Charging jack – Port for charging the transmitter batteries with the included battery charger.
On-off switch
DATA INPUT lever – Used to change the values of the various functions displayed on the LCD screen.
Liquid-crystal display screen (LCD) – Displays programming modes and values entered.
MODE key – Used to scroll through and display the seven different functions.
SELECT key – Used to display the values for the current function.
Throttle/rudder control stick – Operates the servos connected to channel 3 (throttle) and channel 4 (rudder) in the receiver.
Trainer/throttle-cut switch – Operates both the trainer and throttle-cut functions. To operate as a trainer switch the
transmitter must be connected to another transmitter via. a trainer cord (available separately). To use the throttle-cut function,
lower the throttle stick all the way, then rapidly depress the switch twice to fully close the carburetor and shut off the engine.
Retractable landing gear switch/Channel 5 – Switch operates the servo connected to channel 5 in the receiver if your
model has retractable landing gear this is the control used to extend and retract the gear.
Antenna – Radiates signals to the receiver. Never fly a model without fully extending the antenna or you may create
interference to other modelers and decrease operational signal range of the transmitter. The antenna may be removed and
replaced with another in case it is inadvertently broken.
RADIO INSTALLATION
Follow these guidelines to properly mount the servos, receiver and battery.
• Make certain the alignment tab on the battery, switch and servo connectors is oriented correctly and “keys” into the
corresponding notch in the receiver or connectors before plugging them in. When unplugging connectors, never pull on
the wires. Always pull on the plastic connector instead.
• If any servo wires are not long enough to reach the receiver, servo extension wires (available separately) may be used.
• Always mount the servos with the supplied rubber grommets. Do not over tighten the
screws. No part of the servo casing should contact the mounting rails, servo tray or any
other part of the airplane structure. Otherwise, vibration will be transmitted to the servo
causing premature wear and/or servo failure.
• Note the small numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) molded into each arm on the Futaba 4-arm servo
arms. The numbers indicate how many degrees each arm is “off” from 90 degrees to
correct for minute manufacturing deviations from servo to servo.
• To center the servos, connect them to the receiver and turn
on the transmitter and receiver. Center the trims on the
transmitter, then find the arm that will be perpendicular to
the pushrod when placed on the servo.
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