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
understand the instructions before you use the product.

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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 6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting......43 1 Introduction ® 6.2 Error icons in the Automower Access display...43 1.1 Support..............3 6.3 Fault messages...........44 1.2 Product description..........3 6.4 Information messages.........50 ® 1.3 Automower Access..........3 6.5 Indicator lamp in the charging station....51 ®...
  • 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 Front body 12. Display Ultrasonic sensors 13. Jog wheel Front top cover 14. LED status indicator Lifting handle 15. STOP button Rear body 16. START button Rear top cover 17. Battery cover Charging plates 18. Rear chassis box with electronics, motors and battery Headlights 19.
  • Page 5: Symbols On The Product

    22. Blades Never use a high-pressure 23. Blade disc washer or even running water 24. Contact plates to clean the product. 25. LED for operation check of the charging station and boundary wire Use a detachable power sup- 26. Charging station ply as defined on the rating 27.
  • Page 6: General Manual Instructions

    The display shows the status bar and the main menu symbols. Refer to Display on page 6 . Use the jog wheel to move through the menu Do not immerse the battery into water. structure and to select a menu option. The LED status indicator shows the status of the product.
  • Page 7 The display shows the status bar and the main menu symbols. If an error occurs, the display shows an error ® indication. Refer to Error icons in the Automower Access display on page 43 . A. Status bar The current product activity status is shown as either mow- ing or parked.
  • Page 8 Push the jog wheel to start the display. If the counterclockwise to move to the left or up in the product is switched off, refer to To switch on the menus. product on page 34 . Push the jog wheel to select a menu option. Turn the jog wheel clockwise to move to the right or down in the menus.
  • Page 9 Symbol description Schedule settings in the Au- Use the Change the cutting height. ® tomower Connect app. ® Operate in the selected mode until a Activate the Bluetooth pairing new option is chosen. mode. Operate in the selected mode until Pairing between the product and mo- the battery is empty.
  • Page 10 ® 1.9.4 Menu structure overview in Automower Connect app 1/3 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 10 - Introduction 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021...
  • Page 11 ® 1.9.5 Menu structure overview in Automower Connect app 2/3 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 Headlights Mower house 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021 Introduction - 11...
  • Page 12 ® 1.9.6 Menu structure overview in Automower Connect app 3/3 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...
  • Page 13 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 con- firm start of operation Flashing green, low-fre- Inactive quent White...
  • Page 14: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 Safety information 2.1.1 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 15: Safety Definitions

    The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery. WARNING: The product CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or can be dangerous if used the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
  • Page 16 Schedule on page 29 . Refer to occur and create a potential risk of fire. • Husqvarna does not guarantee full compatibility • Check that there are no foreign objects such as between the product and other types of wireless stones, branches, tools or toys on the lawn.
  • Page 17 2.3.4 Maintenance CAUTION: Do not lift the product when it is parked in the charging station. It can WARNING: The product must be damage the charging station and/or the switched off before it is turned upside down product. Push the STOP button and pull the and before any maintenance is done.
  • Page 18: Installation

    When the product has cut the grass for some time, the perceived sound level is much lower. Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information about installation. 3.4 Before the installation of the wires You can select to attach the wires with stakes or bury 3.2 Main components for installation...
  • Page 19 3.4.3 To examine where to put the • Put the charging station in an area with protection from the sun. boundary wire • If the charging station is installed on an island, make sure to connect the guide wire to the island. CAUTION: There must be a barrier of To make an island on page 21 .
  • Page 20 " 10 cm / 4 " max 1 cm / 0.4 • If you have a paving stone path that is in level with the lawn, put the boundary wire below the paving stone. Note: If the paving stone is minimum 30 cm / 12 Drive Past in.
  • Page 21 > 1.5 m / 5 ft >2 m / 7 ft > 1.5 m / 5 ft > 1.5 m / 5 ft >2.5 m / 8.5 ft 0% - 50% 50% - 70% 3.4.3.3 To make an island • For slopes adjacent to a public road, put an obstacle of minimum 15 cm / 6 in.
  • Page 22 Secondary area on page be selected. Refer to • Put the 2 sections of boundary wire to and from the 34 . island close together. This will make the product run across the wire. • Put the 2 sections of boundary wire in the same 3.4.4 To examine where to put the guide stake.
  • Page 23: Installation Of The Product

