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The Robotic Lawn Mower Owner's Handbook

The manual the manufacturer didn't include — ~130 pages of setup, mapping, schedules, maintenance and troubleshooting from years of real installs. Most chapters link to a companion video. Download the PDF free, or get the paperback.

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Free download lives in your My Zippy dashboard — a free account takes a minute and also maps your lawn.

The Robotic Lawn Mower Owner's Handbook by Paul W. Richards, shown as a paperback on a workshop bench

What's inside

Setup & installationDock placement, RTK base vs. dock, power and connectivity — done right the first time.

Mapping your yardZones, no-go areas, channels and boundaries — the order-dependent steps a dealer actually uses.

Schedules & settingsThe end-time trap, the Mowing Cycle toggle, the 90% battery rule — the settings that actually matter.

Lawn care & weatherCut heights by grass type, mowing in dew, rain delays and real-world conditions.

Maintenance & bladesBlades every 4–6 weeks, the new-screws rule, and the pre-installed-disc time-saver.

Troubleshooting & winterFirst-season issues, end-of-season care, storage, and year two and beyond.

Read it, then watch it

This edition pairs with our YouTube library: most chapters carry a QR code you scan to watch the same steps on real lawns and real machines. The book and the videos are one system — read the how, watch the doing.

Own a Navimow? The same material runs as a guided path in the free Navimow Owner Course — 6 modules, self-paced, progress saved.

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Handbook — FAQ

How do I get the handbook for free?

Create a free Zippy account and the full PDF is waiting in your My Zippy dashboard — no purchase required. The account is also how you map your lawn and track your mower's care.

Is there a paperback version?

Yes. The paperback is available on Amazon if you'd rather have a printed copy on the shelf. The free PDF and the paperback are the same current edition.

What's in the handbook?

About 130 pages: setup and installation, mapping, schedules and settings, lawn care, maintenance and blades, troubleshooting, and end-of-season care — written by the Zippy Lawnz team from years of real installs. Most chapters include a QR code linking to a companion video.

Which mowers does it cover?

It's brand-agnostic — the principles apply to Navimow, Mammotion, Yarbo and other RTK/vision robotic mowers. Where specifics matter, it calls them out.

Get the handbook — free

Create a free account and the full PDF is in your dashboard, alongside your lawn map and mower care. Questions? Call or text 410-725-7500.

⬇ Get the free PDF → 📕 Paperback on Amazon ↗