This page provides essential instructions for safely and effectively mowing your designated area with the Burro mower. It covers important considerations before you start, including analyzing the terrain and ensuring a clear path free of obstacles. You will find guidelines for generating mowing paths, maintaining appropriate cutting heights, and best practices to prevent accidents. Adhering to these instructions will help you achieve a well-manicured lawn while ensuring the safety of both the operator and the equipment.

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Area to be Mowed

Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the best mowing procedures. Consider the height of the grass, terrain type, as well as the presence of ditches, trees, or other large items that could potentially cause a crash.

To prevent any accidents, clear the area of any large items which could cause a crash before mowing in a new area. Set the mower cut height higher than desired the first time over so the mower will clear unseen obstructions and will not cause scalping if the ground is pitted.

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Mowing Path Generation

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Survey Area

Survey the area to be mowed.
2

Tweak Path Angle

Tweak the angle on the Atlas path generator to match the direction of your terrain.

3

Avoid Slope Regions

Avoid creating start, stop, or turning regions on the slope. Instead, do this on the most level ground possible, and consider where it might be safe to do so before sending the robot on a mowing mission.

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Avoid Obstacles

Avoid drawing paths too close to large structures, poles, or trees. Leave those for use with a remote.

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Cutting Height

  • Cut grass more often rather than too short.
  • Short grass is subject to more rapid deterioration in hot weather and invites weed growth in growing weather.
  • Check local recommendations for the most suitable grass height in your area.
  • Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice:
    • Raise the mower and cut only half the desired height, up to a maximum of 6 inches.
    • Then mow a second time to the desired height.