Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 435X AWD Operator's Manual

Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 435X AWD Operator's Manual

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HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER
435X AWD
EN, English
Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you
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  • Page 1 Operator's manual ® HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER 435X AWD EN, English Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 5.5 Battery............44 1 Introduction 5.6 Winter service...........45 1.1 Support............3 6 Troubleshooting 1.2 Product description........3 ® 1.3 Automower Access........3 6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting....46 ® ® 1.4 Automower Connect.........3 6.2 Error icons in the Automower 1.5 Product overview ........4 Access display..........46 1.6 Symbols on the product......5 6.3 Fault messages........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Serial number: PIN code: The serial number is on the product rating plate and on the product carton. • Use the serial number to register your product on www.husqvarna.com. 1.1 Support The operator selects the operation settings in ® Automower Access on the product.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1.5 Product overview Ultrasonic sensors 14. START button Front top cover 15. Battery cover Lifting handle 16. Rear chassis box with electronics, motors and battery Rear top cover 17. Skid plate Charging plates 18. Rating plate (incl. product identification Headlights code) Front wheels 19.
  • Page 5: Symbols On The Product

    24. Charging station WARNING: Read the 25. Power supply user instructions before operating the product. 26. Low voltage cable 27. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire WARNING: Disable the 28. Couplers for loop wire product before working on 29.
  • Page 6: Symbols On The Battery

    ® 1.9 Automower Access The chassis contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The chassis must also be resealed in a professional manner. For these reasons the chassis shall only be opened by authorized service technicians. A broken seal can result in the entire or parts of the warranty no longer being valid.
  • Page 7 1.9.1 Display The display shows the status bar and the main menu symbols. If an error occurs, the display shows an ® Error icons in the Automower Access display on page 46 . error indication. Refer to A. Status bar The current product activity status is shown as either mowing or parked.
  • Page 8 B. Main menu symbols on/off symbol is confirmed in the main When the menu, the product is switched off. For how to switch on/off To switch on the product on on the product, refer to page 37 . Park menu it is possible to let the product park In the in the charging station.
  • Page 9 ® 1.9.3 Menu structure overview in Automower Access 90min 30min 1404 - 002 - Introduction - 9...
  • Page 10 Symbol description Schedule settings in the ® Use the Activate the Bluetooth pairing ® Automower Connect app. mode. Operate in the selected mode Pairing between the product and until a new option is chosen. mobile device is not successful. Operate in the selected mode Pairing between the product and until the battery is empty.
  • Page 11 1.9.4 Menu structure overview 1 Schedule Overview Schedule settings Edit Change current Add new Schedule settings Schedule settings Cutting height Cutting height Operation ECO mode Weather timer Cutting time Medium High 1404 - 002 - Introduction - 11...
  • Page 12 1.9.5 Menu structure overview 2 Installation Drive Starting Lawn coverage Find past wire point charging station Charging Follow Follow guide station signal boundary wire How often Area GPS assisted 1/2/3/4/5 navigation (default) Accessories Ultrasonic Headlights Mower house 12 - Introduction 1404 - 002 -...
  • Page 13 1.9.6 Menu structure overview 3 General Time & date Reset to factory settings Mower time Mower date Time & date Reset to factory settings (Edit) (Edit) from phone Security Change PIN code Theft protection GeoFence New loop signal Create new loop signal Require Carried...
  • Page 14 1.9.7 LED status indicator LED indication Status Green In operation Blue Parked Error Yellow Paused/stopped Flashing yellow PIN code needed Pulsating green/blue Charging in progress Flashing green/blue Push the jog wheel to confirm start of operation Flashing green, low- Inactive frequent White Switching off...
  • Page 15: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (that could affect a safe handling of the product), or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...
  • Page 16: Safety Definitions

    or the adjacent area if the instructions WARNING: The product in the manual are not obeyed. can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation. WARNING: Do not use 2.3 Safety instructions for operation the product when 2.3.1 Use persons, especially...
  • Page 17 Refer to off the product on page 38 . page 31 . • Husqvarna does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar.
  • Page 18 2.3.3 How to lift and move the product WARNING: The product must be switched off before you lift it. The product is switched off when the LED status indicator is not lit. CAUTION: Do not lift the product when it is parked in the charging station. It can damage the charging station and/or the product.
  • Page 19 2.3.5 In the event of a thunderstorm To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the product and the charging station, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wire) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
  • Page 20: Installation

