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Product description, Specifications – Shindaiwa 81604 User Manual

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Product Description

Figure 4

Specifications

LE4 dry weight

(Including attachments)...........................................1.8 lb./5.8 kg
Engine model...........................................................................S4E
Engine type.......................................................-cycle with catalyst
Bore x stroke.............................................1. x 1.1 in./ x 8 mm

Displacement.......................................................1.5 cu. in./ .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 -cycle mixing oil*

Carburetor type...............................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity..................................................... oz./670 ml
Ignition............................................................One-piece electronic,

transistor-controlled

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Spark plug.....................................................................NGK BPMR6A
Air cleaner type..............................................................Non-reversible

Foam 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 = 15 hours (Intermediate) and A = 00 hours

(Extended).

* meets or exceeds these specifications and is

recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

LE242 LAWN EDGER

Outer Tube

Cutting

Attachment

Grip

Cutting

Attachment Shield

Gear case

Handle

Throttle

Trigger

Throttle

Interlock

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Tank

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.

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.

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.

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