Checking A Drive Motor - Swine Robotics Boar Bot Owner's Manual

question is pressed. If the two digital voltmeter readings are not 24 volts and
o volts, respectively, replace the solenoid. If the digital voltmeter readings are
potentiometer knob. Adjust potentiometer and make sure this voltage increases and
correct, continue.
decreases (0-8 volts).
10. Green wires coming from potentiometer need good connections on the power strip for the
potentiometer to work.
8. If the solenoid does click, place the red and black leads of the digital voltmeter
11. Note: there is no voltage at any of the potentiometer wires or the Hi/Lo switch wires until a
across the bottom solenoid terminals of the reverse solenoid for the side in
function button is pressed.
question (left or right). The digital voltmeter should read 0 volts when the
12. If machine operates in High but not in Low, potentiometer could be defective.
forward direction button of the remote control for the side in question is
13. If you can adjust the speed of the machine with the potentiometer in High and Low speed,
pressed and 24 volts when the reverse direction button of the remote control
than Hi/Lo switch is probably defective. Should not be able to adjust machine speed with the
for the side in question is pressed. If the two digital voltmeter readings are not
potentiometer when it is in high, just when it is in low.
0 and 24 volts, respectively, replace the solenoid. If the digital voltmeter
reading is correct, the solenoid is good.
VI. Checking a drive motor
V. Checking a drive motor
1. Test all other electrical components as outline In Electrical Service.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminals from the rear battery.
3. Check the motor brushes by removing the small cover on the side of the
motor and inspect for worn, broken or stuck brushes.
4. Replace the brushes if necessary, otherwise continue with checking drive
motor procedure.
5. Remove the drive as outlined in the Mechanical Service section.
6. Have the motor tested at an authorized motor repair service center.
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