Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 550 EPOS Owner Manual - Page 25

5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction - maintenance WARNING: The product must be switched off before any maintenance is done. The product is disabled when the Main switch is in position 0. WARNING: Wear protective gloves. 5.2.1 Chassis and blade disc Inspect the blade disc and blades once a week. 1. Set the Main switch to position 0. 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. 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 Warranty on page 41. 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 Replace the blades on page 26 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. 5.2.2 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: Disconnect the power supply from the power outlet before any maintenance, or cleaning of charging station or power supply. 5.2 Clean the product It is important to keep the product clean. A product with large quantity of grass blocked to it will not cope as good with slopes. It is recommended to clean using a brush. Husqvarna recommends to use a special cleaning and maintenance kit, available as an accessory. Speak to your Husqvarna representative for more information. CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the product and the charging station. Do not use solvents for cleaning. Clean the charging station regularly from grass, leaves, twigs and other objects that may impede docking. 1576 - 003 - 30.12.2020 Maintenance - 25