Cobra MX484SPCE, MX534SPH, G48SHLVE-C, G53SHLV-U Owner's Manual

MODELS: MX484SPCE (G48SHLVE-C)

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

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.

Intended use:

The equipment may only be used for the tasks it is designed to handle. Any other use is deemed to be a case
of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.

The petrol lawn mower is intended for private use i.e. for use in home and gardening environments. Private
use of the lawn mower refers an annual operating time generally not exceeding that of 50 hours, during which
time the machine is primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public
facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry applications are excluded.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for
equivalent purposes.

The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that
the lawn mower is properly used and maintained. The instructions contain valuable information on operating,
maintenance and servicing conditions.

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim bushes,
hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck up) dirt and
debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower may not be used as a
power cultivator to level out high areas such as molehills.

For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind.

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT..........................4

SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES................................................5

SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION........................................................7

SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................. 8

SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY..........................................................................8

SECTION 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................12

SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS......................................17

SECTION 8 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS........................................17

SECTION 9 CLEANING..........................................................................17

SECTION 10 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)..................20

SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................21

SECTION 12 WARRANTY..................................................................... 22

SECTION 13 ENVIRONMENT............................................................... 22

SECTION 14 EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................... 23

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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. Before any use,
refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.

Warning:

Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

Danger or injury from flying parts! Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Always
maintain a sufficiently safe distance. Be ware of thrown objects.

Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before assembly, maintenance and unblocking
debris.

Do not use on hills above 22° .

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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.
WARNING:
Keep the safety signs clear and visible on the equipment. Replace the safety signs if they are missing or

illegible.

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be

followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Read all these instruction
before operating this product and retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under

some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.

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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.

3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby.

4. Never use the mower if the operator is taking medicine or substances that could affect or impair his
ability to 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.

6. The operators must receive proper training in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine,
including prohibited operations.

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, such as stones,
toys, sticks and wires, which can damage or be thrown by the machine.

3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.

- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling; add fuel before starting the engine.

- Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is
hot.

- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.

- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Operation and Caution

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect,
refuel outdoors only.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.

4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5. Walk, never run, always be in control of the lawnmower and never allow yourself to be pulled along.

6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes of more 20°

9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.

10. Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed

11. Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example

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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.

15. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine and always start on a flat surface free from long
grass.

16. Caution: The lawnmower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or self-closing
discharge opening guard in place.

17. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.

18. Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

19. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off before picking up/carrying the Lawnmower.

20. 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.

- Before unclogging chute and clearing blockages.

- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.

- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
restarting.

- If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

21. 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 is completely cooled.

- Whenever you leave the lawn mower.

- Before refueling.

22. 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. Before storage allow the engine to cool. When cooled, clean and undertake any maintenance.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area

free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher and deflector frequently for wear or deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Genuine parts should always be used as parts of

inferior quality can damage the equipment and compromise safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. Always ensure engine is completely

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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. Wear strong gloves.

10. When tilting the machine never tilt towards the air filter as this may become damaged with fuel.

11. Never crank the engine when the spark plug is removed.

12. Frequently check the fuel lines and fittings for damage and cracks, replace if necessary

13. Never start the engine with the air filter cover removed.

14. Carefully clean the mower and grass bag after use to remove debris as this can damage and corrode.
Fertilisers and top dressings are particularly corrosive.

15. In time your chassis may peel because of the abrasive action of the debris making contact. This can
be remedied by touching up paintwork where necessary to prevent corrosion.

16. Improper maintenance, use of non-conforming replacement components, or the removal or
modification of safety components can damage the lawnmower and injure the operators seriously.

17. Only use the recommended blades and spare parts by the manufacturer. The use of non-genuine
parts can damage the machine and injure the operators. Keep the lawnmower in good working condition.

18. If the blade stopping device doesn’t work, please contact service centre for help.

Warning: Do not touch rotating blade.

Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

3. PARTS DESCRIPTION

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Model

MX484SPCE

MX534SPH

Engine type

Cobra Y173V Electric Start

Honda GCV170

Self-Propelled

4 Speed

4 Speed

Engine Displacement

173 cm³

167 cm³

Blade Width

480mm

525mm

Nominal Power

3.6KW

3.4KW

Rated Speed

2800/min

2800/min

Fuel Tank Capacity

1.0L

0.9L

Grass catcher capacity

65L

65L

Net Weight

44kg

38kg

Height adjustment

25-75mm,6 adjustment

25-75mm,6 adjustment

Image for illustration purposes, product feature and options vary.

1. Self-propelled drive/clutch handle 5. Oil dipstick & filler 9. Fuel cap & filler

2. Drive speed selector (where fitted) 6. Side discharge chute & cover 10. Air filter

3. Recoil starter handle 7. Brake control handle 11. Spark plug

4. Height of cut lever 8. Throttle/choke lever (where fitted)

4. TECHNICAL DATA

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