Do you have tips/tricks on how a 115 lb 70yo can remove the mower module? I’ve flipped up the 2 locks and removed the rubber cover. Then I grabbed the handle and pulled up and toward the core. Very little movement. Do I just pull harder? Would changing the height help? Any tricks you can think of?
Try using the pitch angle (can do in the App or the Y and A buttons on the controller) up or down to relax the connection between the mower and the rover. You’ll get the pins to a good angle/height where you should be able to remove the mower more easily.
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Do I pull the handle towards the core, then up, then away from the core? Or do I just pull away from the core? Thanks for replying. I don’t know if my problem is technique or strength.
Hi @Stone - I walked through this just now, refined my thoughts, and grabbed some pictures.
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Relax the pins. For me that was putting the mower head all the way down (use the App or Y/A buttons on the controller). You are probably going to set the pitch down/forward all the way as well, I’d imagine, if a flat floor like mine.
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Remove the rubber cover. Disconnect the power cable (twist the blue collar and pull).
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If you want to and can, grab the small handle and hold it steady, else the module might pop forward a little and startle you as it slips off the top pins when you release the latches. I didn’t hold that handle, and the module popped forward, but it didn’t seem to be a huge problem. It can be awkward trying to hold that handle while releasing the latches. Others can correct me on the process here and if one MUST try to hold the handle back and let it down gently.
Now release the latches.
The top of the module pops forward and off the pins.
Leave the latches open.
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Grab the small handle and the front underneath of the machine (not too far under where the blades are, of course).
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Tilt the front up a ways, pretty much back onto the top pins, until the bottom pins pop out.
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Tilt the front back down, module is off.
Does this make sense and help?
I agree, after undoing the latches it feels “stuck.” The key is getting a little leverage by lifting the front and steadying it with the small handle, and it’ll pop off the bottom pins. There’s really no wiggling or anything, it’s very straightforward, at least it was for me. And it really isn’t all that heavy.
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I lifted my mower module from the front/side handles, just to get the angle right and the pins slipped right out. Just take it off enough to remove the connector.
It is a bit of a pain, but shouldn’t be a heavy/challenging task.
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Ken, I can’t thank you enough. That worked for me. It didn’t pop off the top pins the way I expected, but lifting the way you described worked. Multiple points to you! Now I will treat the power board. My yard might be 10 inches tall in 72 hrs, after several days of rain, but this too shal pass.
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