Swine Robotics Boar Bot User manual

Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................................................................................ 1
Options and accessories.................................................................................................................. 1
Specications .................................................................................................................................... 1
Operating the Boar Bot ................................................................................................................... 2
Remote control........................................................................................................................................2
Power switch............................................................................................................................................2
Battery charger........................................................................................................................................2
Boar harness.............................................................................................................................................3
Boar attached to Boar Bot ...................................................................................................................3
Warranty............................................................................................................................................. 4
Service and Parts .............................................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 4
Grease the wheels—MONTHLY.........................................................................................................5
Clean the battery connections—MONTHLY.................................................................................5
Check the chain tension—MONTHLY .............................................................................................5
Oil the drive chains—MONTHLY.......................................................................................................5
Check gear box oil level—YEARLY....................................................................................................6
Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................................. 6
Machine does not move ......................................................................................................................6
Wheels on one side of the Boar Bot do not turn.........................................................................7
Motor runs but wheels do not turn .................................................................................................8
Drive chains do not stay on sprockets............................................................................................8
Batteries do not charge or maintain a charge .............................................................................9
Erratic operation .....................................................................................................................................9
Clicking noise coming from the machine................................................................................... 10
Circuit breaker blows ......................................................................................................................... 11
Mechanical Service.........................................................................................................................12
Removing the top cover ................................................................................................................... 12
Removing the wheels ........................................................................................................................ 12
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Removing the drive motor............................................................................................................... 13
Removing a gear box......................................................................................................................... 13
Removing an axle................................................................................................................................ 13
Replacing the gearbox seal.............................................................................................................. 14
Replacing gearbox broken shaft.................................................................................................... 14
Replacing the remote control batteries ...................................................................................... 15
Electrical Service............................................................................................................................. 15
Checking the power switch............................................................................................................. 15
Checking the remote control.......................................................................................................... 15
Checking the receiver unit inside the single speed, old 2-speed, Boar Bot ................... 16
Checking the single speed, old 2-speed, solenoids................................................................ 16
2.0 Electrical System Trouble Shooting ....................................................................................... 17
Checking a drive motor..................................................................................................................... 20
Checking the battery charger......................................................................................................... 21
Checking for low voltage symptoms ........................................................................................... 21
Testing the individual batteries ........................................................................................... 21
Testing the combined battery voltage.............................................................................. 22
Testing internal voltage.......................................................................................................... 22
Testing receiver unit for voltage.......................................................................................... 22
Checking the old two speed Boar Bot ........................................................................................ 23
Mode of operation.............................................................................................................................. 23
Checking voltages on a two speed Boar Bot............................................................................. 23
Trouble shooting a two speed Boar Bot...................................................................................... 24
Electrical Block Diagram ...............................................................................................................26
Single speed Boar Bot........................................................................................................................ 27
Two speed Boar Bot............................................................................................................................ 28
2.0 Electrical Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 30
Parts Diagram Main Assembly..................................................................................................... 31
Parts Diagram Cover Assembly.................................................................................................... 32
Boar Bot Parts List................................................................................................................................ 32
APPENDIX.........................................................................................................................................36
Hearse winch parts – Version II....................................................................................................... 38
Hearse winch parts – Version I........................................................................................................ 41
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Overview
The Boar Bot is a remote controlled steerable vehicle powered by 2 rechargeable
12 volt deep cycle batteries connected to operate as a 24 volt system. A set of wheels
on each side of the vehicle are separately powered to permit steering of the vehicle.
The power source, drive motors, and receiver are encased within the housing assembly.
An opaque protection screen is used to permit safe release of the boar from the vehicle.
Options and accessories
The Boar Bot is available in several options--
Single speed Boar
Two speed Boar Bot for faster transport between places
Single speed Boar Bot narrow version for narrower alleys.
The Boar Bot can be fitted with several accessories—
Hearse with power winch for ease in removing dead carcasses
Side shields to limit the boars visibility
Lead boar harness to add the capability of attaching two boars
Specifications
Mode of operation- remote controlled
Weight—over 500 lbs
Power Source—2 –12 volt deep cycle batteries
--24volts single speed Boar Bot or 12/24volts two speed Boar Bot
Operating time—over 8 hours continuous use

