Save This Manual for Future Reference 2-in-1 Chipper Operator’s Manual MODEL NUMBER YW6065 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE Tame the Great Outdoors 36060US25M100_KOHLER.
Your new YARDMAX® chipper 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.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new unit. Pay attention to all cautions and warnings. This unit is a gasoline engine driven chipper. It is designed to cut wood into chips. It offers quality solid steel construction and is easy and safe to operate. With proper use and care, it should give you many years of dependable service.
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. Symbols The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Read these instructions for use carefully. No smoking, No sparks, No flames. Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection. Keep your hand and feet away from moving parts. Wear protective gloves.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual Specifications Model Number YW6065 Engine KOHLER Displacement 196 cc Start Type Recoil EPA/CARB Approval Yes Wood Diameter 3" Feed Type Gravity Number of Blades 2 Replaceable Blades Yes Bag Included Discharge Chute Material Steel SafETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES UNDERSTAND YOUR MACHINE Read this manual and labels affixed to the machine to understand its limitations and potential hazards.
Keep children, pets, and other people not using the unit away from the work area. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under the watchful care of a responsible adult. 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.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose. 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 from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
This machine is self-feeding, do not force branches into the blades. Allow the machine to automatically feed through. Allow time for the machine to reach the highest spinning revolutions before feeding the next load of branches. UNCLOGGING Never allow processed material to build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback from the chipper hopper. Never attempt to unclog either the feed hopper or discharge chute while the engine is running.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual CONTENTS SUPPLIED Your YARDMAX chipper comes partially assembled and contains the following: 1 3 8 4 Premium 4-Cycle NET CONTENTS 17 OZ (0.5 L) 5 9 2 10 6 11 HARDWARE KIT 7 1. Main Machine 12 12. Hardware Bag, Including 2. Wheels (1 pair) ×2 1 M8 × 12 ×3 2 5. Handle M8 × 50 ×2 3 6. Kickstand Rod M8 ×3 4 M8 × 20 ×2 5 M8 × 20 ×4 6 3. Chipper Cone 4. Deflector 7. Wheel Shaft 8. Collection Bag 9. Engine Oil 10.
30 mm ASSEMBLY19 mm This chipper was partially assembled at the factroy, following the below assembly instructions to do asembling. WHEELS 1. Slide a wheel assembly on to each end of the stub axle as seen in Figure 1 Illustration 1. Place the flat washer onto exposed axel. (See Figure 1 Illustration 2) Take the cotter pin from Hardware Kit#1 and insert into and through the axle hole. Then, bend the ends of the cotter pin. (See Figure 1 Illustration 3) 1 Wheel Shaft 18 mm 2.
30 mm 30 mm 19 mm 19 mm 2-in-1 Chipper KICKSTAND ROD » Operator’s Manual CHIPPER CONE 18 mm Align the top of the kickstand rod holes with the two holes on the engine mount plate. (See Figure 3, llustration 1) Use the two M8×50 bolts, flat washer, and nuts from Hardware Kit#3 to secure the kickstand. (See Figure 3, Illustration 2) 16 mm mm Align 18 the three holes of the chipper intake cone to the three studs on the rotator disc housing.
30 mm 19 mm HOPPER HANDLE COLLECTION BAG Align the holes of the handle bar assembly with the holes on the 18 mmhopper opening. (See Figure 6 illustration 1) Then, secure shredder 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 the discharge shoot door. (See Figure 7 illustration 1) 16 mm 2.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual KNOW YOUR MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS Feed Hopper Grip Handle Deflector Cone Engine Transport Wheels Kickstand Rod Muffer Spark Plug Air Cleaner Cone Oil Drain Plug Know Your Machine 36060US25M100_KOHLER.
Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Lever Recoil Starter Handle Dipstick/Oil Fill Plug 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.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual OPERATION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! The engine is shipped without oil. Do not start the engine before adding oil. ADD OIL TO ENGINE 1. M ake sure the chipper is on a flat, level surface. 2. R emove the oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
This chipper can process tree limbs, branches, and organic matter (such as corn stalks). Tree branches must be inserted with the large, cut end first into the Chipper Cone Opening. As the unit chips the load, there will be some occasional debris kickback. Always stand away from the unit and allow the self-feeding action pull the load to the cutting disc. The chipper can clog up with soft, wet, or fibrous materials.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual TRANSPORTING Your YARDMAX chipper is equipped with two large wheels for easy movement by hand. To move the unit, grip the handles and tilt the chipper slightly after making sure the oil tank cover is tightened. MAINTENANCE Maintaining your YARDMAX chipper will ensure long life to the machine and its components. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Never use a pressure washer to clean your chipper.
30 mm 19 mm HAMMER SLICE CHECK 18 mm KNIFE INSPECTION Remove the rotor housing cover and cover plate shown in Figure 8. Check the triangle hammer slicer and J-type hammer slicer. If one or both are damaged, replacement is recommended. Checking the sharpness of the knives routinely (See Figure 10) will keep your chipper operating normally. Using dull knives will decrease performance and cause excessive vibration, which may damage the machine and make chipping difficult.
mm 2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual 18 mm 4. D etach the rotor housing and hopper from the rotor disc seat. (See Figure 12) 16 mm 7. I f the hammer slicers are damaged, remove the four M12×55 bolts that hold the J-type hammer slicer and triangle hammer slicer, and replace.(See Figure 14) ×2 13 mm 1 1 M12×55 (×4) 2 M8×16 (×9) 32 mm 30 mm 3 19 mm J-Type Hammer Slice Triangle Hammer Slice 18 mm Support Block 2 Figure 12 Figure 14 5.
16 mm X2 13 mm KNIFE RESHARPENING 32 mm OIL / FUEL ENGINE After removal, the knives should be sharpened on a surface grinder. Be careful and wear gloves to protect your hands. It is extremely important to consistently maintain the 38-degree cutting angle for proper performance. Refer to the engine manual packed separately with your unit for information on how to check or add oil/fuel and for recommendations.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause 1. Spark plug wire is disconnected 2. Out of fuel or stale fuel 3. E ngine and/or Fuel valve is not in ON position Engine fails to start 4. Choke lever is not in CLOSE position 5. Blocked fuel line 6. Fouled spark plug 7. Engine flooding 8. No oil in engine Remedy 1. A ttach spark plug wire securely to spark plug 2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline 3. E ngine and Fuel valve must be in ON position 4.
PARTS DIAGRAM * Parts List on page 24 21 | Parts Diagram 36060US25M100_KOHLER.
2-in-1 Chipper » Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST No. Description QTY. No. Description QTY. 1 Wheel 2 31 Locknut M8 37 2 Bolt M8 × 12 11 32 Chipper Cone 1 3 Wheel Axle 1 33 Locknut M6 5 4 Washer 14 2 34 Rubber Flap 1 5 Cotter Pin 3.2 × 18 2 35 Top Panel 1 6 Rotating Cover Plate 1 36 Bolt M6x16 4 7 Rotor Housing Cover 1 37 Rotor Disc Seat 1 8 Rotor Housing 1 38 Bolt M8 × 20 4 9 Fan Housing 1 39 Bolt M10 × 16 2 10 Screw 3/8-24UNF × 31.
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