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Winter Maintenance of Robot Mower

RoboUP - 2024/01/06

To ensure your autonomous lawn mower remains in perfect condition for the upcoming mowing season, please follow these guidelines.

1. Preparation for Winter Storage

· Turn off all Scheduled Mowing tasks in the RoboUP App.

Step 1 - Turn off all Scheduled Mowing tasks in the RoboUP App

· Charge RoboUP’s battery to 50%-70%.

Step 2 - Charge RoboUP's battery to 50%-70%

2. Remove the Charging Station

· Unplug the charging station power supply from the main AC power socket.

Step 3 - Remove the charge station power supply from the mains AC power socket

· Disconnect the extension cable from the power supply's DC outlet.

Step 4 - Disconnect the extension cable from the power supply's DC outlet

· Disconnect the extension cable from the charging station's power connector.

Step 5 - Disconnec the extension cable from the charging station's power connector

· Turn off the mower and carefully remove it from the area.

Step 6 - Turn off the mower and carefully remove it from the area

· Loosen and remove the screws.

Step 7 - Loosen and remove the screws

· Remove the charging station and store it somewhere safe.

Step 8 - Remove the charging station and store it somewhere safe

· When the next mowing season arrives, re-install the charging station and relocate it.

Step 9 - When the next mowing season arrives, re-install the charging station and relocate it

3. RTK Base Station Maintenance with Proper RTK Mounting

Scenario: Take care of and maintain the RTK Station by removing the RTK Station if it is installed on the wall, roof, or eave.

· Unscrew the screw on the RTK station

Step 10 - Unscrew the screw on the RTK station

· Disconnect the cable from the RTK station

Step 11 - Disconnect the cable from the RTK station

· When the next mowing season arrives, re-install the RTK station back to its original position.

Step 12 - When the next mowing season arrives, re-install the RTK station back to its original position.

4. Maintaining Your RoboUP

Cleaning the Exterior

· Ensure your RoboUP is placed on a level surface.

· Power off your RoboUP and make sure the battery level is between 50-70%.

· Clean the entire exterior surface of RoboUP, including the whole outer shell, wheels, and chassis, using a damp towel or a soft brush. If it is extremely dirty, you can choose to wash your RoboUP.

Note: To avoid water intrusion, do not use a pressure washer gun to clean the lawn mower.

Step 13 - Cleaning the Exterior

· DO NOT turn RoboUP upside down and wash the bottom of your RoboUP with a washer.

Step 14 - · DO NOT turn RoboUP upside down and wash the bottom of your RoboUP with a washer.

· Allow your RoboUP to dry for 30 minutes and ensure it is placed on the right-side up on the ground, not upside down.

Step 15 - · Allow your RoboUP to dry for 30 minutes and ensure it is placed on the right-side up on the ground, not upside down.

Cleaning the Underside:

· Prepare the necessary tools: Protective gloves, a brush, and a screwdriver.

Step 16 - Prepare the necessary tools: Protective gloves, a brush, and a screwdriver.

· Carefully turn your RoboUP upside down, with protective gloves on, use the screwdriver to loosen the screws of the blade.

Notice: Please wear protective gloves.

Step 17 - · Carefully turn your RoboUP upside down, with protective gloves on, use the screwdriver to loosen the screws of the blade.

· Wipe the cutting disc

Step 18 - · Wipe the cutting disc

· loosen the screws on the cutting disc.

Step 19 - · loosen the screws on the cutting disc.

· Remove the cutting disc

Step 20 - Remove the cutting disc

· Use the brush to clean the bottom of your RoboUP.

Notice: Avoid using sharp objects to clean.

Step 21 - · Use the brush to clean the bottom of your RoboUP.

· After cleaning, reassemble the blade disc.

Step 22 - After cleaning, reassemble the blade disc.

5. Clean the Charging Station

· Use a brush and a towel to clean the charging station thoroughly, pay attention to the charging pin and the interface.

Step 23 - Use a brush and a towel to clean the charging station thoroughly, pay attention to the charging pin and the interface.

· Make sure to clean the bottom of the charging station for proper maintenance.

Step 24 - Make sure to clean the bottom of the charging station for proper maintenance.

6. Winter Storage

· Pack your RoboUP, charging station, cable, adapter, and other accessories in the original packaging.

Step 25 - Pack your RoboUP, charging station, cable, adapter and other accessories in the original packaging

· Store the RoboUP and its accessories in a dry environment with a temperature range of -10-25℃/14-77°F.

Step 26 - Store the RoboUP and its accessories in a dry environment with a temperature range of -10-25℃/14-77°F.

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