Product Description; Specifications - Shindaiwa 81604 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Product Description

Using the accompanying illustrations as
a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit
and its various components. See Figure 4.
Understanding your unit helps ensure top
performance, long service life, and safer
operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to any of
these units or their components.
IMPORTANT!
The terms "left", "left-hand", and "LH";
"right", "right-hand", and "RH"; "front" and
"rear" refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete unit:
 Engine and outer tube assembly with
handle
 Gearcase/Debris shield assembly
 Kit containing this manual and tool kit
for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary
by model and may include a hex wrench,
a spark plug/screwdriver combination
wrench, and a scraper.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.

Specifications

LE4 dry weight
(Including attachments)...........................................1.8 lb./5.8 kg
Engine model...........................................................................S4E
Engine type.......................................................-cycle with catalyst
Bore x stroke.............................................1. x 1.1 in./ x 8 mm
Displacement.......................................................1.5 cu. in./ .9 cc
Maximum power.......................................................1.0 HP/0.8 kW
Fuel/oil ratio.............................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
Carburetor type...............................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity..................................................... oz./670 ml
Ignition............................................................One-piece electronic,
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Gear case
Cutting
Attachment
Figure 4
@ 8000 rpm (min )
-1
class -cycle mixing oil*
transistor-controlled
Ignition
Switch
Handle
Outer Tube
Spark plug.....................................................................NGK BPMR6A
Air cleaner type..............................................................Non-reversible
Starting method ............................................................................Recoil
Stopping method ................................................................Slide switch
Transmission type ............. ...................Automatic, centrifugal clutch
EPA Emission
Compliance Period**..........................................................Category A
** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label
located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for which the
engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category
C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 15 hours (Intermediate) and A = 00 hours
(Extended).
* meets or exceeds these specifications and is
recommended for all Shindaiwa products.
LE242 LAWN EDGER
Throttle
Interlock
Grip
Fuel
Tank
Throttle
Trigger
Foam Filter Element
w/bevel gear
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