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Push the transmitter antenna down into the moulded hole in the top of the transmitter.
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Thread the antenna (clockwise) into place and tighten it
gently
until it stops.
IMPORTANT
Do not force the antenna into place or tighten it too strongly. Doing
so could cause damage to the antenna and/or transmitter.
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Check to make sure that the transmitter ON/OFF switch is in the 'OFF' position.
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Remove the plastic battery cover from the bottom of the transmitter.
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Install 8 'AA' Alkaline batteries into the battery tray, double-checking to make sure
that the polarity (+/-) is correct.
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Reinstall the battery cover and set the transmitter aside for now.
Upgrading your transmitter to use rechargeable NiCD or NiMH batteries is easy. All you
need to do is purchase 8 'AA' rechargeable NiCD or NiMH batteries and a compatible
charger. This will allow you to recharge the batteries without removing the batteries from the
transmitter and it will save you money in the long run, since you won't need to purchase
Alkaline batteries when they run low.
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Check to make sure that the receiver ON/OFF switch is in the 'OFF' position. 'ON'
and 'OFF' are moulded into the switch cover plate.
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Open the battery box cover by removing the retaining clip and pulling up on the
front of the battery box cover. The battery box cover is hinged at the back.
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Remove the battery holder from the battery box.
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Install 4 'AA' Alkaline batteries into the battery holder, double-checking to make
sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the batteries are pushed firmly into place. They
should not be loose. If for any reason the plug from the battery holder (male red
plug) is not plugged into the switch (female red plug), plug them together now. The
plugs can fit together only one way.
PRO TIP
After installing the batteries into the battery holder in the next procedure, we recommend fitting a rubber band or cable
tie around the battery holder. This will prevent the batteries from coming loose when doing jumps, etc.
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Reinstall the battery holder into the battery box and secure the battery box cover back into place, using the retaining clip.
If you would like to upgrade to a rechargeable NiMH battery pack, instead of using Alkaline
batteries, we suggest using a high-quality 5 cell 1200mAH NiMH RX Battery Pack. Not only
will this battery pack be rechargeable, but because it's a 5-cell battery, it will operate the servos
at a higher power rating and faster speed. We also suggest upgrading the ON/OFF switch to one
that includes a separate charge cord. This will allow you to charge the receiver battery without
removing the battery box cover. When installing the switch, make sure that you leave the charge
cord outside of the receiver box, but secured to the chassis, so it doesn't get damaged.
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