Introduction

If your Voluas VL001 pet feeder's electric motor is working but your main drive gear isn't turning, you may have a problem with your motor assembly gears. This guide outlines how to replace them. It is a fairly simple process and can be done quickly.

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    • Remove the lid to the storage tank by using the latch and lifting off.

    • Grab the food storage tank on both sides. Depress the tabs that say "Push" on them and lift the tank off.

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    • Place your pet feeder upside down.

    • Squeeze the lock and remove the battery cover.

    • Remove the three 1.5V D alkaline batteries.

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    • Insert a metal spudger under the adhesive part of each rubber foot.

    • Pry the foot off.

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    • Remove four screws from the corners of the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • These holes were previously covered by the rubber feet.

    • Using the magnetic tip of the screwdriver, carefully lift the screw out of the hole.

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    • Turn the device over so it is oriented right-side up.

    • Lift the top part of the feeder off, exposing the mechanisms that run the feeder.

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    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the six screws that hold the motor housing on to the device.

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    • Lift the electric motor from its housing and move it aside.

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    • Use the tweezers to remove the first gear that is placed on top.

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    • Use the tweezers to gently remove the second gear.

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    • Use the tweezers to gently remove the third gear.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Jade Thomson

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