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MODELS:
COBRA LAWN MOWER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Cobra Garden Machinery
Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK
www.cobragarden.co.uk
MX484SPCE (G48SHLVE-C)
MX534SPCE (G53-SHLVE-T)
MX534SPH (G53SHLV-U)

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  • Page 1 MODELS: MX484SPCE (G48SHLVE-C) MX534SPCE (G53-SHLVE-T) MX534SPH (G53SHLV-U) COBRA LAWN MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL Cobra Garden Machinery Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK www.cobragarden.co.uk...
  • Page 2 WARNING: For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your mower before each use. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT......4 SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES..........5 SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION............8 SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA.............. 9 SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY................10 SECTION 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........13 SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS........20 SECTION 8 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS........20 SECTION 9 CLEANING................20 SECTION 10 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)....23 SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING............25 SECTION 12 WARRANTY..............
  • Page 4: Section 1 Symbols Marked On The Product

    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 Read the instruction handbook and follow all warning and safety instructions.
  • Page 5: Section 2 General Safety Rules

    Stop the engine before cleaning of work area. Warning: The blade is sharp, do not touch the blade. Do not place hands or feet under cutting deck. Do not touch rotating parts. Warning: Always use correct tools and original spare parts. Safety Label Found On Lawn Mower: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place. 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. 13. Before starting the engine disengage all blades and drive clutches. 14. Keep your feet well away from the blade when starting the engine and in accordance with the instructions.
  • Page 8 If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. Always ensure engine is completely cooled before starting this task. 8. If the blade needs to be removed, wear strong gloves to prevent injury to hands and fingers. Check the blades balance after sharpening.
  • Page 9: Section 3 Parts Description

    4. Height of cut lever 8. Throttle/choke lever (where fitted) 4. TECHNICAL DATA Model MX484SPCE MX534SPH MX534SPCE Engine type Cobra Y173V Electric Start Honda GCV170 Cobra Y196V Electric Start Self-Propelled 4 Speed 4 Speed 4 Speed Engine Displacement 173 cm³...
  • Page 10: Section 5 Assembly

    5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 FOLDING HANDLE 1. Fit the lower handle frame to the mower body with the bolts and handweel nuts. Consider the height position for the handle. 2. Fix the upper handle to to the lower handle with the bolts and handwheel nuts. 3.
  • Page 11 5.2 CABLE SETUP – ENGINE BRAKE & SELF-PROPELLED LEVER 1. Insert the brake cable and clutch cable in to the hole of appropriate lever, see the illustration below. 2. The arrow indicates where the cable should loop through. Engine Brake Cable Drive Cable 5.3 GRASS BAG ASSEMBLEY...
  • Page 12 The Mulch plug: The mulching plug helps to curve the inside of the mower deck for more efficient mulching. Install and remove the mulching plug by raising the rear discharge guard as shown. The mulching plug only fits one way. Remove the mulching plug when using a grass bag.
  • Page 13: Section 6 Operation Instructions

    Side Discharge Cover Assembly Lift the side discharge guard, install the side discharge cover. Only Mulching: the chute should be removed and the discharge guard flap closed. 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1 BEFORE STARTING Service the engine with petrol and oil. Always check and fill oil as necessary before starting. Read instructions carefully.
  • Page 14 Add enough oil to bring the oil level between the upper and lower limit marks on the dipstick as shown. Do not overfill engine with oil. MX484SPCE / MX534SPCE: Electric Start Engines, Battery Charging: Charge the battery before use Before the electric start function is used, the battery must be charged for 5 hours.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 After starting the engine, to operate the drive: Push the clutch/drive lever towards the handle. The speed selector lever should be operated with the engine running, but without the drive engaged. Release the lever and the drive will stop. Recoil Start: Hold the starter handle and pull up rapidly.
  • Page 17 Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade. The blade within a few seconds. 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. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles.
  • Page 18 2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. 6.5 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.
  • Page 19 6.6 GRASS CATCHER If the grass catcher is full of grass, you will need to empty and clean the grass catcher, make sure it is clean and ensure its meshwork is ventilated. Cleaning: Wash the grass bag with a garden hose, and allow it to completely dry before use.
  • Page 20: Section 7 Maintenance Instructions

    7. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SPARK PLUG Use only original replacement spark plug. For best results, replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use. ENGINE BRAKE PADS As part of the dealer service check and replace the engine brake pads as necessary. 8.
  • Page 21 NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned. Where paper filters are fitted, excess dust and dirt may be removed by tapping it on a hard surface several times or blowing compressed air onto the filter. A clean filter is essential for the efficient operation of the mower engine.
  • Page 22 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. Contact your local Cobra dealer for details.
  • Page 23: Section 10 Storage Instructions (Off Season)

    Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from the muffler area. 9.5 CABLE ADJUSTMENTS Power drive / clutch lever control / OPC Brake cable: Adjust the cables tensioner to ensure each lever operates...
  • Page 24 Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls. Remove the spark plug. Use an oilcan to fill approx. 20 ml oil into the combustion chamber. Operate the starter to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Replace the spark plug. 2.
  • Page 25: Section 11 Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start. Move throttle chock to correct position Throttle choke not in the correct position for the prevailing conditions. Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
  • Page 26 Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8mm Engine skips at high Gap between electrodes of spark speed. plug is too close. Engine overheats Cooling air flow is restricted. Remover any debris from slots in shroud, blower housing, air passages Incorrect spark plug.
  • Page 27: Section 12 Warranty

    Any damage that occurs from the use of non-genuine Cobra parts will not be covered. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified or when it is clear that the product was not maintained properly.
  • Page 28: Section 14 Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    Authorized Signature/Date/ Place: Peter J. Chaloner 12-12-2019 Title of Signatory: Managing Director Name and address of the Cobra Garden Machinery, Henton & Chattell Ltd, London Road, Nottingham person authorized to compile NG2 3HW UK the technical file - 28 -...
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