Shindaiwa LE261 - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
LE261 LAWN
EDGER
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Outer Tube
Handle
Grip
Throttle
Lever
Blade
Figure 4
Gearcase
Ignition
Switch
Fuel Tank
Spark Plug
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to any of these
products or their components.
Product Description
Specifications
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.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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).
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.