Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE242 LAWN EDGER WARNING! Always wear eye protection when oper- ating this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502801802 01/13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance. -
Page 3: Safety
To reduce the risk ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or Shindaiwa for use on this unit. of injury, you must maintain control any other substance that could affect at all times, and observe all safety your ability or judgement. - Page 4 Safety (continued) The properly equipped operator Always wear eye protection such as goggles or ALWAYS protect yourself safety glasses. Wear hearing protection devices from hazards such as and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. thorny brush and flying debris by wearing gloves and close fitting clothing that covers arms and legs.
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Page 5: Product Description
Edger blade modifications or alterations to any of these units or their components. Gearcase Specifications Model LE242 Dry weight (Including attachments) 6.1 kg / 13.5 lb. Engine type 2-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, gasoline engine Bore x stroke 33 x 28 mm / 1.3 x 1.1 in. -
Page 6: Emission Control
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3-way catalyst). -
Page 7: Mixing Fuel
Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa require- ments are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
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! Primer bulb Never start the engine from the operating position. 1. -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
If a properly installed attachment vibrates, replace Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts the attachment with new one and and accessories with your Shindaiwa WARNING! re-check. trimmer. Do not make modifications to... - Page 11 2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the desired setting. 3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob firmly. Guide Wheel Adjusting knob WARNING! Use only Shindaiwa replacement edger blades. WARNING! Never adjust the guide wheel while the engine is running. The numbers are for NOTE: reference only;...
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Page 12: Maintenance
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. WARNING! WARNING! Before performing any main-... - Page 13 Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour Maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the Unscrew carburetor throat when the air filter Fasteners is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Air Filter Element 2.
- Page 14 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. CAUTION! Fuel filter element Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire.
- Page 15 Maintenance (continued) 50-hour Maintenance (continued) 1. Loosen the gearcase clamp screw. Gearcase Index Screw 2. Remove the gearcase index screw. Gearcase Clamp Screw 3. Slide the gearcase and shield assembly from the shaft tube. 4. Pull the flexible shaft from the shaft Shaft tube tube assembly, and clean the shaft thoroughly in solvent.
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Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. IMPORTANT! If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. -
Page 17: Long Term Storage
If the idle speed cannot be adjusted NOTE: by the procedure described here, Idle adjustment return the unit to your Shindaiwa Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments screw dealer for inspection. are preset at factory and cannot be Adjusting... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. - Page 19 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Piston seizure. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm. Overheating condition. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Engine is knocking.
- Page 20 Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct Idle set too high. Engine will not idle idle speed. down. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Engine has an air leak. dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle Engine idle too high.
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Page 21: Warranty Statement
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 22 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
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Page 28: Servicing Information
Warranty Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment by filling out the warran- ty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.