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Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement

Introduction

There are several problems that could be causing your Voluas VL001 pet feeder to not dispense food. One of the causes is a defective main drive gear. Replacing this part is simple and quick.

What you need

  1. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Storage Tank: step 1, image 1 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Storage Tank: step 1, image 2 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Storage Tank: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  2. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  3. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Housing: step 3, image 1 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Housing: step 3, image 2 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Housing: step 3, image 3 of 3

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

    • Pry the foot off.

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  5. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  6. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  7. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Main Drive Gear: step 6, image 1 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Main Drive Gear: step 6, image 2 of 3 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement, Main Drive Gear: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 11 mm screws that attach the portion switch to the device using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

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  8. Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Voluas VL001 Main Drive Gear Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the single 13 mm screw that is found in the center of the main drive gear shaft.

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    • Firmly grab the gear and remove it from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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