Control Stick; How To Remove The Control Stick - Sega AFTER BURNER CLIMAX Owner's Manual

4.1 CONTROL STICK

The Control Stick unit is housed in the control panel assembly. Follow the procedure below to access the
components.
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If the operability of the control stick is unsatisfactory, or if settings on the test mode calibration screen are
ineffective, the problem could be a defective mechanism, displacement of the position where volume or
microswitch has been fastened, or malfunctioning of volume or microswitch.
Carry out the following procedure to replace control stick or microswitch. Also be sure to grease the
mechanical components of the control stick once every 3 months.

4.1.1 HOW TO REMOVE THE CONTROL STICK

To replace the control stick volume or microswitch, remove the control stick. It is very difficult to work with
the control stick attached and parts or wiring could be damaged.
The following tools are needed for the following procedure.
- 2.5 mm Allen wrench or screwdriver
- 8 mm spanner, Allen screwdriver or socket wrench
1) Cut off the power.
2) Remove the 2 hexagon socket screws in front of the control stick. The spring washer and special
washer are used with hexagon socket screws.
After the volume has been replaced, be sure to set the volume value on the
test mode calibration screen and the input test screen and check variations
in the volume value.
After adjusting or replacing a microswitch, always check ON/OFF of the
switch on the input test screen of the test mode.
Handle parts inside the control stick very carefully. Be especially careful to
avoid damage, deformation or loss of these parts. If any one of these parts
is lost or defective, it can result in damages and/or faulty operations.
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