Replacing The Edger Blade; Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa LE2510 Manual Del Propietario - Operador

Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
WARNING!
Never operate this unit with a
damaged or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with missing or
damaged exhaust components is a
fire hazard, and can also damage
your hearing!
1. With a  mm hex wrench remove the
4 engine cover screws and the engine
cover. See Figure 5.
. With a small flat bladed screwdriver
remove the  screws holding the spark
arrester screen and cover to the muf-
fler. See Figure 5.
. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
Exhaust Port Inspection
4. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
 muffler bolts and the muffler. See
Figure 5.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.

Replacing the Edger Blade

WARNING!
Always wear gloves when handling the
edger blade.
1. Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase and then
use the hex wrench to temporarily lock
the output shaft.
. Use the combination wrench to loosen
the shaft bolt then remove the output
shaft bolt, Holder B and the edger blade
from the gearcase.

Long Term Storage

Whenever the unit will not be used for 0
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
 Clean external parts thoroughly.
 Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™, if
oil with fuel stabilizer is not used.
 Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel
lines and carburetor.
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Engine Cover
Screws
Figure 25
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
. Mount the edger blade and holder B
onto the shaft, and then install the bolt
guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter-
clockwise to install). See Figure 6.
4. Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase, and then
use the hex wrench to temporarily lock
the output shaft. See Figure 6.
5. Use the combination wrench to firmly
tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex
wrench. See Figure 6.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for ex-
tended periods can cause hard starting
and could also lead to increased service
and maintenance cost.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
. Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
. Repeat steps 1 and  until the engine
will no longer start.
Cover
Muffler
Muffler Gasket
Spark Arrester
Cover
Spark Arrester
Cover Screws
6. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order of
disassembly.
Holder A
Output Shaft
Bolt
Lock the
shaft
Figure 26
 Remove the spark plug and pour about
1/4 ounce of -cycle mixing oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter  or  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 thoroughly with
soap and water. Let dry and reassemble
the element.
 Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
Muffler Bolts
Screen
Bolt
Guard
26118
Holder B
Edger
Blade