are
for
heaviersnow
and
fasterspeeds
are
for
light snow and transporting the snow blower.
))
It
is
recommended
that
you use a slower speed until
you
are
familiar
with
the
operation
of
the
snow
blower.
»
»
If
the engine slows down under a load
or
the wheels
slip, shiftthe machine intoalowergear.
If
the
front
of
the machine rides
up,
shiftthe machine
into a lowergear.
If
the
front
continues
to
ride
up,
lift
upon the handles.
DIRECTIONAL
CHUTE
CONTROL
» Rotate
the
directional chute
control
clockwise
to
move the discharge chute
to
the left; counterclockwise
to
move
thechute
to
the right.
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
Move the deflector handle forward
to
))
move the snow stream down; move
it
rearward
to
move thesnow stream
up.
DRIVE
CLUTCH
LEVER
Squeeze
the
clutch lever against
the
))
handgrip
to
engage
the
wheel drive.
Release
to
disengage.
YB5765PM01·1612
Always
release
the
drive
clutch
lever
before
changing
speeds.
Failure to
do
so will result
in
damage
to
the
snowblower.
AUGER
CLUTCH
LEVER
» Squeeze
the
clutch lever against
the
handgrip
to
engage
the
auger
and
startsnowthrowing action.
Release
to
disengage.
SCRAPER
BLADE
&
SKID
SHOES
»
»
The scraper blade allows
better
contact
with
the
surface being cleared.
It
also prevents damage
to
the
housingfrom normal
use.
The skid shoes are located on each side
of
the auger
housing
and
control the distance between thescraper
blade and
the
ground.
Adjust
skid shoes equally
to
keep thescraper blade level
with
theground.
The scraper blade & skid shoes are subject
to
wear
and damage. Both scraper blade and skid shoes are
))
adjustable
to
compensate
for
wear. They should
be
checked and adjusted periodically. Replace
when
necessary.
Damage
to
auger
housing
will result
if
scraper
blade
wears
down
too
far.
Both
scraper blade and skid shoes have
two
wear
))
edges.
When one side wears out, they
can
be
rotated
180°
to
use
the otheredge.
SHEAR
PINS
» The augers are secured
to
the auger shaft
with
shear
pins
and
clevis
pins.
If
the auger should strikeaforeign
object
or
ice jam, the snow blower
is
designed
so
that
the
pins
may
shear,
preventing
damage
to
any
other
components.
If
augers will
not
turn, check
to
see
if
the
pins have sheared. Replace theshear pins
if
necessary.
Know
Your
Machine I
14
AUGER
Figure11
Do
not
substitute.
Use
only original equipment
shear
pins
as
supplied
with
your
snow
blower.
))
When
engaged,
the
augers
rotate
and
draw
snow
into
the
auger housing.
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
» Snow drawn
into
the
auger housing
is
discharged
out
the
discharge chute.
CHUTE
CLEAN-OUTTOOL
Never
use
your
hands
to clear a
clogged
discharge
chute.
Shut
off
engine
and
remain
behind
handles
until
all
moving
parts
have
stopped
before
unclogging.
1.
Release
the
augerclutch leverand shut
off
the
engine.
2.
Remove
the
clean-out
tool
from
the
clipwhich secures
it
to
the
rear
of
the
augerhousing.
15 I
Know
Your
Machine
3. Grasp
the
tool
firmly
by
the
handle and push and
twist
the
tool
into
the
discharge chute
to
dislodge
the
blockage.
4. Refasten
the
clean-out
tool
to
the
mountingclipon
the
rear
of
the
auger housing.
5.
Makesurethedischargechute
is
pointedinasafedirection
(no vehicles, buildings, people,
or
otherobjects are in the
direction
of
discharge).Restarttheengine.Whilestanding
in the operator's position (behind the snow blower),
engage the auger control
for
a
few
seconds
to
clear any
remaining snow
and
ice from the auger housing and the
dischargechute.
ENGINE
ON/OFFSWITCH
))
The engine switch
has
two
positions. OFF-engine
will
not
start
or
run.
ON-
engine
will
start
and run.
