Troubleshooting - McConnel ROBOCUT RC28 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Rotors not turning
Tracks do not operate
Tracks running too slow
Deck will not raise / lower
Radio signal loss
Excessive vibration
Engine fails to start
Electric starter not working
CAUSE
V-belt loose
V-belt damaged
Blade blocked
Clutch fault or failure
Engine speed (RPM) at idle
Tracks blocked
Track motor wiring defective
Generator wiring defective
Track motor brushes worn
Generator brushes worn
Tracks hampered by residue
or foreign objects
Track motor brushes worn
Generator brushes worn
Foreign object on / under deck
Linear actuator wiring fault
Linear actuator defective
Excessive distance between
remote control and machine
Fixings loose or missing
Rotor imbalance due to
damage or missing blades
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
Flat battery
Starter motor or solenoid
switch defective
Ignition switch defective
Wiring or control fault
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REMEDY
Re-tension V-belt
Replace V-belt
Clear blockage
Check wiring / replace clutch
Increase engine RPM
Clear track blockage
Check wiring to motors
Check wiring to generator
Check / replace brushes
Check / replace brushes
Remove residue or foreign
objects from tracks
Check / replace brushes
Check / replace brushes
Remove foreign objects
Check / replace wiring
Repair or replace actuator
Reduce operating distance
- operate in machine range
Tighten / replace fixings
Check rotors for damaged
components or missing blades
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
Charge or replace battery
Test starter motor / solenoid
switch and replace if required
Replace ignition switch
Check wiring and controls