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WARNING!

Always wear eye protection when operating

this machine. To minimize the risk of injury, read this

manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LE254

LAWN EDGER

X7502825800

06/10

Summary of Contents for LE254

Page 1: ...ays wear eye protection when operating this machine To minimize the risk of injury read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL LE254 LAWN EDGER X7502825800 06 10 ...

Page 2: ... most conditions and are not intended to replace any safety rules and or laws that may be in force in your area If you have questions regarding your Shindaiwa hand held power equipment or if you do not understand something in this manual contact your local Shindaiwa dealer for assistance You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this Manual ECHO Inc reserves the right to...

Page 3: ...us injury or death ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander ALWAYS stop the engine immedi ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake Inspect for broken miss ing or improperly installed parts or attachments ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical Keep it free of loose veg etati...

Page 4: ...g attachment shield is correctly installed and in good condition Safety continued Be aware of the working environment Avoid long term operation in very hot or very cold weather Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meters danger zone wear eye protection Be extremely careful of slippery terrain especially during rainy weather Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment shield is ...

Page 5: ... 1 1 in Displacement 24 5 cc 1 5 cu in Fuel oil ratio 50 1 with ISO L EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Carburetor type Diaphragm type Fuel tank capacity 590 ml 20 0 oz Ignition One piece electronic program contolled Spark plug NGK CMR5H Electrode Gap 0 6 mm 0 024 in Torque 16 7 18 6 N m 148 165 in lbf Air cleaner type Foam pre filter sealed felt main filter Starting method Recoil Stopping method Sl...

Page 6: ...se index screw Mounting the cutting attachment shield and edger blade NOTE It may be necessary to pull the flex cable out from the shaft tube engage into the gearcase and then slide the assembly onto the shaft tube Loosen gearcase clamp screw 1 Remove the gearcase index screw 2 Slide gearcase on to shaft tube 3 engaging flex drive cable with female socket in gearcase Align index screw hole in gear...

Page 7: ...gine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certi fied oil will void the engine warranty Mixing Fuel Examples of 50 1 mixing quantities IMPORTANT Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals IMPORTANT Stored f...

Page 8: ...ix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Filling the fuel tank WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire Place the unit on a flat level surface 1 Clear any dirt...

Page 9: ...mpts with the choke in the closed position the engine may be flooded with fuel If flooding is suspected refer to the Starting a Flooded Engine section of this manual When the engine starts slowly 6 move the choke lever to the OPEN position If the engine stops after the initial start close the choke and restart Operating the throttle will automati 7 cally disengage the fast idle setting When the En...

Page 10: ...S make sure the cutting attach ment fits properly into the appropriate attachment holder If a properly installed attachment vibrates replace the attach ment with new one and re check ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a...

Page 11: ... lead to premature clutch failure WARNING Wear eye protection long pants and boots when operating this machine Whenever you strike a hard object with the blade always stop the edger and carefully inspect the blade for damage NEVER OPERATE THE EDGER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE The edger s depth of cut is controlled by a combination of operator height blade wear and the positioning of the edger s guide whe...

Page 12: ...O INC THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFOR MANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHO RIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM Maintenance WARNING Non standard accessories cutting attachments or replace ment parts may not operate prop erly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury NOTE U...

Page 13: ...mpressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter element Install the air filter element pre filter 6 and cover in the reverse order of removal Air Filter Element Pre Filter IMPORTANT Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only CAUTION Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing 10 Hour Maintenance Maintenance continued Fuel f...

Page 14: ... worn and needs replace ment liner should also be replaced Coat the entire length of the shaft 6 with a premium gearcase lube and reinstall the shaft in the shaft tube assembly Insert the flexible shaft into the 7 female end of the gearcase pinion NOTE For extended shaft life the flexible cable should be reversed end for end during the reinstallation process New Grease Old Grease Shaft Bolt Bolt G...

Page 15: ...m tip and rocker arm Turn adjustment screw clockwise 4 tighter counter clockwise looser until feeler gauge is almost snug Back off just enough to allow gauge to slip out with limited resistance While holding the adjustment screw 5 in place with the Allen driver tighten the locknut with a wrench CAUTION Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard starting and or can damage the engine I...

Page 16: ... and could also damage your hearing Muffler maintenance Maintenance continued Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation...

Page 17: ...ere return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection NOTE Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field Replacing the Edger Blade Holder A Edger Blade Lock the shaft Holder B Output Shaft Bolt Bolt Guard WARNING Always wear gloves when handling the edger blade Replacing the edger blade Maintenance continued Idle Ajust ment Screw Align the hole...

Page 18: ...he remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor 1 Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through 2 Start and run the engine until it stops running 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 4 ounce of 2 cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will eve...

Page 19: ...ilter and or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped The plug is damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa s...

Page 20: ...ed oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed wi...

Page 21: ...ired Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Engine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut off Troubleshooting Guide continued Valve cover is leaking Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Top of engine is getting dirty and oily Engine idle too high Broken clutch ...

Page 22: ...ve questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION 2 YEAR WARRANTY Units for residential or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for two 2 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For engine power...

Page 23: ...he operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and other items are not warranted including but not limited to lubricants starter cords and engine tune ups Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durabil...

Page 24: ...gned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end user HOW WILL A COVERE...

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Page 28: ...ailable on WWW SHINDAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support Department at 1 877 986 7783 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday ...

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