12. Troubleshooting
If equipment is not working as expected, consider the following table before contacting technical assistance.
Problem
Possible cause
Power oultet with no ener-
gy or poor contact.
Charger does not
work/ Indicator
light does not
Poorly connected cables.
turn on.
Shorted or burned out
source.
Charger green
light turns on, but
Plug poorly connected
it does not charge
to battery.
battery (The light
color does not
change when
connected to the
Bad contact of plug
battery).
terminals.
No power at
the plug output
Shorted or burned out
connected to the
source.
battery.
Damage to board.
Battery does not
hold charge or
Damage to battery cells.
does not charge.
Defect on battery fairing.
Battery discharged.
Joystick does not
turn on.
Damage to the electric
circuit.
Clogged ducts, hoses
or tanks.
Joystick turns
on, but does not
release input.
Fertilizer release system
jammed.
Doser cables poorly
connected.
Joystick turns on,
does not release
input, and there is
Damage to doser motor.
not input clo-
gging.
Damage to electrical
system.
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How to verify
Connect another known device and check if it works. Program multimeter to measure
alternating voltage; and then check it by connecting probes in power outlet. Value must
range from 100 to 240 volts. Using test key, fit probe into socket and touch back of key. At
least one orifice with light on must be found.
Check if connectors are correctly connected.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Check if charger plug is properly connected.
When connecting plug, light alternates bewteen on/off when plug cable is moved.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Check whole body of battery fairing for signs of falls, cracks or ruptures.
Recharge battery for 15 minutes. When putting battery back, equipment should work.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Check if input has stuck to duct, hose or tank walls or if there excessive humidity in gra-
Remove fairing, move doser motor shaft with hands and check if it is locked or if there is
fertilizer accumulated.
Check if dose connectors are correctly connected.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
Contact an authorized technical assistance.
(finding)
nules.
How to solve
If power outlet used has no power,
change for one that has.
Connect charger until it is completely
coupled.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
Connect plug correctly.
Replace charger.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
If there is any sign of fall, crack or rupture,
they can let humidity get inside battery
and cause irreversible damage. Replace
battery.
Charge battery.
Check if joystick turns on; if it does not,
go to "batteriy does not hold charge"
trouble.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
Remove granules from ducts, hoses and
tank. Use inputs approved by regula-
tory agencies and free from excessive
moisture.
Move motor shaft to clear passage or
eliminate excess fertilizer.
Connect doser cable until completely
coupled.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.
Contact an authorized technical as-
sistance.