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CAUTION
Never tip mower sideways. To gain access to blades or cutting disc tilt
backwards so spark plug is up.
CAUTION
Failure to properly service your mower will reduce it’s operating performance
and could void warranty. Service costs are not covered by warranty.
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Check engine oil before every mowing session or every 5 hours or daily.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil - Oil SAE30. 500ml.
Every 25 Hours or Every Season
Change engine oil if operated under heavy load or in high ambient temperature above 35°C.
SAE30. 500ml.
Clean air filter foam element or replace high air intake filter cartridge.
Every 50 Hours or Every Season
Change engine oil. Use 500 ml of SAE30 oil.
Clean air filter foam element or replace high air intake filter cartridge.
Clean mower.
Mower service should be carried out by an authorised Talon service agent.
STORAGE
If mower is to be stored for over 60 days, you will need to drain the fuel, if full,
to prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburettor parts.
Remove spark plug and pour about 10ml of engine oil into cylinder, replace spark plug and
turn engine over (pull cord slowly).
SPARK PLUG
Use only a McCulloch 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
