operator’s manual
Please read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using the machine. The concept behind the Automower comes straight out of nature the principle of the grazing animal. Which means basically that the grass is cut a little and often. This is not only more efficient, it’s better for the grass too.
Table of contents 1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1.2 Symbols on Automower ............................................................. 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......................................... 1.4 Safety instructions ........................................................................ 5 5 6 7 8 2. Presentation ........
Table of contents Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance and function of products without prior notice. This Operator's Manual deals with version 2.3x of the mower’s control program.
1. Introduction and safety 1. Introduction and safety 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your Automower from Husqvarna™ requires knowledge of its function. This Operator's manual contains important information about the mower, how you install it and how you use it.
1. Introduction and safety 1.2 Symbols on Automower These symbols can be found on the lawn mover. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. • Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your Automower. • The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower is to be used safely and efficiently.
1. Introduction and safety 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual These symbols can be found in the Operator’s Manual. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. • Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried out with the main switch set to OFF. • Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower’s underframe. • Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the Automower.
1. Introduction and safety 1.4 Safety instructions Use • Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using Automower. • It is not permitted to modify the original design of the Automower. All modifications are made at your own risk. • Check that there are no stones, branches, tools, toys or other objects on the lawn that can damage the blades and cause the mower to stop. • Start the Automower according to the instructions.
1. Introduction and safety Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting the Automower over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. If the stop protection, (see page 61) used to prevent theft, has been activated enter the first number of the PIN code. You select the four digit PIN code when you start the mower for the first time, see page 34. 3012-388 2.
2. Presentation 2. Presentation This chapter contains information you should be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of Automower from Husqvarna™ includes four main components: Automower, an automatic lawn mower that mows the lawn by moving in essentially an irregular pattern. The mower is powered by a maintenance-free battery. 3012-691 Charging station, where your Automower returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low.
2. Presentation 2.1 Automower, what’s what? 2 7 3 7 6 4 1 10 8 5 9 14 13 11 12 16 17 15 19 18 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 3 5c 0c 3 3 5c m m 3 0c m m 1 0c 0 1 0c m m 3012-692 The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
2. Presentation 2.2 Function of Automower Capacity The Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.5 acre. Automower mows about 800 ft2 per hour. How large an area is mown depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth rate and humidity. The shape of the garden is also significant. If the garden mainly consists of open lawns, the Automower can mow more per hour than if the garden consists of several small lawns separated by trees, flower beds and passages.
2. Presentation Working method The Automower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously combines mowing and charging. The charging station sends out a signal that the Automower can sense at a distance of 20 - 23 ft. The mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The Automower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station.
2. Presentation The STOP button on the top of Automower is mainly used to stop the mower when it’s running. When the STOP button is pressed a cover opens, behind which there is a control panel. The STOP button remains depressed until the cover is closed again. This acts as start inhibitor. 3012-388 The control panel on the top of the Automower is where you manage all the mower settings. The main switch is also located on the control panel. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button.
2. Presentation Movement pattern The mower’s movement pattern is irregular and is determined by the Automower itself. A movement pattern is never repeated. This mowing system means the lawn is mown equally without any mowing lines. 3012-695 If the Automower enters an area where it senses the grass is longer than earlier, it can change the movement pattern. It can then mow in a square pattern to cover the area of longer grass more systematically.
2. Presentation Search method 2: Follow loop in Automower runs irregularly until it reaches the boundary wire. The mower then follows the boundary wire in to the charging station. This search method is best for an installation that has an open lawn with wide passages (wider than about 10 ft) and no, or only a small, island. The advantage of this search method is that the search times are generally short. The disadvantage is that tracks can be formed to a certain extent in the grass behind the mower.
2. Presentation 2.4 More than one Automower in a garden If you install more than one Automower in the same area of lawn, each mower must have its own PIN code. However, if the boundary wires are laid at least 16" from each other the mowers can have the same PIN code. This will mean that about 8" between the working areas will not be mowed. Contact your dealer for further information. 2.
