Shindaiwa 81532, LE242 manual Product Description, Specifications, Prior to Assembly

Product Description

Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. See Figure 4. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these units or their components.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation.

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

Engine and outer tube assembly with handle

Gearcase/Debris shield assembly

Kit containing this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench, a spark plug/screwdriver combination wrench, and a scraper.

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

LE242 LAWN EDGER

	Ignition	Throttle
	Switch	Interlock Grip
Cutting	Handle
Attachment Shield
	Outer Tube		Fuel
		Throttle	Tank
		Trigger

Cutting	Gear case
Attachment
Figure 4

Specifications

LE242 dry weight
(Including attachments)	12.8 lb./5.8 kg
Engine model	S242E
Engine type	2-cycle with catalyst
Bore x stroke	1.3 x 1.1 in./33 x 28 mm
Displacement	1.5 cu. in./ 23.9 cc
Maximum power	1.0 HP/0.8 kW
	@ 8000 rpm (min-1)
Fuel/oil ratio	50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
	class 2-cycle mixing oil*
Carburetor type	Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity	22.3 oz./670 ml
Ignition	One-piece electronic,
	transistor-controlled

Spark plug	NGK BPMR6A
Air cleaner type	Non-reversible
	Foam Filter Element
Starting method	Recoil
Stopping method	Slide switch
Transmission type	Automatic, centrifugal clutch
EPA Emission	w/bevel gear
Compliance Period**	Category A

**The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category

C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours (Extended).

*meets or exceeds these specifications and is

recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.