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MODELS: MX460SPC (G46SHL-B1) COBRA LAWN MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL Cobra Garden Machinery Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK www.cobragarden.co.uk...
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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.
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.
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 the lawnmower: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. WARNING: Keep the safety signs clear and visible on the equipment.
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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.
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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.
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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. 9. When transporting the machine make sure you close the fuel cut off. Be careful to ensure weight is evenly distributed.
5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 FOLDING HANDLE 1. Fit the lower handle frame to the mower body with the bolts and handwheel nuts. Consider the height position for the handle. 2. Fix the upper handle to the lower handle with the bolts and handwheel nuts. 3.
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5.2 CABLE SETUP – ENGINE BRAKE & SELF-PROPELLED LEVER 1. Insert the brake cable and clutch cable into 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 To assemble the grass bag, slide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and attach the clips as shown.
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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.
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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 Always check and fill oil as necessary before starting. Fill with petrol as necessary. Read instructions carefully.
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Oil level check Petrol filling All engines are run at the factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to shipment, however some oil remains in the engine. The amount of oil left in the engine varies. Add enough oil to bring the oil level between the upper and lower limit marks on the dipstick as shown.
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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.
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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. Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
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6.5 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING Clear the 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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 correctly.
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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. Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully as described above under “Lubrication”. 3.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start. Throttle choke not in the correct Move throttle chock to correct position position for the prevailing conditions. Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
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Engine skips at high Gap between electrodes of spark Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8mm 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.
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.
Authorized Signature/Date/ Place: Peter J. Chaloner 5-16-2022 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 - 27 -...