YARDMAX YB5765 Operator's Manual

Tame the Great Outdoors TM Two-Stage Snow Blower Operator’s Manual FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE MODEL NUMBER YB5765 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label. You should record both of them in a safe place for future use. ...

12 Adjustment 15 Operation 17 Maintenance 19 Service 20 Storage 23 Troubleshooting 24 Parts Diagram 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Your new YARDMAX™ snow blower offers quality construction, and is easy and safe to operate. With proper use and care, it is designed to give you many years 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 the YARDMAX Advantage At YARDMAX, we understand that land ownership definitely has its privileges, ...

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 many years 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 ...

Call us at 844-YARDMAX, email us at [email protected], or contact us via your favorite social media site. Model Number YB5765 Clearing Width 22" Engine YARDMAX Displacement 196 cc Start Type Recoil Auger Diameter 9.5" Impeller Diameter 10" Chute Control Crank Chute Type Steel Intake Depth 16" Tires 13" x 4" Forward Speeds 5 Reverse Speeds 2 Product Weight 127 lbs 3 | Introduction � Speci�cations ...

Read these instructions carefully. Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection. Wear safety footwear. Keep children and bystanders off and away. Stop engine and remove ignition key prior to leaving the operator’s position. Only use clean-out tool to clear blockage. Never use your hands. Do not remove or tamper with the protection and safety devices. No smoking, sparks, or �ames. Do not touch parts which are hot from operation. Serious burns may result. Stop engine, remove key, read manual before making any ...

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 service on a machine with its switch on invites accidents. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble. ENGINE SAFETY This machine is eq ...

Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2” ������������������������������������������������������������������ as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away ...

CONTENTS SUPPLIED 1. Main Machine 2. Handlebars 3. Shift Lever 4. Directional Chute Control 5. Control Panel 6. Wheels 7. Discharge Chute 8. Chute Crank Flange 9. Operator’s Manual & Engine Manual 10. Tools for Spark Plug Assembly 11. Skid Shoes 12. Plastic Skid Shoes (Optional) 13. Drift Cutters (Optional) 14. Hardware Kit, Including �� M10 X 40 X 2 1 �� M6 X 40 X 3 2 �� M6 X 30 X 1 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS TOUCH-UP PAINT �� X 2 7 �� X 2 �� 6 X 37 X 2 8 �� Orange X 1 9 �� Light Gray X 1 �� M6 X 30 X 6 4 �� X 3 ...

Assembly | This snow blower was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions. ASSEMBLY ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER HANDLEBARS WHEELS ����������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������� ...

CONTROL CABLES CONTROL PANEL 1. Remove the knob to slide the shift lever through the slot in the control panel. 2. The adjusting bolt will need to be loosen to install shift arm (See Figure 5a #2). Secure shift lever to the shift arm with screw and nut. 3. Reattach the knob. 4. Slowly tighten the adjusting bolt until the shift lever has tension with a spring action when shifting from Neutral to a Drive Gear position. 1. Place the control panel between the handle bars. Slide the three bolts and washers through the two holes on the right side ������������������������� ...

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Scraper Blade TIRES SKID SHOES The tires are over-inflated at factory for shipping purposes. Check the 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. 1. Place the machine is on a level and solid surface. 2. Lift the machine so that the scrapper blade 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 ...

FEATURES AND CONTROLS Auger Gearcase Shear Pin Scraper Blade �������������� Fuel Filler Cap Primer Throttle Control Choke Control Fuel Shutoff Valve Recoil Starter Handle Drift Cutters (Optional) Discharge Chute Chute Clean-Out Tool Auger Belt Cover Skid Shoes Plastic Skid Shoes (Optional) Engine Oil Fill Cap w/ Dipstick Engine ON/OFF Switch Auger Clutch Lever Drive Clutch Lever Speed Shift Lever Directional Chute Control 12 Two-Stage Snow Blower » Operator’s Manual Know Your Machine | ...

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 a notch at each speed selection. Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds 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, shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles. Always ...

2. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing. AUGER 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. Do not substitute. Use only original equipment shear pins as supplied with your snow blower. 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. Never use choke to stop engine. CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH The engine sw ...

surface, use extra caution and keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the scraper blade. To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid 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 bolts securely. Always adjust skid shoes after adjusting scraper blade to prevent premature wear to scraper blade or damage to auger housing. 13 mm AUGER CLUTCH AND DRIVE CLUTCH When auger clutch lever ...

1. Loose the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it slightly. 2. Retighten the nuts. Figure 15 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 housing when not in use. Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown. Wing nuts should be fastened on the outside of the auger housing. DRIFT CUTTERS (OPTIONAL) Figure 16a Figure 16b PLASTIC SKID SHOES (OPTIONAL) Optional reversible poly skid shoes protect decorative surface. Figure 14 10 mm X 2 16 Two-Stage Snow Blower » Operator’s Manual Adjustment | ...

both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit; unlock both wheels for freewheeling. To unlock wheel, slide it inward and insert the axle pin through the outer axle hole, but not through the wheel hub. To lock wheel, slide it outward and insert the axle pin through the hole in the wheel hub and the outer axle hole. Before starting the engine, check engine oil level and ensure the engine is served as described in the Engine Manual with the snow blower. FREEWHEELING AND SELF-PROPELLING Figure 17a Figure 17b STARTING AND STOPPING THE ...

off valve when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Do not transport machine while engine is running. ���������������������������������������������������������������� 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 warming temperatures. Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed. For large areas, start in the middle and throw snow to each sid ...

AUGER GEARBOX ���������������������������������������������������������������� factory. Unless there is evidence of leakage or service has been performed on the gearbox, no additional lubricant should be required. If lubricant is required, use GL-5 or GL-6, SAE85-95, EP gear oil lubricant. Do not use synthetic oil. MAINTENANCE ENGINE GENERAL LUBRICATION Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the machine at the end of the season or every 25 operating hours. Oil Grease Do not allow grease ...