MODEL: M56SPB 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 SYMBOL MARKED ON THE PRODUCT.............................. 3 SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES.................................................. 3 SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION........................................................ 6 SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA............................................................... 6 SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY.......................................................................... 7 SECTION 6 “3 IN 1” .......................................................
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.5 Toxic fumes; don’t operate indoors, including your garage or shed. B.6 When mowing, please wear protective glasses and ear plugs to defend the operator himself. B.
react or concentrate. 5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Before you start 1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals. 2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can damage or be thrown by the machine. 3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower. - Before refuelling. 21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel valve off at the conclusion of mowing. Maintenance and Storage 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fuel vapours can reach an open flame or spark or where the temperature is high. 3.
3. PARTS DESCRIPTION Fig. 1A 1. Upper handle 2. Self-drive control handle 3. Throttle choke lever 4. Starter handle 5. Rope Guide 6. Locking lever 7. Cable clamp 8. Grass catcher 9. Height adjusting lever 10. Deck 11. Sideward flap 12. Spark Plug 13. Oil cap 14.Fuel cap 15.Lower handle 16. Brake control handle 17. Mulching wedge 18. Side discharge channel Including A: Spark plug wrench 4.
5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 FOLDING HANDLE 1. Fix the lower handlebars into the mower body with a suitable spanner. (Fig. 2A) 2. Lift the two locking levers to release the upper handlebars for folding. (Fig. 2B) 3. Push the locking lever closed to lock the handlebars in the operating position. (Fig. 2C) 4. Adjust the tension by turning the lock nut with a suitable spanner. (Fig. 2D) 5. Attach the cable clamp to the position shown and then attach the cable. (Fig. 2E) Fig. 2A Fig. 2D Fig. 2B Fig. 2C Fig. 2E 5.
5.3 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE GRASS CATCHER 1. To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher on rear of mower. 2. To remove: grasp and lift the rear cover, remove the grass catcher Fig. 4A Fig. 4B Fig. 4C 5.4 STARTER HANDLE Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide. Fig. 5A Fig. 5B 5.5 HEIGHT OF CUT Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack. Move the lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 6 and see clause 7.9) Fig. 6 6.
Recommendations for mulch-mowing: - Cut your lawn regularly. Cut-back by a maximum of 2cm from grass of 6cm height. - Ensure the blade is sharp for best results - Do not mulch wet grass. - Set maximum engine speed. - Only move at a walking pace. - Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side and mowing blade. Starting Operation ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower 1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher. 2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck.
Fig. 8C THREE: Mowing with the grass catcher For mowing with the grass catcher, remove the mulching wedge and discharge channel for side discharge and mount the grass catcher. 1. Removing the mulching wedge: -Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge. 2. Removing the side discharge channel for side discharge: -Lift sideward flap and remove the side discharge channel. -The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring force.
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Fig. 9B. 4. Grasp the start handle as shown Fig. 9B and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine starts. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade. Fig. 9A Fig. 9B Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
Fig. 11 CAUTION: your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 250 mm. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry or wet grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. 7.
7.8 DECK The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). 7.
2. Remove the filter cover. 3. Wash filter element in soap water. DO NOT USE PETROL! 4. Air dry filter element. 5. Place a few drops of SAE30 oil on the foam filter and squeeze tightly to remove any excess oil. 6. Reinstall the filter. NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned. Fig. 14C 10.2 CUTTING BLADE CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before working on the cutting blade to prevent accidental engine starting.
some of the original shape. Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade should be replaced. Replace with an approved factory replacement blade only. Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. When you change the blade, you must use the original type marked on the blade (Cobra Part No. 263001171) (to order the blade, please contact your local dealer) WARNING: Do not touch rotating blade. 10.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not Throttle choke not in the correct position Move throttle choke to the correct position start. for the prevailing conditions. Fuel tank is empty. Fill the tank with fuel: refer to the ENGINE MANUAL. Air filter element is dirty. Clean air filter element: refer to the ENGINE MANUAL Spark plug loose. Tighten spark plug to 25-30Nm. Spark plug wire loose or Install spark plug wire on spark plug. disconnected from plug.
13. 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.
15. EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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.
