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. 1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT Fig.
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Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby. Never use the mower if the operator is taking medicine or substances that could affect or impair his ability to react or concentrate. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Before you start While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
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where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine is completely cooled. - 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.
13. Self-drive control handle 14. Brake control handle 15. Under handle 16. Side discharge channel 17. Mulching wedge Including A: Spark plug wrench 4. TECHNICAL DATA Model M51SPB Engine type Briggs 650E Self Propelled Engine Displacement 190 cm Blade Width 510 mm Speed at max.
5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 FOLDING HANDLE 1. Fix the lower handlebars into the unit 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. 2B) 4.
Fig. 5 “3 IN 1” The lawn mower has 3 in 1 features: Rear grass collection. Grass mulching. Side-discharge. What is mulching? When mulching, the grass is cut in one working stage, then finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural fertiliser. Recommendations for mulch-mowing: - Cut your lawn regularly.
1. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catcher. 2. Mount the Mulching wedge. 3. Lift the flap for side discharge. (Fig. 7A) 4. Mount the side discharge channel for side discharge on the support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 7B) 5.
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WARNING: never fill fuel tank indoors, with the engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15 minutes after running. 7.2 TO START THE ENGINE AND ENGAGE THE 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.
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Fig. 10 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING First clear the lawn of debris: Be sure that the grass is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other objects, which could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
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).
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CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element. The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam element must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions. To CLEAN AIR FILTER 1.1 Remove the locking knob.(For Briggs engine;...
When you change the blade, use the original type marked on the blade: 263001330 When you change the blade, use the original type marked on blade (Cobra Part ) (to order the blade, please contact your local dealer) WARNING: Do not touch the blade whilst still rotating.
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- If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on the handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from the engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on the handle.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine does not start. Throttle chock not in the correct Move throttle choke to correct position position for the prevailing conditions. Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Please Register Your Mower If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Cobra. You can register by completing and mailing the registration card that should be in the box or by going online to: www.cobragarden.co.uk and clicking on Product Registration.
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.
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