3. Installation 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install Automower from Husqvarna™. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read the whole of this chapter too before starting the installation. How the installation is made also affects how well Automower will work. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully. Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the working area, including all obstacles.
3. Installation 3.1 Preparations 1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller than 4", mow it using a normal lawn mower. Then collect the clippings. 2. Read carefully through all the steps before the installation. 3. Check that all parts for the installation are included: The numbers in brackets refer to the detail diagram 2.1 Automower, what’s what? on page 11.
3. Installation The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it (at least 10 ft). It should also be positioned centrally in the working area so that Automower can easily find the charging station and quickly reach all parts of the working area. It is a good idea to place the charging station in the shadow. The battery is spared if it is charged in the lowest possible ambient temperature. 3012-510 The charging station must be positioned on relatively level ground.
3. Installation Do not put the charging station in a corner or pocket in the working area. 3012-513 Avoid placing the charging station in a narrow passage (narrower than about 10 ft). 3012-514 3012-515 Installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Secure the charging station to the ground using the supplied nails. IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is not permitted to make new holes in the plate.
3. Installation 3. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Only use original cable and transformer. 3012-263 4. Connect the low voltage cable to the transformer. The connectors may be slightly difficult to connect, as they are moisture-proof. 5. Connect the transformer’s power cord to a 120V wall socket. It is preferable to use an earth-fault breaker as recommended. 3012-262 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate.
3. Installation 3.3 Charging the battery The Automower is supplied with an uncharged battery. As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Place the Automower in the charging station to charge the battery while you are laying the boundary wire. From an uncharged state the battery takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until it is fully charged.
3. Installation • The boundary wire is laid at different distances from obstacles depending on what the working area borders. The picture below shows how the boundary wire should be routed around the working area and around obstacles. 3012-713 Boundaries for the working area If a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 14" from the obstacle. This will prevent the Automower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
3. Installation If the working area borders against a flat path or the like that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow the Automower to run a little over the path. The boundary wire should then be laid 4" from the edge of the path. 3012-716 When the working area is divided by a flat slab path that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow the Automower to run over the path. It can be an advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs.
3. Installation Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that can not withstand a collision, for example, flower beds and fountains. Run the cable out to the area, route it around the area to be demarcated and then back along the same route. If staples are used, the wire should be laid under the same staple on the return route.
3. Installation Passages when mowing Long narrow passages and areas, narrower than 5 - 7 ft, should be avoided. When Automower mows there is a risk that it runs around in the passage or area for a too long a period. The lawn will then look flattened. Passages when searching for the charging station The distance between the boundary wires in a passage must be at least 10 ft in order for Automower to follow the boundary wire through the passage without the need of changing the mower's default settings.
3. Installation Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 %. 3012-719 The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 %. There is a risk of Automower finding it difficult to turn there. The mower will then stop and show the fault message Outside working area. The risk is at its greatest in damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on the wet grass.
3. Installation Laying out the boundary wire Run the boundary wire around the working area, but wait before connecting the wire to the charging station. 3012-221 When you run the boundary wire, remember the boundary wire may need to be adjusted later. Accordingly, run: • A few extra meters of wire, at the beginning and end, close to the charging station. • A few extra meters of wire about every 100 ft around the entire loop. All extra wire should be laid in tight, parallel loops.
3. Installation If you intend to bury the boundary wire: • Make sure to place the boundary wire at least 0.5" and a maximum of 8" into the ground. The boundary wire must not be crossed on the path to and from an island. 3012-722 Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire can be routed in several different ways in towards the charging station. The best alternative is to route the wire completely outside the charging station, see alternatives 1 and 2 in the illustration.
3. Installation Joining the boundary wire If the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to be spliced: Use original solderless coupler, part number 535 13 37-01. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. To splice: Insert both cable ends in the coupler. Now press down the button on top of the connector fully. Use a pair of pliers or the like, as the button on the connector is difficult to press down by hand.
