Does Not Work

- Double check batteries, make sure wires are inserted correctly. Refer to wire connection chart.

Stutters Back and Forth Disorderly

- Variable resister sensor may be too sensitive. Adjust sensitivity.

Keeps Going Straight. Microphone Does Not Respond

- Wires in microphone may be inserted incorrectly, check wires and variable resistor sensitivity.

Operates Backwards

- Motor wires inserted incorrectly, correct wire orientation.

Does Not Turn When in Reverse

- Lubricate front wheel as per instructions on page 12-13. 

- Make sure drive shaft is assembled correctly as per instructions on page 11.

Motor Turns but Does Not Turn the Gears

- Gears may not be engaging. See page 16 - move 1 flat washer as illustrated.

Batteries Become Hot

- Batteries may be inserted incorrectly or battery wires may be crossed. 

Pinion Gear of the Motor Hits the Top of the Crown Gear and Does Not Engage

- Crown gear and/or motor may be installed incorrectly. 

- Take out motor and re-install so that that the pinion gear engages with the crown gear. 

ON/OFF Switch Does Not Point to the ON/OFF Position

- Switch dome installed in the wrong position. Unscrew tapping screw and align switch to the correct position. (See page 9)

Bearing on Drive Shaft Does Not Fit on Base

- Bearings may be installed incorrectly. Reassemble bearings onto shaft. (See page 11)

Crown Gear Does Not Engage

- Crown gear may be on wrong side of drive shaft. Reassemble drive shaft with crown gear on opposite side.

***Note: If you need a replacement part you can order it online here, http://www.owirobot.com/pages/Parts-Order-Form.html or fill out the warranty form in the back of your manual and send it to: 

Email: info@owirobot.com

or

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