Troubleshooting - Talon AM3060 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not 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 looses 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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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 _____________________________________________________
Cut height control ______________________________________________________
Fitting the mulching plug to the
Blade maintenance _____________________________________________________
Maintenance schedule
Spark plug____________________________________________________________
Engine air cleaner ______________________________________________________
Mowing tips ___________________________________________________________
WARNING
CAUTION
CONTENTS
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mower______________________________________
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