Shindaiwa LE231 - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
LE231 LAWN
EDGER
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Outer Tube
Handle
Grip
Throttle
Lever
Blade
Gear case
Ignition
Switch
Fuel Tank
Spark Plug
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to any of these
products or their components.
Specifications
Engine Model ..............................................................Shindaiwa S230
LE231 Dry Weight (less attachments) .......................13.7 lb./6.2 kg
Engine Model ...........................................................Shindaiwa S230C
Engine Type .............................. 2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ............................................ 1.26 x 1.10 in./32 x 28 mm
Displacement ........................................................... 22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power ...................... 1.1 HP/0.8 kW @ 7500 RPM (min
-1 )
Fuel/oil Ratio .................................................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or
JASO FC class 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Shindaiwa ONE is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also
meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Fuel Tank Capacity ..................................................... 22.7 oz./670 ml
Carburetor Type ...........................Walbro WYL-122, diaphragm-type
Muffler ...................................................................... 2-Stage, Catalyst
Ignition ........................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark plug ......................................................................Champion CJ8
Air cleaner type ...................... Non-reversible flocked filter element
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 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.
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
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.
mounting 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.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
Figure 4