ENGLISH SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL LE231/EVC LAWN EDGER LE231 WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 62719-94310 Rev.
Introduction Attention Statements General Safety Instructions The Shindaiwa 231-series of hand-held power tools has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements.” Work Safely WARNING! Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines represent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight.
General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! � Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. Wear close-fitting clothing to DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT� IF YOU AREprotect TIRED,legs ILLand OR�arms.
Safety Labels READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL This label indicates the minimum 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.
Product Description Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and its various components. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. See Figure 4. LE231 LAWN EDGER Spark Plug Handle Ignition Switch WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these products or their components.
Assembly Driveshaft/Powerhead Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead. Clamp Screw Spark Plug Main Shaft 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug facing up. See Figure 5. Outer Tube Tube Clamp Ignition Switch Hex Wrench Grip Tube Clamp Figure 5 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.
Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable. Black Wire Red Wire 1. Insert 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. Spark Plug Boot 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.
Assembly Attachment Shield and Edger Blade LE231 3. Install the socket-head screws with washers, then use the hex wrench to firmly tighten all three screws. See Figure 12. Cutting Attachment Shield 23029 Gearcase Flange Nut 23030 Spring Washer 4. Install a washer and nut on each of the three screws assembled in Step 3, then firmly tighten each nut. IMPORTANT The three socket-head screws must be firmly tightened against the cutting attachment shield before installing and tightening the nuts.
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. Closed 23122 5. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See Figure 18. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.) Open Figure 16 3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Adjusting Screw 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 WARNING! Figure 20 The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. 1.
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: Guide Wheel Adjusting knob 1. Loosen the guide wheel adjusting knob. See Figure 22. 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.
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 cutcheck 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.
50-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): n Remove the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cover and cylinder fins. n Remove the cutting attachment, cutting attachment holder and gear shaft collar. Remove the filler plug from the side of the gearcase and press new grease into the gearcase until grease is pushed out. Use only lithium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gear Case Lubricant or equivalent. See Figure 25. Lubricate the Flexible Shaft.
135-Hour Maintenance Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. Rear Muffler Shield Spark Arrester Screen 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. Forward Muffler Shield 5 mm Muffler Screws 1. Remove the spark plug boot. 2. Remove the two 4 mm engine cover screws (located at the top of the recoil housing). 3.
Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Does the engine crank? Possible Cause NO Good compression? Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. YES Remedy Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Internal damage. NO Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; mixture incorrect.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Possible Cause Clogged air cleaner element. Clean the air cleaner element. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min-1). Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See page 8. Clogged fuel filter.
Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities 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 off-road (non-road) engine. As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this owners manual.
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