Talon AM3051SP Owner's Manual page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Mow across the face of slope, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Stop the engine when crossing gravel driveways, walks or roads.
• Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
• Store fuel in a cool place in an approved container specifically designed for the
purpose. In general, plastic containers are unsuitable.
• 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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AU ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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
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
Lever
1. Lift the locking lever to release the handle bars for
folding. (Fig. 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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