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Published by: NAMCO-AMERICA. INC. P. 0. Box 641630 San Jose, CA 95164-1630 TEL: (408) 383-3900 FAX: (408) 383-0128

Printed in the U.S.A

{ / lllll CONTENTS

1. SPECIFICATIONS...... 1 2. PRECAUTIONS 2-1 Caution When Installing ...... 1 2-2 Caution When Handling ...... 2

3. INSPECTION ...... 2

4. INSTALLATION 4-l Assemblying the Marquee ...... 4 4-2 Installing the Marquee Assy. on the Monitor Cabinet ...... 4 43 Attaching Seat Assy. to Monitor Cabinet ...... 4

5. ADJUSTMENTS 5-i Power On...... 5 6-2 Adjustment Switches on the Service Panel ...... 5 53 Test Mode (Main Menu) ...... 6 5-3-l Changing Game Fees (Coin Option Screen) ...... 7 5-3-2 Changing Game Settings (Game Option Screen) ...... 8 5-3-3 Switch Test Screen ...... 9 5-3-4 Sound Test Screen (Adjusting Speaker Volume) ...... I0 5-3-5 Gamelnitialization ...... ~._ll 5-4 MonitorAdjustment ...... 11

6. HOW TO PLAY...... 12 7. MAINTENANCE 7-l Opening Dashboard Panel ...... 13 7-2 Replacing Fluorescent Lamps ...... 13 7-2-l Marquee Lamp ...... 13 7-2-2 Dashboard Lamp ...... 13 7-3 Steering Assembly...... 14 7-3-l Replacing Steering Assy...... 14 7-3-2 Replacing Steering Potentiometer ...... 14 7-4 Brake & Accelerator Pedal Assembly .,.___, ...... ,._._, ,., ...... 15 7-4-l Replacing Dual Pedal Assy...... 15 7-4-2 Replacing Dual Pedal Potentiometers ...... 15 7-5 Clutch Pedal Assy...... I6 7-51 Replacing Clutch Pedal Assy. ,..,...... ,, ...... 16 7-5-2 Replacing Clutch Pedal Micro Switch ...... 16 7-6 Shift Assembly ...... 17 7-61 Replacing Shift Assy...... -17 7-6-2 Replacing Shift Micro Switches ...... 17 7-7 Replacing Speakers. ,____, ,..., ...... 18 7-8 Replacing Monitor ...... 16 7-g Removing the Game PC Board ...... 18

6. TROUBLESHOOTING - GENERAL...... 19

9. PARTS LIST ,...... ,,,,..,...... ,.,.,,., ...... 22-23

16. GAME HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAMS ...... ~ ... 27

11, LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (See over) 4-l 3/4 View of Game ...... 3

F-1 Service Panel ...... 5

5-2 MenuScreen ...... 6

Coin Option Screen ...... 7

5-4 Table of Coin Option Settings (Game Fee Examples) ...... 7

5-5 Game Option Screen ...... ,, ...... 8

5-6 Table of Game Option Settings ...... 8

5-7 Switch Test Screen...... 9

5-8 Switch Test Description Table ...... ~9

5-9 SoundTest Screen ...... 10

5-10 Adjustment Screen ...... 1 1

5-11 Monitor Remote Adjustment Board ...... 11

7-l Control Panel ...... , ...... ,., ...... 13

7-2 HAPP Steering Assembly ...... 14

7-3 HAPP Dual Pedal (Brake & Accelerator) Assembly ... ., ...... 15

7-4 HAPP Clutch Pedal Assembly ...... 16

7-5 HAPP Shift Assembly ...... 17 RIDGE RACERS’”

1. SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY: PC XT Type Switching Power Supply 200 Watts POWER CONSUMPTION: 301 w DIMENSIONS: Width Depth Height Cabinet Assembly 451/J” 36’12” 65’1~” Seat Assembly 3 1 ‘IA” 43’1:” 49’18” Marquee Assembly 42l/<” I I%” I Y/2” Assembled Game 451/J” 7 1 !I?” 82’1:” CRATED DIMENSIONS: Width Depth Height Cabinet Carton 45%” 50” 67” Seat Carton 45’lz” 35” 5 I ** SHIPPING WEIGHT: Cabinet Carton 413 lb\. Seat Carton 194 Ibs.