3. Installation 2. Slide in the ends of the boundary wire in the lowermost holes on the charging station and catch them in the uppermost holes. The right hand wire end should be inserted in the right hand hole, and the left hand wire end in the left hand hole. 3012-508 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The boundary wire must not be crossed when connecting to the charging station. Therefore the right hand wire end must be connected to the right hand connector on the charging station and vice versa. 3012-506 3.
3. Installation 5. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 0.4" - 0.8" above respective connectors. 3012-265 6. Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked A, on the charging station. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The right hand connector should be connected on the right hand contact pin on the charging station and vice versa. 3012-507 7. Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure the three guides on the charging station enter the right holes in the cover. 3012-270 3.
3. Installation 3.7 Linking the Automower to the charging station 1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button. 2. Place the Automower in the charging station. 3. Set the main switch to the ON position. A start-up sequence begins when the Automower is started for the first time. The following is requested: Language, time format, correct time, date format, date, and four-digit PIN code. All combinations except 0000 are permitted.
3. Installation • The boundary wire runs along a steep slope (steeper than 35 %). When Automower follows the boundary wire that runs along a steep slope, the mower will change direction and run away from the boundary wire. • Numerous or large islands. If Automower is permitted to follow the boundary wire it may circle an island roughly twice before it leaves the island and once again searches for the boundary wire. 3012-723 • The route to a remote area is long or complicated.
3. Installation Placement and connection of the guide wire 1. Check that the charging station has the best placement. The guide wire together with the part of the boundary wire that makes up the return to the charging station is known as the guide loop. The current in the guide loop always goes to the left in the connection between the guide wire and the boundary wire. The adjoining picture shows what is considered a guide loop.
3. Installation 7. Route the guide wire at least 7 ft straight out from the front edge of the charging plate. Maximum distance At least 12" At least 7 ft 3012-648 If you shall install the guide wire through a passage: • Automower follows the guide wire on the same side of the wire both to and from the charging station. This means that in towards the charging station the guide wire is on the right side of the mower and away from the charging station the guide wire is on the left side of the mower.
3. Installation 11. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with the help of a solderless coupler: • Insert the ends of the boundary wire in the right respective left-hand holes on the connector. • Insert the end of the guide wire in the centre hole. • Press down the button on the connector fully. 12. Staple down/bury the connector in the lawn. 3012-675 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The function of the guide wire varies depending on how the working area appears.
4. Use 4. Use 4.1 Charging a discharged battery When Automower from Husqvarna™ is new or has been stored for a long period the battery will not be charged and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours. 1. Place the Automower in the charging station. Insert the mower as far as possible. 3012-385 Good contact is made when both the charging strips on the mower touch the centre of the contact strips on the charging station. 3012-299 2. Open the control panel cover.
4. Use 4.2 Using the timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Use the timer function (see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower. For example, the quality of your lawn will improve if it is mown every other day instead of 12 hours each day. In addition, the grass benefits from resting completely during at least a three-day period once a month. 4.3 Starting the Automower 1.
4. Use 4.5 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 1. Close the control panel cover. The Automower starts automatically. 3012-389 Restart after more than 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds has elapsed since the last time the STOP button or the keypad was pressed it is not possible to start the Automower by just closing the cover. To start: 1. Press the YES button. 2. Close the control panel cover. 3012-402 4.6 Switching off the Automower 1. Press the STOP button. 2.
4. Use 4.7 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8") to MAX (2.5"). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the grass is shorter, you can gradually lower the cutting height. To adjust the cutting height: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. 2. Open the cutting height adjustment cover: Press down the catch button and then open the cover. 3012-698 3012-391 3. Turn the knob to the required position.
5. Control panel 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for Automower from Husqvarna™ are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. 3012-694 The control panel consists of a display and a keypad. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons.
5. Control panel The keypad consists of five groups of buttons: Shortcuts, program, selection, numbers and the main switch. 3012-416 5.1 Shortcuts 1. Home: • Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again. 1 The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of the display when the button is pressed. When the battery is fully charged the mower will remain in the charging station and show the message Waiting.
