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Thank you for purchasing a Futaba 6YG. Before using your 6YG, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place. See the glossary page 22 for a definition of the special terms used in this manual. APPLICATION, EXPORT, AND RECONSTRUCTION 1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface use if on the correct frequency. 2.
SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................4 Meaning of Special Markings ....................................................4 Precautions During Flight ..........................................................4 NiCd Battery Charging Precautions ............................................6 Storage and Disposal Precautions ..............................................7 Other Precautions ........................................................................8 BEFORE USE ........
S AFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe use, observe the following precautions. Meaning of Special Markings Pay special attention to safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the following marks. Mark Meaning Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly.
Do not fly in the following places: -Near other R/C flying fields (within about 2.5miles [3km] -Near people on the ground, or objects in the air -Near homes, schools, hospitals, or other places where there are a lot of people -Near high tension lines, high structures, or communication facilities Radiowave interference and obstructions may cause a crash. A crash caused by trouble in the R/C set, or the model itself, may cause death or property damage. Do not fly when you are tired, sick, or intoxicated.
Turning on the power switch: Set the transmitter (Tx) throttle stick to idle. 1. Turn "On" the transmitter (Tx) power switch, 2. Then turn "On" the receiver (Rx) power switch. Turning off the power switch: Stop the engine, 1. Turn "Off" the receiver (Rx) power switch, 2. Then turn "Off" the transmitter (Tx) power switch. If the Tx power switch is turned off first, the engine may go to full throttle unexpectedly and cause an injury.
Do not short the nicd battery connector terminals. Shorting the terminals will cause sparking and overheating and result in burns or fire. Do not drop or apply strong shock to nicd battery. The battery may short out and cause overheating or breakage and electrolyte leakage and result in burns or damage from chemical contents. Storage and Disposal Precautions Do not leave the R/C set, battery, model airplane, etc. within the reach of small children.
Do not store the R/C set in the following places: -Where it is very hot (75°F [40C] or more) or very cold (18°F [-10C] or less). -Where the set will be exposed to direct sunlight. -Where the humidity is high. -Where there is strong vibration. -Where it is dusty. -Where there is steam and heat. Storing the R/C set in the places listed above may cause distortion, corrosion and product failure.
BEFORE USE Set Contents After opening the carton, first check if the following items are provided. The set contents depend on the type of set, and these are the standard. Transmitter Receiver Servo T6YG R147F R127DF S3003 (x4) Servo horns Receiver switch Extension cord Small screwdriver and others If the set contents are incomplete, or if you have any questions, please contact the dealer.
Name and Handling of Each Part Transmitter T6YG (Front Panel) Antenna /Aerial Elevator/Aileron Dual Rate switch (ELV/AIL D/R) Carrying handle Voltage indicator Landing gear switch (Ch.5) Channel 6 Elevator D/R Aileron D/R Trainer switch Throttle (Mode 2) /Rudder stick Elevator (Mode 2) /Aileron stick Elevator trim lever (Mode 2) Throttle trim lever (Mode 2) Aileron trim lever Crystal Cover NOTE: This graphic shows the default assignments for a Mode 2 aircraft system as supplied by the factory.
Landing gear switch: Controls the raising and lowering of retractable landing gear. Not all models will use this function. Flap knob: Controls the flap servo(CH6). Dual Rate switch (AIL. D/R/ELV. D/R): Dual Rate trimmers (AIL./ELV.): Used to set to reduce the servo travel by flipping each Dual Rate switch. The travel reduction for the aileron and elevator may be set by each trimmer. See page 18 for the aileron/elevator dual rate function operation instructions.
Do not charge Dry Batteries. Charging dry batteries will cause overheating or breakage and electrolyte leakage and result in burns or damage by the chemical content. Charging the Nicad Battery Never plug the special slow charger into an AC outlet other than the voltage specified shown on the charger. If the charger is plugged into an AC outlet other than the specified voltage, overheating, sparking, etc, may cause burns, fire, etc.