MONITOR: One (I ) standard 33” Color Monitor with auto degause and remote adjustment boat-d ACCESSORIES: Keys: (Coin Box) ______._..____..__...... 2 (Coin Door) . ..____..______._...... 2 (Rear Door) ...... _._...... 2 Security Wrench ____._.__.....,.,...... ,...,.,...... 1 Operators Manual ...... _._.___...... 1

Note: Specifications may change without prior notice. Modification and/or alteration of the RIDGE RACERr’ game with kits or parts not supplied by NAMCO may void the warranty.

2. PRECAUTIONS 2-l Cautions When Installing This game is designed for indoor use only. The game must not be installed out- doors or under the following conditions: a. In areas directly exposed to sunlight, high humidity, direct water contact, dust. high heat or extreme cold. b. In locations that would present an obstacle in case of emergency, i.e. near fire 0 equipment or emergency exits. c. On an unstable surface or subject to floor or other vibration.

1 t -- 2-2 Caution When Handling a. AC power must always be turned OFF, and the game unplugged. hcfol-c replacing any pal% or connecting/disconnecting connector-s. 0 b. When unplugging the game from an electrical outlet, always grasp the plug. not the cord. c. Do not subject game to physical shock when transponing 01. moving it. d. The power supply t-ange is between I IO-120VAC. (switchable to 220 VAC). e. The cabinet must be grounded with a securely connected ~:r-ound plug. f. Care must be taken at all times to avoid electrical shock whenever inspecting or adjusting the game, particularly around the monitor-. g. Always return the levelers to the extreme “up” position before moving the game. and separate the game into its two assemblies -cabinet and seat. h. Adjustment is required whenever the game PC board. steering wheel. pedal assemblies or potentiometers are changed. (Ref. Set 53-51 i. DO NOT attempt to repair the Printed Cit-cuit Board (PCB). It conf;fins sensitive chips that could easily he damaged by even the small internal voltage of a multi-meter :\lways return the PCB to your distt-ibutor ~r)r any repairs. .i. Do not attempt to transport the game waith Imaquee and/or seat attached.

3. INSPECTION NOTE: The Monitor Cabinet and the Seat Assembly (with the Marquee Assem- bly inside) are shipped in separate cartons, and must be installed by the operator as described in Sections 4-1,4-2, and 4-3.

The two (2) RIDGE RACER Game cartons should be carefully inspected upon receipt to insure that the game is complete and was delivered in good condition. Inspect the game cabinet by doing the following: I. Examine the cabinet exterior for dents, chips, or broken parts. 2. Unlock and open the rear service door and the coin doors. Inspect the interior of the cabinet as follows: a. Verify that all plug-in connectors (on the cabinet hamesses) are fvmiy plugged in. DO NOT force connectors together. The connectors are keyed so they fit only in the proper orientation. A reversed edge connector can damage a PCB and will void your warranty. b. Inspect the power cord to insure that there are no cuts or dents in the insulation. c. Inspect the power supply connectors. d. Inspect other major sub-assemblies, such as the video display monitor, F’CB, steering assembly, pedal assemblies, shifter assembly, and speakers. Make sure that they are mounted securely and that all ground wires are firmly connected.

