Kyvol Reduced Traction on Drive Wheels

Robot vacuum’s wheels slip or spin in place on smooth floors.

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Possible Causes

Worn or hardened rubber tires, Floor contaminated with cleaning agents, Dust or oil on wheel treads, Excessive robot weight from modifications

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn OFF the robot before cleaning wheels.

  • 1. Clean tires:
    • Wipe the drive wheel treads with a slightly damp cloth and then dry thoroughly.
  • 2. Check floor:
    • Avoid using the robot immediately after mopping with slippery cleaners.
  • 3. Inspect tire wear:
    • If the rubber is smooth or cracked, replace the wheel assemblies.
  • 4. Test on different surface:
    • Run the robot on a different floor type to confirm improvement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Drive Wheel Assembly
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