Manx TT- No Motion.
Similarly as in the Scud Racer an optical encoder is attached to
the motor in Manx TT. This encoder needs to be carefully adjusted for it's home position
(when the bike is in the middle). Whenever the motor is disengaged from the gear
this adjustment is completely lost and the encoder must be readjusted. The
encoder wheel is under the black plastic cap on the top of the motor. The wheel
is secured with a small grub screw which has to be loosen up to make this
adjustment. Note that there are three opto sensors - two for reading the
perforation of the encoder wheel and the third one hidden under the encoder
wheel for detecting the home position. Adjust the wheel so that the little arm
is triggering the home opto when the bike is in the middle. In some machines
"rubber spring blocks" returning the bike in the middle position may
be worn out. This may cause the bike not returning properly to the center every
time and make the adjustment of the encoder home position difficult. Sometimes
it may be necessary to adjust the encoder wheel slightly off the home position
opto. Make sure that the encoder wheel is not physically touching any of the
opto sensors while spinning.
DO NOT CARRY OUT THIS ADJUSTMENT IF YOU HAVE NEVER DONE A
SIMILAR ADJUSTMENT BEFORE. IT IS EASY TO DAMAGE THE ENCODER.
This is certainly not something you want to rush to do. There
may be other reasons why the motor is not working and they should be
investigated first.