Minelab F3

F3 Service Manual
Page 71
 remove coil and remove any dirt located in the
shaft and on the cable – inspect cable for any
damage – if none ensure the coil has 52 turns and
assemble back into the detector – fit coil pin if not
present
 if cable damaged replace with new coil
ON/OFF slide is very
difficult to move
 disassemble handle and remove dust and dirt
Armrest will not move
 loosen middle bolt
 disassemble armrest and clean
 replace armrest
Coil does not remain in
place (floppy)
 replace friction blocks
Coil falls off lower shaft
 refit camlock pins
 replace lower shaft
Water found inside
battery pack
 clean battery lid and apply silicone grease to
battery lid O-ring
Camlocks will not stop
shafts from collapsing
 replace camlock pressure blocks
Battery Lid will not close
 remove and clean O-ring
 replace swollen batteries if applicable