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.

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!