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HINTS FOR EASY STARTING

Stand the mower on a paved drive or path where the blade is clear of the grass. If
you must start on the lawn, move to an already cut area and/or raise the cutting
height. Do not start the mower on a gravel surface.

Start a warm engine with the control in the START position.

Keep the mower clean underneath

HARD START CHECKLIST

Look for these faults

Fuel

1. Insufficient fuel in tank

2. Fuel tap shut off

3. Stale fuel

4. Water or dirt in fuel

5. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap

Ignition

1. Loose spark plug wire

2. Dirty spark plug electrodes

3. Incorrect spark plug gap

4. Incorrect spark plug type

Other

1. Choked air filter (dirt or oil)

2. Incorrect adjustment of engine control cable

3. Cutting blade obstructed

STOPPING

1.  Move the engine control to STOP.

2.  Release the drive clutch lever.

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Pull the drive clutch lever upwards and hold it against the handle bar to propell
the mower forward. The speed is rated at 1 m/s. (Fig. 9A)

2.

To stop the mowers forward movement simply release the drive clutch lever.
(Fig. 9B)

NOTE: Always ensure that the drive clutch lever is released before starting the   

engine.

When manouvering the mower ensure that the drive clutch is released.

Fig. 9A

Fig. 9B

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Содержание AM3051SP

Страница 1: ...s been used for industrial purposes Should service become necessary during the warranty period the purchaser should contact an Authorised Service Agent or the Company In order to obtain warranty service the purchaser must present the 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 da...

Страница 2: ... user and others involved Personal injury may result if information is disregarded WARNING Follow instructions to avoid mower damage and possible loss of warranty CAUTION 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 requ...

Страница 3: ... do not attempt to start the engine Clean all spilt fuel and move the mower away from the spilled area Avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated Replace worn or damaged blades as worn blades and worn bolts are major hazards Mow only in good daylight Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes can collect as they can be lethal Do not put hands ...

Страница 4: ...Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during engine run out Never cut grass while walking backwards Walk never run Never use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards provided are in position 6 Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it s first use GRASS CATCHER 1 Position the two catcher halves as shown in Figure 1A Align the ...

Страница 5: ...sion of the fuel CAUTION Petrol vapour is highly flammable and explosive Handle with extreme care Store in an approved container Do not fill tank when engine is running or is still hot Do not allow open flame matches or smoking nearby Fill tank outdoors in a well ventilated area Wipe away any spills and move the mower away from any petrol fumes before starting engine WARNING Please read and unders...

Страница 6: ...th a jerk or release it until fully rewound 6 When engine has warmed up for a short time move the engine control lever to the desired speed position for cutting Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odourless and deadly gas keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from moving parts WARNING 11 Fuel tap Primer Fig 8 ENGINE CONTROL T...

Страница 7: ...lug wire 2 Dirty spark plug electrodes 3 Incorrect spark plug gap 4 Incorrect spark plug type Other 1 Choked air filter dirt or oil 2 Incorrect adjustment of engine control cable 3 Cutting blade obstructed STOPPING 1 Move the engine control to STOP 2 Release the drive clutch lever 13 12 1 Pull the drive clutch lever upwards and hold it against the handle bar to propell the mower forward The speed ...

Страница 8: ... refer drawing below to loosen rotate anti clockwise to tighten rotate clockwise Blade bolt torque 14 8 22 0 ft lb 20 30 N m Always use genuine original equipment parts to ensure safety and proper performance Substitute parts can be disappointing and dangerous CAUTION 15 Fig 11A Fig 11B CUT HEIGHT CONTROL Turn mower off before adjusting cutting height The single point cut height control adjusts al...

Страница 9: ...ambient temperature above 35ÞC SAE30 500ml Clean air filter foam element Every 50 Hours or Every Season Change engine oil SAE30 500ml Clean air filter foam element Clean mower Mower service should be carried out by an authorised Talon service agent STORAGE If mower is to be stored for over 60 days you will need to drain the fuel if full to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential ca...

Страница 10: ...ry to cut too much off the grass at one time This can cause excessive loads to be put on the engine and also affect the mulching performance It is recommended that the lowest cut height setting when mulching is 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...

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