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Product description, Specifications – Shindaiwa LE231 User Manual

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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

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