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Your new YARDMAX® walk-behind blower offers qua

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construction, and  is  easy and  safe to operate. With 

proper use and care, it is designed to give you many 
years of dependab

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e service. 

Take on any job with ease, portability, and convenience 

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Discover the YARDMAX Advantage 

At  YARDMAX

we  understand that land ownership 

definitely has its privileges, but it also comes with a 
great deal of 

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y.  When duty calls and you 

need to respond, will you have what it takes to tame the 
great outdoors? 

When looking for outdoor power equipment (OPE) to get 

the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAX delivers 

the perfect combination of performance and practica

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YARD MAX has a solution 

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MAX  Performance, MAX Value,  MAX Support  -

that's YARDMAX 

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Backed by decades of proven manufacturing expertise 

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Enhanced design features come standard 

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Engineered for the best user experience 

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A robust warranty supports all products 

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the job? YARDMAX is. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Introduction 

Operation 

15 

Specifications 

Maintenance 

17 

Symbols 

Storage 

19 

Safety 

Troubleshooting 

19 

Contents Supplied 

Parts Diagram 

21 

Assembly 

Parts List 

22 

Know Your Machine 

12 

Introduction 

Summary of Contents for YF1565

Page 1: ...SE DATE Both model number and serial number maybe found on the main label See Page2 Figure 1 You should record both of them in a safe place for future use READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIREMANUAL BEFORE O...

Page 2: ...power equipment OPE to get the job done right at the right price YARDMAX delivers the perfect combination of performance and practicality YARDMAXhas a solution that s right for you MAX Performance MA...

Page 3: ...horized enginemanufacturer s service center CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING A WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain product c omponents contain or emit chemicals known to the st...

Page 4: ...TIONS Model Number Displacement Max Air Volume Max Air Speed ImpellerDiameter SwivelCaster Diameter Rear Wheel Diameter Engine Power Type Starting System Engine Torque Fuel TankCapacity OilCapacity Re...

Page 5: ...ine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Wipe up any gasoline that spills Keep away from any inflammables whenoperatingthe engine eo e 1 T o aft ii f ir Keep children and bystanders at least...

Page 6: ...responsible for accidents or injuries that may occur to themselves otherpeople and property This machine is not a toy and is to be used only for its intended purpose Therefore exercise extreme cautio...

Page 7: ...apors can explode if ignited Walk Behind Blower Operator s Manual Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury When refilling or draining the fuel tank use an approved f...

Page 8: ...y alert for hidden hazards or traffic 7 I Unpacking the Container Never leave the operating position when the engine is running Always shut down the engine and ensure the engine is switched to off to...

Page 9: ...identified they should be repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintainedequipment CONTENTS SUPPLIED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Your YARDMAX walk behind blower comes partially assembled and...

Page 10: ...with a flat washer and a cotter pin on the outside Bend and spread the cotter pin prongs in opposite directions Repeat these steps to install the 2nd wheel See Figure 3 9 I Assembly Figure3 x2 SWIVEL...

Page 11: ...hole for the high handle position Securethe handle on theframe tube with the carriage screws and star knobs See Figure 5 illustration2 Figures M8x45 x2 Walk Behind Blower Operator s Manual THROTTLE C...

Page 12: ...front discharge chute is used to redirect the air flow to the front of theblower Attachit when needed Loosen the knob located on top of the discharge chute Orient the attachment so the THIS SIDE UP DU...

Page 13: ...hind Blower Operator s Manual KNOW YOUR MACHINE FEATURES ANID CONTROLS l Hffi05 3M Upper Handle lift Hi i Frame Tube Intake Guard Front Discharge Chute lii lllftbtildi Discharge Chute Know Your Machin...

Page 14: ...Air Cleaner Muffler Spark Plug Plffltiii Carburetor Fuel Filler Cap DMffliA Oil Drain Plug 13 I Know Your Machine 7 Ni ___ II 4i lif iffiM Mil Oil FillerCap Dipstick...

Page 15: ...Manual Flow Angle Adjustment Index Lever Transits the movement from control lever to the air flow louver Recoil Starter Handle Used to pull start the engine Choke Control The choke control is used to...

Page 16: ...NG IMPORTANT DO NOT OVERFILL This equipment and or its engine mayinclude evaporative emissions control system components required to meet EPA and or CARB regulations that will only function property w...

Page 17: ...e 1 Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position 2 Let the engine idle for one or two minutes 3 Turn the engine switch tothe OFF position 4 Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF Ii position A CAUTION D...

Page 18: ...the engine s throttle lever in the SLOW position and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure 3 Inspect the general condition of the blower Check for loose screws misalignment of bind...

Page 19: ...om unit 1 AlI fasteners are tight and secured 2 AII pivot points 1 Engine oil 1 AlI fasteners are tight and secured 2 AIIpivot points 3 Engine oil 4 Airfilter and precleaner 1 Combustion deposits from...

Page 20: ...damaged parts Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws nuts or bolts 6 Store your unit on flat ground in a clean dry building that has good ventilation A WARNING Do not store the mach...

Page 21: ...ngine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean air cleaner Engine overheats 3 Air flow restricted 3 Remove housing and clean 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly 4 Refe...

Page 22: ...7 1 2 21 I Parts Diagram PARTS DIAGRAM 46 16 43 l jjV 3 48 35 53 49 52...

Page 23: ...Caster 8 1 49 HandleSleeve 1 12 Swivel Caster Bracket 1 50 Cable Clamp 2 13 Bushing 2 51 ThrottleControl Lever with Cable 1 14 FlatWasherM10 1 52 Lock NutMS 1 15 SpringWasherM10 1 53 Engine Deck 1 16...

Page 24: ...Tame the Great Outdoors 847 327 0566 or 844 YARDMAX I info yardmax com yardmax com...

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