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Yamaha YS1028J Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
YS1028J
Read this manual carefully before
operating this machine.
7VY-28199-75

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL YS1028J Read this manual carefully before operating this machine. 7VY-28199-75...
  • Page 3 • Take care of this manual. Please attach this manual to the product when it is lent or transferred to another person. • When depositing the product, batteries, oil or other components, consult a Yamaha dealer for guidelines on protecting the environment.

  • Page 4: Important Manual Information

    A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the machine or other property. A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. If you have any questions, please consult a Yamaha dealer immediately. Yamaha dealer is looking forward to serving you as a helpful adviser.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ....1-1 Checking any troubles noticed  when previously operating the General safety information ....1-1 snowblower........3-7 Location of important labels ..... 1-6 Operation........ 4-1 Controls and features ... 2-1 Starting the engine......4-1 Description ........2-1 Stopping the engine ......
  • Page 6 Contents Replacing the fuse ......5-20 Lubricating each part ......5-22 Storage........6-1 Short-term.........6-2 Long-term .........6-5 Trouble recovery ....7-1 Troubleshooting ........7-1 Specifications......8-1 YS1028J ...........8-1 Consumer information..9-1 Product serial number label ....9-1 Index........10-1...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information General safety information • Read and understand this owner’s manual and labels attached to the Snowblower completely before oper- ating the Snowblower. 1. Owner’s manual • Be sure to perform the pre-operation checks and periodic maintenance. • Do not allow children or anyone who does not under- stand how to operate the Snowblower correctly to operate it.
  • Page 8 Safety information • Do not operate the Snowblower in low visibility condi- tions, such as early morning and night time. • Do not start the engine with the guard or cover removed. • Check for foreign objects in rotating parts such as the auger and impeller or in the chute before operating.
  • Page 9 Safety information • Remove wooden blocks, cans, hoses, wires, ropes and all other foreign objects from the location you wish to clear snow from before operating the Snow- blower. • To clear snow on gravel, make sure there is a clear- ance between the auger housing and ground to pre- vent gravel from being blown together with snow.
  • Page 10 • If abnormal vibrations, noises or odors are noticed coming from the Snowblower, stop the engine and ask a Yamaha dealer to check and/or perform main- tenance. • When you park the Snowblower, stop it on a flat sur- face and lower auger onto the ground.
  • Page 11 Safety information • Do not use the Snowblower for purposes other than clearing snow. • To dislodge snow from the chute, stop the engine, and use the clean-out tool. 1. Chute • To attach a cover or similar device to the Snow- blower, wait until the engine and muffler have com- pletely cooled down.

  • Page 12: Location Of Important Labels

    Location of important labels To use the product safely, read the labels affixed to the machine, and use according to the instructions on the labels. If these important labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replace- ments.
  • Page 13 Safety information EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    Controls and features Description Fuel gauge Auger Fuel tank Impeller Left side cover Auger housing Transmission (HST) oil reservoir 10 Clean-out tool (lodged snow remover) Muffler 11 Side marker (snow slicer) Fuel cock 12 Chute...
  • Page 15 Controls and features Working light Battery Right side cover Control panel Scraper Handlebar Skid Fuel tank cap Track...
  • Page 16 Controls and features Drive clutch lever Throttle lever Auger clutch lever Oil level warning light Shift lever Auger housing height control lever Chute direction control lever Engine switch/Engine switch key Chute deflector control lever CARBURETOR Fuel cock lever “HOSE DRAIN” “RUN”...
  • Page 17 Controls and features Inside the right side cover Fuse Engine oil filler cap Electric starter Engine oil drain bolt Inside the left side cover Spark plug cap/Spark plug Fuel drain hose Carburetor Fuel strainer cup Air filter Fuel cock lever...

  • Page 18: Control Function

    Controls and features Control function Engine switch The engine switch controls the ignition and the starter motor system. STOP START 1. “STOP ” 2. “ON ” 3. “START ” 4. Engine switch key 5. Grip 6. Engine switch STOP Position to stop the engine. The key can be inserted or removed.

