Talon AM3065 Owner'S Manual Download

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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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General Identification

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Safety Instructions

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Assembly instructions

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Preparing the engine

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Pg 10

Running the engine

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Starting the engine

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Cutting height control

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Fitting the mulching plug to the mower

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Blade maintenance

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Maintenance schedule

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Spark plug

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Deck Cleaning_________________________________________________________ Pg 19
Engine air cleaner

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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 element or replace.

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 element or replace.

Engine idles poorly.

Air cleaner element is dirty.

Clean element or replace.

Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from slots.
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. AO9295-305006)

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

WARNING

Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not hold the safety flap

up while mowing.

WARNING

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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Page 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...

Page 2: ...dirty Clean element or replace 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 ...

Page 3: ...light Do not 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 extr...

Page 4: ...run 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 fr...

Page 5: ...hen tighten with knob Repeat on other side Fig 2C A B D E F C Square inset clamp 51mm Screw Circular inset clamp Knob AU 4 To attach the top handle slide the adjustment teeth of the top handle over the adjustment teeth of the middle handle Ensure the screw holes line up Fig 2D 5 Insert the 2 remianing 45mm screws G through the inside of the middle handle section and then tighten with knobs Fig 2E ...

Page 6: ...s oil off Insert cap into oil filler but DO NOT screw in Remove cap and observe oil level on dip stick NOTE There may be a small amount of oil in the engine after draining Fill using dip stick to avoid over filling 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 Eng...

Page 7: ...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 while mowing because the governor holds the selected speed even under ...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...s and washers and discard 5 Fit the new blades blade bolts washers and nuts in set sequence 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 Fig 10A Fig 10B AU BLADES CAUTION Always use genuine original equipment parts to ensure safety and proper performance Substitute parts can be disappointing and dangerous 17 1 Stop the ...

Page 10: ...Hours or Every Season Change engine oil Use 500 ml of SAE30 oil Replace high air intake filter cartridge Part No AO9183 306001 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 carburettor parts Remove spark plug and...

Page 11: ...ed upward when turning so that the air flow which holds the grass in position for re cutting is momentarily decreased After mowing the lawn you can go back and mow only the turns so that the clippings are no longer visible Clean the mowing chamber frequently to remove grass build up This will keep mowing performance at its best especially when mulching Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet gr...

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