E2
Makita
Drive Motor Overload / Blocked Wheel
Robot mower shows E2 and stops when trying to drive, wheels do not turn
Advertisements
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Grass or roots wrapped around drive wheel axle, Stone or branch jammed in wheel housing, Worn drive motor gearbox, Excessive slope or obstacle causing stall
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn OFF the main power switch and remove the mower from the lawn. Wear gloves.
- Inspect drive wheels: Check both left and right Makita drive wheels for twine, roots, or grass wrapped around the axles. Cut and remove all debris.
- Check wheel housings: Look for stones, branches, or compacted soil wedged between the wheel and chassis. Remove obstructions.
- Test wheel rotation: Manually rotate each wheel. They should turn smoothly with some gearbox resistance but no binding. If one wheel is locked or very rough, the drive motor/gearbox may be damaged.
- Check lawn conditions: Avoid areas with deep ruts, large roots, or slopes steeper than Makita’s specified maximum. Level or block off problematic zones with boundary wire.
- Reset: Power the mower back ON, clear the E2 error, and run a short test on flat ground.
If E2 persists and wheels are free, the affected drive motor or its wiring harness likely needs replacement by a qualified technician.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Drive Motor (Left or Right)
Check Price on Amazon
We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Advertisements