Shindaiwa LE254 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - special significance.; Operational and Warning Labels; Specifications; WARNING: Surface can be

2 Introduction The Shindaiwa H4 series has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without com- promise to quality, comfort, safety or durability.Shindaiwa engines represent the lead- ing edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power ...

Page 3 - Work Safely; Safety; are tired or if you are under the influ; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit; Product Description

3 Work Safely This machine operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or in...

Page 4 - The properly equipped operator; firmly gripping the unit.; Be aware of the working environment; struck by flying debris. Make sure no

4 The properly equipped operator Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit. Wear nonslip heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit’s handle. Wear snug-fitting clothes that also permit freedom of movement. NEVER wear shorts! Always wear eye protection such as goggles or sa...

Page 5 - Do not make unauthorized

5 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. Edger blade Grip Gearcase Cutting attachment shield Handle Throttle Trigger Igni...

Page 6 - Emission Control (exhaust; Mounting the cutting attachment shield and edger blade; It may be necessary to pull the flex; Assembly; Prior to assembly

6 Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable e...

Page 7 - ments are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines.; Fuel Requirements; NOT; Hybrid 4; Mixture Oil; fied oil will void the engine warranty.; Mixing Fuel; Adjust Throttle Trigger Free Play

7 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 m...

Page 8 - Handling Fuel; DANGER; Filling the fuel tank

8 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. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel c...

Page 9 - Starting the Engine

9 Slide ignition to ON ON Fast Idle Button Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit firmly... Open After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Close choke Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! E...

Page 10 - Starting A Flooded Engine; Stopping the Engine

10 Starting the Engine (continued) Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1. (ON) position. Starting A Flooded Engine Slide ignition to OFF OFF Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni - tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine NEVER opera...

Page 11 - Operation; Using a hand-held edger

11 Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough so the blade does not ■ bog down. If necessary, water the area before edging.Remove debris and other obstacles that could be thrown by the rotating ■ blade.Plan your work so the edger blade is always on your right-hand side. ■ Begin each pass by po...

Page 12 - Maintenance; Prior to each work day, perform the following:

12 WARNING! Never repair a damaged blade ■ by welding, straightening, or by modifying its shape. An altered blade may break during opera- tion, resulting in serious per- sonal injury.Blades are not interchangeable ■ between Shindaiwa edgers and unit/brushcutter models. Oper- ating any unit with a bl...

Page 13 - Remove and clean or replace the; 0 Hour Maintenance; Remove and replace the fuel filter

13 10- 15 Hour Maintenance spark plug gap--all models Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode. CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts. Remove and clean or replace the spark plug....

Page 14 - Gearcase lubrication

14 Maintenance (continued) Remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard, ■ holder A, blade, holder B, and the output shaft collar. Press new grease into the gearcase until the old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease. Inspect the Gearcase Protector The metal gearcase protector is installed ...

Page 15 - Valve Adjustment; the ”Specifications” section or an

15 Maintenance (continued) 135-Hour Maintenance IMPORTANT! If a new gasket is not available and/ or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets! Turn engine over several times, and 6. returnthe to TDC-compression. Recheck with proper feeler gauge...

Page 16 - muffler and engine cover in the; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation; If the engine is adjusted for operation; Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance

16 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Muffler Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws With a 3 mm hex wrench remove 1. the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover.With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove 2. the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler.With a small flat bla...

Page 17 - idle. Check Specifications page for; NOTE; serviced in the field.; Replacing the Edger Blade; firmly tighten the shaft bolt. Remove

17 Adjusting Engine Idle 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. Idle Speed Adjustment Place the unit on the ground, then 1. start the engine, a...

Page 18 - Long Term Storage; • Clean external parts thoroughly.

18 Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage: • Clean external parts thoroughly. • Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START

19 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Valve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Valve clearance too tight. Valve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil th...

Page 20 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Specifi cations; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...

Page 22 - rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty.; unit’s fi nal production.

22 SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal ...

Page 23 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; • 90-day all applications; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; • Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fl uids.; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

23 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...

Page 24 - Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; non agréé, est vendu sans la garantie limitée ECHO.; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION; cause d’absence de reçu ou d’entretien périodique.

24 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For...

Page 25 - NOTES

Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; Servicing Information; Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; Service; proof of purchase is required.; Consumer Product Support; direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine ...

Shindaiwa LE254 - Manual

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