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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 use.

WARNING - PLEASE READ

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L A W N   M O W E R

W A R R A N T Y

The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in
respect of this product which the consumer may have taken under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or
by any legislation of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Talon Tools
Australia (ABN 12 099 520 939)(the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. The Company during the
period of the warranty, will at its option, and subject to the conditions stated herein, 

repair or

replace

without charge this product or any component part, which 

upon examination

by an

Authorised Service Agent or by the Company is 

found to be defective

.

Warranty conditions

This warranty will not apply:

(i)  where this product has been subjected to 

misuse, abuse, accident or want of care

(ii) where this product has been 

used for a purpose for which it was not designed

or is not

suited; 
(iii) where the service of this product has been 

undertaken by a person not authorised

by the

Company to carry out such work or where 

parts that have not been approved

by the Company

have been used;  
(iv) where this product has 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 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
Comapany's behalf. The purchaser shall be responsible for delivery or causing the product to be
delivered to the Compnay or the Authorised Service Agent and  the purchaser shall be responsible
for all charges in connection with re-delivery of the product and/or the delivery of parts. Damage in
transit is not covered by this warranty and purchasers should remove from the product any liquids
(if applicable) before sending and pack the product securely to prevent damage.

Warranty exclusions

Normal wear parts or components are subject to seperate terms as follows: Normal wear parts,
components or service required when performaing normal and regular maintenance of this product
are not covered by warranty unless it is found to be defective by an Authorised Service Agent or by
the Company. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to:

Blades.

Spark Plugs.

Carburetor Adjustments.

Lubricants.

Engine Tune-ups.

Filters.

Returns based on the above listed normal wear parts will not be accepted under this warranty as
they are considered consumable items and are at the expense of the purchaser. 

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

AU

MODEL NO. AM3051SP

AU

Summary of Contents for AM3051SP

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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 ...

Page 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 ...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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 ...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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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