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Save This Manual for Future Reference Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual MODEL NUMBER YP7065 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.
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California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISCLAIMER YARDMAX reserves the right to discontinue, change, ENVIRONMENTAL and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and...
SUPPORT Have questions about your YARDMAX equipment? Call us at 844-YARDMAX, email us at support@yardmax.com, or contact us via your favorite social media site. SPECIFICATIONS Model number YP7065 Engine briggs & Stratton Displacement 208cc Torque (ft-lbs, gross) 9.50 Start Type...
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » SyMBOLS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Do not touch parts that are hot from Read these instructions carefully. operation. Serious burns may result. Wear eye protection.
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Wear appropriate hearing protection. UNDERSTAND YOUR MACHINE Read this manual and labels affixed to the machine to understand Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during its limitations and potential hazards. operation. Moving parts can cut or crush body parts. be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
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Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » ENGINE SAFETY Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine. Do arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors. not use on or near, forest covered, or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel...
Do not operate the machine on a bumpy or steep road. Exercise Adjust the brush to proper height prior to any operation. caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when in reverse. When Sweeping, if the brush is blocked by some soft materials. Inspect that all nuts, bolts and brush rollers are tight and well Please stop engine then remove the materials.
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » COnTEnTS SUPPLIED Your YARDMAX power sweeper comes partially assembled and contains the following: Handware Kit 1. Main Machine 11. Hardware Kit, Including: 2. Lower Handle M8 X 20 3. Upper Handle Assembly M10 X 70 4.
ASSEMbLY This power sweeper was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions. LOWER HANDLE A piece of foam of power sweeper packaging placed under gearbox housing is recommended. Slide up the DK circlips from the wheel axles, disassemble the wheels. Mount the lower handle to the engine base with bolts M8x20, spring washers 8 and flat washers 8.
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » Remove the cable clips, clipped on the upper handle, and BRUSH EXTENSION secure all loose cables against the handle bar with the clips Loosen bolt M10x30 and remove this bolt, washer 10 and to prevent cable damage. (See Figure 3c) brush guard.
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EXTENSION COVER PLATE Align the holes in extension cover plate with holes in brush cover. Insert 4 bolts M6x16 and secure with 4 nuts M6. (See Figure 6) M6x20 (x2) M6x16 (x8) M8x20 (x2) Mounting Plate Upper Plate Figure 7b M6 X 20 M8 X 20 Figure 6...
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Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » Assemble two pins into the guard plate by tightening M8x45 bolts and nuts. (See Figure 7g) M6x20 (x2) M8x45 (x2) M5x12 (x2) Figure 7d M5 X 12 M6 X 20 Align the two side-plates with main body, assemble them together by tightening the 38 M5x12 bolts and nuts.
KnOW YOUR MACHInE FEATURES AND CONTROLS Forward Engagement Lever Brush Engagement Lever Throttle Control Reverse Engagement Lever Brush Direction Control Lever Handle Adjustment Knobs Pneumatic Tires Brush Adjustable Height Support Wheels Recoil Starter Handle Engine On/Off Switch Throttle Control Choke Control Fuel Shut-Off Valve Know your Machine 32530US25M100.indd 13...
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » FORWARD ENGAGEMENT LEVER BRUSH It controls forward movement. It engages and It sweeps and removes snow, leaves, dirt, light gravel disengages the engine from the transmission. Depress and other materials from packing lots, sidewalks and the lever to make the machine move forward.
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4. Pull the recoil starter until engine compression has become Fill the fuel tank outdoors, never indoors. Gasoline difficult to pull. Let the recoil return to the home position, vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure. then pull quickly to start the engine. Repeat steps as needed. Explosion can result.
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » STOPPING ENGINE 3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the 4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position. engine switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.
ADJUSTING LEVERS/CABLES As the engagement lever cables stretch you will need to tighten them to ensure comfortable operation of the levers and full engagement of the transmission & brush. Standing behind the machine, loosen the jam nut by turning it counter clockwise with 10mm wrench. Tighten or loosen the cable by turning the cable adjustment nut clockwise or counter clockwise with 10mm wrench until you have reached your required...
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Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » LUBRICATION The gearbox is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. Check oil level every 50 hours of working. Remove the plug and check, with machine horizontal, oil reaches Spring the two notches. If necessary, add the oil. Use portable tool lithium #0 grease such as Lubriplate 6300AA , Lubriplate GR-132, or Multifak, e.g.
Remove the drive belt off the front small pulley. Repeat process to remove the second belt. ENGINE MAINTENANCE Refer to the Engine Manual included in your unit for the information on engine maintenance. Your You will need to twist the belt so the flat side of the engine manual provides detailed information and a belt will slide in between the pulleys, and take it off maintenance schedule for performing the tasks.
Power Sweeper Operator’s Manual » TROUbLESHOOTInG Problem Cause Remedy 1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug 1. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline 2. Out of fuel or stale fuel 3. Throttle must be positioned at choke for a 3.
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