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1. Stop mower and disconnect the spark plug cable before changing the mower cutting height. 

2. The central height adjustment lever offers you 6 different height positions. 

3. To change the height of cut, pull the adjuster lever away from the engine out of the slots and then move 

either up or down to select the required height of cut. Push the lever back into the slot to secure.   

7. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

SPARK PLUG 

Use only the original replacement spark plug. For best results, replace the spark plug every 100 hours of use.   

8. LUBRICATION INSTRUCIONS 

  CAUTION:

 DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE SERVICING. 

1. WHEELS-Lubricate the ball bearings in each wheel at least once a season with a light oil. 

2. ENGINE-Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions. 

9. CLEANING 

  CAUTION: 

Do not hose the engine. Water can damage the engine or contaminate the fuel system. 

1. Wipe deck with a dry cloth. 

2. Hose under the deck by tilting the mower, so that the spark plug is up. 

9.1 ENGINE AIR FILTER CLEANER 

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 of normal mowing. The foam element must be serviced more frequently if the 

mower is used in dry and dusty environments. 

TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER: 

1. Lift the tabs on top of the filter cover. 

2. Remove cover. 

3. Wash filter element in soap and water. 

DO NOT USE PETROL! 

4. Air dry the 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. 

 

Fig.11C for Cobra engine        Fig.11D for Cobra engine 

  NOTE:

 Replace the filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned.

 

9.2 CUTTING BLADE 

  CAUTION: 

Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before working on the cutting blade to 

prevent accidental engine starting. Protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting 

blades .Tip the mower as specified in the separate engine manual. Remove the hex bolt and washer which 

holds the blade and blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter from the 

crankshaft.   

Summary of Contents for RM46SPCE

Page 1: ... 1 RM46SPCE 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: ...SEMBLY 7 SECTION 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13 SECTION 8 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 SECTION 9 CLEANING 13 SECTION 10 CHARGING THE STARTER BATTERY 15 SECTION 11 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS OFF SEASON 15 SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 SECTION 13 WARRANTY 18 SECTION 14 ENVIRONMENT 18 SECTION 15 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19 ...

Page 3: ...or himself B 7 When repairing please remove the spark plug before undertaking repair work according to the operational manual B 8 Caution Engine hot Figure B Safety Label Found On The Lawn Mower KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 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 ...

Page 4: ...tion 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 mo...

Page 5: ...rature is high 3 Before storage allow the engine to cool 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 equip...

Page 6: ...handle 15 Key Ignition and Battery Charging point Including A Spark plug wrench 4 TECHNICAL DATA Model RM46SPCE Engine type Cobra DG450 Self Propelled Yes Engine Displacement 135cm Blade Width 460mm Rated Speed 2800 min Fuel Tank Capacity 1 2L Grass catcher capacity 55L Net Weight 40 4kg Height adjustment 17 75mm 6 adjustment Changer model HYCH01380500G Changer technical data Input AC 100 240V 50 ...

Page 7: ...8m s k 1 5 m s 5 ASSEMBLY 5 1 FOLDING THE HANDLE 1 Fix the lower handlebars onto the mower body with bolts washers with a suitable spanner Fig 1A Fig 1B 2 Release the upper handlebars for folding 3 Push the locking lever closed to lock the handlebars in the operating position Fig 1C Fig 1D 4 Adjust the tension by turning the lock nut with a suitable spanner Fig 1C 5 Attach the cable clamp to the p...

Page 8: ... 2A Fig 2B Fig 2C Fig 2D Fig 2E 1 To fit raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher on the rear of the mower Fig 2F Fig 2G Fig 2H 2 To remove grasp and lift the rear cover remove grass catcher Fig 2F Fig 2G Fig 2H 5 3 STARTER HANDLE Engage the Brake control handle then move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide Fig 3A for the Cobra Engine 5 4 HEIGHT OF CUT Apply outward pressu...

Page 9: ...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 vapors have dissipated Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or drain oil remove fuel from tank WAR...

Page 10: ...n the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug 2 When starting a cool engine turn the throttle choke lever to position Fig 6B 3 When starting warm engine and Operating turn throttle choke lever to position Fig 6C 4 Turn the ignition key fully to the right in the ignition lock Fig 6E Fig 6F Fig 6G 5 As soon as the motor starts runni...

Page 11: ...build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard 6 6 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING Clear lawn of debris Be sure that the lawn 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 Avoid...

Page 12: ...catcher make sure it is clean and ensure its meshwork is clear of grass clippings Fig 9B IMPORTANT Keep the grass catcher indicator vents clear at all times to ensure that it functions correctly Fig 9A Fig 9B 6 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 i...

Page 13: ...rk plug is up 9 1 ENGINE AIR FILTER CLEANER 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 of normal mowing The foam element must be serviced more frequently if the mower is used in dry and dusty environments TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER 1 Lift the tabs on top of the filter cover 2 Remove cover 3 Wash filter e...

Page 14: ...cially in sandy soil conditions the blade will become worn and lose 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 ...

Page 15: ...d be taken to prepare the lawn mower for storage 1 Empty the tank after the last mowing of the season a Empty the petrol tank with a suction pump CAUTION Do not drain the petrol in closed rooms in close proximity of open fire etc Do not smoke Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or fire b Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls c Remove the spark plug Us...

Page 16: ...uipment especially cables and all moving parts Be careful not to bend or kink cables If the starter rope becomes disconnected from the 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 Transport Turn the engine off Ensure not to bend or...

Page 17: ...le fuel tank Drain fuel and clean tank Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged Clean or replace fuel tank cap Air filter element is dirty Clean air filter element Engine operates erratically Spark plug is defective Install new correctly gapped plug refer to the ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL Spark plug gap is incorrect Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to 0 8mm Air filter eleme...

Page 18: ...s incurred for transportation to and from the dealership Any damage that occurs from the following will not be covered exposure of the product to smoke and soot chemical agents bird droppings or other animal waste seawater sea breeze salt or other environmental phenomena Any damage resulting from operating methods other than those indicated in the owner s manual will not be covered Your purchase r...

Page 19: ...scription Lawn Mower Machine Type RM46SPCE 1666QDR Displacement 135cm3 Max Cutting width 460 mm Measured sound power level 91 7dB A Guaranteed sound power level 96dB A Notified Body for EC Directive 2000 14 EC 0036 TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH Westendstrasse 199 80686 München Deutschland Applicable EC Directives 2006 42 EC 2004 108 EC 2000 14 EC 97 68 EC Applicable Harmonized Standards EN 836 EN...

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