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
))
The handle is used
to
start
the
engine.
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
» The
fuel
shut
-
off
has
two
position.
CLOSED
(Sll
-use
this
position
to
service,
transport,
or
store
the
unit.
))
OPEN
(fa)-
use this position
to
run
the
unit.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
» The
throttle
control regulates
the
speed
of
the
engine
and
will
shut
off
the
engine
when
it
is moved
to
the
STOP
position. The
throttle
control
moves between
FAST
••
SLOW.-,,
and
STOP
positions.
CHOKE
CONTROL
» The choke control
is
used
to
choke
the
carburetor
and
assist in
starting
the
engine. The choke control slides
between
the
CHOKE
CLOSED
l"-1
and
CHOKE
OPEN
IfIpositions.
.&.
Never
use
choke
to
stop
engine.
YB5765PM01-1612
ADJUSTMENT
SKID
SHOES
Position the skid shoes
based
on surface conditions.
For removal
of
snow in normal conditions, such
as
a paved
driveway
or
sidewalk, place skid shoes in
))
the
higher position
to
give a
1/8"
(3mm) clearance
between
the
scraper blade and
the
ground. Use a
middle
or
lower position when the area
to
be
cleared
is
uneven.
»
It
is
not
recommended
to
operate the snow
blower
on gravel as
it
can easily
pick
up
and
throw
by
the
impeller, causing personal
injury
or damage
to
the
snowblowerandsurroundingproperty.
If
you choose
to
operate the snow blower on agravel
surface, use extra caution
and
keep the skid shoes in
position
for
maximum clearance between the ground
and
thescraper blade.
Alwaysadjustskid shoes afteradjustingscraper blade
topreventprematurewear to scraperblade ordamage
toauger housing.
))
To
adjusttheskid
shoes:
1.
Loosen
the four hex nuts (two on
each
side)
and
carriagebolts. Moveskid shoes
to
desired position.
2.
Make sure the entire bottom surface
of
skid shoe
is
against the ground
to
avoid uneven wear
on
the
skid
shoes.
3.
Retighten nuts
and
boltssecurely.
Figure
12
YB5765PM01-1612
AUGER
CLUTCH
AND
DRIVE
CLUTCH
When auger clutch lever
or
drive clutch lever
is
))
released
and
in the disengaged position, the cable
should have verylittleslack.
Auger must stop within 5 seconds when the auger
clutch lever
is
released.
If
auger clutch does not
))
engage
or
disengage properly, adjust auger clutch
before operation.
If
the snow blower's drive
is
disengaging intermittently
))
duringoperation,
or
it
driveswhen
you
release
the drive
clutch
lever,
adjustthedriveclutch beforeoperation.
\.\. Both auger clutch
and
drive clutch
can
be
adjusted
as
II
follows:
1.
Loosen locknuton adjustmentturnbuckle.
2.
Turn the adjustment turnbuckle up and down
to
increasecable tension
or
provide more slack.
3.
Retighten locknut.
Figure
13
CHUTE
BRACKET
If
the spiral
at
the bottom
of
the chute crank lever
is
))
not
fully engaging
with
the chute assembly, the chute
bracket
can
be
adjusted.
Adjustment I 16
))
Todoso:
1.
Loose
the
two
nutswhichsecurethechute bracket
and
reposition
it
slightly.
2.
Retighten the nuts.
Figure
14
PLASTIC
SKID
SHOES
(OPTIONAL)
»
Optional
reversible
poly
skid shoes
protect
decorative surface.
Figure
15
17 IAdjustment
DRIFT
CUTTERS
(OPTIONAL)
»
Drift
cutters break up snow drifts that are taller
than the auger housing
and
direct the snow into
the
auger. Store the
drift
cutters on
the
auger
housingwhen notin
use.
Reposition
drift
cutters
so
theyface forward
as
shown. Wingnuts should
be
fastened on the outside
of
the auger housing.