  • Page 19: Oil Level Warning Light

    Controls and features Oil level warning light The oil level warning light comes on when the engine oil level falls below the specified limit during operation. If the oil level warning light comes on, stop the engine immediately, and add engine oil up to the specified level.

  • Page 20: Chute Direction Control Lever

    Controls and features Chute direction control lever Used to change the direction that snow is blown. 1. Chute direction control lever 2. Right 3. Left 4. Chute 5. Clockwise 6. Counterclockwise Move the chute direction control lever to the right The chute rotates clockwise.

  • Page 21: Drive Clutch Lever

    Controls and features Push the chute deflector control lever The chute deflector moves downward to blow snow nearby. NOTICE Do not press the chute deflector control lever forcefully. Doing so may damage the chute deflec- tor system. Drive clutch lever Used to make the Snowblower travel.

  • Page 22: Fuel Tank Cap

    Controls and features Fuel tank cap Turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to remove. 1. Fuel tank cap WARNING After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is tight- ened securely. Otherwise, the fuel may leak from the fuel tank, which could result in a fire hazard. Fuel gauge Indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank.

  • Page 23: Skid

    Pebble and gravel roads Increase Skid is expendables. If the skid is worn away and needs to be replaced, have a Yamaha dealer replace it. Scraper The scraper is used to flatten the surface to clear snow. Adjust the clearance between the road surface and the scraper end according to road surface conditions (See page 5-16).

  • Page 24: Shear Bolt Guard

    It is the time to replace the damper. Have a Yamaha dealer replace it. • If the damper is used with it out onto the shear bolt guard, the shear bolt may be broken.

  • Page 25: Working Light

    Controls and features WARNING • Do not look into or put your hands near the auger when it is rotating. Rotating parts are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. • When removing snow lodged in a rotating part, stop the engine, remove the engine switch key, and wait until all moving parts have stopped.

  • Page 26: Before Operation

    Snowblower. • For safe use, conduct checks according to your own knowledge and ability. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any check-related issues that you deem beyond your ability to manage.

  • Page 27: Checking The Fuel Level

    Before operation Checking the fuel level Check that the needle in the fuel gauge is pointing to the “F” (Full) level. If the fuel level is low, remove the fuel tank cap and refill the tank. 1. Fuel gauge 2. Needle 3.
  • Page 28 Before operation WARNING Gasoline is a highly volatile and flammable fuel. When handling gasoline, be sure to observe the following points. • Do not smoke while refueling. Also, never put any other open flames close to the Snowblower while refueling. •...

  • Page 29: Checking The Engine Oil

    Before operation • Refill the fuel tank slowly. • Refill the fuel tank before it becomes empty. Checking the engine oil Remove the engine oil filler cap, and make sure that the engine oil is at the correct engine oil level. Position the Snowblower on a level surface.

  • Page 30: Checking The Transmission (Hst) Oil

    Before operation Install the right side cover (See page 5-5). 1. Oil level warning light NOTICE • If the oil level warning light comes on while you are operating the Snowblower, stop the engine immediately and add sufficient oil to the correct level.

  • Page 31: Checking The Auger

    Checking the handlebar for looseness or play Hold the handlebar and check it for any looseness or play by moving it left and right. If any looseness or play is found, consult a Yamaha dealer. Checking the starter motor operation Turn the engine switch key to the “START...

  • Page 32: Checking The Auger Clutch And Drive Clutch For Operation Malfunction

    Before operation Checking the auger clutch and drive clutch for operation malfunction After starting the engine, operate both auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever. Release each lever, and make sure that the auger stops rotating and that the Snowblower stops (See page 4-5). 1.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Operation Starting the engine WARNING Never operate the engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes contain harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide. Operating the engine in poor ventilated area or indoor could cause the carbon monoxide poisonous. Turn the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and make sure that both auger clutch lever and drive clutch lever are releasing.
  • Page 34 If not, the bulb of the oil level warning light may have been burnt out. In this case, contact a Yamaha dealer for service. • If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds after turn- ing the engine switch key, return the key to the “STOP...

