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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

Cut height control

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Fitting the mulching plug to the mower

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Pg 14

Blade maintenance

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Pg 15

Maintenance schedule

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Pg 16

Spark plug

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Pg 16

Engine air cleaner

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Pg 18

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 looses 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 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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Страница 1: ...he 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 purcha...

Страница 2: ...rk 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 ...

Страница 3: ...ot operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes can collect as they can be lethal Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Always keep clear of the blades and discharge 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 cautio...

Страница 4: ...un Never use the mower unless the grass 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 fro...

Страница 5: ... 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 FUEL USE ONLY CLEAN FRESH PETROL AT ALL TIMES preferably unleaded with an octane rating of at least 77 Four stroke cycle engines use straight fuel FUEL FILLING 1 Position the mower on a level surface in a well ventila...

Страница 6: ...ee service from your mower Carry out the regular maintenance described in the manual and check the engine mounting bolts regularly to be sure they are tight ENGINE CONTROL This is mounted at the centre of the handle It operates the choke for starting and allows you to set the governed speed of the engine while cutting or to stop the engine You will not need to change the control setting constantly...

Страница 7: ...RTING 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...

Страница 8: ...0 N m torque and replace spark plug wire 4 Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7mm AU MAINTENANCE CAUTION Never tip mower sideways To gain access to blades or cutting disc tilt backwards so spark plug is up CAUTION Failure to properly service your mower will reduce it s operating performance and could void warranty Service costs are not covered by warranty 16 Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals ...

Страница 9: ...ng 4 Replace cover Ensure cover is locked in place AU CAUTION Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element 18 Clip Paper Filter DECK CLEANING Wipe deck with a damp cloth UNDER DECK WASH CONNECTOR 1 Attach click on hose fitting to the connector Fig 12 2 Start mower and set engine speed control to FAST 3 Turn hose on 4 Allow approximately ONE MINUTE to clean the underside of the dec...

Страница 10: ...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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