Engine Control; Cold Starting; Running The Engine; Starting The Engine - Talon AM3060 Owner's Manual

RUNNING THE ENGINE

ENGINE.
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure long and trouble-free service from your
mower. Carry out the regular maintenance described in the manual, and check the engine
mounting bolts regularly to be sure they are tight.
Before making any adjustments to your mower make sure that the engine is
turned off and that the blade has STOPPED ROTATING. Always disconnect the
spark plug wire and make sure it cannot accidentally contact the spark plug
before touching anything under the mower housing.

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 varying cutting loads. The positions for
START, RUN, SLOW and STOP are marked.
WARNING
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Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON. We
recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session.
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.

COLD STARTING

1. Set the engine control to the START position.
2. Turn the fuel tap to the "ON" position. (Fig. 8)
3. Push the primer bulb 3 times.
4. Stand to the right of the mower. Hold the top handle firmly with your left hand to hold
mower stationary. Grasp the starter rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull briskly.
5. If engine fails to start and run after three pulls press primer bulb again once only. Pull
Starter rope as per point 4.
Do not pull the starter rope with 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.
Fuel
tap
Primer
bulb

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING
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