Maintenance; Introduction - Maintenance; Clean The Product - Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 550 Operator's Manual

5.1 Introduction - maintenance

WARNING:
switched off before any maintenance is
done. The product is disabled when the
Main switch is in position 0.
WARNING:
For better operation and longer service life, make sure
to clean the product regularly and replace worn parts. All
maintenance and servicing must be done according to
Husqvarna's instructions. Refer to
51 .
When the product is first used, the blade disc and
blades should be inspected once a week. If the amount
of wear during this period has been low, the inspection
interval can be increased.
It is important that the blade disc rotates easily. The
edges of the blades should not be damaged. The
lifetime of the blades varies immensely and depends for
instance on:
• Operating time and size of the work area.
• Type of grass and seasonal growth.
• Soil, sand and use of fertilizers.
• The presence of objects such as cones, windfalls,
toys, tools, stones, roots and the like.
The normal life is 2 to 5 weeks when used under
favorable conditions. Refer to
page 34 on how to replace the blades.
Note:
Working with blunt blades gives a poorer
mowing result. The grass is not cut cleanly and more
energy is needed resulting in the product not mowing
such a large area.

5.2 Clean the product

It is important to keep the product clean. A product with
large amounts of grass stuck to it will not cope as well
with slopes. It is recommended to clean using a brush.
Husqvarna recommends to use a special cleaning and
maintenance kit, available as an accessory. Contact
your Husqvarna representative for more information.
CAUTION:
Never use a high-pressure
washer to clean the product. Never use
solvents for cleaning.
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5 Maintenance

The product must be
Wear protective gloves.
Warranty on page
Replace the blades on
5.2.1 Chassis and blade disc
Inspect the blade disc and blades once a week.
1. Set the Main switch to position
2. Lift the product onto its side.
3. Clean the blade disc and chassis using for
example a dish brush. At the same time, check
that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the
foot guard. Also, check that the blades are intact
and can pivot freely.
5.2.2 Chassis
Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe with a
damp cloth.
5.2.3 Wheels
Clean around the wheels. Grass on the wheels can
impact on how the product performs in slopes.
5.2.4 The body of the product
Use a moist, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body of
the product. If the body of the product is dirty, use a mild
soap solution to clean it.
5.2.5 Charging station
WARNING:
supply from the power outlet before any
maintenance, or cleaning of charging station
or power supply.
Clean the charging station regularly from grass, leaves,
twigs and other objects that may impede docking.
0 .
Disconnect the power
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