# Settings to Improve Mowing Efficiency with Yarbo Lawn Mower **URL:** \ **Category:** Yarbo Lawn Mower\ **Created:** [April 28, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406 "2025-04-28T14:00:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yarbo-Forum](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/yarbo-forum/32/126_2.png) [@Yarbo-Forum](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Yarbo-Forum)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/1 "2025-04-28T14:00:55Z")
The Yarbo lawn mower offers flexible settings that allow you to find the ideal balance between enhancing mowing efficiency and achieving a better cutting result. Whether you’re looking to speed up the mowing process or ensure a cleaner cut, there are several key settings you can adjust to optimize your mowing plan. 1. ## Moving Speed in “Work Preferences” Go to the main page and tap the settings icon in the top-right corner. Then, select **“Work Preferences”** , where you can adjust the moving speed. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/1X/0dc97a6fdedfe3af1d57188399b547495d0127d1.jpeg) ![img_v3_02j3_afce541d-0b16-4c5d-9dcf-1a8966348b8g](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/1X/de6795f347a8bf748a9917749ed083058cc87637.jpeg) In the “Work Preferences” page, you can adjust the moving speed of your Yarbo lawn mower, with five speed levels ranging from 0.3m/s to 0.65m/s: - **Slowest/Slow/Medium/Fast/Fastest：** Increasing the moving speed reduces the overall mowing time. However, it’s important to note that mowing speed can affect the cutting quality: faster speeds may reduce precision, while slower speeds typically result in a cleaner, more precise cut. 1. ## Turning Mode in Area Settings To find the area settings, simply follow these steps: ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/1X/069db157764744b07c200ebd6d0729e929c61243.jpeg) There are three turning modes available to help navigate different lawn shapes: - **Smart Turn** : This mode involves a precise 3-step maneuver, perfect for tight spaces. While it causes less strain on the grass, it takes more time to complete. - **U-Turn** : When selected, the Yarbo will make a large U-turn, reducing turning time compared to the Smart Turn, but it may be less gentle on the lawn. - **Zero Turn** : The most efficient turning mode, ideal for wide, open spaces. However, it may be less gentle on the lawn compared to other modes ![img_v3_02lp_b4110eb6-9d8e-4224-a646-e563c0c9f27g (2)](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/1X/62a52015cd635bd7cbd98920e836ba617fe7995d.jpeg) 1. ## Overlap in Area Settings In the **Area Settings** , you can adjust the overlap, which impacts mowing efficiency: - A lower overlap reduces overall working time. - However, a lower overlap increases the risk of uncut grass. We recommend experimenting with the overlap setting to find the balance that works best for your lawn. 1. ## Mowing Along No-Go Zones and Perimeter Mowing Laps When you enable “Mow Along No-Go Zones,” Yarbo will mow along the edges of the no-go zones. This may increase the total mowing time. Similarly, adjusting the **Perimeter Mowing Laps** setting will determine how many laps Yarbo makes around the perimeter. More laps mean more time spent on the task. ![img_v3_02lp_fbbdd03b-259e-4c71-89d5-15e32439bf3g](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/1X/bee67ebcbbd138a0a62cee222235eee77be0503b.jpeg) ### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) **1. How fast does Yarbo mow?** As mentioned in the “Moving Speed” section, you can adjust the mowing speed in the “Work Preferences” page. The mowing speed impacts the overall time and cutting quality. **2. How many acres can Yarbo mow?** Yarbo can mow a maximum area of **6.2 acres**. **3. How long does it take to mow 1 acre?** Based on our testing, it typically takes **11-12 hours** to mow 1 acre (including recharge time). _Note: This is an approximate value, as different settings and lawn conditions can affect the result._ **4. How many acres can you mow in an hour?** Yarbo can mow around **0.14 acre per hour**. _Note: This is a reference value, as actual performance may vary depending on settings and lawn conditions._ **5. Is it better to mow fast or slow?** The answer depends on your needs. At slower speeds, the blades have more time to cut the grass, resulting in a cleaner, neater cut with smoother edges. This provides a better overall lawn appearance. * * * ### Final Thoughts By adjusting these settings, you can tailor the Yarbo lawn mower to meet your specific needs, whether that’s speeding up the process or focusing on achieving a perfectly manicured lawn. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for you and your yard! ---
**Author:** ![carltedman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@carltedman](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/carltedman)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/2 "2025-06-17T19:27:52Z")
Is there a way to be able to customize the work settings per area/plan? I have a large yard that I have cut up into several areas. I would like to have different work settings in each area/plan instead of having the same setting across all areas and plans. For example, I want it to drive on the slow setting with the smart turn for my back and front yards for a finer/cleaner cut, but I am ok with running on the fast mode for a field area that I just want done quickly. Currently I manually change it before each run. This will be useful for the future tow mode (which I hope is included in the next update, the email about it today did not mention that it will be included) ---
**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/3 "2025-06-17T19:37:21Z")
Not currently but there is already a feature request here for that or possibly several. Give it a heart if interested. @Ken probably has the link handy. For an old guy he has a memory like a steel trap. ---
**Author:** ![Ken](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/ken/32/1001_2.png) [@Ken](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Ken)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/4 "2025-06-17T22:15:25Z")
LOL, nope, I’ve been retired for half a decade, so my brain’s pretty dead. I created a unique job in Software Quality Assurance for my career that, among other things, let me be totally obsessive about bug databases and content. And here I am again, you lucky devils. > [@Per-Area moving speed (M1)](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/per-area-moving-speed-m1/1308): > > Good afternoon! For the M1, at present, there is a global “Moving Speed” parameter in the “Working Area Preference” of the app. Pathways and Dead-Ends allow customization of this speed preference. I’m hoping that customizing this speed preference can be made available to an area, as well. The use-case for this feature is at least four-fold. a) Areas cut less frequently will want to be cut at a lower speed b) Areas cut more often can be cut at a higher speed c) Very steep slopes want to be… > [@Speed set by Area](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/speed-set-by-area/650): > > Add the ability to set the moving/mowing speed based on an area. It shouldn’t be universal across all areas. Allow the user to determine the speed for each given area on a map. For instance - Frontyard area - ‘Slow’ speed Backyard area - ‘Medium/Medium High’ speed Deadend area - ‘Slowest’ speed Duplicates vex me! ---
**Author:** ![Ryan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a8b319/32.png) [@Ryan](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Ryan)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/5 "2025-06-19T16:58:36Z")
Will do my best to search first and put things in the right place, sir. ---
**Author:** ![Ken](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/ken/32/1001_2.png) [@Ken](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Ken)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/settings-to-improve-mowing-efficiency-with-yarbo-lawn-mower/1406/6 "2025-06-19T17:09:04Z")
Best you do, @Ryan. It’ll come out in your next review.