Talon AM3030N Owner's Manual page 4

• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before inspecting the mower if:
(a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or
(b) after striking a foreign object.
• Check the catcher for wear and tear, and replace any worn or broken parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves and any spilt fuel.
• Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come to a complete stop before removing the catcher
or un-clogging the chute.
• Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
• Replace worn or faulty silencers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
• Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or pets are in the mowing area.
• Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
• Store the mower in a well-ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in hot
water heaters.
• Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens mower life.
• 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.
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Please refer to the following sections when preparing the mower for it's first use.
Figure. 1A
Figure. 1B
Figure. 1C
Figure. 1D
Figure. 1E
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 from the front and push each locator lug
into position from number 1 through 8 until completed. i.e.
start with locator lug number 1 then 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
(Figure 1A)
3. WARNING:
DO NOT HIT THE CATCHER WITH YOUR HAND
OR A MALLET. This will break the plastic.
ALWAYS START AT POSITION 1. Do not try to
assemble the catcher from any other starting point as this will
make it difficult to assemble the clips.
4. Before use, check that all the lugs are completely clipped. Test
the assembly by holding the top handle and pushing down of the
base of the catcher. (Figure 1C)
FOLDING HANDLE
Locking 1. Lift the locking lever to release the handle bars for folding. (Fig.
Lever
1D)
2. Push the locking lever closed to lock the handle bars in the
operating position.
3. Adjust the tension by turning the lock nut with an AF spanner
GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Raise FLAP, grasp HANDLE and position catcher against
rear of mower.
2. To remove: grasp handle, lift FLAP, remove catcher. (Fig. 1E)
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