Battery Replacement (For Dry Cell Battery System) - FUTABA 4GWD Instruction Manual

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Battery Replacement (for dry cell battery system)

Load the eight batteries in accordance with the polarity markings on the battery
holder. (8 AA Size Batteries)
Battery Replacement
1
Remove the battery cover
f r o m t h e t r a n s m i t t e r b y
sliding it in the direction of the
arrow in the figure.
2
Remove the used batteries.
3
L o a d t h e n e w A A s i z e
batteries. Pay ver y close
attention to the polarity markings
and reinsert accordingly.
4
Slide the battery cover back
onto the case.
Caution
Always be sure you reinsert the bat-
teries in the correct polarity order.
If the batteries are loaded incorrectly, the transmitter
may be damaged.
When the transmitter will not be used
for any short or long period of time,
always remove the batteries.
If the batteries do happen to leak, clean the battery
case and contacts thoroughly. Make sure the contacts
are free of corrosion.
Check:
T u r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h o n t h e
transmitter to the ON position. Check
the battery voltage display on the LCD
screen.
I f t h e v o l t a g e i s l o w, c h e c k t h e
case or incorrect battery polarity.
Low Battery Alarm:
If the transmitter battery voltage drops
below 8.5V an alarm will sound and
"LOW BT" will be displayed on the
LCD screen.
The low battery alarm is meant to be
a safety feature only. Do NOT oper-
ate your radio below 9V. Always shut
your radio off as soon as possible after
the low battery warning tone to avoid
loss of control.
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