Shindaiwa LE254 manual Adjusting Engine Idle, Idle Speed Adjustment, Replacing the Edger Blade

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Maintenance (continued)

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

1.Place the unit on the ground, then start the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3 minutes until warm.

2.If the attachment rotates when the engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment screw counter-clockwise.

3.If a tachometer is available, adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, 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.

Idle

Ajust- ment

Screw

Replacing the Edger Blade

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when handling the edger blade.

1.Align the hole in holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase and then use the hex wrench to tempo- rarily lock the output shaft.

2.Use the combination wrench to loosen the shaft bolt (clockwise), then remove the output shaft bolt, bolt guard, Holder B, and the edger blade from the gearcase.

3.Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the shaft, and then install the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counterclockwise to install).

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

Holder A

Bolt Guard

Output Shaft Bolt

Holder B

 

Lock the shaft

Edger Blade

Replacing the edger blade

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Contents Lawn Edger Operational and Warning Labels ContentsIntroduction Product Description SafetyWork Safely Stay AlertBe aware of the working environment Properly equipped operatorTorque SpecificationsPrior to assembly AssemblyEmission Control exhaust & evaporative Mounting the cutting attachment shield and edger bladeRemove the air cleaner cover Adjust Throttle Trigger Free PlayTurn the cable adjuster in or out as Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankAfter use Never start the engine from the operating position When the Engine StartsStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Slide the ignition switch toChecking Unit Condition Starting a Flooded EngineAdjusting blade cutting depth Using a hand-held edgerTo adjust blade height OperationMaintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter element Hour MaintenanceDirect the air stream at the inside face Filter only Lubricate the Flexible Shaft Gearcase lubrication Hour MaintenanceWith index hole in shaft tube SecurelyValve Adjustment By a Shindaiwa-trained service technicianSpark Arrester Screen Maintenance Carburetor AdjustmentReplacing the Edger Blade Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Long Term Storage Possible Cause Troubleshooting GuideIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page T13413001001-T13413999999 Servicing Information
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