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.
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Remove the lid to the storage tank by using the latch and lifting off.
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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.
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Squeeze the lock and remove the battery cover.
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Remove the three 1.5V D alkaline batteries.
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Remove four screws from the corners of the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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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.
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Lift the top part of the feeder off, exposing the mechanisms that run the feeder.
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Remove the two 11 mm screws that attach the portion switch to the device using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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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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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