5. Control panel 5.2 Programs 3. A 4. B 5. C 3 Under the program buttons you can save sets of different settings, to reuse or to simplify the use of an Automower in several gardens. Under respective buttons there are some preset settings. You can choose to use these or change them. • • 4 5 To change settings: Make the required settings. Save by holding down the selected button for 2 seconds, until two beeps are heard close together.
5. Control panel 5.4 Numbers 9. Used in the menu structure to enter settings, for example, PIN code, time or exit direction. Also used to specify a number series as a shortcut to the different menus. See more about number series in Number series on page 47. 3012-407 5.5 Main switch 10. Set the main switch in the ON position to start the Automower. Set the main switch in the OFF position when you are not using the mower or if you want to work on the blade disc.
6. Menu functions 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: 6.3 Commands (1) 6.4 Timer (2) 6.5 Garden (3) 6.6 Settings (4) The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of the Automower from Husqvarna™. Main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings 3012-679 There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the Automower settings via these.
Charge, then AUTO 48 Automower from Show latest faults Commands ™ Stop Time 2 Wed Mon Tue Stop Time 1 Reset all timers Thu Fri Stop Time 2 Start Time 2 Sat Run all Sun Copy fr. Day Timer Day Weekend Week timer Timer timer Start Time 2 Start Time 1 Start Time 1 Stop Time 1 NO Timer override YES Reset all timers Make factory sett. Timer Area 3 Reversing dist.
6. Menu functions 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access the following functions on the Automower. • Charge then AUTO (1-1) in order for the Automower to drive immediately to the charging station, charge the battery and then return to the automatic operating mode. Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. • Show latest faults (1-2) to show the list of saved fault messages. Browse with the arrow buttons.
6. Menu functions Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower you can use this function to temporarily get maximal operation from the mower. • • YES Timer override NO YES (2-1-1) Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function. Day timer NO (2-1-2) Weekend timer Move the cursor to NO and press YES to turn on the timer function. Week timer 2-1- 2-1 Day timer (2-2) It is possible to set two different start and stop times for each day.
6. Menu functions Week timer (2-4) Use the YES button to select the days you would like the Automower to mow. • Mon (2-4-1) • Tue (2-4-2) • Wed (2-4-3) • Thu (2-4-4) • Fri (2-4-5) • Sat (2-4-6) • Sun (2-4-7) • Run all (2-4-8) Timer override Day timer Mon Fri Tue Sat Wed Sun Thu Run all Weekend timer Week timer 2-4 2-4- Move the cursor to Run all and press YES. Then press YES again to the question All ON?. 6.
6. Menu functions Exit angles (3-1) Normally the Automower leaves the charging station in a direction within the exit sector 90°-270°, where 90° is called the Start angle and 270° is called the End angle. By setting the start and end angles, you can set the direction in which Automower is to leave the charging station. 3012-511 The mower can be set for up to two exit sectors. If the charging station is placed in a passage it may be necessary to have two exit sectors, e.g. 70° - 110° and 250° - 290°.
6. Menu functions • Proportion first (3-1-6) When you use two exit sectors: Specify a percentage to define on how many occasions the Automower should leave the charging station in sector 1. To test the settings in Exit angles: State the value 100 % for Proportion first when sector 1 is to be tested. State the value 0 % for Proportion first when sector 2 is to be tested. Place Automower in the charging station and select the Test OUT (3-2-5) function.
6. Menu functions Up to three remote areas can be activated: Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. Three values need to be stated to activate an area: Area 1 Area 2 Follow loop out Area 3 Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT 3-2-1 • Direction Specify to the right or left, depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction is set looking from the charging station in the approach direction of the mower. In the above example the direction is to the Left.
6. Menu functions • Follow loop in (3-2-2) This function is used to control how Automower searches for the charging station. Automower always starts the search for the charging station in an irregular search method. In some gardens this is not sufficient for the mower to quickly find the charging station. The search can then be epitomized using the Follow loop in function.