Receiver R127DF/R147F "7": Not Used (CH7) "6": Flap servo (CH6) "5": Gear servo (CH5) "4": Rudder servo (CH4) "3": Throttle servo (CH3) "2": Elevator servo (CH2) "1": Aileron servo (CH1) "B" Battery Connector Antenna Crystal Crystal: The crystal is installed at the side of the receiver. Servo S3003 Servo wheel To receiver Accessories: The following items are supplied with the set: -Spare servo horns: Use to match the application. -Servo mounting parts: Rubber grommets, etc.
Transmitter Operation and Movement of Each Servo Before making any adjustments, learn the operation of the transmitter and the movement of each servo. (In the following descriptions, the transmitter is assumed to be in the operating state.) Aileron Operation When the aileron stick is moved to the right, the right aileron is raised and the left aileron is lowered, relative to the direction of flight, and the plane turns to the right.
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT This section describes the installation and adjustment of the receiver, servos, etc. to the plane. Connections Connection examples are shown below. Connection Example •Four servos are supplied as standard.
(Connector Connection) Insert the receiver, servo, and battery connectors fully and firmly. If vibration, etc. causes a connector to work loose during flight, the plane may crash. (Receiver Vibration proofing / Waterproofing) Vibration proof the receiver and battery by wrapping them in sponge rubber or some such material. If the receiver may get wet, waterproof them separately by placing them in plastic bags or balloons.
Adjustments The operating direction, neutral position, and steering angle of each servo are adjustable. The basic linkage and adjustments, control layout, and servo, Rx and Nicad installation should conform to the fuselage design drawings and kit instruction manual. Be sure that the center of gravity is at the prescribed position.
USING OTHER FUNCTIONS Aileron/Elevator Dual Rate (D/R) Function The maximum travel of the aileron and elevator servos can be altered by operating the dual rate switch. For instance, when the switch is in the lower position, the deflection angle is the normal deflection angle. The normal deflection angle, at the low switch position, can be adjusted by the dual rate trimmers (AIL/ELV). The rate can be adjusted from 50% (position 0) to 100% (position 10) of the maximum deflection angle.
Stick Lever Spring Tension Adjustment The operating feel of the aileron, elevator, and rudder sticks can be individually adjusted by adjusting the stick spring tension. 1. Remove the four transmitter rear case screws and carefully remove the rear case. 2. Adjust the spring tension by turning the screw of the channel you want to adjust (clockwise to stiffen counter-clockwise to soften). 3. Close the rear case and tighten the four screws.
REFERENCE Ratings Transmitter T6YG (2 sticks, 6 channels, FM transmitter) Receiver R127DF (7 channels, FM receiver) Transmitting frequency: 29, 35, 36, 40, 41, 50, 60, 72, or 75 MHz Modulation method: FM(Frequency Modulation) Power requirement: 12V (penlight battery x8) or 9.6V nicad battery Current drain: 180mA Receiving frequency: 50, 72, or 75 MHz Intermediate frequency: 1st IF 10.7MHz 2nd IF 455kHz Power requirement: 6V (penlight battery x4), 4.
Troubleshooting If your R/C set does not operate, its range is short, it intermittently stops operating, or it operates erroneously, take the action shown in the table below. If this does not correct the trouble, please contact a Futaba dealer. Check point Check item Action Transmitter/receiver battery Dead battery. Dirty contacts. Replace the battery. Charge the NiCd battery. Reload the batteries in the correct polarity. If the contact spring is deformed, correct it. Wipe with a dry cloth.
REFERENCE Glossary The following defines the symbols and terms used in this instruction manual. Aileron (AIL) Control surface on the left and right sides of the main wing of an aircraft. It usually controls banking of the aircraft. Channel Represents the number of control functions. It can also represent the number of servos that are operated. Down Means "down" elevator. It is the direction in which the trailing edge of the elevator moves.
Repair Service (for USA) Before requesting repair, read this instruction manual again and recheck your system. Should the problem continue, request repair service as follows: Describe the problem in as much detail as possible and send it with a detailed packing list together with the parts that require service.
