Installing Receiver Batteries
The radio receiver in your S-Maxx uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath the battery
cover. The battery cover can be identified by the on/off switch.
1.
Remove the battery cover by removing the two 3x10mm
roundhead self-tapping screws from the cover.
2.
Remove the battery holder and install 4 AA alkaline batteries.
Make careful note of the battery polarity by comparing
against the diagrams in the battery holder.
3.
Insert the battery holder into the battery cover.
4.
Reinstall the battery cover and secure with the screws
(
see sidebar!
).
On/Off
Switch
4-cell
battery
holder
Direct the battery wires
through the slot in the
battery cover.
If the
wires are not properly
routed, they may become
broken or shorted, causing
radio system failure and
loss of control.
If you use
rechargeable batteries in
your receiver, be aware that
when they begin to lose
their charge, they lose
power much more quickly
than regular alkaline
batteries. Signs of weak
receiver batteries include
sluggish steering response
and shortened radio range.
Caution:
Discontinue
running your
S-Maxx at the first sign of
weak batteries to avoid
losing control.
If the radio system
doesn’t appear to
work when the
transmitter and receiver
switches are turned on,
check for correct battery
installation.
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