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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE242 LAWN EDGER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 81645 Rev. 1/07...
Introduction Attention Statements Safety Instructions The Shindaiwa 4 Series hand held power Work Safely Throughout this manual are special equipment has been designed and built to “Attention Statements”. Shindaiwa Edgers operate at very deliver superior performance and reliability high speeds and can do serious damage...
Inspect for broken, missing or improper- and in good condition. ly installed parts or attachments. NEVER use a non-Shindaiwa ap- proved cutting attachment. Keep a proper footing and ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as do not overreach—...
BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICHOCHETED OBJECTS KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADE Shindaiwa P/N 19422-00046 LE242 IMPORTANT Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or miss- ing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Fuel/oil ratio......50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC * meets or exceeds these specifications and is class -cycle mixing oil* recommended for all Shindaiwa products. Carburetor type.......Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type ** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label Fuel tank capacity............. oz./670 ml...
Assembly and Adjustments Install Gearcase Assembly 1. Loosen gearcase clamp screw. . Remove the gearcase index screw. . Slide the gearcase oriented as shown in Figure 5 onto the shaft tube insuring that the flex drive is engaged in the gearcase. NOTE: It may be necessary to pull the flex cable out from the shaft tube, engage into the gearcase...
ISO-L- used in your Shindaiwa engine. oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer. Filling the Fuel Tank 1.
Starting the Engine IMPORTANT!! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. WARNING! Never start the engine from Make sure the the operating position. cutting attach- ment is clear of ob-...
4. Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are the procedure described here, return preset at factory and cannot be serviced Idle Adjusting Screw the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for in the field. Figure 15 inspection. Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cut-...
NOTE Guide wheel adjustment is also required to compensate for blade wear. The numbers are for reference only; they do WARNING! NOT refer to depth in Figure 17a Figure17 inches Use only Shindaiwa replace- ment edger blades.
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER and in good condition. A worn or damaged OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause BY SHINDAIWA CORP. THE USE OF hearing loss. PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN WARNING!
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1. Loosen the gearcase clamp screw. out. Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or . Remove the gearcase index screw. equivalent. See figure 0. . Slide the gearcase and shield assembly from the shaft tube.
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6. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any and engine cover in the reverse order of If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult carbon buildup. disassembly. with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing 7. Gently tap the muffler on a wood surface dealer. to dislodge any loose carbon.
Replacing the Edger Blade Holder A . Mount the edger blade and holder B Bolt WARNING! onto the shaft, and then install the bolt Guard guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter- Always wear gloves when handling the clockwise to install). See Figure 6. edger blade.
Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Adjust: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min -1 ). Idle speed set too low.
(b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services, For parts listed under PARTS COVERED, the dealer authorized by Shindaiwa Corporation will, at no cost to you, make the necessar y (c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services, diagnosis, repair, or replacement of any defective emission-related (d) diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty component to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S.
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11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Part Number 81645 6--11, Ozuka-Nishi Tualatin, Oregon 9706 USA Revision 1/07 Telephone: 50 69-070 Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Fax: 50 69-6696 71-167, Japan of Shindaiwa, Inc. www.shindaiwa.com Telephone: 81-8-849-0 Specifications subject to change without notice.