1llll 4. INSTALLATION 1. RIDGE RACER ships in two cartons, the monitor cabinet cartoon ;wd the seat carton. The marquee is packaged in a seperate carton within the seat carton. 2. Unpack the monitor cabinet, and place it in its intended operating location. 3. Open the cash box door (on the lower left side) and remove the hardware kit.

nhmration 4-l. 314 VIEW OF GAME

3 t 441 As.sembling the Marquee I. Open the seat carton and remove the marquee carton from it. 2. Open the marquee carton and remove the marquee assembly and the marquee plastic panel which is packaged separately within the carton. 3 Remove the two (2) red plastic end caps from the marquee assembly. These end caps retain the marquee plastic panel and the lamp clear plastic panel. 4. Open the marquee panel package and place the marquee panel into the slots in the marquee assembly side panels by sliding it in place from the top. 5. Replace the red plastic end caps on the marquee side panels to retain the marquee plastic panel.

4-2 Installing the Marquee As.sembly on the Monitor Cabinet NOTE: Due to the size and weight of the marquee, no less than two persons are required for installation. I. Place the assembled marquee assembly on top of the monitor cabinet over the top of the marquee mounting bracket. Set the marquee down slightly to the left side of the wire hamexs connection IO me monitor cabinet. -.7 Being careful not IO drop the marquee, lift up the right side and connect the marquee lamp harness connectors.

.3 Gently .se( me marquee down and slide it back into the monitor- cabinet bracket. 4. Secure the marquee in place using the two back brackets which mount to the top of the monitor cabinet wirh the two (2) 1 O/24 button head allen machine screws provided.

4-3 Attaching the Seat Assembly to the Monitor Cabinet 1. Roll the seat assembly up to, but not touching, the front edge of the monitor cabinet. Be careful not to pinch the wiring harnesses. 2. Connect the gear shift control harness connectors between the monitor cabinet and the shift assembly on the right side of the seat. 3. Gently move the seat assembly up to the monitor cabinet face. making sure that the control harness is not pinched between the Seat and the cabinet. 4. Connect the two assemblies together by bolting the metal “L” brackets to the assemblies with the eight (8) black 5/16 hex head machine screws provided.

NOTE: Whenever separating/moving the game, temporarily replace and tighten the bolts into their respective assemblies to prevent losing them.

5. Lower the eight (8) levelers (4 on each assembly) of the game, and adjust all levelers until the entire game is stable and rests firmly on the floor.

4 5. ADJUSTMENTS 5~~~~ I Power on When installation is complete, connect the power cord to an AC outlet and turn the power on. The Power on/off Switch is located on the lower right side comer of the cabinet.

S-2 Adjustment switches on the Service Panel The Service Panel is located behind the front coin door. It has controls for adjustment of the speaker volume, and switches for accessing the test modes.

I ON

OFF TEST SERVICE mj] COIN COUNT&

Illusuation %I. SERVICE PANEL

I. Test Switch Flipping this switch “ON” enters the Test Mode, and activates the Game Option Screen on the monitor. This is where the self-tests are performed, and game variables (game fees, level of difficulty, potentiometer adjustment etc.) are set/changed. Flip the test switch “OFF’ at any time to return to the Game Mode.

2. Service Switch By pressing this switch, credits can be issued without advancing the coin counter. This switch is also used to change screens in the Test Mode.

..,. s-3 TCSI I The self-test function is performed automatically when power is turned on. If no errors are encountered, the Game Screen is displayed on the monitor. 2. Test Mode Open the front coin door and position the test switch to the “ON” position. The Menu Screen will be displayed (Illustration 5-2) on the monitor- indicating the tests available.

r \ MENU

COIN OPTIONS 0

GAME OPTIONS 0

BOARD TEST 0

SWITCH TEST 0

SOUND TEST 0

MONITOR TEST 0

ADS DATA 0

ABORT @

IN = STEP ON THE GAS ” I < / C

For changing the game pricing etc. (Ref. Sec. 5-3-l) For setling the game options (Ref. Sec. 5-3-2) For test,ng the game PCBs For testing each switch/potentiometer (Ref. Sec. 5-33) For adjusting and testing the sound volume (Ref. Sec. 5-M) For adjusting the monitor For displaying game data For restoring ALL settings to the original values

Illustration 5-2. MENU SCREEN

3. To select the item to be tested - turn the steering wheel right or left until the desired item is highlighted.

4. To enter the test item selected -step on the accelemtor pedal,

5. To return to the Menu Screen, step on the brake pedal. NOTE: Step on both the brake and clutch pedals simultaneously when exiting the Switch Test Screen.

