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failsafe
In the unlikely event the radio connection is lost during use, the
receiver will reduce the throttle to idle. The steering channel holds the
last input command. If you power on the receiver before powering on
the transmitter, the receiver enters failsafe mode with throttle at idle.
When you power on the transmitter, normal control resumes.
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit
to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single
specific transmitter. The included transmitter and receiver are bound
at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the instructions below.
1. Power off the transmitter and ESC.
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC.
3. Power on the ESC.
4. Remove the front cover. Press the bind button (
a
) on
the receiver. The RED LED on the receiver flashes rapidly.
5. Power on the transmitter.
6. The RED LED on the receiver turns solid when
the system is bound. Replace the front cover.
You must rebind when you want to use
a different transmitter.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Short Run Time
• Battery damaged/not charged
• Motor dirty or brushes worn
• Check/change battery
• Check/clean/replace
Sluggish Action
• Motor dirty or brushes worn
• Bind in drivetrain
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• Check/clean/replace
• Clean/adjust
• Replace/recharge
Controls Reversed
• ST. REV or TH. REV
• Change switch position
Motor/ESC overheat
• Over-geared for the driving environment
• Install smaller pinion
Doesn’t Operate
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter powered off
• ESC powered off
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• Replace/recharge
• Power On
• Power On
• Replace/recharge
Poor Range
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter antenna is damaged or loose
• Receiver antenna damaged
• Replace/recharge
• Check/tighten
• Check/repair/replace
The system will not connect
• Transmitter and receiver too near each other
• Transmitter and receiver too near large
metal objects (vehicles, etc.)
• Receiver accidentally put in bind mode so
receiver is no longer bound
• Move transmitter 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) from receiver
• Move away from large metal objects (vehicles, etc.)
• Rebind transmitter and receiver
The receiver goes into failsafe
mode a short distance away
from the transmitter
• Check the receiver antenna to be sure it is
not cut or damaged
• Contact Horizon Product Support
• Make sure receiver antenna is in an antenna tube and is above vehicle
The receiver quits responding
during operation
• Low battery voltage
• Loose or damaged wires or connectors
between battery and receiver
• Completely recharge battery
• Do a check of the wires and connection between battery and receiver.
Repair or replace wires and/or connectors
Receiver loses its bind
• Transmitter accidentally put in bind mode,
ending bind to receiver
• Bind transmitter to receiver
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