Shindaiwa LE254 - Manual (Page 18)

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Replacing the Edger Blade
Holder A
Edger Blade Lock the shaft
Holder B
Output Shaft Bolt
Bolt Guard
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
handling the edger blade.
Replacing the edger blade
1. Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase and
then use the hex wrench to tempo-
rarily lock the output shaft.
2. Use the combination wrench to
loosen the shaft bolt (clockwise),
then remove the output shaft bolt,
bolt guard, Holder B, and the edger
blade from the gearcase.
3. Mount the edger blade and holder
B onto the shaft, and then install the
bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt
counterclockwise to install).
4. Use the combination wrench to
firmly tighten the shaft bolt. Remove
the hex wrench.
Maintenance (continued)
■
Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or
3 times so oil will evenly coat the
interior of the engine. Reinstall the
spark plug.
■
Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
■
Remove the air cleaner element
from the carburetor and clean it thor-
oughly with soap and water. Let dry
and reassemble the element.
■
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following pro-
cedures to prepare it for storage:
■
Clean external parts thoroughly and
apply a light coating of oil to all metal
surfaces.
■
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
and the fuel tank.
To do so:
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
engine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor
for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabi-
lized with a fuel stabilizer such as
STA-BIL™.
NOTE:
Damage resulting from stale or con-
taminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.