The mowing time is very short (Short Run Time). What should I do?

This article contains the following sections:

For RC, TC, MC models
For RS, TS, MS models

For RC, TC, MC models

Q1. Did you observe this error more than once lately?

If Yes – Proceed to Q2.
If No – Press the ‘OK’  button for 3 seconds and set the time and date. Put the robot at the Base Station. The robot will now be charged a long charging session up to 16 hours.

Q2. Check the mowing duration by pressing the settings button for 3 seconds, enter P106. The first number to the left shows the number of the operation in the list and the rest of the numbers is a counter of that operation in minutes. Review of the operations list can be done via the Left and Right keys.

Normal mowing duration (in a single operation seen in the table below)

Does the mowing duration is indeed shorter than expected?

If Yes – Proceed to Q3.
If No – Everything seems to be OK.  Call Robomow Hotline for further analysis.

Q3. Is the mowing height set too low, and is the grass height high?

If Yes – Increase the mow height and let the robot complete full mowing cycles (2-3 days) to understand if the problem is resolved or still exists.
If No – Proceed to Q4.

Q4. Turn the System Switch to Off , lift the robot from its front area and check the following:

• Debris is not stuck in the mowing deck.
• Blades are not bent.
• Too many mulches are built up between the mowing deck and blades.
• Rotate blades (using a long stick or gloves).

Was any of the above observed on the mowing deck?

If Yes – Make sure the mowing deck is clean and the blades are in good condition.
If No – Proceed to Q5.

Q5. Turn the System Switch to ON, enter Power Box to Pause mode (by pressing the On/Off button on the Power Box for 3 seconds), place the robot on the Base Station and let it charge 12-16 hours. Does the full battery icon turn constant green?
If Yes – The robot needed a long charging session, which happens once in a while. Let the robot continue working and contact Robomow Hotline if the problem persists.
If No – Battery Pack should be replaced.

For RS, TS, MS models

Q1. Did you observe this error more than once lately?

If Yes – Proceed to Q2.
If No –Press the ‘Go’  button for 3 seconds and set the time and date. Put the robot at the Base Station. The robot will now be charged a long charging session for up to 16 hours.

Q2. Check the mowing duration by going to the Last Battery Run time.
(Service --> Menu number 115. Or Service --> Information --> Battery --> Run Time).
Note: Call Robomow Hotline in order to receive a temporary code for the Service menu.

Normal mowing duration (in a single operation seen in the table below)

Note : In cases of small lawns between 50  to 150 square meter, the average mowing time will be as shown in the table below:

Does the mowing duration is indeed shorter than expected?

If Yes – Proceed to Q3.
If No – Everything seems to be OK. Call Robomow Hotline for further analysis.

Q3. Is the mowing height set too low, and is the grass height high?

If Yes – Increase the mow height and let the robot complete full mowing cycles (2-3 days) to understand if the problem is resolved or still exists.
If No – Proceed to Q4.

Q4. Turn the Safety Switch to Off ,
lift the robot from its front area and check the following:

• Debris is not stuck in the mowing deck.
• Blades are not bent.
• Too many mulches are built up between the mowing deck and blades.
• Rotate blades (using a long stick or gloves).

Was any of the above observed on the mowing deck?

If Yes – Make sure the mowing deck is clean and the blades are in good condition.
If No – Proceed to Q5.

Q5. Turn the Safety Switch to ON, Enter Power Box to Pause mode (by pressing the On/Off button on the Power Box for 3 seconds), place the robot on the Base Station, and let it charge 12-16 hours. Does the full battery icon is displayed?
If Yes – The robot needed a long charging session, which happens once in a while. Let the robot continue working and contact Robomow Hotline if the problem persists.
If No – Battery Pack should be replaced.