McConnel ROBOCUT RC28 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Rotors not turning
V-belt loose
V-belt damaged
Blade blocked
Clutch fault or failure
Re-tension V-belt
Replace V-belt
Clear blockage
Check wiring / replace clutch
Tracks do not operate
Engine speed (RPM) at idle
Tracks blocked
Track motor wiring defective
Generator wiring defective
Track motor brushes worn
Generator brushes worn
Increase engine RPM
Clear track blockage
Check wiring to motors
Check wiring to generator
Check / replace brushes
Check / replace brushes
Tracks running too slow
Tracks hampered by residue
or foreign objects
Track motor brushes worn
Generator brushes worn
Remove residue or foreign
objects from tracks
Check / replace brushes
Check / replace brushes
Deck will not raise / lower
Foreign object on / under deck
Linear actuator wiring fault
Linear actuator defective
Remove foreign objects
Check / replace wiring
Repair or replace actuator
Radio signal loss
Excessive distance between
remote control and machine
Reduce operating distance
- operate in machine range
Excessive vibration
Fixings loose or missing
Rotor imbalance due to
damage or missing blades
Tighten / replace fixings
Check rotors for damaged
components or missing blades
Engine fails to start
Fuel tank empty
Fuel line clogged
Spark plug cap not connected
Defective spark plug
Engine flooded with fuel
Air filter dirty / contaminated
Air infiltration due to loose
carburettor or intake pipe
Replenish fuel
Clean fuel line
Re-fit spark plug cap
Replace spark plug
Clean and dry spark plugs
Clean / replace filter cartridges
Check / tighten carburettor and
intake pipe fixings
Electric starter not working
Flat battery
Starter motor or solenoid
switch defective
Ignition switch defective
Wiring or control fault
Charge or replace battery
Test starter motor / solenoid
switch and replace if required
Replace ignition switch
Check wiring and controls