Trouble Shooting - Talon AM3030N Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not remove the mulching
plug or hold the safety flap up while mowing.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine does Throttle not in CHOKE position.
not start. Fuel tank is empty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark-plug loose.
Spark-plug leads loose or
disconnected from plug.
Spark-plug gap is incorrect.
Spark-plug is defective.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Faulty ignition module.
Engine difficult to Dirt, water or stale fuel tank.
start or loses power.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Engine operates Spark-plug is defective.
erratically. Spark-plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Engine idles poorly. Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from shots.
Cooling fins and air passages
under engine fan housing
are blocked.
Engine skips at Gap between electrodes or
speed. spark-plug is too close.
Engine overheats. Cooling air flow is restricted.
Incorrect spark-plug.
Mower vibrates Cutting assembly is loose.
abnormally.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
WARNING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Move throttle to CHOKE
Fill tank with fuel.
Clean air cleaner element.
Tighten spark-plug to 25-30 N•m.
Install spark-plug lead on spark plug.
Set gap between electrodes at
0.6 to 0.7mm.
Install new, correctly gapped plug.
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.
Contact the service agent.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill
tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Clean air cleaner element.
Install new, correctly gapped plug.
Set gap between electrodes at
0.6 to 0.7mm.
Clean air cleaner element.
Clean air cleaner element.
Remove debris from cooling fins
and air passages.
Set gap between electrodes at high
0.7 to 0.8mm
Remove any debris from slots in
shroud, blower housing, air passages
and cooling fins on engine.
Install correct spark plug.
(Part No. AO9295-305001)
Check and tighten blade and cutting
plate bolts.
Check blade and cutting plate for
damaged wear. Replace all damaged
or worn components.
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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.
The safety of user and others involved. Personal injury may result if
information is disregarded.
Follow instructions to avoid mower damage and possible loss of warranty.
Trouble shooting ______________________________________________________________
Specifications _________________________________________________________________
General Identification___________________________________________________________
Safety Instructions _____________________________________________________________
Assembly instructions __________________________________________________________
Preparing the engine ___________________________________________________________
Running the engine ____________________________________________________________
Starting the engine _____________________________________________________________
Cuting height control lever
Fitting the mulching plug to the mower
Blades _______________________________________________________________________
Maintenance _________________________________________________________________
Power start battery Re-Charging
Engine air cleaner______________________________________________________________
Mowing tips __________________________________________________________________
WARNING
CAUTION
CONTENTS
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