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Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Talon product.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Talon walk behind mowers. Please read
and understand this manual before using your new mower. If assistance is required, please contact
Talon Tools Australia or any Talon Tools mower servicing dealer.

To emphasise special information the WARNING and CAUTION icons are used, please observe
these carefully.

Trouble shooting

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Pg 2

Specifications

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Pg 4

General Identification

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Pg 4

Safety Instructions

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Pg 5

Assembly instructions

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Pg 7

Preparing the engine

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Pg 8

Running the engine

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Pg 10

Starting the engine

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Pg 11

Cuting height control lever

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Pg 15

Fitting the mulching plug to the mower

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Pg 16

Blades

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Pg 17

Maintenance 

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Pg 18

Power start battery Re-Charging 

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Pg 20

Engine air cleaner

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Pg 21

Mowing tips

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine does 

Throttle not in CHOKE position.

Move throttle to CHOKE

not start.

Fuel tank is empty.

Fill tank with fuel.

Air cleaner element is dirty.

Clean air cleaner element.

Spark-plug loose.

Tighten spark-plug to 25-30 N•m.

Spark-plug leads loose or

Install spark-plug lead on spark plug.

disconnected from plug.
Spark-plug gap is incorrect.

Set gap between electrodes at 
0.6 to 0.7mm.

Spark-plug is defective.

Install new, correctly gapped plug.

Carburetor is flooded with fuel.

Remove spark plug lead and remove 
plug. Switch fuel tap off. Pull starter 
rope 6 times to clear cylinder of fuel. 
Clean and dry spark plug,then reinstall.

Faulty ignition module.

Contact the service agent.

Engine difficult to  

Dirt, water or stale fuel tank.

Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill 

start or loses power.

tank with clean, fresh fuel.

Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged. 

Clean or replace fuel tank cap.

Air cleaner element is dirty.

Clean air cleaner element.

Engine operates 

Spark-plug is defective.

Install new, correctly gapped plug.

erratically.

Spark-plug gap is incorrect.

Set gap between electrodes at 
0.6 to 0.7mm.

Air cleaner element is dirty.

Clean air cleaner element.

Engine idles poorly.

Air cleaner element is dirty. 

Clean air cleaner element.

Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.  Remove debris from shots.

Cooling fins and air passages 

Remove debris from cooling fins

under engine fan housing 

and air passages.

are blocked.

Engine skips at 

Gap between electrodes or 

Set gap between electrodes at high

speed.

spark-plug is too close.

0.7 to 0.8mm

Engine overheats.

Cooling air flow is restricted.

Remove any debris from slots in
shroud, blower housing, air passages
and cooling fins on engine.

Incorrect spark-plug.

Install correct spark plug. 
(Part No. AO9295-305001)

Mower vibrates 

Cutting assembly is loose.

Check and tighten blade and cutting

abnormally.

plate bolts.

Cutting assembly is unbalanced.

Check blade and cutting plate for 
damaged wear. Replace all damaged 
or worn components.

TROUBLESHOOTING 

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WARNING 

Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not remove the mulching

plug or hold the safety flap up while mowing.

WARNING 

The safety of user and others involved. Personal injury may result if

information is disregarded.

CAUTION

Follow instructions to avoid mower damage and possible loss of warranty.

CONTENTS

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Содержание AM3030N

Страница 1: ... store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase together with a completed Warranty Card The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase notwithstanding any subsequent repair or parts replacement No additional warranty or guarantee other than set out in this document whether written or verbal is authorised to be made on the Company s behalf The purchase...

Страница 2: ...cleaner element Spark plug loose Tighten spark plug to 25 30 N m Spark plug leads loose or Install spark plug lead on spark plug disconnected from plug Spark plug gap is incorrect Set gap between electrodes at 0 6 to 0 7mm Spark plug is defective Install new correctly gapped plug Carburetor is flooded with fuel Remove spark plug lead and remove plug Switch fuel tap off Pull starter rope 6 times to...

Страница 3: ...scharge opening Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower even for a moment before cleaning and when making any adjustments or inspections Mow across the face of slope never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Stop the engine when crossing gravel driveways walks or roads Start the engine carefully with feet well away from th...

Страница 4: ... catcher or guards provided are in position GRASS CATCHER 1 Position the two catcher halves as shown in Figure 1A Align the locating lugs marked 1 2 at the front of the catcher With the catcher base on the ground push the top section on each side of locator lug 1 until it clicks into place Figure 1B Repeat this process for locator lug 2 2 Continue working from the front and push each locator lug i...

Страница 5: ...ipstick firmly in place Checking the oil level with the dipstick CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FOUR STROKE ENGINES should be checked for oil level every 8 hours running or daily and the oil should be drained and replaced after every 50 hours of use See Engine Lubrication section for oil change information Oil Fill Fig 5 AU AU PREPARING THE ENGINE CAUTION DO NOT START your four stroke engine before makin...

Страница 6: ...l to the START position 2 Turn the fuel tap to the ON position Fig 8 3 Push the primer bulb 3 times 4 Stand to the right of the mower Hold the top handle firmly with your left hand to hold mower stationary Grasp the starter rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt Then pull briskly 5 If engine fails to start and run after three pulls press primer bulb again once only Pull Starter rope ...

Страница 7: ...e fuel tap to the ON position and wait 60 seconds Fig 9A 3 Push the primer bulb 3 times 4 POWER START Ensure the battery is fully charged Stand behind the mower Hold the top handle firmly with your left hand to hold the mower stationary Insert the key into the ignition switch and rotate clockwise to the start position Release the key when the engine starts Fig 9B MANUAL START Can be used for new s...

Страница 8: ...wer with the other hand and move it to the desired setting For heavy or very long grass it is recommended setting the mower cut height to 4 or more to avoid the possibility of clogging If clogging becomes persistent because of unfavourable conditions try walking slower cutting a narrower strip or raising the cutting height further Fig 10A Fig 10B AU 15 CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER Fuel tap Primer ...

Страница 9: ...Sub standard cutting and catching will result from a neglected blade Your Authorised Dealer can replace blades as necessary or if you prefer supply the parts for you to do yourself BLADE CHANGE 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Adjust the mower to the high cut position 3 Lift the rear flap and prop open to give full access to the blades use only Talon blade kit number AO9228 305001 4 Remove the b...

Страница 10: ...m from forming in fuel system or on essential carburettor parts Remove spark plug and pour about 10ml of engine oil into cylinder replace spark plug and turn engine over pull cord slowly SPARK PLUG Use only Talon replacement spark plug type AO9295 305001 For best results replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use 1 Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire 2 Remove spark plug 3 Screw the r...

Страница 11: ...er is stored in a dry secure area Fig 13 CAUTION To ensure maximum battery life always fully discharge battery before charging Do not leave charger unattended for more than 12 hours Over charging can damage the battery and or the charger Ensure water does not come in contact with the Power Start Battery Housing Charger Wire Connections 20 ENGINE AIR CLEANER The engine air cleaner element must be s...

Страница 12: ...s 4 For best results when mulching cut off only the top third or less of the grass Cutting lower than this will have a detrimental effect on the mulching performance When mulching turning the mower at the end of a strip you may notice unmulched grass The mower deck is naturally tilted upward when turning so that the air flow which holds the grass in position for re cutting is momentarily decreased...

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