6. At the end of testing, reset the test switch to the “OFF’ position to return to Game Play. Normally the test switch should be in the “OFF’ position.

6 s-3- I Changing the Game Fees (Coin Options Screen) Select item I “COIN OM7ONS” from the Menu Screen (Ref. Sec. S-3) to display the Coin Options Screen. This allows game pricing and related settings to be changed

COIN OPTIONS GAME COST 4 COINS 1 CREDIT COIN, MEW 1 CO,N COUNT AS 1 COIN COIN 2 MECH , COW COUNT AS 1 COIN BCNUS FOR Q”ANTlTlY BUY-IN NONE FREE PLAY OFF EXlT = STEP ON THE BRAKE

Illustration 5-3. COIN OPTIONS SCREEN

To select an item to be changed -~ turn the steerin: wheel until the desired item is highlighted, and step on the accelerator pedal. Select the settings according to the TABLE OF COlK OPTIONS SETIINGS (below). To change the content of the selected item - rum the steering wheel again until the desired setting is displayed, then step on the accelerator pedal. After all changes have been made, step on the bmke pedal to return to the Menu Screen.

ITEM CONTENT (q standard setting)

(a) GAME FEE Number of credits to play the game l-9 (or!@ai selting is 44 )

(b) COIN MECH 1 1 Coin counts as’*” credit(r) 1_9(orQinatSeningis14)

(d) BONUS COIN A bonus credil is added when (he none (ofigin63 SelWg is none 4 ) specified numba of coins is inserted t-9

(e) FREE PLAY When set l0’ON”. a Ime play starts OFF 4 when We accelerator is depressed ON

EXAMPLES OF GAME FEE SETTINGS Setting of Settin of GAME FEE to be set (a)?%? FEE (b) COIN MECH 1 (c) BON”8 COIN

$1 .M) par game 4 MlNS 1 CREDIT 1 COlN COUNTS AS I COIN NONE $ .xJperg~e 2 COlNS 1 CREDIT 1 COIN COUNTS AS 1 COIN NONE $1.ooper2gameS 4 COtNS 1 CREDIT 1 COIN COUNTSAS 1 COIN 4 GIVES 4

Illustration 54. TABLE OF COIN OPTIONS SETT7NG.S

7 S 3~ Z Clwrl$tt~ the Game Settin?\ tGame Options Screen) Select item 2 “GAME OFTIONS” lwm the Menu Screen (Ref. Sec. S-3) to display the Ciame Options Screen.

~col-di~~~ to the I‘AHLE OF GAME OPTIONS SFTI‘INGS (below).

To change the contenl of the selected item .‘. turn the steel-in: wheel again until the desired setting is displayed, then step on the accelet-;ltor pedal. After all changes have been made, step on the brake pedal to return to the Men11 Scrwn~

ITEM CONTENT (4 standard setb?g) (a) Play time “I the Novice lew A (shwte*t) to H (blgest, (original 5etUng is D 4 )

(b) Play time of the Advanced level A(shcitest) to H (longest) (wiginal settkg is D 4 )

(cl) Play time of the Time Trial game A (shmtest) to H (longest) (onginal setting is D 4 )

(e) Laps fw the Novice level 2 to 5 (original sorting is 2 4)

(1) ,.a,,~ lo, the Advanced level 2 to 5 (original setting is 3 4)

(g, Laps ,or the Expert level 2 to 5 (wiginal settii is 3 4)

(h) taps lor the~me Trial game 2 to 5 (original setting is 3 4)