    (C). The settings can be changed Husqvarna. Lawn coverage on page 30 . • Use the GPS Assisted Navigation that helps the product select the most optimal operation.
  • Page 24 Put the charging station in the selected area. Note: Do not attach the charging station with the screws to the ground until the guide wire is installed. Refer to To install the guide wire on page 24 . Connect the low-voltage cable to the charging station.
  • Page 25: To Put The Wire Into Position With Stakes

    Cut the boundary wire with a pair of wire cutters. CAUTION: Cutting the grass too low 10. Connect the guide wires to the boundary wire with right after installation can damage the wire a coupler. insulation. Damage to the insulation may not cause disruptions until several weeks or months later.
  • Page 26: After The Installation Of The Product

    3.10.1 To install the Automower Connect ® Download the Automower Connect app on your mobile device. Sign up for a Husqvarna account in the ® Automower Connect app. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into position with stakes.
  • Page 27 3.10.4 Account AWD. In this menu there is an overview of the account settings Husqvarna cannot guarantee the time period or and you can log off from the app. coverage of the long-range cellular connectivity. It is possible to communicate with the product through 3.10.4.1 To set the unit format...
  • Page 28: To Start The Product For The First Time

    ® 3.12 Settings in Automower Connect Enter the factory PIN code. Log on to your Husqvarna account in the The product has factory settings but the settings can be ® Automower Connect app to pair your product with adapted to each work area.
  • Page 29 3.12.1 Schedule Example: A lawn of 500 m / 600 yd , cut with an Automower ® 435X AWD. 500 m / 146 ≈ 3.5 h. 600 yd / 175 ≈ 3.5 h. Schedule you can change the schedule settings for Days / week h / day Schedule settings...
  • Page 30 Note: Note: ECO mode to save energy and avoid max . It is usually The recommended setting is interference with other equipment, for example hearing better to move the charging station, than to decrease the loops or garage doors. range of the charging station signal. Settings >...
  • Page 31 Boundary wire left , Boundary wire right or one of To set the GPS function the guide wires. Select Installation > Settings > Lawn coverage in the app. Move the horizontal bar to set the distance the product must follow the wire. The product then on/off to disable or enable the GPS Select leaves the wire and starts to cut the lawn.
  • Page 32 Settings > Accessories in the app. Select Note: Drive Past Wire distance is changed, the If the Select on/off to enable or disable the function. distance will change along the boundary wire Save . Select everywhere in the work area. ®...
  • Page 33 3.12.6.1 New loop signal Move the horizontal bar to select the duration of the alarm. The loop signal is randomly selected to create a unique link between the product and the charging station. In 3.12.6.4 GeoFence rare cases, there may be a need to generate a new GeoFence is a GPS-based theft protection that makes a signal, for instance if 2 adjacent installations have a very virtual fence for the product.
  • Page 34: 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 cutting motor is running.
  • Page 35: To Stop The Product

    4.2.3.2 Park for a selected number of hours Note: The product cannot be switched off when The product goes to the charging station where it stays it stands in the charging station. for a selected number of hours, then it automatically Schedule goes to the usual operation that is set in the settings.
  • Page 36 Settings . Use the jog wheel to select Use the jog wheel to select the cutting height symbol. Turn the jog wheel to change the cutting height. Push the jog wheel to select the cutting height. 36 - Operation 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Use a soft brush to clean the product. Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe with a Husqvarna recommends to use a special cleaning and damp cloth. maintenance kit, available as accessory. Speak to your Husqvarna representative for more information.
  • Page 38: Replace The Blades

    All 3 blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced cutting system. Use Husqvarna original blades embossed with the Warranty terms on crowned H-mark logotype, refer to page 61 .
  • Page 39: To Replace The Top Covers