  • Page 35: Stopping The Engine

    Operation When the engine speed has stabilized, move the throttle lever from the “FAST (START) ” position to the “SLOW ” position. 1. Throttle lever 2. “FAST (START) ” 3. “SLOW ” Stopping the engine Turn the engine switch key to the “STOP ”...
  • Page 36 Operation Make sure that the shift lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position, and move the throttle lever to the “FAST (START) ” position. 1. Shift lever 2. “N” (Neutral) 3. Throttle lever 4. “FAST (START) ” 5. “SLOW ” Hold the drive clutch lever.

  • Page 37: Clearing Snow

    Operation Clearing snow WARNING • Do not point the discharge chute toward people, buildings or cars. Otherwise, it could cause inju- ries or damage to property. • If any foreign objects have become lodged in the impeller, auger, or track, stop the engine immedi- ately and remove them.
  • Page 38 Operation Pull the auger clutch lever. The auger starts rotat- ing. 1. Auger clutch lever If the auger clutch lever is pulled up fully while you are holding the drive clutch lever, the auger clutch lever will become fixed to its pull-up position. The Snowblower will still travel and blow snow.
  • Page 39 Operation When releasing the drive clutch lever, the auger clutch lever automatically returns to its original position, the auger rotation stops, and the Snow- blower stops moving. 1. Drive clutch lever 2. Auger clutch lever...

  • Page 40: Drive Clutch Lever And Auger Clutch Lever

    Operation Drive clutch lever and auger clutch lever To move the Snowblower, hold the drive clutch lever. If the auger clutch lever is pulled back while the drive clutch lever is being held, the Snowblower will still travel and blow snow. Hold the drive clutch Move the shift lever to the Release the drive...

  • Page 41: Stopping Clearing Snow

    Operation Stopping clearing snow Release the drive clutch lever. The auger rotation stops, and the Snowblower stops moving. 1. Drive clutch lever Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position. 1. Shift lever 2. “N” (Neutral) Hold the drive clutch lever and pull back the auger clutch lever to clear the snow on the auger and impeller.

  • Page 42: Moving The Snowblower With The Engine Stopped

    Operation To stop the Snowblower, lower the auger to the ground and move the shift lever to a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position. WARNING Position the Snowblower on a level surface. If you need to stop it on angled or soft ground, exercise care not to fall off or move the Snowblower.

  • Page 43: High Altitude Operation

    4000 ft. (1219 meters). If you operate your engine at altitudes above 4000 ft. (1219 meters) consistently, have your local Yamaha dealer perform the necessary carburetor modification. This engine should be oper- ated in its original configuration below 4000 ft. (1219 meters) as damage may occur if high altitude carbure- tor kit is installed and operated below 4000 ft.

  • Page 44: Periodic Maintenance

    WARNING If you are not familiar with maintenance work, have a Yamaha dealer do it for you. Tool kit These tools are provided with the Snowblower for user’s maintenance.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Chart

    NOTICE Use only Yamaha specified genuine parts for replacement. Ask an authorized Yamaha dealer for further attention. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. Pre- Initial...
  • Page 46 Periodic maintenance Pre- Initial Every Item Routine operation 1 month 6 months 12 months check    • Working conditions • Chute deflector/direc-   tion control lever oper- ation Chute     • Looseness and play •...
  • Page 47 Periodic maintenance Pre- Initial Every Item Routine operation 1 month 6 months 12 months check   * • Fuel leakage • Carburetor throttle   valve and choke valve conditions Fuel system • Carburetor adjustment   conditions  •...

