Adjustment Instructions; Lubrication Instructions; Maintenance Instructions - Talon AM3052C1 User Manual

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: DO NOT AT ANY TIME MAKE
ANY ADJUSTMENT TO LAWNMOWER
WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECTING THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE.
CAUTION: before changing mowing height,
stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable.
• MODELS WITH 12 POSITION HEIGHT
ADJUSTERS (AM3052C1, AM3052C2,
AM3053C1, AM3053C2)
1. Stop mower and disconnect spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
2. The wheel adjusters give you five different cutting
positions. Medium is the best for most mowers.
3. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever
toward the wheel, moving up or down to selected
height. (Fig. 8)
NOTE: all wheels must be in the same height of cut.
4. When cutting in heavy or moist grass, the rear of
lawnmower may be raised higher to allow better dis-
charge of the grass.
Fig. 8
• MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL INDE-
PENDENT 7-POSITION HEIGHT ADJUST-
ING LEVERS (AM3052D1, AM3052D2,
AM3053D1, AM3053D2)
1. Before adjusting the mowing height, stop the engine
and remove the spark cable.
2. The height adjuster provides 7 different mowing
heights. The middle 4 position is suitable for most
models.
3. When adjusting the mowing height, hold and press
the lever down towards the wheel and move forwards
or backwards to select a height. (Fig. 9A, Fig. 9B, Fig.
9C, Fig. 9D)
CAUTION: All 4 wheels should be adjusted
to the same position number.
CAUTION: Setting both wheels to different
heights will result in an uneven lawn.
CAUTION: Setting one of the four adjustable
levers is set differently to the other three is
hazardous and should be checked before
use.
4. Rear-wheel height settings should be adjusted
to a higher position when mowing a wet lawn
to facilitate grass expulsion.
Left rear Left front wheel
wheel height
height adjuster
adjuster
Fig. 9A Fig. 9B
Right front wheel
height adjuster
Fig. 9C Fig. 9D

LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE SERVICING.
1. WHEELS-Lubricate the ball bearings in each wheel at
least once a season with a light oil.
2. ENGINE-Follow engine manual for lubrication instruc-
tions.
3. BLADE CONTROL-Lubricate the pivot points on the
blade control handle and the brake cable at least once
a season with light oil. The blade control must operate
freely in both directions.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• SPARK PLUG
Use only Talon replacement spark plug. For best results,
replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use.
1. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire.
2. Remove spark plug
3. Screw the replacement spark plug into the engine and
tighten to 25-30 N•m torque and replace spark plug
wire.
4. Spark plug gap. 0.6 – 0.7mm.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the spark
plug as engine damage may occur.
6
GB
• CLEANING
CAUTION: Do not hose engine. Water can
damage
fuel system.
1. Wipe deck with cloth.
2. Hose under deck by tilting the mower so that the spark
plug is up.
• ENGINE AIR CLEANER
CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or dust to clog
the air filter foam element.
The engine air cleaner element must be serviced
(cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam ele-
ment must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in
dry dusty conditions.
To CLEAN AIR FILTER
Right rear
1. Remove screw.
wheel height
2. Press down the two tabs on top of the filter cover.
adjuster
Remove cover.
3. Wash filter element in soap water. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE!
4. Air dry filter element.
5. Place a few drops of SAE30 oil on the foam filter and
squeeze tightly to remove any excess oil.
6. Reinstall filter.
NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or
unable to be cleaned.
Tabs
Filter Cover
• CUTTING BLADE
CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire before working on the
cutting blade to prevent accidental engine
starting. Protect hands by using heavy gloves
or a rag to grasp the cutting blades.
Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual.
Remove the hex bolt and two washers which hold the
blade and blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade
adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace when necessary.
For best results your blade should be sharp. The blade
may be resharpened by removing it and either grinding or
filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original
engine or contaminate the
bevel as possible. It is extremely important that each cut-
ting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent
an unbalanced blade. Improper blade balance will result in
excessive vibration causing eventual damage to the
engine and mower. Be sure to carefully balance blade
after sharpening. The blade can be tested for balance by
balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Blade Adapter
Blade
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to
the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner sur-
face of the blade adapter with light oil. Install the blade
adapter on the crankshaft with the "star" away from the
engine. Refer to figure 11. Place the blade with the part
number facing away from the adapter. Align two washers
over the blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the hex bolt
to the torque listed below:
• BLADE MOUNTING TORQUE
Center Bolt 40Nm.min, 54Nm.max. To insure safe opera-
tion of your unit. ALL nuts and bolts must be checked peri-
odically for correct tightness.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions,
the blade will become worn and lose some of the original
shape. Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade
should be replaced. Replace with an approved factory
replacement blade only. Possible damage resulting from
blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
Fig. 10
• ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine mainte-
nance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instruc-
tions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under
normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extreme-
ly dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each mowing season; check engine manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
7
GB
Washer
Hex Bolt
Fig. 11