(i) Unit of speed MPH(Mik) 4 KM/” (Kilometer)

(j) Sound during the attraction time ON 1 OFF

Illustration 5-6, TABLE OF GAME OPTIONS SETTtNGS

8 S-S.7 Smirch Tesr Screen Select item 4 “SWITCH TEST‘ from the Menu .%I-een (Ref. Sec. S-3) to display the Switch Test Screen.

r SWITCH TEST I DIP SW2 12345678 SW3 12345678 STEERING rrocoo GAS n 0000 BRAKE II ocoo CLUTCH OFF SHIFT N SWITCH 1 OFF SWITCH 2 OFF SWITCH 3 OFF SWITCH 4 OFF SERVICE OFF COIN 1 OFF COIN 2 OFF

EXIT = STEP ON THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH

Illustration i-7. SWITCH TEST SCREEN

SWITCH BEING TESTED SWITCH TEST DESCRIPTION and RELATED ACTION I (a) DIP SW 2 1

(d) GAS With M pressure on the accelerator, the numerical display should read ‘oooo”. When stepping on the accelerator. the number increases. When “OK” appears to the right of the numerical display before stepping on the accelerator, it is operating properly

With no Pressure on the brake. the numerical display should read ‘MXKY’. When stepping on the brake, the number increases. When “OK” appean to the Cgh! of the numedcal display before stepping on the brake. it is operating properfy~

When “ON” appears while stepping on the clutch pedal. the clutch is operating pmperl)

The position of the shift (1 to 6 and N) and the status of four switches am indicated hen ?. When the shift lever is moved fomard switch 1 imlicates “ON” When the shift lever is moved backwwards. switch 2 indicates “ON”. When the shift lever is moved to mS left switch 3 indicates “ON” When the shift lever is moved right. switch 4 indicates “ON”~

When the Service Switd located inside the coin door is pressed. “ON” appearr.

(I) COIN 1 “Ow is displayed in RED when the coin 1 switch is lumed “ON”

j(j)COIN2 Not used

NOTE: To retun I I() G-t+ Main Menu from tics screen. step on both the brake and clutch pedals simultaneously. Illustration 5-8, SWITCH TEST TABLE

9 S-3-4 Sound Test Screen (adjusting volume) Select item 5 “SOUND TEST’ from the Menu Screen (Ref. Sec. 5-3) to display the Sound Test Screen

SOUND TEST

VOLUME (L) 3F - (4 VOLUME(R) 3F - - (b)

STEREO CHECK - - w

SONG 00 __ - (d)

EXIT = STEP ON THE BRAKE

(a) Sound volume of the left speaker

(b) Sound volume of the right speaker

(d) To test various game sounds Illustration 5-9, SOUND TEST SCREEN

1. Select Left (L) or Right (R) VOLUME by turning the steet-ing wheel until the desired item is flashing.

2. Step on the accelerator pedal, and the numeral (3F) will flash.

3. By turning the wheel to the right (clockwise), the numeral (indicating the sound volume level setting) will increase, and by turning the wheel to the left (counter-clockwise), the sound volume setting will decrease. The volume can be adjusted from 00 (minimum) to 3F (maximum) in 64 steps. The standard setting is 3F.

4. Select “STEREO CHECK” by turning the steering wheel until it is highlighted. and step on the accelerator pedal to hear the audio, first from the left speaker, then from the right speaker.

_.5 Step on the brake pedal to return to the Menu Screen.

10 S-i-5 Game lnitialiration Initialization is required whenever the game PCB, the steer-ing wheel, the accelemtor, brake or clutch pedals, and/or the potentiometers al-e replaced 1. With the steering wheel centered. hold down the Service Switch and turn the Test Switch to “ON”. The Adiustment Screen will appear.

