Futaba 8J User Manual
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Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT IXQFWLRQV ZKLFK ZRUN ZLWK WKH GLJLWDO THROTTLE TRIM to provide
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Important note: The IDLE-DOWN function is not normally used when starting the
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second simultaneously.
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GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Decrease the throttle setting to idle
with the flip of a switch for spins and
landings.
Open IDLE-DOWN function.
for 1 second.
to IDLE-DOWN.
Activate the function.
to MIX.
to OFF.
With THROTTLE STICK at idle, adjust
the rate until engine idles as desired.*
THROTTLE STICK.
to RATE.
until engine idles
as desired.
Optional: change switch assignment.
Choose desired switch and position.
to SW.
to desired SWITCH.
to POSI.
to desired position.
Close.
Where next?
THR-CUT
: see p. 38.
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