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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.
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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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Insert a metal spudger under the adhesive part of each rubber foot.
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Pry the foot off.
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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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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.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.