YARDMAX YF1565 Operator's Manual page 17

3. Move the throttle control lever slightly
forward to about¼ of the way (slightly
toward the fast position).
4. Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
5. Pull the recoil starter until the engine
starts. Return the recoil to the home
position after each pull. Repeat the
steps as needed. Once engine has
started, set the throttle to the FAST
position before you operate the unit.
Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) can occur, which may
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WARNING pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises,
sprains could result.
6. If the choke lever has been moved to the CHOKE position to
start the engine, gradually move it to the RUN position as the
engine warms up.
IDLE SPEED-------------
When not actively blowing debris while engine is running, set the
throttle control level to the SLOW position during the idle time.
Lowering the engine speed will help extend the life of the engine,
as well as conserve fuel and reduce noise level.
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STOP ENG INE
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to
the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure:
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW(.-,) position.
2. Let the engine idle for one or two minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF (Ii\) position.
Do
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CAUTION
CHOKE
Backfire or engine dama g e may
ADJUSTING THE A IR F LOW DIRECT ION - ---
• The air flow direction can be adjusted between 20 degrees
upward to 20 degrees downward, total 7 positions.
• Direction adjustment is achieved by using the flow angle
Figure 12
or
not move the choke control to
to stop the engine.
position
occur.
Walk-Behind Blower
adjustment control lever (See
louver.
• Move the lever upward (away from you) to direct airflow
downward or move the lever downward (toward you) to direct
airflow upward.
Figure 13
B e f o r e a t t a c h i ng/s t o rage t h e
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WARNING
attachment, move t h e ON/O F F
Engine Switch to OFF position.
ATTACH THE FRONT DISCHARGE CHUTE ---
The front discharge chute is used to
� NOTE
redirect the air flow to the front of the
blower. Attach
1. Loosen the knob located on top of the discharge chute.
2. Orient the attachment so the "TH IS SIDE UP DURING USE" is up.
3. Slide the attachment over the discharge chute. The slot on the
top of the attachment will mate with the bolt of the attachment
Figure
knob. (See 14)
4. Hand-tighten the attachment knob to secure the attachment.
Figure 14
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Figure
13) to move the air flow
when needed.
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