6. Menu functions • Corridor width (3-2-3) The Corridor width setting defines the distances from the mower's path to the boundary wire or the guide wire when following these to/from the charging station. The area beside the wires used by the mower is called the Corridor. Corridor A low corridor width value represents a narrow corridor while a high value represents a wide corridor. With a narrow corridor the Automower always runs close to the boundary wire respective guide wire.
6. Menu functions • Test IN (3-2-4) The Test IN (3-2-4) function is used to test how Automower finds its way into the charging station. Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT 3-2-4 When the function is selected, the mower will directly follow the boundary wire or guide wire, depending on which one is found first, in to the charging station. If there is a passage and the mower can not run through it, the Corridor width value is set too high.
6. Menu functions To find out the distance from the charging station to a remote area: • State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance. The maximum distance that can be stated is 500 meters (1640 ft). State the value 100 % for Proportion for the area to which the distance is to be measured. Place Automower in the charging station and select Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now leave the charging station directly according to the stated direction.
6. Menu functions Advanced (3-4) • Check loop (3-4-1) This function allows you to check the mower’s signal reception from the boundary wire, and to determine exactly where in the lawn the boundary wire is routed. The sensor used for this function sits concealed directly under the catch button for the cutting height adjustment cover. The sensor detects the position of the Automower in relation to the loop. Inside, Outside or No loop signal are shown on the display.
6. Menu functions 6.6 Settings (4) From this option in the main menu you access the settings. • Security (4-1) to make settings concerning the PIN code, stop protection, settings lock and alarms. The PIN code must be specified for the Security menu to be shown. • Sounds (4-2) Commands Timer Security Garden Sounds Settings Language to activate/deactivate audio messages for mower activities and to set the sound level for the keypad.
6. Menu functions To: • Activate: Move the cursor to Time lock and press YES. Now move the cursor to Number of days and press YES. Specify how many days you would like the Automower to mow before it requests the PIN code. Finish by pressing YES. When the selected number of days has elapsed, the Automower completes mowing and charges the battery. The message Enter PIN code is then shown on the display. You then enter your code and press YES.
6. Menu functions • Settings lock (4-1-4) This function prevents any one who does not know the PIN-code from changing any of the settings. It also prevents the A, B or C programs from being selected or saved. PIN code Time lock To: • Activate: Move the cursor to Settings lock and press YES. Now select ON to activate. Stop protection • Deactivate: Move the cursor to Settings lock and press YES. Now select OFF to deactivate the function.
6. Menu functions Sound Significance 2 beeps/10 seconds Charging 5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc 3 beeps/second Fault message One long beep Blade disc blocked Short click sound A button on the keypad has been pressed Muffled long beep Incorrect input The STOP button is pressed and the mower is manually removed from the charging station while charging.
6. Menu functions Time and date (4-4) Using this function you can change the time and date on the Automower. Security You can also change the format selections you made when the Automower was first started via this function. Sounds Set time • Set time (4-4-1) Language Set date Move the cursor to Set time and press YES. Now enter the correct time and finish with YES. Time and date • Set date (4-4-2) Move the cursor to Set date and press YES. Now enter the correct date and finish with YES.
7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings 7. Garden example proposed installation and settings The behavior of the mower is controlled by the settings that are made. Adapting the mower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the Automower from Husqvarna™ to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens require different settings.
7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.5 acre. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector 90°-270°. Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Boundary wire 20. 3012-543 Area: 0.5 acre. A number of islands and a steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide wire recommended.
7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.15 acre. L-shaped garden with the charging station placed in the narrow area. There are two islands. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 8 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: Sector 1 70° - 130° and Sector 2 250° - 290°. Proportion first 10 %. Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes.
7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.12 acre. There are several islands. No guide wire is necessary. The mower’s default settings do not need to be changed. Timer: Operating time of 7 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector 90°- 270°. Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: 6. 3012-729 Area: 0.25 acre. There is one small island. No guide wire is necessary.
7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.3 acre. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 19 hours per day. Garden shape: Complex. Exit angles: One sector 90°- 270°. Follow loop out: Direction Guide, Distance 40 m (130 ft) and Proportion 15 %. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide wire 4.