    Fasten new blades and screws. 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 40 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 41: Battery

    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 42 • Thorough cleaning of the body, the chassis, the blade disc and all other moving parts. • Testing of the product’s function and components. • Checking and, if required, replacing wear items such as blades and bearings. • Testing the product’s battery capacity as well as a recommendation to replace battery if necessary.
  • Page 43: Introduction - Troubleshooting

    Access if there is a malfunction. There is a proposal action to the cause and steps to take for each message. This chapter also presents some symptoms that can guide you if the product does not work as expected. More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.husqvarna.com. ®...
  • Page 44: Fault Messages

    The product has stopped because of a tem- Switch off/on the product. If the problem con- porary electronic or firmware problem. tinues, contact your local Husqvarna repre- sentative. The product has stopped because of an acti- Restart the product. The settings for the vated alarm.
  • Page 45 Speak to your local Husqvarna representative if the same message shows frequently. For more information, refer to Messages on page 33 . Message Cause Action No loop signal The power supply or the voltage cable are Examine the LED status on the charging sta- not connected.
  • Page 46 PIN code to your registered e-mail address. If you have not registered the e-mail address, contact your local Husqvarna representative. Empty battery The product cannot find the charging station. Change the position of the guide wire. Refer To install the guide wire on page 24 .
  • Page 47 Message Cause Action Mower tilted The product is tilted more than the maximum Move the product to a flat area. angle. Lifted A blockage has activated the lift senors and Remove the product from the blockage. If the caused the product to stop. problem remains it requires action by author- ized service technician.
  • Page 48 Message Cause Action Temporary battery Temporary battery or firmware related issue. Restart the product. problem If the problem remains, the message re- Battery problem quires action by authorized service techni- cian. Battery temperature The product does not operate if the battery The product starts to operate again when the outside limits temperature is too high or too low.
  • Page 49 Message Cause Action Limited cutting height The cutting height adjustment cannot move. Examine the cutting height adjustment and remove grass and other unwanted material. Unexpected cutting If the problem remains, the message re- height quires action by authorized service techni- cian.
  • Page 50: Information Messages

    ® The table below shows a number of information messages that may be shown in Automower Connect. Contact your Messages on page local Husqvarna representative if the same message appears often. For more information, refer to 33 . Message Cause...
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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. Speak to your local Husqvarna representative if you still cannot find the reason for the fault.
  • Page 53: Find Breaks In The Loop Wire

    Symptoms Cause Action Schedule Uneven mowing re- The product works too few hours per day. Increase the mowing time. Refer to on page 29 . sults. Lawn coverage function are Lawn cov- The settings for Do a check of the settings for the incorrect in relation to the layout of the work erage function.
  • Page 54 between AL and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration). GUIDE Guide To rectify the fault you will need boundary wire, connector(s) and coupler(s): a) If the suspected boundary wire is short then it is easiest to exchange all of the boundary wire between AL and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line).
  • Page 55 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 56: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Note: If you keep the charging station outdoors, do not disconnect the power supply and the connectors. • Speak to your Husqvarna service for information about available storage accessories for your product. 7.3 Disposal • Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Page 57 Disconnect the two cables from the battery and remove the battery. 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021 Transportation, storage and disposal - 57...
  • Page 58: 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 59 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 guide loop is the loop that if formed by the guide wire and the part of the boundary wire from the junction with the guide wire to the right connection in the charging station.
  • Page 60: Registered Trademarks

    3 . 8.2 Registered trademarks Bluetooth ® Bluetooth SIG, inc. and any use of such word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by marks by Husqvarna is under license. 60 - Technical data 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021...
  • Page 61: 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 62: Applicable To Us/Ca Market

    Conformity interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Issuer: Husqvarna AB, Drottninggatan 2, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnagroup.com. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Page 63 1404 - 006 - 05.01.2021 Applicable to US/CA market - 63...
  • Page 64 AUTOMOWER ® is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. © Copyright 2021 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. www.husqvarna.com Original instructions 1142660-95 2021-01-15...

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