Husqvarna 260 ACX - Manual (Page 25)

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3. INSTALLATION
Secondary areas
It is recommended to create a secondary area when
the working area is made up of two areas that are
joined by a passage where the distance between the
boundary wires is less than 32" (80 cm). Run the
boundary wire then around the secondary area so
that it forms an island outside of the main area.
Automower ® must be moved manually between the
main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating
mode when Automower
® shall mow a secondary
area.
Instead of creating an island with the existing
boundary wire, a secondary area generator can
ideally be used. A secondary area generator can be
purchased as an accessory. Contact your dealer for
further information.
Passages when mowing
Long narrow passages and areas, narrower than
5 - 7 ft (1.5 - 2 metres), should be avoided. When
Automower
® mows there is a risk that it runs around in
the passage or area for a too long a period. The lawn
will then look flattened.
Passages when searching for the charging station
The distance between the boundary wires in a
passage must be at least 10 ft (3 metres) in order for
Automower
® to follow the boundary wire through the
passage without the need of changing the mower's
default settings. When the distance is less than 10 ft
(3 metres), there are two options available that permit
Automower
® to run through the passage.
1. Install a guide wire.
When the distance between the boundary wires
is less than 10 ft (3 metres), it is recommended
to install a guide wire through the passage. For
more information about the guide wire, see 3.8
Installation of the guide wire on page 32.
Usually the installation of the guide wire is the
best solution with narrow passages.
The narrowest passage that Automower ® can run
through with the help of a guide wire is
32" (80 cm) between the boundary wires.
2. Change the Corridor width setting (3-2-3).
When the distance between the boundary wires in
a narrow passage is more than 7 ft (2 metres) it is
possible for Automower
® to run through the
passage if a low value is set for the Corridor width
(3-2-3) function (see page 53). However, a low
value involves a large risk of tracks forming along
the entire boundary wire.
The transition between a large area and a passage
should be, if possible, designed like a funnel, with
rounded corners, to make it easier for Automower
® to
enter the passage.
Secondary
area
Main area
Main area
At least 10 ft
Secondary
area