Shindaiwa LE261/EVC manual Product Description, Specifications, Prior to Assembly

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.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica- tions or alterations to any of these products or their components.

Prior to Assembly

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

Engine assembly

Outer tube assembly

Cutting attachment shield

Handle

Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, handle and hardware, this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench, spark plug/screwdriver combination wrench, and spanner wrench.

LE261 LAWN

EDGER		Spark Plug
	Handle	Ignition
		Switch

Fuel Tank

Grip

Cutting Attachment
	Shield	Throttle
	Gearcase
		Lever
		Outer Tube
Blade	26103

Figure 4

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

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.

Specifications

LE261(less blade & holder)		.....................................14.3 lbs./6.4 kg
Engine Model		Shindaiwa S260C
Engine Type		2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke		1.3 in. x 1.2 in./32 x 30 mm
Displacement		24.1 cc/1.5 cu. in.
Maximum Power		1.2 HP/0.9 kW @ 7500 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/Oil Ratio	50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class
	2-cycle Mixing Oil Shindaiwa One High
	Performance Oil meets or exceeds these
		specifications and is recommended
		for all Shindaiwa Products.
Fuel Tank Capacity		24.3 oz./720 ml
Carburetor Type		TK slide-valve, diaphragm-type
Ignition	One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Muffler		2-Stage, Catalyst

Spark plug		Champion CJ8Y
Air cleaner type	Dry element (quick-remove/install)
Starting method		Recoil
Stopping method		Slide switch
Transmission type		Automatic, centrifugal clutch
		w/bevel gear
EPA Emission Compliance Period*		Category A

*The EPA emission compliance period 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).

Specifications are subject to change without notice.