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FEED HOPPER

The Feed Hopper is on top the unit. Always load 
leaves and other light waste into the hopper opening. 
never insert hands into the hopper opening.

CHIPPER CONE

The Chipper Cone is located on the front of the unit, and 
next to the engine. Insert branches and tree limbs no 
larger than 3" (7.6cm) in diameter into the chipper cone 
opening. never insert hands past the cone opening.

COLLECTION BAG

The Collection bag captures all debris discharged 
from the unit. Do not operate the unit without the 
collection bag in place.

DEFLECTOR

Chipped debris are discharged through the Deflector 
opening. The deflector can be attached to the chute.

GRIP HANDLES

The handles are used to move the unit.

TRANSPORT WHEELS

To move the chipper, grip the handles located on the 
top of the opening of the hopper and tilt the machine 
back until it is fully resting on the tires.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE 

The handle is used to start the engine.

LEVER 

This lever is used choke the carburetor and assist in 
starting the engine and regulates the speed of the engine, 
will shut off the engine when it is  moved to the Stop 
position.

Fuel Cap

Lever

Fuel Tank

Dipstick/Oil Fill Plug

Recoil Starter Handle

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Summary of Contents for YW6065

Page 1: ...YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE MODEL NUMBER YW6065 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label You should...

Page 2: ...looking for outdoor power equipment OPE to get the job done right at the right price YARDMAX delivers the perfect combination of performance and practicality YARDMAX has a solution that s right for y...

Page 3: ...ION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause caucer and birth defects or other reproductive...

Page 4: ...h the protection and safety devices Do not touch parts which are hot from operation Serious burns may result No smoking No sparks No flames Keep your hand and feet away from moving parts Thrown Object...

Page 5: ...gine Manufacturer s manual packed separately with your unit Do not attempt to operate the machine until you fully understand how to properly operate and maintain the engine and how to avoid accidental...

Page 6: ...esult 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 ma...

Page 7: ...tible substances away from the engine when it is hot Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running Never operate this machine without the feed hopper or discharge chute properly attached Replace...

Page 8: ...when you are not working Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts This machine has two rotating cutting knives capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Keep hands and feet out of...

Page 9: ...11 Sparkplug Tools CONTENTS SUPPLIED Your YARDMAX chipper comes partially assembled and contains the following HARDWARE KIT Premium 4 Cycle NET CONTENTS 17 OZ 0 5 L 2 1 3 7 5 6 4 8 12 9 10 11 12 Hard...

Page 10: ...otter pin from Hardware Kit 1 and insert into and through the axle hole Then bend the ends of thecotterpin SeeFigure1Illustration3 2 Align the three holes on the wheel axel bracket with the three hole...

Page 11: ...ntake cone with the M8 nuts from Hardware Kit 4 See Figure 4 Illustration 2 Align the holes in the deflector bracket with the holes in the rotor disc housing as shown in Figure 5 illustration 1 Secure...

Page 12: ...llustration 1 Then secure the handle assembly to the hopper opening with the M8 20 bolts washers and nuts from Hardware Kit 6 shown in Figure 6 illustration 2 1 Loosen the adjusting wing nut to set th...

Page 13: ...MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS Kickstand Rod Air Cleaner Feed Hopper Grip Handle Deflector Cone Cone Engine Muffer Oil Drain Plug Transport Wheels Spark Plug 12 2 in 1 Chipper Operator s Manual Know Yo...

Page 14: ...hout the collection bag in place DEFLECTOR Chipped debris are discharged through the Deflector opening The deflector can be attached to the chute GRIP HANDLES The handles are used to move the unit TRA...

Page 15: ...d fuel level inside the tank is not exceeded Use a portable gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout when filling the tank Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the...

Page 16: ...position the deflector vertically as this will reduce the airflow impeding the discharge and causing blockage Feed tree limbs or branches with the cut end first into the hopper opening leaving the bru...

Page 17: ...ecure 3 Inspect the general condition of the chipper Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 4...

Page 18: ...E CHECK Remove the chipper cone from the unit and rotate the cutting disc to inspect the sharpness of the knives See Figure 9 2 1 M8 20 2 Figure 11 16mm 13mm 18mm 19mm 30mm 32mm 2 KNIFE REMOVAL AND RE...

Page 19: ...llen key S4 to remove the two screws on top of engine shaft bushing See Figure 13 illustration 1 6 Using Allen key S8 to remove the socket head cap screw fixing the engine shalt See Figure 13 illustra...

Page 20: ...the spark plug and put 60 ml of SAE 30 high quality engine oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Replace the spark plug 5 Use clean cloths to clean off the outside o...

Page 21: ...with fresh fuel 6 Clean or replace air cleaner 7 Refer to engine manual Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Air flow restricted 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill cra...

Page 22: ...PARTS DIAGRAM Parts List on page 24 21 Parts Diagram...

Page 23: ...pper Knife 2 27 Engine Cushion 1 28 Bolt 5 16 24UNF 30 4 29 Bolt M8 50 2 30 Bolt M8 16 10 No Description QTY 31 Locknut M8 37 32 Chipper Cone 1 33 Locknut M6 5 34 Rubber Flap 1 35 Top Panel 1 36 Bolt...

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