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ENGLISH
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LE231/EVC LAWN EDGER
LE231
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 62719-94310 Rev. 11/06
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Introduction Attention Statements General Safety Instructions The Shindaiwa 231-series of hand-held Throughout this manual are special Work Safely power tools has been designed and built to “Attention Statements.” Shindaiwa lawn edgers operate at very deliver superior performance and reliability high speeds and can do serious damage or without compromise to quality, comfort, injury if they are misused or abused. Never safety or durability. WARNING! allow a person without training or instr
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The Properly Equipped Operator General Safety Instructions Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to Wear hearing protection devices operate this unit safely. and a broad-brimmed hat or helmet. Wear close-fitting clothing to DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT � IF YOU ARE TIRED, ILL OR � protect legs and arms. Gloves UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF � offer added protection and ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR � WARNING! are strongly recommended. Always wear eye protection such as MEDICATION. � Do not wear cl
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Safety Labels READ THE This label indicates the minimum OPERATOR’S MANUAL distance between front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3. WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED EYE PROTECTION 50 FEET (15m) KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY AT LEAST 50 FEET (15m) BEWARE OF THROWN OR RICHOCHETED OBJECTS LE231 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADE Shindaiwa P/N 19422-00046 IMPORTANT Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or mi
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Product Description Using the accompanying illustrations as a LE231 LAWN guide, familiarize yourself with your unit EDGER and its various components. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, Spark Plug long service life, and safer operation. Handle See Figure 4. Ignition Switch WARNING! Fuel Tank Do not make unauthorized modifica- Grip tions or alterations to any of these Cutting Attachment products or their components. Shield Throttle Lever Prior to Assembly Gear case Out
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Assembly Driveshaft/Powerhead Connect the Outer Tube to the Spark Plug Clamp Screw Powerhead. Main Shaft 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat sur- face, spark plug facing up. See Figure 5. Outer Tube Tube Clamp Grip Ignition Switch Hex Wrench Tube Clamp Figure 5 Throttle Lever 2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the Figure 6 tube clamp screw. See Figure5. 3. Add some moly-type EP grease to 5. Position the outer tube so that the igni- 7. Tighten the clamp screw firmly. splines at th
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Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads Assemble and Adjust Black Wire Red Wire the Throttle Cable. 1. Insert the throttle cable housing into the Spark Plug Boot 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 the cable nuts to allow approximately 1/4-inch free play at the throttle trigger. 3. Using finger pressure onl
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Assembly Attachment Shield and Edger Blade LE231 3. Install the socket-head screws with Mount the Edger Blade Cutting washers, then use the hex wrench to 1. Install the holder A onto the output Attachment firmly tighten all three screws. See shaft. See Figure 13. Shield Figure 12. 2. Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the output shaft, and then install 4. Install a washer and nut on each of the Gearcase the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt 23029 three screws assembled in Step
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! 5. When the engine starts, slowly move the Closed Engine ignition is controlled by a two choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See position switch mounted on the throttle Figure 18. (If the engine stops after the housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and initial start, close the choke and restart.) “O” for OFF or STOP. 23122 Open Figure 16 3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi- tion if engine is cold. 23122 Figure 18 Make sure the Figure 14 cutti
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Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed 1. Place the trimmer on the ground, then Idle Adjusting whenever the throttle lever is released. start the engine, and then allow it to idle Screw Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set 2-3 minutes until warm. low enough to permit the engine clutch to 2. If the attachment rotates when the disengage the cutting attachment. engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment screw Idle Speed Adjustment counter
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Adjusting Blade Cutting Depth. 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. Guide Wheel Adjusting knob 2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to the desired setting. See Figure 22a. 3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting knob firmly. See Figure 22. Guide Wheel WARNING! Never adjust the guide wheel while the engine is running
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Daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: Check for loose or missing screws or Remove dirt or debris from the engine, Carefully remove any accumulation of components. Make sure the tool and cut- check the cooling fins and air cleaner for dirt or debris from the muffler or the ting attachment are securely fastened. clogging and clean them as necessary. fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas could cause the engine overheating, Check the entire unit for leaki
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50-Hour Maintenance CAUTION! Every 50 hours of operation (more Lubricate the Flexible Shaft. frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): The D-shaped shim washer must be Lack of lubrication will cause rapid wear to positioned with its flat edge toward the Remove the cylinder cover and clean the flexible shaft and also to the shaft tube shaft tube. grass and dirt from the cover and cylin- liner, resulting in increased vibration and der fins. greatly decreased service life. Remove and lu
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135-Hour Maintenance Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. Rear Muffler Spark Shield Forward Arrester Muffler Screen Shield WARNING! Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing muffler or spark 5 mm Muffler Screws 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 the two 4 mm engine cover 23139 screws (located at the top of the recoil housing). L
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. NO Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. YES Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. NO Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. YES Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump NO Does the tank contain fresh fuel
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min ). Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Engine stops abruptly. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See page 8. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filter Water in the
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Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation are pleased to the performance of the required maintenance listed in this own- explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control system ers manual. Shindaiwa Corporation recommends that you retain warranty on your new small o
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