Talon Tools AM3051SP Owner's Manual

Summary of AM3051SP

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    Rotary lawnmower owners manual safety operation assembly maintenance for your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your mower before each u...

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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 lead...

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    • inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign, hard objects before mowing; they could be thrown by the blade. • never mow while barefoot or wearing open toe sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy-duty shoes. It is advisable...

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    • 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 the blades. • store fuel in a co...

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    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-ventilated area. 2. Clean around the fuel tank. 3. Remove the fuel tank cap. 4. Place a ...

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    Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned on. We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session. Cold starting 1. Set the engine control to the start position. 2. Turn the fuel tap to the “on” position. (fig. 8) 3. Push the primer bulb 3 t...

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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. ...

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    Blades check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Check the blade condition frequently, particularly if the mower has hit a foreign object or is vibrating. Sub-standard cutting and catching will result from a neglected blade. Your authorised dealer can replace blades ...

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    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 replacement spark plug into the engine and tighten to 25-30 n•m torque and replace spark plu...

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    The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam element must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions. To clean air filter 1. Remove screw. 2. Press down the two tabs on top of the filter cover. Remove cover. 3. Wash filter e...