When people hear about mower maintenance, they often think that they might be required to clean their robotic mower after each session. But that is far from the truth. These robots are technologically advanced and simple to look after. To get the most out of your machine, it is important to do a checkup every two weeks. This includes replacing the battery when necessary, checking the blades for sharpness and cleaning the mower. These simple checkups can increase the lifespan of your robot mower, and help you get your money’s worth.

Why Should you Clean Your Robotic Lawn Mower?

Regularly cleaning the robotic lawn mower offers two major benefits:

1. For starters, cleaning the mower could help prevent grass buildup around the wheels, and other parts of the robotic mower. Grass clippings build up could impede the cutting mechanism and reduce the performance of your machine.
2. The buildup would put unnecessary strain on your device, which would reduce the lifespan of its various parts, such as the blade, tires and battery.

You don’t need any special equipment to clean your mower. All you need is a damp cloth, and a medium to small sized handheld brush. If you are changing your dealing with the device’s blades, it is advisable to protect your hands by wearing protective gloves to avoid any injuries.

Tips for Cleaning the Robotic Lawn Mower

1. Turn off the master switch on the robotic lawn mower to avoid any accidents. The switch is usually found at the bottom underneath the casing, depending on the model.
2. Once turned off, flip your robot upside down, placing it on a clean surface.
3. Use the bristled brush to remove any grass clippings from the machine. Carefully clean the wheels, where the likelihood of clippings buildup is high.
4. You can also use a can of compressed air to blow away grass buildup from areas that are hard to reach.
5. Once done, turn over the robotic lawn mower and use a damp cloth to clean the chassis.

REPLACING THE BLADES of the Mower

Keep a check on the sharpness of the robotic mower’s blades. The sharpness of the blade would determine the efficiency of the device, and its lifespan. Following are the things you should look out for:

1. If the blade is blunt, some parts might break off, which could eventually lead to someone getting hurt.
2. The tips of the grass will be uneven and ripped which would turn your grass brown.

Conclusion

Regular maintenance of your robotic lawn mower would help ensure you get your money’s worth. Unlike conventional lawn mowers, these technologically advanced machines come with fewer parts which makes it easier to clean them. You don’t have to spend a hefty amount on maintenance tools. All you need is a coarse brittle brush and a damp cloth and you are good to go.

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