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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
possible error
Actions
Motor will not
start
Motor cable unplugged / demo-
lished
Plug in cable / new solder
Drive battery empty
Changing the battery or charging
Remote control does not work
correctly, incorrectly adjusted
throttle trim
Check remote control, adjust trim correctly
Defective motor
Replace the motor
Throttle set incorrectly
Set trim to neutral
Motor runs in
reverse
Servo reverse switch throttle
displaced
Bring servo reverse switch into the correct position
Engine has no
power
Drive battery is almost empty
Changing the battery or charging
Throttle set incorrectly
Set trim to neutral
Drive is running hard
Check drive, clean and grease the shaft
Drive is very loud
Check shaft and motor
Motor gets very hot
Allow engine to cool, check engine, install water
cooling, clean and grease the shaft
Model is dif-
ficult to control
Transmitter battery empty
Change batteries or recharge batteries
Displaced steering trim
Check and adjust steering trim
Interference
Take a short break and then re-try
Throttle set incorrectly
Set trim to neutral
Model has no
function
Transmitter and receiver are not
bound
Transmitter and receiver rebind (manual of the trans-
mitter)
Interference
Take a short break and then re-try
Displaced throttle trim
Set trim to neutral
LEDs on the transmitter does
not light up
Check that the model and transmitter are turned on.
Check for empty batteries
Model is very
noisy
Propeller was damaged
Replace the propeller
Shaft is dirty or difficult to move
Clean the shaft and regrease
Screws are loose
Check the placement of all screws and tighten.
Components have dissolved
Check all components and attach them again
