11 TROUBLESHOOTING
Switch on the joystick controller.
(a) All bars are alight.
Check: Cable is connected to joystick controller.
Cables are connected to batteries.
Check the circuit breakers on the battery boxes.
Press in, if they come out again check for short circuit positive to negative.
(b) Some bars are alight and NOT flashing.
The battery gauge indicates the state of the battery charge in a similar way to a fuel
gauge. Recharge the batteries before use if necessary.
(c)
Bars flash rapidly.
Charge the batteries as soon as possible. The Independent will continue to work but
may lose power.
(d) Bars flash slowly.
This indicates the joystick controller safety circuits have operated and prevented the
Independent from moving.
The following list indicates problem areas. Generally, switch off, check that electrical
connections are pushed together properly and switch on again.
Go to the number in the list which matches the number of flashing bars and follow the
instructions.
1 bar: The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery. Check
the connections to the battery and check the controller connector. If the connections
are good, try charging the battery.
2 bars: The left hand motor has a bad connection. Make sure that the motor is
connected properly and the controller connector is secure.
3 bars: The left hand motor has a short circuit battery connection. Disconnect and
check continuity of cable for short circuits and check battery connections.
8.1
8.1(a)
BATTERY
GAUGE
ON/OFF
JOYSTICK
SPEED
CONTROL
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