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VENTURE 30 CP TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE CURE
Helicopter vibrates excessively a. Rotor blades out of balance Re-balance rotor blades
b. Flybar/paddles not centered Re-center flybar on rotor head
c. Engine running roughly Re-adjust engine lean/rich settings
d. Excessive clutch run out Re-align clutch assembly
Engine runs inconsistent a. Incorrect fuel mixture Re-adjust engine settings
b. Fuel line problem Check/replace lines (including
inside the tank)
c. Glow plug damaged Replace glow plug
Main rotor blades do not track a. Blade pitch not equal Re-set blade pitch w/ gauge and retest
b. Blades warped or twisted Check and replace as needed
Model "wobbles" in hover a. Rotor rpm too low Increase throttle at hover or
decrease pitch
Clutch grabs when at idle a. Engine rpm too high Reduce trim value/engine rpm
b. Engine/clutch mis-aligned Re-align and retest
Model will not lift off the ground a. Engine too rich Lean needle valve settings
b. Blade pitch incorrect Re-check with pitch gauge
c. Throttle curve incorrect Re-check throttle curve settings
Model rotates uncontrollably a. Gyro direction reversed Re-check gyro direction and retry
b. Tail servo reversed Re-check servo direction and retry
c. Gyro gain too low Increase gyro gain and retry
d. Main rotor rpm too low Increase throttle or decrease pitch
Model constantly drifts in same direction a. Linkage out of adjustment Re-check linkages per manual
b. Servo centering not correct Re-check servo neutral and reset
c. Trim levers not centered Check TX trim lever position
For additional questions, please contact:
Venture Help Line: 217-355-9511
9a.m.–5p.m. Mon–Fri CST
E-mail: venturehelp@horizonhobby.com
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