Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

     

I was asked to post pictures of the first oil change, so here they are:

Oil was a bit dirty, after about 7 hours use, did get a full liter out, so doesn't appear to use any, at this point.

I did not have to take all the covers off, only did to see/show what is under the hood

There are Rubber engine mounts to reduce vibration. Also rubber and foam seals, which kept the inside very clean, and reduce noise. My neighbour can not believe how quite it is.

Oil Drain and Fill Side:

Carb and Muffler Side:

Front Shot:

Just to Remember what it looks like together:

It was nice to see what was under the hood, the workmanship is Outstanding.

I ops manual gives all the Torque settings, for all the Bolts, including cover bolts, so I was able to install everything back to to specs.

I am very impressed with the attention to detail that went into building this unit.

I like the blue blower every time I see it. Is that the price tag still hanging right below the right grip? ;)

Super clean and nice design.  I just wonder why WOOF did not buy a Yamaha.  Silence is a great feature and I can see why your Yamaha is an exceptional silencer.

That is a very impressive machine! I like how the engine is placed inside a sound attenuating chamber and rubber motor mount vibration isolators are used. That probably reduces fatigue and helps with stability. Looks like you've been getting your moneys worth out of her lately. Too bad the USA is not worthy of the upscale Yamaha and Honda machines you guys up in CA are offered.  

Keep posting pictures as this is about as close as we Americans will ever seem to get to the Cognac of snowmachines...

tkrotchko wrote:

Just the Serial Number written on a tag, on the key!  They don't put the prices on these things, like buying a car, they give you the pitch, then drop the bomb!!

Your Yamaha makes oil  change FUN and beautiful.  My oil change was simple and uneventful without any beauty unlike yours.

Is that RUST around the spout in the second picture?  Look like you been neglecting that machine.  Can't give much for a machine in this condition but I'll take it off your hands for, say, $2100

I will give you $2150 cash in US currency. 

Dr_Woof wrote:

Your nuts!!! 2100, PULLLEASEE,

Being that there are none left in Saskatchewan, I would expect full MSRP, plus another $500 for testing and confirmation that it can do the Job

BY the way, thats is just residue and staining from welding the muffler.

MN_Runner wrote:

You do realize that we are almost at PAR? In Fact, we are worth about a half cent more right now

I can give you $2150 in Canadian if you like.   What time should I stop by to pick it up?  I can leave now and be there by 7AM.

MN_Runner wrote:

hmmmmm, you missed my response to Dr. Woof!!

Tell You what, since you have to drive so far I'll cut you a deal, Just Double your current Offer, and it is Yours!

let me check with the wife but in the mean time please don't wait for me.

OMG, those pictures!   Those pictures of your beauty totally uncovered...   Sorry, hard to concentrate.   Would you sell...I mean like...how much for an 8 x 10 glossy of the third photo?

Paul7 wrote:

The third picture is my favorite as well

My wife thinks I am nuts, taking pictures of a snow blower!!!

The huge cover makes more sense after seeing heat sink, wires and connections in there. 

The engine mount rubber supports a plate and I can see only one of what i think is an engine mount bolt.  How is the engine held up?  Are there 4 rubber mounts?  Is the engine only supported by the mounts or does the engine base touch the tractor base at all?

trouts2 wrote:

I have it back together, but from what I seen yesterday there are at least 4 mounts, the engine is supported by the plates and rubber mounts, I can not say 100% that it does not touch the tractor base, but I think it does not. I will look closer next time!

Under the trator base is the pump and drive system for the Hydro Drive, did not take that area apart, will inpect during storage shutdown!

rubinew wrote:

My question is..... where can I buy a Yamaha snowblower and have it shipped to the US???

You Cant't!!  Rubinew is probably too embarrased to admit it, but he bought the LAST ONE!

Dr_Woof wrote:

It is a beauty.   I want one

Dealers will probably be getting more in for the next season  Probably have to drive up and get it though.  Check the Yamaha website to find the nearest dealer.

Dr_Woof wrote:

I took the second last one in Saskatchewan, I left one for you

That was two weeks ago, and the dealer in Regina said he had two others guys looking, so it is probably gone.

There were some others in Canada, don't know where though.

The Yamaha Rep did not expect any more coming from Yamaha for this season.

These are great photos, thanks for posting them.

So it looks like the output shaft is not offset like on the earlier generation.

What is in the large retangular box that hangs below the handlebars?  Is that the battery?

Any thoughts on how the design deals with circulating air in the enclosure give the fact that the engine is air cooled? 

Do you feel up to taking apart the flywheel clutch thingy so we can see how it all goes together? 

Any video yet? Nudge nudge.  Ok, I can guess I can be a bit of a nudge.

Underdog wrote:

My wife already thinks I am nuts taking pictures of it 

A video is likely not going to happen, maybe in February, when it warms up.

The Large Box below the Handle Bars is were the Battery is housed.

Air comes in through the Vents above the Muffler, looks like this allows them to warm the air a touch. The muffles exhausts downwards.

It is interesting that they use an air filter, not really required in snow blower applications.

I don't think I will be taking apart the clutch, while it is still under warranty. I will inspect it next time, see if I can work on it without affecting Warranty.

It comes with two years Warranty, so I don't want to get dinged if anything happens that I need service. Which from my experience with Yamaha, is very unlikely!

rubinew wrote:
If the air box is enclosed in a heated or warmed enclosure, an air filter makes sense.

Has anyone noticed that the auger is grinding into the pavement? If I put any pressure on the handle bars it will actually grind into the driveway. What about the oil capacity? Thanks a lot!!

This is a huge machine dude, I love that blue color!