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The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential
safety hazards. Read them carefully, and understand their meaning.

DANGER!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/
moderate injury.

NOTICE!

Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

Other Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and
safer.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means:

Attention!

Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.

Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could
result in serious injury.

Wear eye protection complying with ANSI Z78.1.

DANGER — Keep Hands Away from the Impeller and Auger

Keep Feet Out of Impeller and Auger

DANGER — Keep Hands and Feet Away

Recycle Symbols-- This product uses Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or
federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste
authority for information regarding available recycling and/ or disposal options.

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Summary of Contents for YF120vRX24-SB

Page 1: ...rts ship from our facility For immediate help with assembly or for additional product information email support MerotecUSA com or call 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET More information can be found on www YardForceUSA com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales receipt is required for warranty service ...

Page 2: ...tructions 3 Description of Symbols 7 Parts List 8 Technical Specifications 11 Assembly 12 Operation 15 Maintenance and Storage 24 Troubleshooting 28 Warranty 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS YF120vRX24 SB Original Instructions ...

Page 3: ...for which it was designed Don t Overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times If the snow blower strikes a foreign object follow these steps 1 Stop snow blower Set the on off switch to the off position 2 Remove the battery pack s 3 Inspect for damage 4 Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow blower Store Idle Snow Blowers Indoors When not in use snow blowers should be s...

Page 4: ...ng of trouble Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the auger assembly housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections When clearing repairing or inspecting the snow blower stop the motor and make certain the auger assembly and all moving parts have stopped Remove the battery pack s or safety key to prevent someone from acciden...

Page 5: ...metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause serious burns or a fire Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns Und...

Page 6: ...hemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Keep cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shorting and electric shock If damaged have the charger replaced by an authorized service person Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way...

Page 7: ...ng symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become Alert Your Safety Is Involved Read operator s manual before operating this machine Failure to follow directions could result in serious ...

Page 8: ...er 9 Clean out Tool 10 Snow Discharge Chute 11 Chute Deflector 12 Chute Rotation Bar 13 Auger Control Trigger 14 Heated Grip 15 Speed Shift Handle 16 Chute Deflector Handle 17 Drive Control Trigger 18 Heating Switch 19 LED Light Switch 20 Battery Cover 21 Battery Release Latch 22 Safety Key Fig 1 1 12 11 10 2 3 4 5 6 13 14 15 17 20 22 21 16 19 18 7 8 9 ...

Page 9: ...ion Handle Rotates the chute so that the user may direct the discharged snow as desired The handle allows the chute to rotate from left to right Chute Deflector Handle Adjusts the angle of the chute deflector and the height of the discharge stream LED Headlight This feature provides extra light for increased visibility LED Light Button Turns on off the LED headlights and sidelights Shave Plate Rem...

Page 10: ...from the carton Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included A Main Body 1pc B Upper Handle Assembly 1pc C Chute Rotation Bar 1pc D Chute Assembly 1pc E Speed Shift Rod 1pc F Hardware Kit a Handle attachment hardware 4sets b Open end spanner 2pcs c Control handle grip 2pcs d Spare auger shear pin 2pcs G Battery Pack 3pcs H Charger 2pcs PARTS LIST Fig 2 A B C D F H G E ...

Page 11: ...ake Height 21 in Throwing Distance Up to 40 ft Wheel Size 13 in Operating Temperature 4 F to 50 F 20 C to 10 C Storage Temperature 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C Snow Blower Weight Without battery and charger 119 lbs 54 kg TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 12: ... that all items listed in the packing list are included CAUTION Heavy object Team lift required At least two persons are required to be lift this snow blower out of the package WARNING Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you unpack it Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installa...

Page 13: ...the upper end of shift rod to the pin on the bottom plate of the speed shift handle and secure it in place with the cotter pin 3 Remove the cotter pin from the other end of shift rod and insert the angled end into the hole on the shift lever and secure it in place with the cotter pin Fig 6 Fig 5 Fig 6 TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTROL HANDLE GRIP See Fig 7 Rotate the control handle grips to the handle ends ...

Page 14: ...hute assembly as shown Fig 11 A Once inserted secure with the cotter pin 5 Remove the cotter pin from the bracket Fig 12B of chute deflector handle and connect chute deflector control cable end Fig 13B to the bracket Fig 12B and secure with cotter bin 6 Place cable with nuts Fig 13 A onto bracket Fig 12 A so nuts are on each side of bracket Check the deflector handle function and tighten nuts to s...

Page 15: ...wear to the drive system Forward There are four forward F speeds Position one 1 is the slowest and position four 4 is the fastest Reverse There is one reverse R1 speed Auger Control Trigger The auger control is located on the right handle Squeeze the control trigger against the grip to engage the augers and start snow blowing action Release to stop See Figure 15 Fig 15 Fig 16 Drive Control Trigger...