-l ADJUST

STEERING Ocm

GAS OWJ

BRAKE owe

J Illustration 5-10, ADJUSTMENTSCREEN 2. When all three number displays to the right of STEERING, GAS and BRAKE read “OOOO”, adjustment is complete. 3. Reret the test switch to “OFF’ to return to the Game Mode. il .\lonitor Adjustment The monitor remote adjustment control is located on the insideleft wall of the control panel. and is accessed by openin: the dashboard. (Ref. Sec. 7-I) ?Ir5

M Illustration 5-11, MONITOR REMOTE ADJUSTMENT BOARD 541 Cross Hatch Pattern To center cross hatch pattern:

l Use VERT. POS to adjust cross hatch UP or DOWN.

l Use HORIZ. POS to adjust cross hatch LEFT or RIGHT. S-4-2 Cross Hatch Pattern with White Block Adjust White block adjustment should not be necessary-just insure that the block is centered in the cross hatch, and is white. If not, call a qualified Service Technician. 543 Color Bar Test WARNING - HIGH VOLTAGE Color should not need adjusting, but if the white fade test (the bottom white bar) is tinted an off color, adjustment can be made. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified Service Technician.

11 6. HOW TO PLAY

l KlDGE RACER is a one-player racing game where players race against computer can, 0 OI- race to a “personal best” in a time trial event.

* Either a manual transmission (using the shift lever and clutch) or an automatic transmission mode can be selected by the player.

* Four levels of difficulty are provided: NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, and TT (Time Trial). Top speed and the race course layout vary depending on skill level selected.

l Realistic car and road sounds plus a choice of music selections add 10 the excitement. The music selections are: 1. Ridge Racer (Power Remix) 4. Rotterdam Nation (Foo Mix) 2. Rare Hero (Sanodigy Mix) 5. Speedster- (I Like A.T. Mix) 3. Feeling Over (Underground) 6. Rhythm Shift (I 2” Version)

- After inserting the proper coin(s), the player selects the level of difficulty by turning the stewing wheel until the desired setriq (Novice. Intermediate. Advanced or Tl? is displayed, and then presses rhe accelcrawr pedal to actlva@z it.

* If the above items are nor selected within IO seconds, the game defaults to the novice level and automatic rransmission.

l The player has a set number of laps and race time for each race depending on difficulty level. These are operator adjustable. though Namco has selected the optimum setting.

l The game ends when the number of laps have been completed, or time runs out.

- At the completion of the race, the player’s ranking, lap time and total time are displayed.

LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY DEFINED NOVICE: A 2.lap race on the main course against computel- opponents. Maximum speed is 100 mph. INTERMEDIATE: A 3-lap race on the main course against computer opponents. Maximum speed is I25 mph. ADVANCED: A 3-lap race on an extended course against computer opponents. Maximum speed 125 mph. TIME TRIALS: A 3-lap race on an extended course against one fast computer opponent. Maximum speed is 137 mph.

ALL Games Mode: Fast times are recorded and serve as a challenge for other players.

12 7. MAINTENANCE 11~~~~111-~1--11-1~----- CAUTION 1 Bt: SIJK,~ ‘IV c1~w.t’~ I’HI: AC IY)\VKK I~EI’OHK

7-1 Opening the Dashboard Panel The dashboard panel is heavy, OPEN WITIf CAUTION. The dashboard panel must be opened to access the Steering mechanism and to change the dashboard fluorescent lamp

Illustration 7-l. CONTROL PANEL 1. Remove the four (4) bolts securing the plastic instrument housing to the dashboard panel. 2. Remove the steering wheel by removing the six (6) bolts. .3 Remove tile upper four (4) security bolts securing the top edge of the dashboard panel to the main cabinet with the wrench pt-ovided. Pivot the dashboard panel open on the bottom control panel hinge. 7-2 Replacing the Fluorescent Lamps

7-2- 1 Maruuee Lamp I. Remove the six (6) bolts securing the two plastic end caps (3 on each cap) to the marquee assembly, and remove the end panels. 2. Remove the marquee plastic panel by sliding it up and out of the retaining slots, and set it carefully aside. 3. Remove the fluorescent lamp from its holders by rotating the tube and pulling it outward. 4. Replace with a new 20 watt fluorescent lamp.

