Friendly Robotics robomower RL1000 - Page 65

Problem Encountered
Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action
Low ground clearance.
Raise ground clearance to the
uppermost position.
Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height
The RoboMower gets stuck
frequently when traveling over
less than optimal terrain.
Terrain needs landscaping repairs.
Fill in all holes, cover or exclude all
exposed roots etc in order to smooth the
terrain
Obstacle along path
Watch the full operation of edge and confirm
no obstacles are present
RL500 & RL550, start edge from the opposite
side of the lawn. Contact your service
provider if this does not correct the situation.
RoboMower does not complete
the edge
Peculiar geometry of perimeter
On RL800 & RL850, perform ‘Learn Edge’
function
Operating lamp not flashing
when blades are in operation.
Faulty bulb. Replace operating lamp bulb.
LCD display is in a foreign
language.
The language setting was changed
or not correctly set.
Remove the Manual Controller and
follow the sequence listed;
1. Press ‘C’ button
2. Press ‘GO’ button twice
3. Press ‘Down’ ⇓ arrow key twice
4. Press ‘GO’ button once
5. Using the arrow, scroll to the
correct language
6. Press ‘GO’ to confirm this
selection
RoboMower operating lamp
flashes once when Power Pack
is inserted, but no display is
seen in the LCD display.
- Power Pack fuse has not been
installed.
- Install Power Pack fuse.
- Power Pack is not fully charged for
operation.
- Connect the charger to the mower and
keep it connected until the ‘Ready – Keep
Charging’ message displays in the LCD
screen.
- ‘Work Time’ not sufficient for zone
size.
- Increase ‘Work Time’ under ‘User
Preferences’ OR set ‘Work Time’ to ‘MAX’
- Power Pack nearing natural end of life
- Replace Power Pack and follow
maintenance instructions in manual.
- Grass is extremely overgrown or very
wet.
- Raise cutting height. Always mow the
grass frequently enough to prevent over
growth. Refrain from cutting wet grass.
Large patches of uncut grass
remain after RoboMower has
completed mowing.
- Power Pack capacity is damaged
from poor maintenance.
- Replace Power Pack and follow
maintenance instructions in manual.
The bumper does not activate
when striking an obstacle.
- The obstacle is less than 6 inches (15
cm) in height, is not rigid enough or is
positioned at an angle relative to the
ground preventing square contact with
the outermost surface of the bumper.
- Remove the obstacle
- Setup a wire around the obstacle (refer to
section 1.8)
- Exclude it from the cutting area with the
perimeter wire.
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