Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly (continued)
Adjust Throttle Trigger Free Play
The throttle trigger free play should be
approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16" - 1/4").
Make sure that the throttle trigger oper-
ates smoothly without binding. If it
becomes necessary to adjust the trig-
ger free play, follow the procedures and
illustrations that follow.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob
and remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster.
3. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play
4-6 mm.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.

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. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carbure-
tors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to
10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT
approved.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa One
formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by fail-
ure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.
For increased engine protection, Shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor
from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red Armor
exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One 2-Stroke oil or Red Armor
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ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio
specified in those manuals.
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improp-
erly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe
engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in
the Long Term Storage section of this manual.
Remove air cleaner cover
Throttle Trigger Free Play
2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically
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IMPORTANT!
engine oil may be mixed at 50:1
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IMPORTANT!
Cable
Adjuster
Adjust as required for 4-6 mm free play
4-6 mm (3/16"-
1/4")Throttle Free
Play
engine oil to protect the engine
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Examples of 50:1 mixing quanti-
ties
Lock Nut
engine oil
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