    • Make a mark on the blueprint where to put the charging station, the boundary wire and the guide wire. Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more • Make a mark on the blueprint where the information about installation. guide wire connects to the boundary wire.
  • Page 21 interference with the signal from the charging station. max. 5 cm / 2" max. 5 cm / 2" • Put the power supply in an area with a roof and protection from the sun and rain. • Put the power supply in an area with good airflow.
  • Page 22 " > 5 cm / 2 " 35 cm /14 • Put the boundary wire 30 cm / 12 in. (C) from an obstacle that is 1-5 cm / 0.4-2 in. high. Note: Make a blueprint of the work area before you install the boundary wire and guide wire.
  • Page 23 • Make an eyelet (F) where the guide wire is Note: If a passage is less than 2 m / 6.5 ft. wide, to be connected to the boundary wire. install a guide wire through the passage. 3.4.3.1 To put the boundary wire in a slope The product can operate in 70% slopes.
  • Page 24 CAUTION: Do not put the guide wire across the boundary wire, for example a boundary wire that goes to an island. 1.5 m/5 ft 1.5 m/5 ft 0 cm/0" 3.4.3.4 To make a secondary area Make a secondary area (B) if the work area has 2 areas that are not connected with a passage.
  • Page 25: Installation Of The Product

    3.4.4 To examine where to put the guide 3.4.5 Work area examples wire • If the charging station is put in a small area (A), make sure that the distance to the Put the guide wire from the charging station boundary wire is at a minimum 3 m / 10 ft.
  • Page 26 WARNING: The product is only to be Put the charging station in the selected area. used with the power supply unit supplied by Husqvarna. Note: Do not attach the screws for the charging station to the ground until the guide To install the guide wire is installed.
  • Page 27 To install guide wire is complete. Refer to 3.5.4 To install the guide wire the boundary wire on page 27 and To CAUTION: Twinned cables, or a screw install the guide wire on page 27 . terminal block that is insulated with Attach the charging station to the ground insulation tape are not satisfactory with the supplied screws after the guide wire...
  • Page 28: To Put The Wire Into Position With Stakes

    3.7 To bury the boundary wire or the Note: Make sure that you can see the guide wire end of the guide wires through the transparent area of the coupler. • Cut a groove in the ground with an edge cutter or a straight shovel.
  • Page 29: After The Installation Of The Product

    3.9 After the installation of the product Sign up for a Husqvarna account in the ® Automower Connect app. 3.9.1 To do a visual check of the charging Log in to your Husqvarna account in the station ® Automower Connect app.
  • Page 30: To Start The Product For The First Time

    ® 3.10.5.1 To start to use Automower Direct Select the product to pair with in the ® Automower Connect app. ® Download the Automower Connect app on your mobile device. Enter the PIN code for the product. ® Select Automower Direct on the start Note: You have access to the menus and ®...
  • Page 31: Settings In Automower ® Connect

