Shindaiwa LE261 Assembly Attachment Shield and Edger Blade, Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank

Assembly

Attachment Shield and Edger Blade

Mount the Cutting Attachment Shield on the Gearcase.

1.Remove the output shaft bolt, bolt guard, holder A and holder B from the gearcase.

2.Align the cutting attachment shield assembly with the gearcase as shown, and then fit the shield onto the matching flange on the gearcase. See Figure 11.

WARNING!

The LE261 is intended for right- handed operation only! When correctly assembled, the cutting attachment shield

Cutting

Attachment

Shield

26116

26117

Figure 11

Gearcase Flange

Nut

Spring

Washer

Hex-head screws

and washers

Holder A	Bolt
	Guard
Output Shaft	26118
Bolt	Holder B
Lock the	Edger
shaft
	Blade

and shaft must be oriented as shown.

3.Install the hex-head screws with wash- ers, then use the hex wrench to firmly tighten all three screws. See Figure 11.

4.Install a washer and nut on each of the three screws assembled in Step 3, then firmly tighten each nut. See Figure 11.

IMPORTANT!

The three hex-head screws must be firmly tightened before installing and tightening the nuts.

Mount the Edger Blade.

1.Install holder A onto the output shaft. See Figure 12.

2.Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the shaft, and then install the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter- clockwise to install). See Figure 12.

3.Align the hole in holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase, and then use the hex wrench to temporarily lock the output shaft. See Figure 12.

4.Use the combination wrench to firmly tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex wrench. See Figure 12.

Figure 12

WARNING!

nThe LE261 is designed for use with a single blade only!

nNever operate the LE261 without the cutting attachment shield installed and tightly secured!

The LE261 Edger should now be completely assembled.

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

nSome types of gasoline contain al- cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased op- erating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol-based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.

nNever use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance 2-cycle type engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.

Filling the Fuel Tank

nUse only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.

nMixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso- line to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these requirements.

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

n1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil.

n5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil.

Oil is a registered JASO FC clas- sified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L- EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer.

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than

30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of non-approved mixing oils can lead to excessive carbon deposits.

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire!

1.	Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2.	Clear any dirt or other debris from

nALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.

nWipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source before restarting!

nNEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.

nNEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

nNever smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

nNever place any flammable mate- rial near the engine muffler!

nNever operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.

	around the fuel filler cap.
3.	Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
	with clean, fresh fuel.
4.	Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
	firmly.