Page 16: ...he auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly TO INSERT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Note Batteries must be fully charged before first use NOTE When not in use 120V battery packs should be stored in an enclosed area where the temperature will not drop below 32 F 0 C WARNING If any parts are broken or missing do not attempt to attach the battery packs to the snow blower or operate the snow blowe...

Page 17: ... and pets remain at least 100 30m away from the snow blower when it is in use WARNING The auger will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the snow blower is turned off Allow the auger to stop rotating before starting it again To Start the Snow Blower 1 Ensure that the handle assembly is securely attached the chute assembly is mounted properly and the chute and chute deflector are adjusted to...

Page 18: ...t self propel function 3 Release the drive control trigger to stop the self propel function The self propel system has variable speed To change the speed of the self propel 1 Release the drive control trigger and stop the self propel function 2 Move the speed shift handle to the desired setting Fig 22 3 Squeeze and hold the drive control trigger To move the snow blower backward 1 Release the drive...

Page 19: ...ted to change both the direction and the distance of the discharged snow to assist you in moving snow away from one area and placing it in another The direction of snow discharge can be adjusted 90 left or right To adjust the direction Fig 24 A 1 Rotate the chute rotation bar to the left to rotate the chute to the left 2 Rotate the chute rotation bar to the right to rotate the chute to the right A...

Page 20: ... switch into the on position to heat the grips 2 To turn off the heated hand grips set the heated grip switch to the off position Skid Shoe Adjustment The space between shave plate and the ground can be adjusted See Figure 27 For close snow removal on a smooth surface set the skid shoes higher on the auger housing to decrese shave plate height Set the skid shoes in the middle or lower on the auger...

Page 21: ... the battery pack will flash orange Set the on off switch to the off position Remove the battery pack s from the snow blower and wait 10 seconds to be sure all moving parts have stopped Next check to see if there is snow or ice stuck in the auger and chute If necessary follow instructions for CLEARING A CLOGGED CHUTE CLEARING A CLOGGED CHUTE WARNING Hands coming in contact with the rotating auger ...

Page 22: ...ter it has been fully charged 1 Connect the charger to a power supply The red LED light on the charger will be on 2 To insert the battery pack into the charger align the grooves on the battery pack with the raised ribs in the opening of the charger Then press the battery pack downward with a moderate force There is a carrying handle at the top of the battery pack Lift the handle up for easy transp...

Page 23: ...rious personal injury WARNING Do not use snow blower on ice which can cause the operator to slip and fall resulting in serious personal injury WARNING Do not wear loose clothing scarves or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts and cause death or serious personal injury WARNING Keep all snow discharge pointed away from all electrical devices to reduce the risk of electrocution or electric shoc...

Page 24: ...m being thrown back into your face Some parts of the snow blower can freeze under extreme weather conditions Do not attempt to operate the unit with frozen parts When finished allow the motor to run for an additional few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing then turn the chute rotation handle back and forth several times to free it from any ice buildup Make sure to clean off any snow and ...

Page 25: ...cts penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting disengage and turn off all controls Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Always remove the battery pack s when servicing or transporting the snow blower Always protect your hands...

Page 26: ...y and replaced when necessary Fig 35 To remove skid shoes 1 Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow blower 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts two on each side and hex flange nuts See Figure 35 To remove shave plate 1 Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the snow blower auger housing 2 Reassemble new shave plate mak...

Page 27: ...cket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt Augers The auger are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snow blower is designed so that th...

Page 28: ... Pressure Before operating check the pressure and if necessary set between 15 psi and 20 psi you can also refer to the specifications printed on the tire If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other STORING THE SNOW BLOWER CAUTION Ensure that all melted snow that may drip from the snow blower is properly wiped up to prevent a slip and fall hazard Remov...

Page 29: ...y or wipe it dry Wipe dry any moisture in battery compartment 6 Replace the battery pack 7 Contact an Authorized Service center or Yard Force Customer Support The machine does not reach full power 1 The battery pack charge capacity is too low 2 The air vents are blocked 1 Remove the battery pack from the machine and fully charge the battery pack 2 Clean the air vents The machine is producing a bee...

Page 30: ...r is plugged into does not have power 1 Unplug the battery charger and move it to a place where it is dry and the temperature is between 5 C 41 F and 40 C 104 F 2 Contact your licensed electrician to repair the outlet The LED indicator light on the battery charger is red 1 The battery charger and or battery pack are not connected 1 Ensure the battery is properly seated in the charger The LED indic...

Page 31: ...from date of purchase Warranty does not cover loss of use or other consequential damages arising from any of the above nor does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons This warranty is void if the product is used for commercial rental or industrial purposes Certain parts attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and tear and are excluded from the warranty Service an...

Page 32: ...accessories You can submit a support request by scanning the QR code on this page or by visiting www YardForceUSA com contact support Register your product today to maintain warranty coverage and stay up to date with information on the use care maintenance and service of your product Register online today at www yardforceusa com product registration Merotec Inc 3655 Kennesaw North Industrial Parkw...

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