Talon AM3030N - Troubleshooting; Common Engine Problems; Other Mower Issues

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 ______________________________________________________________ Pg 2
Specifications _________________________________________________________________ Pg 4
General Identification___________________________________________________________ Pg 4
Safety Instructions _____________________________________________________________ Pg 5
Assembly instructions __________________________________________________________ Pg 7
Preparing the engine ___________________________________________________________ Pg 8
Running the engine ____________________________________________________________ Pg 10
Starting the engine_____________________________________________________________ Pg 11
Cuting height control lever ______________________________________________________ Pg 15
Fitting the mulching plug to the mower ____________________________________________ Pg 16
Blades_______________________________________________________________________ Pg 17
Maintenance _________________________________________________________________ Pg 18
Power start battery Re-Charging _________________________________________________ Pg 20
Engine air cleaner______________________________________________________________ Pg 21
Mowing tips __________________________________________________________________ Pg 22
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 loses 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 remove the mulching
plug or 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.
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