  • Page 48: Changing The Engine Oil

    • As correct disposal of used oils is mandated by regu- lations (such as pollution prevention act), consult a Yamaha dealer for oil disposal guidelines. • For the first engine oil change, change the engine oil after 20 operating hours (that is, when you have refu- eled four times).
  • Page 49 Periodic maintenance Place a suitable container below the engine oil drain bolt to collect the used oil. Drain the engine oil completely by removing the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt, and its gasket. 1. Engine oil filler cap 2.

  • Page 50: Refilling The Transmission (Hst) Oil

    Periodic maintenance Tightening torque: Engine oil drain cover bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) Right side cover bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) Refilling the transmission (HST) oil WARNING Position the Snowblower on a level surface. Stop the engine and remove the engine switch key. Remove the oil reservoir cap and the diaphragm.

  • Page 51: Changing The Worm Case Oil

    2. Diaphragm 3. Oil reservoir cap Changing the worm case oil If necessary, have a Yamaha dealer change the worm case oil. For the first worm case oil change, change the worm case oil after 20 operating hours (that is, when you have refueled four times).
  • Page 52 Check the spark plug for any signs of burns. Burn marks on spark plugs are usually medium-to- light tan. If there are any black or white burn marks, consult a Yamaha dealer. Remove deposits (carbon) from the spark plug electrode using a plug cleaner or a wire brush.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Fuel Strainer

    Periodic maintenance Spark plug: NGK BPR4ES Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in) Install the spark plug, and then tighten the spark plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Spark plug: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft) If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–...
  • Page 54 Periodic maintenance Remove the bolts securing the left side cover. 1. Left side cover 2. Bolt Pull out the bottom of the left side cover, and then detach the upper projections from the rubber grommets of the body by pulling down the left side cover.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Skids

    Periodic maintenance securely. WARNING Be sure the ring nut is tightened securely. Other- wise, the fuel may leak from the fuel strainer, which could result in a fire hazard. Install the gasket as shown in the above illustration. Turn the fuel cock lever to the “RUN” position, and make sure that no fuel leaks out.
  • Page 56 Periodic maintenance Lift the auger housing, using the auger housing height control lever. 1. Auger housing height control lever 2. Auger housing Loosen the nuts of the skid. 1. Skid 2. Nut Adjust the skid height by moving the skid vertically, and then tighten the nuts of the skid.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Auger Shear Bolts

    Periodic maintenance Replacing the auger shear bolts WARNING • Do not look into or put your hands near the impeller or auger when they are rotating. • When removing snow lodged in a rotating part with the clean-out tool (lodged snow remover), stop the engine, remove the engine switch key, and wait until all moving parts have stopped.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Impeller Shear Bolt

    It is the time to replace the damper. Have a Yamaha dealer replace it. • If the damper is used with it out onto the shear bolt guard, the shear bolt may be broken.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Scraper

    Periodic maintenance Remove the locknut, the shear bolt. 1. Locknut 2. Shear bolt 3. Impeller Install the new shear bolt and then tighten the new locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Locknut: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) NOTICE •...

  • Page 60: Checking And Adjusting The Track Ten- Sion

    Periodic maintenance Adjust the clearance to the road surface by moving the scraper. Clearance Direction A Increase Direction B Decrease 1. Clearance between scraper end and road surface 2. Clearance between auger end and road surface Adjust the clearance between the scraper end and the road surface so that it becomes equal to or greater than the clearance between the auger end and the road surface.

  • Page 61: Adjusting

    Periodic maintenance Check the track for wear and damage at the same time. Adjusting Stop the engine and remove the engine switch key. Loosen the wheel nut on both sides. 1. Wheel nut Loosen the locknut, and adjust the track slack by turning the adjusting nut.

  • Page 62: Checking The Battery Fluid

    Periodic maintenance Stop the engine and remove the engine switch key. If the broken sprocket pin remains in the sprocket wheel or wheel axle, remove it. 1. Sprocket wheel 2. Wheel axle Install a new sprocket pin. 1. Sprocket pin NOTICE •...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Fuse

    1. Minimum level mark “LOWER LEVEL” 2. Maximum level mark “UPPER LEVEL” If the battery fluid is below the minimum level mark, add distilled water at a Yamaha dealer. Replacing the fuse WARNING • Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and never use a substitute object in place of the proper fuse.
  • Page 64 4. New fuse 5. Blown fuse Fuse capacity: 30 A (blade-type fuse) If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. Install the right side cover by inserting the projec- tions and installing the bolts.

