5
GB
GB
4
•
FUEL
Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-cycle
engine oil in 25:1 ratio for best results. Use mixing ratios
in Section FUEL MIXING TABLE.
•
MIXING FUEL
Mix fuel with Talon brand 2 cycle oil in an approved con-
tainer. Use mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil.
Shake container to ensure thorough mix.
•
FUEL MIXING TABLE
•
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxy-
genates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet
clean air standards. Your Talon engine is designed to
operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for auto-
motive use including oxygenated gasolines.
•
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
• SHOULDER
HARNESS
1.
Put the harness on so the shoulder strap is over your
LEFT shoulder.
2.
Attach the harness clip (A) to the clip (B) fitted onto
the shaft (Fig. 4A and 4B).
3.
Adjust length of shoulder strap so linehead is parallel
to the ground as it hangs from the strap. A few prac-
tice swings without starting engine should be made to
determine correct balance.
NOTE: Detach the shoulder harness from the unit before
starting engine.
•
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: To minimize load on engine during starting and
warm-up, trim excess trimming line to 5" (13cm) (Fig. 5A).
1. Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position (Fig.
5B).
2. Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: CHOKE
“
”, PARTIAL “
”, and RUN “
”. Move choke lever
to CHOKE “
” position (Fig. 5C).
3.
Prime the carburetor. Pump the primer bulb (A) 10
times (Fig. 5D).
4.
Grip handle firmly – depress safety trigger lock (B) &
throttle trigger (C) to the FULL THROTTLE position
(Fig. 5E).
5.
A smooth rapid pull is required for a strong spark. Pull
starter rope briskly 4 times. (Fig. 5F)
Fig. 3D
E
Fig. 3E
Fig. 3C
E
D
C
CAUTION: Skirt must be installed to proper-
ly dispense cutter line and protect operator
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
WARNING: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the manufacturer’s warran-
ty for that product. Never use a fuel mixture
that has been stored for over 90 days.
WARNING: If 2-cycle lubricant other than
Talon Custom Lubricant is to be used, it must
be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled
engines mixed at a 25:1 ratio. Do not use any
2-cycle oil product with a recommended
mixing ratio of 100:1. If insufficient lubrication
is the cause of engine damage, it voids the
manufacturer’s engine warranty for that
occurrence.
WARNING: Lack of lubrication voids engine
warranty. Gasoline and oil must be mixed at
25:1.
GASOLINE
25:1 Ratio Lubricant
5 Liters
6.7 oz.
200ml (cc)
1 lmp. Gal.
6.1 oz.
180ml (cc)
Mixing
25 Parts Gasoline
Procedure
to 1 part Lubricant
1ml = 1cc
Gasoline and Oil
Mix 25:1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4A
A
B
Fig. 4B
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SHOULDER
HARNESS when operating unit with a blade.
Attach harness to trimmer after starting unit
and engine is running at IDLE. Turn ENGINE
OFF before disconnecting shoulder harness.
6.
Move choke lever to PARTIAL “
” position (Fig. 5G).
7.
Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in the
full throttle position (Fig. 5F)
8.
Once engine starts, leave in the PARTIAL “
” posi-
tion for 10 seconds.
9.
Move the choke to RUN “
” position (Fig. 5H).
10. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 through 7.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts,
refer to Troubleshooting section.
NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling starter
at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This
friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly.
Always hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never
allow rope to snap back from extended position. This
could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the
starter assembly.
•
WARM ENGINE START
1. Place trimmer on firm flat surface.
2. Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position (Fig. 5B).
3. Grip handle firmly, squeeze throttle trigger to FULL
THROTTLE position.
4. Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts, but no more
than 6 times.
5. If engine does not start, please operate “STARTING A
COLD ENGINE” again.
•
TO STOP ENGINE
Release throttle trigger. Let
engine return to idle. Push and
hold ignition stop switch (A)
until engine stops (Fig. 6).
•
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS in this manual.
WARNING / CAUTION
• IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques,
practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF”
position.
• ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans,
bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause serious
injury to operator or bystanders and also damage
equipment. If an object is accidentally hit, immediately
TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment. Never
operate unit with damaged or defective equipment.
• ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.
Do not run engine slowly at start or during trimming
operations.
• DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than
trimming or mowing weeds.
• NEVER raise linehead above knee height during
operation.
• DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in
the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 30 feet (10
meters) between operator and other people and
animals when trimming or mowing. Allow a distance of
100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other
people and animals when SCALPING with linehead
cutter.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below the
cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a slope or
hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or
losing your footing.
•
LINEHEAD LINE RELEASE
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and “bump”
linehead against lawn. Line will automatically release. The
knife in debris shield will trim excess line (Fig. 7A).
Fig. 5A
Fig. 5B
5”
(13cm)
Fig. 5C
Fig. 5D
A
Fig. 5E
Fig. 5F
B
C
Fig. 5G
Fig. 5H
Fig. 6
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-
coated steel wire of any kind with your line-
head. Serious operator injury can result.
CAUTION: Periodically remove weed wrap to
prevent overheating the drive shaft. Weed
wrap occurs when strands of weed become
entangled around the shaft beneath the
debris shield (Fig. 7B). This condition pre-
vents the shaft from being properly cooled.
Remove weed wrap with screwdriver or sim-
ilar device.
