FIRMA 40A Lite Smart Brushed ESC Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
ESC ON – No
motor function,
audible tone or
LED
Battery/connec-
tion issue
Recharge/replace
battery. Secure all
connections
Damaged ESC/
switch
Repair/replace ESC
switch/ESC
Damaged motor Repair/replace
Motor – Stops
and LED blinks
Low voltage
protection
When the ESC LED
blinks, recharge/
replace battery
Overheat
protection
When the LED blinks,
let motor/ESC cool,
change set up or
gearing to avoid
overheating
Motor – Acceler-
ates irregularly
Battery issue
Repair damaged wir-
ing/replace battery
Incorrect gearing Adjust/replace gearing
Worn or dam-
aged motor
Repair/replace motor
Motor – Does not
turn continuously
in response to
throttle
ESC/motor
damaged
Repair/replace wiring
or motor/ESC
Motor – Slows
but will not stop
Incorrect
transmitter/ESC
calibration
Adjust throttle travel/
other throttle settings
on the transmitter/
ESC. Repeat the ESC
Calibration Procedure