7-2-2 Dashboard Lamp I. Open the dashboard panel. (Ref. Sec. 7-l) 2. Remove the fluorescent lamp from its holders by rotating the tube and pulling it outward. 3. Replace it with a new 20 watt fluorescent lamp.

I3 7-3 Steering Assembly NOTE: RIDGE RACER uses a HAPP CONTROLS steering mc~hanism.

NOTE: Numbers shown are Happ Controls Pari Numbers. IllustraGon 7-2. HAPP STEERING ASSEMBLY

7-3-I Replacing the Steering Assembly

I. Remove the steering wheel and open the control panel. (Ref. Sec. 7-l ) 2. Disconnect the harness from the steering assembly. 3. Remove the nuts that hold the steering assembly to take out the steering assembly.

7-3-2 Replacing the Steering Assembly Potentiometer 1. Remove the two (2) screws that hold the potentiometer brackets. 2. Take out the entire potentiometer bracket including the gear. NOTE: * Since the potentiometer has a built-in stop, be sure that the stop won’t over travel when reassembled. * When replacing, set the potentiometer to have a value of 2.5K Q (mid range).

NOTE: Whenever the steering assembly or potentiometers are replaced, the Initializing Controls procedure (Ref. Sec. 5-3-5) must be completed.

1,811 - 774 Bt-ake R: Accelerator Pedal Asscmhly

NOTE: RIDGE RACER uses a HAPP CONTROLS pedal mechanism.

NOT:: Nuvbeis shown are Happ Controls Parl Numbers. lllusrration 7-3. HAPP DUAL PEDAL ASSEMBLY 74~-1 Replacing the Brake & Accelerator Pedal Assembly I. Open the rear door and remove the connector to the pedal assembly. 2. The Assembly may now be removed from the front. 3. Using the security wrench. remove the four (4) security bolts that mount the pedal assembly to the cabinet, then the pedal assembly can be taken out from the front. 7-4-2 Replacing the Dual Pedal Assembly Potentiometers 1. Remove the pedal assembly. (Ref. 741) 2. Remove the two (2) cap bolts that hold the potentiometer brackets. 3. Take out the entire potentiometer bracket including the gear. * When replacing the brake pedal potentiometer, remove four (4) nuts, remove the brake unit, then follow procedures (2) and (3) above. NOTE: * Since the potentiometer has a built-in stop, be sure that the stop won’t over travel when reassembled. * When replacing, set the potentiometer to have a value of 2.5K Q (mid range). NOTE: Whenever the pedal assembly or potentiometers are replaced, the Initializing Controls procedure (Ref. Sec. 5-3-5) must be completed.

15 7-s Clutch Pedal Assembly

NOTE: Numbers shown are Happ Controls Part Numbers. Illus~ralion 74. HAPP CI.C!7CH PHIAL ASSEMBLY

7-i-I Replacing the Clutch Pedal Assembly 1. Open the rear door and remove the connector to the clutch pedal assembly. 2. The Clutch Pedal Assembly may now be removed from the front.

3. Using the security wrench, remove the foul- (4) security bolts that mount the clutch assembly to the cabinet, then the pedal assembly can be taken out from the front.

7-5-2 Replacing the Clutch Pedal Micro Switch 1. Remove the clutch pedal assembly. (Ref. 7-5-l) 2. Disconnect the micro switch connector and the ground wire on the clutch case. 3. Remove the two screws securing the micro switch to the clutch case, and remove it. Do not lose the nut plate. 4. Replace the micro switch with a new one, and reazsemble by revers- ing steps 1 through 3 above.

NOTE: Whenever the clutch assembly or micro switch are replaced, the Initializing Controls procedure (Ref. Sec. 5-3-5) must be completed.