Figure
16a
Figure
16b
YB5765PM01-1612
OPERATION
FREEWHEELING
AND
SELF-PROPELLING
Left wheel equipped
with
the axle lock pin
can
be
completely
released by removing the pin
and
installing
it
in the outer axle
hole. Unlockthe
left
wheel
to
allow
for
easierturning
of
theunit.
To
unlock the
left
wheel, remove the pin from the inner hole
and
inserttheaxle pin throughthe
outer
axle hole, butnotthrough the
wheel hub.
Figure17a
To
lock the
left
wheel, insert the pin through the wheel hub
and
theinneraxle hole.
Figure
17b
YB5765PM01-1612
STARTING
AND
STOPPING
THE
ENGINE
Before
starting
the
engine,
check
engine
oil
level
and
ensure
the
engine
is
served
as
described
in
the
Engine
Manual
with
the
snow
blower.
COLDSTART-
RECOILSTARTER
1.
Be
sure fuel shutoffvalve
is
in the
OPEN
position.
2.
Place
ON I OFF switch inON position.
3.
Rotatechoke control
to
CLOSED
l'-1
position.
4.
Push
theprimer2
or
3times. When temperature
is
below15°F
(-25°C),additional primingmay
be
needed.Whentemperature
is
above 50°F (10°C), priming
is
notnecessary.
Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the
))
engine from starting.
If
you do flood the engine,
wait
a
few
minutes before attempting
to
start
and
do not
push the primer.
5.
Grasp recoil starter handle
and
pull rope
out
slowly until
it
pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
6.
Pull rope
with
arapid continuousfull arm stroke. Do notallow
starterrope
to
snap back.
7.
Repeat steps 5
and
6 until engine starts.
8.
When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and
slowlymove the choke control
to
theOPEN IfIposition.
WARM
START
Followthesteps above, keepingthechokecontrol in theOPENIfI
position
and
do notuse primer.
Allowtheengine
to
warm up
for
a
few
minutes,engine
))
will notdevelopfull power until
it
has
reached normal
operatingtemperature.
In snowy
and
cold conditions, some controls
and
moving parts may freeze. Do not
use
excessive force
))
when trying
to
operate frozen controls.
If
you have
difficulty operating any control
or
part, start the
engine
and
let
is
run
for
a
few
minutes.
Operation I 18
SNOW
BLOWING
TIPS
It
is
easier and more efficient
to
remove snow immediately
after
it
falls.
The best time
to
remove snow
is
the early morning.
At
this time
the
snow
is
usually
dry
and
has
not
been exposed
to
the
direct
sun
and warmingtemperatures.
Slightly overlap each successive path
to
ensure all snow will
be
removed.
Forlargeareas,
start
in
the
middleand
throw
snow
to
each side,
so
snow
is
not
cleared morethan once.
For extremely heavy snow, reduce the
width
of
snow removal by
overlapping previous path and movingslowly.
Throw
snowdownwindwhenever possible.
Keep engine clean and clear
of
snow during
use.
This will help air
flow
and extend engine life.
After
snow-throwing
is
completed, let the engine run
for
a
few
minutes
to
help
dry
off
the moisture on the engine and prevent
moving parts
from
freezing.
Engage
the auger
to
clear any
remaining snow from inside the housing. Rotate the discharge
chute
to
prevent
it
from freezing. Stop
the
engine,
wait
for
all
moving parts
to
stop, and remove all ice and snowfrom the snow
blower.
With
the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times
to
preventthe recoil starterfrom freezing up.
19 I Operation
TRAVELING
To
travel
from
one
work
area
to
another:
1.
Set
throttle
to
slow
or
part-throttle
position.
2.
Press
downon handle barsenough
to
raise
front
of
unit
slightly
off
surface.
3.
Engage
driveclutch
without
engaging augerclutch.
TRANSPORT
Alwaysshutoff
engine,
remove
key,
and
close
fuel shut-
off
valve
when
transporting unit
on
a truck or trailer.
Do
not transport
machine
while
engine
is
running.
Useextracarewhen loading
or
unloading
unit
onto
trailer
or
truck.
Secure
unit
chassis
to
transport vehicle. Never secure from rods
or
linkages
that
could
be
damaged.
YB5765PM01-1612
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