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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE261/EVC LAWN EDGER LE261 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection WARNING! when operating this unit. ® Part Number 62721-94310 Rev. 11/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! IMPORTANT! The information contained in these instructions describe product available at the time of publication. - Page 3 Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING! Use Good Judgment ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
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Page 4: Safety Labels
LE261 IMPORTANT Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. -
Page 5: Product Description
Displacement ... 24.1 cc/1.5 cu. in. Maximum Power ... 1.2 HP/0.9 kW @ 7500 RPM (min Fuel/Oil Ratio ...50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle Mixing Oil Shindaiwa One High Performance Oil meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended Fuel Tank Capacity ... -
Page 6: Assembly
Driveshaft and Powerhead Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat sur- face, spark plug facing up. See Figure 6. Tube Clamp Wrench Figure 5 2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. - Page 7 Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment 1. Move the throttle lever to check for smooth operation. Any stiffness or bind- ing must be corrected before using the product. 2. Actuate the throttle lever to check for free play of approximately 4-6 mm (1/4”) in the idle position.
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Page 8: Mixing Fuel
Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso- line to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these requirements. Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities ... -
Page 9: 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. IGNITION SWITCH ON Throttle Lock Button Figure 13 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. -
Page 10: Engine Idle Adjustment
4. Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are preset at the factory and cannot be serviced in the field. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trim- mer. Do not make modifications to your machine without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc. -
Page 11: Maintenance
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY Shindaiwa Corporation THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION... - Page 12 Prior to each work day, perform the following: Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as neces- sary. 10-Hour Maintenance Ever y 10 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): ...
- Page 13 Remove the filler plug from the side of the gearcase and press new grease into the gear case until the old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 24. CAUTION! Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
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Page 14: Long Term Storage
Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™ if Shindaiwa One oil with fuel stabilizer is not used. To remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor with the fuel drained from the tank;... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
what To Check Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. what To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. - Page 16 symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle. Excessive vibration. Cutting attachment will not rotate. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Switch turned off.
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Page 17: Emission System Warranty
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an authorized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon as a problem ex- ists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. - Page 18 Notes...
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- Page 20 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 62721-94310 Revision 11/06 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.