    Enter the factory PIN code. To calculate the schedule setting, refer to calculate the schedule setting on page 31 . Log on to your Husqvarna account in the ® Automower Connect app to pair your 3.12.1.1 To edit the schedule settings...
  • Page 32 3.12.2.2 ECO mode Days / h / day Schedule settings ECO mode is activated, it switches off the week signal in the boundary loop, the guide wire and 10:00 - 13:30 / 10 the charging station, when the product is parked am - 1.30 pm or is charging.
  • Page 33 To examine where to put the instructions in used even if manual settings have been the charging station on page 20 , To examine made. Only when GPS service is not where to put the boundary wire on page 21 available, the manual settings are used.
  • Page 34 to the point where the guide wire is connected to area with limited space, for example under a the boundary wire. veranda. Note: Starting point must not be set to a distance To measure the distance from the charging longer than the distance the guide wire is station installed in a line in front of the charging station.
  • Page 35 Security menu in the 3.12.4.2 To avoid collisions with the mower access to the ® house Automower Connect app. When this option is enabled, the wear on the product and the house is reduced, but it can 3.12.6.1 New loop signal result in more uncut grass around the charging The loop signal is randomly selected to create a station.
  • Page 36 button and the PIN code is not entered within 30 If the product is disrupted in any way, for seconds. example it is trapped or the battery is low, a message is saved relating to the disruption and Carried away the time it happened.
  • Page 37: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 To switch on the product WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you switch on the product. WARNING: Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Do not put your hands or feet near or below the product when the motor is running.
  • Page 38: To Stop The Product

    4.2.3.1 Park until further notice Make sure that the LED status indicator is not lit. The product goes to the charging station where it stays until you select a different operating mode. Note: If the LED status indicator is lit or is flashing in any color the product is not 4.2.3.2 Park for a selected number of hours LED status indicator...
  • Page 39: To Adjust The Cutting Height With Automower ® Access

    4.6 To adjust the cutting height with ® Automower Access The cutting height can be varied from MIN (3 cm / 1.2 in.) to MAX (7 cm / 2.8 in.). Note: During the first weeks after a new installation, the cutting height must be set to MAX to avoid damaging the loop wire.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    WARNING: The product must be a soft brush to clean the product. switched off before any maintenance is Husqvarna recommends to use a special done. The product is disabled when cleaning and maintenance kit, available as the LED status indicator is not lit.
  • Page 41: Replace The Blades

    Rotate the skid plate so that its holes align with the screws for the blade. WARNING: Use blades and screws of the right type. Husqvarna can only guarantee safety when using original blades. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in a screw wearing during mowing.
  • Page 42: To Replace The Top Covers

    Check that the blades can pivot freely. 5.4 To replace the top covers The top cover is an accessory available in different colors. Speak to your local Husqvarna representative for more information. CAUTION: Clean grass and dirt from the product before you remove the covers.
  • Page 43 Put a protection between the rear top cover and the link arm. This is to prevent damage to the rear top cover. Push the front top cover into position. Pull the rear top cover. 5.4.3 To remove the rear top cover Push the STOP button to stop the product.
  • Page 44: Battery

    5.4.4 To install the rear top cover Put the top cover on the rear body. 5.5 Battery WARNING: Only charge the product using a charging station and power supply which is intended for it. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery.
  • Page 45: Winter Service

    Contact your local Husqvarna representative to replace the battery. 5.6 Winter service Take your product to your Husqvarna central service for service prior to winter storage. Regular winter service will maintain the product in good condition and create the best conditions for a new season without any disruptions.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Restart the op- motors. eration of the product. Contact your lo- cal Husqvarna representative if the problem is frequent. The product has stopped because the Refer to the error message "No loop Fault messages on page 47 .
  • Page 47: Fault Messages

    PIN code to your regis- trated e-mail adress. If you have not registrated the e-mail adress contact your local Husqvarna representative. 6.3 Fault messages ® The table below shows a number of fault messages that may be shown in Automower Connect.
  • Page 48 ® confirmed in Automower Access display on the product. Contact your local Husqvarna representative if the same message appears often. For more information, refer to Messages on page 36 . Message Cause Action No loop signal The power supply or the voltage cable Examine the LED status on the charg- are not connected.
  • Page 49 PIN code to your registered time. e-mail address. If you have not regis- tered the e-mail address, contact your local Husqvarna representative. Empty battery The product cannot find the charging Change the position of the guide wire.
  • Page 50 Message Cause Action Charging station The contact between the charging Put the product in the charging station blocked strips and contact strips may be poor and check that the charging strips and and the product has made a number of contact strips make good contact.
  • Page 51 Message Cause Action Electronic problem Temporary electronic or firmware rela- Restart the product. ted issue. Loop sensor prob- If the problem remains, the message requires action by authorized service technician. Charging system problem Tilt sensor prob- Temporary prob- STOP button prob- Ultrasonic problem GPS navigation problem...
  • Page 52 Message Cause Action Connectivity prob- ® Problem with the Automower Connect Restart the product. module. If the problem remains, the message requires action by authorized service technician. Outside work area The boundary wire connections to the Make sure that the boundary wire is To exam- charging station are crossed.
  • Page 53 Message Cause Action Weak GPS signal The sky is obstructed in large parts of If possible, remove obstructing objects. the work area. Disable the GPS navigation function and use the lawn coverage function in- Lawn coverage on page stead. Refer to 33 .
  • Page 54: Information Messages

