YARDMAX YB4628, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...anual FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE MODEL NUMBER YB4628 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label...

Page 2: ...nitely 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 great outdoors When looking for outdoor...

Page 3: ...contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS Record the model and serial number as well as date and...

Page 4: ...l us at support yardmax com or contact us via your favorite social media site Model Number YB4628 Clearing Width 18 Engine YARDMAX Displacement 87 cc Start Type Recoil Auger Diameter 8 Clearing Depth...

Page 5: ...Only use clean out tool to clear blockage Never use your hands Do not use the chute handle to lift the unit Do not remove or tamper with the protection and safety devices No smoking sparks or flames...

Page 6: ...he unit Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating Wear appropriate hearing protection Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation Moving...

Page 7: ...exposed live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing These events could ignite fumes or vapors Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Never remo...

Page 8: ...ay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate Do not throw snow any higher than necessary Adjust auger housing height to cle...

Page 9: ...4 Directional Chute Control Handle 5 Wheels 6 Operator s Manual Engine Manual 7 Tools for Spark Plug Assembly 8 Hardware Kit Including ST6 3 X 25 X 4 1 X 2 2 M8 X 45 X 4 3 TOUCH UP PAINT Orange X 1 4...

Page 10: ...to the wheel hole 4 Follow the steps 1 3 to assemble the other wheel X 2 2 ST6 3 X 25 X 4 1 1 Align the screw holes and the pin holes with the plastic studs in the chute base with the holes in the low...

Page 11: ...s and nuts Be sure not to pinch or kink the auger clutch cable in the process 1 Align the holes in the handlebars and the holes in the lower handle Note Figure 3a below that the handle must face upwar...

Page 12: ...tch Cable Adjuster Link Recoil Start Handle Chute Deflector Auger Scraper Blade Belt Cover Fuel Filler Cap Throttle Control Lever Primer Safety Ignition Switch Chute Handle Discharge Chute EngineOilFi...

Page 13: ...he auger This will cause excessive heat build up in the auger which could cause damage to the auger and scraper blade When engaged the auger rotates and draws snow into the auger housing and throws it...

Page 14: ...it rest on the handle 3 Loosen the four flange lock nuts and carriage screws which secure the scraper blade to housing Move the scraper blade to the desired position and retighten the nuts and screws...

Page 15: ...side The cable adjuster link found under the spring cover provides further adjustment options if required 1 Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link You can pull up the a...

Page 16: ...TRANSPORTATION Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed For large areas start in the middle and throw snow to each side so snow is not cleared more than once For extrem...

Page 17: ...y and allow the engine to cool 3 Lubricate the machine as instructed 4 Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower thoroughly 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand affected ar...

Page 18: ...ew belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley 7 Route the end of the new belt around the auger pulley and slide the pulley back on to the auger shaft It may be necessary to push down on t...

Page 19: ...d 6 Spark plug wire loose 7 Faulty spark plug 8 The engine oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high 1 Move choke lever to RUN position 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Replace w...

Page 20: ...Auger belt loose or damaged 5 Augerrubberpaddleswornordamaged 6 Throwing too much snow 7 Trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 8 Auger is frozen in place 1 Unclog discharge chute 2 Remove debri...

Page 21: ...PARTS DIAGRAM 20 Single Stage Snow Blower Operator s Manual Parts Diagram 30230US25M100 indd 20 2016 9 3 11 04 20...

Page 22: ...oller 1 37 Roller Shaft 1 38 Spring Washer 8 4 No Description QTY 39 Roller Bushing 1 40 Key A5x18 1 41 Support Base Plate 1 42 Chute Adapter 1 43 Auger Reinforcing Plate 1 44 Support Plate Right 1 45...

Page 23: ...Chute 1 78 Bolt M8x45 4 79 Thick Lock Nut M6 2 No Description QTY 80 Arc Washer 6 1 81 Recoil Start Handle Bracket 1 82 Lower Handle 1 22 Single Stage Snow Blower Operator s Manual Parts List 30230US2...

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