Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 27 Dedicated Video Game

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To service Barrier Panel… 
Refer to Marquee Service illustration. 
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Remove Marquee. Refer to service instructions for Marquee.
Locate and remove hex nuts used to fasten barrier panel in cabinet. Grasp barrier panel along bottom 
edge and lift it out of cabinet.
Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
BLOWER SERVICE
To service Blower Fan… 
Refer to Blower Fan and Speaker Service illustration. 
Switch...

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To service Marquee Mounted Cabinet Speakers… 
Refer to Blower Fan and Speaker Service illustration. Speakers are located in the underside of marquee. 
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Remove fan access panel from atop cabinet: 
1.Locate and remove screws used to fasten access panel.
2.Lift and pivot panel to remove from cabinet. NOTE
: Access panel is heavy and may require a bit of 
maneuvering during removal and reinstallation....

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CONTROLLER SERVICE
AB
CD
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To service Start and Attack Buttons… 
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Remove controller assembly:
1. Remove tamper-resistant screws used to fasten controller cover to housing and set aside. 
2. Lift up controller cover enough to expose wiring. Label and disconnect all wiring, including ground.
3. Completely remove controller cover.
Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
GENERAL DASH SERVICE
To service Throttle…
Refer...

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To service Throttle (continued)…
2. Lift up controller cover enough to expose wiring. Label and disconnect all wiring, including ground.
3. Completely remove controller cover and set aside until reinstallation.
 Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
Reconnect wires and reinstall. Check for pinched wires.
To service Steering Assembly…
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Unlock and open rear cabinet door.
Label and disconnect wiring,...

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To service Steering Assembly (continued)…
Reinstall and fasten all items in place with hardware provided.
While the steering mechanism is exposed, inspect belt for splits in the rubber or other signs of wear at the 
edges of the teeth. Install a new belt if necessary following the instructions below. 
To service Steering Belt…
Loosen four mounting nuts for the motor bracket. 
Tighten the tension-adjust bolt only until there is no belt deflection, then...

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To service Transformer…
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Unlock and remove rear door.
If power to game machine was only recently disconnected, the transformer may still be warm. Allow 
transformer to cool completely before handling.
Label and disconnect all wiring, including ground.
Remove screws used to fasten transformer to base of cabinet.
Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
To service Coin Mechanism…
Switch off power to...

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DOLLAR BILL VALIDATOR SERVICE
To service Dollar Bill Validator…
(Use MARS AE2411-U3 UL recognized currency changer)
Dollar bill validators or other currency acceptors may be installed in games that are manufactured with an 
additional wiring connector. 
Switch off power to game machine and unplug the AC line cord. 
Unlock and open coin door. Read label affixed to the inside of door for additional information. 
Disassemble validator and remove material...

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To service Speaker in Seat… 
Refer to Seat Service illustration.
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line cord.
Remove tamper resistant screws used to fasten seat access panel, and pull panel forward.
Label and disconnect speaker wiring, including ground.
Remove hex nuts used to fasten speaker to seat and remove speaker.
Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
Reinstall speaker and reattach wiring, including ground.
IMPORTANT:
 Apply removable...

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To service Seat Tail Lamp…
Refer to Seat Service illustration.
Switch off power to game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
Remove tamper resistant screws used to fasten red lens cover.
Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
To service PCB Board Assemblies…
Refer to the following procedure when servicing the Wheel Driver Board, I/O Board, Amplifier Board, or 
Quad High Current Board.
Switch off power to game machine and unplug AC line...