    6.4 Information messages ® The table below shows a number of information messages that may be shown in Automower Connect. Contact your local Husqvarna representative if the same message appears often. For more Messages on page 36 . information, refer to...
  • Page 55: Indicator Lamp In The Charging Station

    For a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid or flashing green light. If something else appears, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is more help on www.husqvarna.com. If you still need help, please contact your local Husqvarna representative.
  • Page 56: Symptoms

    If your product does not work as expected, follow the symptoms guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.husqvarna.com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact your local Husqvarna representative if you still cannot find the reason for the fault.
  • Page 57: Find Breaks In The Loop Wire

    Symptoms Cause Action The product is The STOP button has been activated. Make sure that the START button is parked for hours in pushed down. the charging sta- Parking mode is activated. Select the operating mode in Automow- tion. ® ®...
  • Page 58 Indicator lamp in the boundary loop. Refer to in the charging station on page 55 . Check that the boundary wire connections to the charging station are properly connected and not damaged. Check that the indicator lamp in the charging station is still flashing blue.
  • Page 59 Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a solid green light and a flashing blue light. Then follow instruction in step 5 below. If indicator lamp still flashes blue in step 3 above: Put AL and G1 back in their original positions.
  • Page 60: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Note: If you keep the charging station outdoors, do not disconnect the power supply and the connectors. • Contact Husqvarna sales representative about what accessories are available for your product. 7.3 Disposal Remove the two screws and remove the •...
  • Page 61 Disconnect the two cables from the battery and remove the battery. 1404 - 002 - Transportation, storage and disposal - 61...
  • Page 62: Technical Data

    8 Technical data 8.1 Technical data ® Dimensions Automower 435X AWD Length, cm / in. 93 / 36.6 Width, cm / in. 55 / 21.6 Height, cm / in. 29 / 11.4 Weight, kg / lbs 17.3 / 38.1 ® Electrical system Automower 435X AWD...
  • Page 63 ® Mowing Automower 435X AWD Cutting system 3 pivoted cutting blades Maximum blade motor speed, rpm 2475 Power consumption during cutting, W +/- 20 % Cutting height, cm / in. 3-7 / 1.2-2.8 Cutting width, cm / in. 22 / 8.7 Narrowest possible passage, cm / in.
  • Page 64: Registered Trademarks

    Connect 4G Power Class 3 23 dBm Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar. The products are made in England or the Czech Republic. See information on the rating plate. Refer to Introduction on page 3 .
  • Page 65: Warranty

    The blades and wheels are seen as disposable and are not covered by the warranty. If an error occurs with your Husqvarna product, please contact Husqvarna customer service for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the product’s serial number at hand when contacting Husqvarna customer service.
  • Page 66: Applicable To Us/Ca Market

    10 Applicable to US/CA market 10.1 Supplier's Declaration of Note: Changes or modifications made to this Conformity equipment not expressly approved by Husqvarna may void the FCC authorization to operate this Issuer: Husqvarna AB, Drottninggatan 2, S-561 equipment. 82 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnagroup.com.
  • Page 67 1404 - 002 - Applicable to US/CA market - 67...
  • Page 68 ® AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. © Copyright 2019 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. www.husqvarna.com Original instructions 1141841-95 2019-12-20...

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