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Reference

If your system fails to operate or you experience a short range problem or erratic control, 

check the table below for possible causes. If after you have followed the suggestions 

listed the problem is not corrected, return the system to our service department for 

inspection and repair.

(Item Check)

Troubleshooting 

Transmitter

Battery

Dead battery 

 Change the batteries.

Batteries inserted incorrectly. 

 Reload the batteries in accordance with the 

polarity markings
Faulty contact 

 Check to see if the contacts are bent and not making good 

contact
Dirty contacts 

 Clean the contacts and check for corrosion.

Receiver

Battery

Dead battery 

 Replace or recharge

Wrong polarity 

 Check connections

Antenna

Near other wiring 

 Move away from wiring

Was antenna cut 

 Request repair

Is the antenna installed correctly 

 Refer to the receiver installation.

Monitor LED

Check the LED of the receiver.
Refer to the "How to link the transmitter and the receiver".

Connector connections

Wiring incorrect 

 Insert all connectors firmly

Loose connections 

 Push the connector in firmly

Linkage

Binding or loose 

 Adjust the linkage in model

Is movement stiff 

 Adjust linkage in model

Motor (Electric powered)

Noise problems 

 Install capacitors on motor

Summary of Contents for 3PRKA

Page 1: ...odels may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations and an application for export approval must be submitted 3 Modification adjustment and replacement of parts Futaba is not responsible fo...

Page 2: ...rottle Servo Reversing 17 Throttle End Point Adjustment EPA CH2 18 CH3 Function 18 Fail Safe Function F S 18 MC230CR MC330CR 19 Reference 20 Ratings 20 Troubleshooting 21 Error Displays 22 When Reques...

Page 3: ...imes Running behind large objects is not suggested Doing so may result in the reduction of the quality of the radio frequency link to the model For your safety as well as that of others please read th...

Page 4: ...ould you lose sight of the model a collision or other dangerous situation may occur Do not operate near people or roads Do not operate on any pond when boats are present Do not operate near high tensi...

Page 5: ...el that will generate heat while running Touching hot parts will result in serious burns When the charger is not in use disconnect it from the outlet This will prevent accidents overheating and short...

Page 6: ...en the smallest amount of the electrolyte in your eyes DO NOT RUB Wash immediately with water and seek medical attention at once The electrolyte can cause blindness If electrolyte comes in contact wit...

Page 7: ...x1 MC330CR x1 Switch SSW GS x1 Miscellaneous Mini Screwdriver Servo mounting hardware and servo horns only w servo set Receiver R203GF Servo S3003 S3050 Connectors 3 CH3 Servo 2 Throttle Servo CH2 1...

Page 8: ...Dual Rate Dial D R Antenna Built in Throttle Servo Reversing Switch Steering Servo Reversing Switch Steering Wheel Power Switch When slid upward the power is turned on LED Light It blinks at Low Batte...

Page 9: ...itter will not be used for any short or long period of time always remove the batteries If the batteries do happen to leak clean the battery case and contacts thorough ly Make sure the contacts are fr...

Page 10: ...ry Use to press the pushbutton switch Checker LED Power switch Pushbutton switch MC230CR MC330CR Orange Blue Black Red Applicable motors Number of turns is criteria Use the MC230CR with a motor with 2...

Page 11: ...to Motor Connects to Battery Gas Powered Model Receiver Antenna Installation Install the R203GF receiver on the car as follows Note The operating range may become shorter depending on where the recei...

Page 12: ...otors batteries and wiring that handles heavy current loads at least 1 2 inch away from the receiver and the receiver antenna High frequency noise will cause a decrease in operating range and could ca...

Page 13: ...e to each other within 0 5 meter 2Turn on the transmitter and the receiver Link Switch LED 3Push and hold the Link Switch of the receiver 4When the link is complete the LED in the receiver changes to...

Page 14: ...e setting points cannot be memorized The previous settings are retained The confirmation beep sounds only when the motor was connected If the LED does not go off but blinks rapidly setting was not per...

Page 15: ...throttle linkage Throttle Trim Steering neutral adjustments can be made by moving the Steering trim knob to the left or right Racers Tip When you install a servo always check to be sure the servo is a...

Page 16: ...Throttle Servo Reversing REV CH2 This function reverses the rotation direction of the throttle servo When the trim position deviates from the center the deviation will be on the opposite side when th...

Page 17: ...her Channel can be used besides the steering wheel and the throttle operation Right and left operation of two actions can be done by using the servo ON OFF the headlight etc can be operated by using C...

Page 18: ...erse operation set Single blink Single confirmation beep Only brake operation set Off On On Off Off Double blink Two confirmation beeps Blinks Confirmation beep also sounds Confirmation beep only soun...

Page 19: ...r requirement 6V common with receiver Current drain 8mA at 6V Idle Output torque 6 5kg cm 90 3oz in at 6V Operating speed 0 16sec 60 degree at 6V Size 40 0x20 0x38 1mm 1 57x0 79x1 50in Weight 49g 1 72...

Page 20: ...acts are bent and not making good contact Dirty contacts Clean the contacts and check for corrosion Receiver Battery Dead battery Replace or recharge Wrong polarity Check connections Antenna Near othe...

Page 21: ...scribe the problem in as much detail as possible and send the letter along with the system in question Symptom Including the conditions and when the problem occurred R C System Send transmitter receiv...

Page 22: ...ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mo...

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