Talon AM3060 - Troubleshooting

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
Cut height control ______________________________________________________ Pg 13
Fitting the mulching plug to the mower______________________________________ Pg 14
Blade maintenance _____________________________________________________ Pg 15
Maintenance schedule __________________________________________________ Pg 16
Spark plug____________________________________________________________ Pg 16
Engine air cleaner ______________________________________________________ Pg 18
Mowing tips ___________________________________________________________ Pg 20
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.
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