Shindaiwa LE231/EVC - Manual

Page 2 - Introduction; Contents; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”; Work Safely; Never; Use Good Judgment; ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield; firmly with both; General Safety Instructions

2 Introduction PAGE The Shindaiwa 231-series of hand-held power tools has been designed and built to deliver superior per formance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfor t, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-per formance engines rep- resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine techn...

Page 3 - Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit to; Minimize the Risk of Fire; smoke or light fires near the; ALWAYS; ALWAYS; readily flammable materials before; NEVER; place flammable material close; NEVER; General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator

3 WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm. Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you ...

Page 4 - Safety Labels; IMPORTANT; Be Aware of the Working Environment; FEET

4 Safety Labels 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. Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid l...

Page 5 - Product Description; EDGER; Do not make unauthorized modifica; Specifications; Shindaiwa ONE is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also; Prior to Assembly

5 Product Description Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and its various components. Understanding your unit helps ensure top per formance, long ser vice life, and safer operation. See Figure 4. LE231 LAWN EDGER Cutting Attachment Shield Outer Tube H...

Page 6 - Connect the Outer Tube to the; Do not force the shaft tube into the; Remove the Cylinder Cover.; Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads; Assembly

6 2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. See Figure5. 3. Add some moly-type EP grease to splines at the end of the main shaft. 4. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bottoms. If installation is dif ficult, rotate the outer tube or gearcase shaft slightly until...

Page 7 - Routing of wiring must not interfere with; The handle is recessed to receive the hex; Connect the Handle to

7 Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable. 1. Inser t the throttle cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the black wire’s connector between the fan cover and the cable outer adjuster nut. See Figure 10. 2. Tighten the two throttle cable adjuster nuts. IMPORTANT! Adjust and tighten ...

Page 8 - must; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Filling the Fuel Tank

8 23031 23029 23030 Mount the Edger Blade 1. Install the holder A onto the output shaft. See Figure 13. 2. Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the output shaft, and then install the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counterclockwise to install). See Figure 13. 3. Align the hole in holder A wi...

Page 9 - Starting the Engine; Stopping the Engine

9 23122 Closed Starting the Engine 4. While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil star ter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to star t the engine. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi- tion (engine ON). 2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be...

Page 10 - Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; Checking Unit Condition; Guidelines for Operating the Edger.

10 The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Adjusting Screw WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engin...

Page 11 - General Maintenance; Using non-standard replacement par ts could

11 23046 The edger’s depth of cut is controlled by a combination of operator height, blade wear, and the positioning of the edger’s guide wheel. To adjust blade height: 1. Loosen the guide wheel adjusting knob. See Figure 22. 2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the desired setting. See Figure 22a. ...

Page 12 - Daily Maintenance; Prior to each work day, per form the following:; Do not operate the unit if the air; Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation:; Before removing the spark plug, clean

12  Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the tool and cut- ting attachment are securely fastened.  Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease. Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, per form the following:  Remove dir t or debris from the engine, check the cooling f...

Page 13 - Every 50 hours of operation; Make sure you do not pierce the fuel; Lubricate the Flexible Shaft.; Always replace the liner if the flexible shaft is; Inspect the Gearcase Protector.; The D-shaped shim washer must be

13 50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dir ty conditions):  Remove the cylinder cover and clean grass and dir t from the cover and cylin- der fins.  Remove the cutting attachment, cutting attachment holder and gear shaft collar. Remove the filler plug from ...

Page 14 - Ever y 135 hours of operation,; damaged or missing muffler or spark; Long Term Storage

14 Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muf fler. WARNING! Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. 1. Remove the spark plug boot.2. Remove t...

Page 15 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START

15 NO Troubleshooting Guide 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. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. ...

Page 16 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Symptom; Engine stops abruptly.

16 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air cleaner element. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Clogged fuel filter. Water in the fuel. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition fail...

Page 17 - Emission System Warranty Statement

17 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control system warranty on your new small of f-road (non-road) engine. In California, new small o...

Page 20 - Shindaiwa Corporation

20 Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Of fice: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Par t Numb...

Shindaiwa LE231/EVC - Manual

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