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Warranty
Swine Robotics, Inc. will replace any part found to be defective in workmanship
within the first year of purchase. The warranty covers the cost of the replacement part,
but does not cover the shipping or labor costs associated with the removal and
installation of the defective part.
The factory installed batteries carry a two (2) year warranty. Batteries found to
be defective within one year from the original purchase date will be replaced. Batteries
found to be defective within the second year from original purchase date will be
replaced at a pro-rated cost. Do not return batteries under warranty to Swine Robotics:
contact the nearest Delco battery dealer with battery warranty issues.
Service and Parts
For parts and technical support, contact your local distributor or
Swine Robotics, Inc. at [phone].
Please return parts under warranty to the following address
Swine Robotics, Inc.
748 Sherman St
Leola, SD 57456
USA
Maintenance
The Boar Bot has been designed to give you many hours of trouble free service
with a minimum of maintenance. To help extend the life of your machine and to keep it
operating smoothly the following maintenance should be performed.

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1. Grease the wheels--MONTHLY
The wheels can be greased with a standard grease gun. The grease zerks are
located on the outside of the wheels near the hub. Under extreme conditions it may
be necessary to grease the wheels more often
2. Clean the battery connections--MONTHLY
To reduce battery terminal corrosion, the battery terminals need to be cleaned.
Turn the power switch to the ―OFF‖ position. Remove the terminal connections from the
batteries. Remove the corrosion from the battery terminals using emery paper or a wire
brush. Reconnect the wire terminals and apply anticorrosion grease or spray. Under
extreme conditions it may be necessary to clean the battery terminals more often.
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3. Check the chain tension--MONTHLY
Support the machine with a hoist or blocks to suspend the wheels off the floor. If
supporting with a chain hoist, lift from the U-bolt on the top of the machine. With the
wheels suspended, run the machine so the chain slack is on the bottom portion of the
chain. Turn the power switch to the ―OFF‖ position and disconnect the negative battery
terminal on the rear battery. Loosen the idler sprocket with a ¾ inch wrench and slide
the sprocket up to snug the chain. If the idler sprocket can not be moved to tighten the
chain, it maybe necessary to remove the offset link or a link from the chain. Proper
chain tension will allow you to move the slack side of the chain about ½ inch
The chain should be snug but not extremely tight. Over tightening the chain will
shorten the life of the drive components.
4. Oil the drive chains--MONTHLY
Turn the power switch to the ―OFF‖ position. Open both the front and rear doors.
Lubricate the drive chains using a spray type chain lubricant. Under extreme
conditions it may be necessary to lubricate the chains more often.

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5. Check gear box oil level--YEARLY
Turn the power switch to the ―OFF‖ position. Open the rear door and remove the
rear battery. Remove the gearbox oil plug through the access hole in the gearbox
mounting bracket. The oil level of each gearbox should be at the bottom of the plug
hole. If the oil level is low, fill the gearbox with 80W90 gear oil to the oil plug l Tighten
the plugs and reinstall the rear battery. Do not remove the low oil plug. Filling the
gearbox only to the low oil plug level will result in severe gearbox damage
Trouble shooting
1. Machine does not move
Possible Cause Check/Repair
Receiver fuse is blown Check fuse and replace with a 3 amp fuse if
necessary
Corrosion on battery
connections
Clean battery connections as outlined in the
Maintenance section
Discharged or faulty batteries Charge or replace batteries as necessary.
Loose wire in electrical box Check connections in electrical box
Battery charger not properly
attached
Check if the charger receptacle wires are connected
to batteries.
Faulty power switch Check power switch. Refer to Electrical service-
Checking the power switch.