  • Page 65: Lubricating Each Part

    Periodic maintenance Lubricating each part Lubricate each part with grease or gasoline engine oil (SAE 5W-30) every month of oper- ation or after every 10 hours of each operation, whichever comes first. • Moving parts of chute deflector control lever •...
  • Page 66 Periodic maintenance 6. Chute assembly moving parts 7. Chute motor gears and ring gears 5-23...

  • Page 67: Storage

    Storage To have your Snowblower checked or maintained before storage, consult a Yamaha dealer. If you conduct the checks and maintenance by your- self, handle the gasoline carefully and use the following procedure. WARNING Gasoline is a highly volatile and flammable fuel.

  • Page 68: Short-Term

    Storage Short-term If you need to store the Snowblower for more than 3 months, follow steps 1–20 to make sure it is ready for the next use. Stop the engine and remove the engine switch key. Disconnect the negative lead from the negative battery terminal.
  • Page 69 Storage Pull out the bottom of the left side cover, and then detach the upper projections from the rubber grommets of the body by pulling down the left side cover. 1. Left side cover 2. Projection Remove the bolts, and remove the fuel cock bracket from the chassis.
  • Page 70 Storage Turn the fuel cock lever from the “RUN” position to the “CARBURETOR DRAIN” position. Drain the gasoline from the carburetor into the container through the fuel drain hose. 1. “RUN” 2. “CARBURETOR DRAIN” 3. Fuel cock lever 4. Fuel drain hose 5.

  • Page 71: Long-Term

    Storage Install the left side cover by inserting the projec- tions and installing the bolts. Tightening torque: Fuel cock bracket bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) Left side cover bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft) Remove snow and water from the surface of the Snowblower, auger, chute and other components using dry rags.

  • Page 72: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery Troubleshooting This section describes the likely causes and remedies for problems. If your Snowblower requires repair, bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The Snowblower does not travel. Item Check Action Page Is the sprocket pin inserted Sprocket pin Check the hole position.
  • Page 73 Replace the impeller shear Impeller shear bolt 5-15 ken? bolt. Does rubber protrude from the inside of the shear bolt guard? Have a Yamaha dealer re- Shear bolt guard — Is the rubber strength beyond place the shear bolt guard. its limit? Chute Is snow lodged in the chute? Remove the lodged snow.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications YS1028J DIMENSIONS: Overall length 1567 mm (61.69 in) Overall height 1105 mm (43.50 in) Overall width 730 mm (28.74 in) Weight 164 kg (361 lb) Snow clearing width 715 mm (28.15 in) Snow clearing height 510 mm (20.08 in)
  • Page 75 Specifications Drive V-belt Mitsuboshi LA-33 ORANGE or equivalent * The power rating of the engine indicated in the Specifications is the net power output tested on an engine model and measured at 3600 r/min. Actual power output for the engine installed in the Snowblower will vary depending on numerous factors, including the operating speed of the engine, environmental conditions, and other variables.

  • Page 76: Consumer Information

    Consumer information Product serial number label Both the product name and the product serial number are required when making inquiries and reordering of parts. Check the product serial number label, and fill the prod- uct name and the product serial number columns at below.

  • Page 77: Index

    Checking the transmission (HST) oil..3-5 Short-term ..........6-2 Chute deflector control lever ..... 2-7 Skid............2-10 Chute direction control lever ..... 2-7 Specifications, YS1028J ......8-1 Cleaning the fuel strainer ......5-10 Starting the engine........4-1 Clean-out tool (Lodged snow remover)... 2-11 Stopping clearing snow......4-9 Clearing snow ...........
  • Page 78 Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 2018.06-0.41 !

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