MODEL: M40C COBRA LAWN MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL Cobra Garden Machinery Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK www.cobragarden.co.
CONTENTS SECTION 1 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT...........................3 SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES.................................................3-5 SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION.........................................................6 SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA...............................................................7 SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY..........................................................................7-8 SECTION 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................
WARNING: For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new mower. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your mower before each use. 1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT Fig. A B.1 Read Operator's Manual. B.2 Keep bystanders away. B.3 Pay attention to the operator's hands and feet to avoid injury. B.4 Fuel is flammable, keep fire away. Do not add fuel with running machine. B.
Training 1. Before using the lawnmower read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls and pay particular attention in learning how to stop the machine in an emergency. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. 3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby. 4.
16. 17. 18. 19. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute. Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off before picking up/carrying the Lawnmower. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine has had time to cool.
3. PARTS DESCRIPTION Fig.1 1. Stop control handle 2. Starter handle 3. Rope Guide 4. Locking Lever 5. Grass catcher 6. Height adjusting lever 7. Oil Cap 8. Deck 9. Spark Plug 10. Fuel cap 11. Cable clamp 12.
4. TECHNICAL DATA Model M40C Engine type Cobra DG350 Self-Propelled No Engine Displacement 98.5 cm³ Blade Width 400mm Rated Speed 3000/min Fuel Tank Capacity 0.8L Grass catcher capacity 45L Net Weight Height adjustment 24.5 kg 25-75mm,10 adjustment M40C Guaranteed Sound pressure level at the operator’s position 85 dB(A) (K=3dB(A)) (According to EN 836 Annex H & EN ISO 4871) Measured sound power level 92.7dB(A) K=1.
5.2 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE GRASS CATCHER Fig.3F Fig.3G 5.3 STARTER HANDLE Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide. Fig.4A Fig.4B 5.4 HEIGHT OF CUT Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack. Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig.5A/5B and see clause 6.9) Fig.5C 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1 BEFORE STARTING Service the engine with petrol and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read instructions carefully.
6.2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE 1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. 2. Press the primer bulb 3-5 times before starting the engine. (Fig.6A) 3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Fig.6B. 4. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig.6B and pull up rapidly.
6.6 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects. Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass.
6.9 HEIGHT 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 the mower and disconnect the spark plug cable. Your mower is equipped with a central height adjustment lever offering 10 height positions. (Fig.10C) The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted from 25 mm to 75 mm (10 height positions). 1.
6. Reinstall filter. NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned. Fig.11A 9.2 CUTTING BLADE Fig.11B 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 washer which hold the blade and blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
WARNING: Do not touch rotating blade. 9.4 ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine does not start. PROBABLE CAUSE Throttle choke not in the correct position for the prevailing conditions. Fuel tank is empty. Air cleaner element is dirty. Spark plug loose. Spark plug wire loose or Disconnected from plug. Spark plug gap is incorrect. Spark plug is defective Carburettor is flooded with fuel Engine difficult to start or loses power. Engine operates erratically. Faulty ignition module Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
12. WARRANTY This product is warranted in accordance with legal regulations for a 24 month period effective from the date of purchase by the first user. This product will not be covered if used in a commercial application.
14. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We herewith declare, Cobra Garden Machinery Henton & Chattell Ltd, London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW United Kingdom that the following machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us. In case of alteration of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity Machine Description: Lawn Mower Machine Type: M40C (1663F) Displacement: 98.