8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance Check and clean the Automower from Husqvarna™ regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 72. During the initial period Automower is used the blade disc, skid plate and blades should be checked once a week. If the amount of wear during this period has been low, the inspection interval can be increased.
8. Maintenance 8.1 Battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 1 - 3 years. Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours per day the Automower is used. A long season or many hours of use per day, means that the battery must be replaced more regularly. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Charge the battery fully at the end of the season before winter storage. 8.2 Winter storage Automower Automower must be carefully cleaned before winter storage.
8. Maintenance 8.4 After winter storage Check whether the Automower, contact strips or charging strips need to be cleaned before using. If the charging or contact strips appear to be burnt, clean them using fine grade emery cloth. Check that the mower’s time and date are correct. 8.5 Cleaning It is important to keep Automower clean. A very dirty mower tackles slopes poorly. Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the Automower. We recommended a spray bottle with water.
8. Maintenance Chassis Clean both the top and underside of the chassis. Remove grass that has collected between the chassis and body. Brush or wipe with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not use running water when cleaning. Wheels Clean around the front and rear wheels and around the front wheel suspension. Body Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body. If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up liquid. 3012-699 8.
8. Maintenance To replace the blades: 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Wear protective gloves. 3012-288 3012-272 3. Turn the Automower upside down. 4. Rotate the skid plate so that its hole aligns with the screw for the blade. 5. Unscrew the blade. Use a straight slot or cross-tip screwdriver. 3012-260 74 6. Pry apart the skid plate and blade disc a little and remove the blade and screw. 7. Screw tight the new blade.
9. Trouble shooting 9. Trouble shooting 9.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on the Automower from Husqvarna™. If another message than those listed is shown, contact your dealer. Fault message Cause Action Left wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object. Right wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel.
9. Trouble shooting Fault message Cause Action Outside working area If this occurs in isolated areas it may be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. Try moving the boundary wire. The working area slopes too much. Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. The boundary wire has been routed the wrong way around an “island”.
9. Trouble shooting 9.2 Trouble shooting guide If your Automower does not work correctly, follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the fault persists; contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Action Uneven mowing results Automower works too few hours per day. Increase the mowing time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or extending the working time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Dull blades.
10. Technical data 10. Technical data Data Automower from Husqvarna™ Dimensions Length 28" Width 21.7" Height 11.8" Weight 19 lbs Electrical system Battery NiMH special battery 18V / 2.2Ah (40Wh) Transformer 120V / 24V Power consumption Maximum 20 kWh/month in a working area of 0.5 acre Noise emissions Measured noise level 63 dB(A) Guaranteed noise level 69 dB(A) Mowing Mowing system Three, pivoted cutting knife blades Cutting height 0.8" - 2.
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12. Index 12. Index A Advanced ...................................................................59 Alarm .........................................................................61 Arrow down ................................................................45 Arrow up ....................................................................45 AUTO .........................................................................44 Automower More than one in a garden ..................................
12. Index E K Earth fault-breaker .....................................................20 End angle ..................................................................52 Exit angles .................................................................52 Exit sector ..................................................................52 L F Factory settings Automower ......................................49 Fault messages .................................................49, 75 Fault symptom ....................
12. Index P Passages Charging station ..................................................21 Exit sector ............................................................52 When mowing ......................................................27 When searching ...................................................27 PIN code ....................................................................60 Pools of water ............................................................25 Positioning Charging station ....................
12. Index Week timer ..........................................................51 Weekend timer ....................................................50 Timer override ...........................................................50 Transformer ...............................................................20 Connect low voltage cable ..................................22 Installation ...........................................................20 Positioning .......................................................
Automower from ™ 85
www.automower.com The Automower is protected by several patents. EP 0 550 473 EP 1058 958 US 6.586.908 EP 1 025 472 EP 1 302 147 SE 511 254 US 6.300.737 US 6.525.509 US 6.465.982 Automower is a trademark of the Electrolux Group.