16 776 Shift i\ssemhly

SOTE: RIDGE RACER uses a HAPI’ CONTROLS Shift mechanism.

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NOTE: Numbers shown are Happ Controls Pat Numbers. Illustrarion 7-S. HAPP SHIFT ASSEMBLY

7-b 1 Replacing the Shift Assembly I. Remove the four (4) bolts securing the shift assembly. 2. Lift the assembly out of the cabinet. 3. Disconnect the harness going into the cabinet. 4. Connect the shift assembly as before. 5. Lower shift assembly into cabinet and .sccure with the four (4) bolts

7-6-2 Replacing the Shift Assembly Micro Switches I. Remove the shift assembly as described in Section 7-G I above. 2. Remove the connectors from the switches. Note the color. 3. Remove the small screw securing the switch. 4. Replace the switch, screw. and connector.

NOTE: Whenever the shift assembly or micro switches are replaced. the Initializing Controls procedure (Ref. Sec. 5-3-5) must be completed. 7--7 Replacing the Speaker-s

I. Remove the speaker enclosut-e (Icft w I-i@) by removing the x~‘en (7) bolts securing it to the monitw cabinet side. 2. Disconnect the connector between the speaker unit wire and the bpeaker wire harness. 3. Remove the two (2) hex bolts securing the speaker to its mounting brackel. 4. Replace with a new speaker unit. 5. Revewe steps 1 through 2 above to reinstall speaker enclosut-e.

778 Replacing the Monitor 11111~_1~1111~111_11~~~~~~~~ 1 r DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE 1 THE MONITOR CONTAINS LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGE. THE MONITOR IS ! TO BE SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNIUAN ONLY. :-1~~~--111--11~1-11~--~~~~~- : Open the rear set-vice door. Uixx~nne~l the wo conncct~w irow the monitor wire harne\\. Remove the four (1) hex holts secut-ins the monitor assembly to the cabinet.

(iently slide the monitor out the hack to ~wmove. CAUTION: ‘I‘HK MONITOK

IS HIIVY ANI) SHOULD HE: Kl+lO\‘l

7-9 Removing Game PC Board 11111111_111~11111_1lllllll CAUTION 1 r Be sure to unplug the AC power before I conducting the following procedure. : 111-1~1111111111~111~~~~~~~ : 1. Open the lower rear service door. 2. Disconnect the two connectors from the EMI cage. 3. Remove the small panel from in front of the small PC board - (sound board). 4. Remove the four (4) connectors from the sound board. 5. Remove the two (2) mounting screws securing the EMI cage to the cabinet. 6. Gently pull the EMI cage and the game PC board out to remove.

NOTE: Whenever the PC Board is replaced. the Initializing Controls procedure (Ref. Sec. 5-3-5) must he completed.

18 TROUBLESHOOTING -GENERAL

If you suspect the game may be malll~~~crionit:~. the follow>ing steps should he taken before you make a service request.

(I ) Check to see that the circuit ht-eaker is properly set.

(2) The power supply should be set to either I IO or 220 Volts AC. However, when some other equipment (air conditioner, multiple pinball games, air compressors, etc.) are connected to the same power xtpply, the voltage may change beyond this range and cause game trouble or improper operation.

(3) When the game does not work with the power- tur-ned on, tutu the power off, wait ten seconds, then turn the power back on. This may restart the same. If it still does not work, inspect the fuses.

(1) IVhcn tlw gwnc K-B. the Shil’rcr~ ;\s.\! ._ the Stccrin; .\.s> . the (;a\ Pcd~l Ass);.. III. the Potentiometers at-e replaced, it is necessary to make initialization ad,justments to play normal games. Make appropriate adjustments referring to sections 5-S and 5-o.

(5) Check all wit-ins connections as malfunctions can be caused by loose connections.

(6) Foreign substances or dust on the game PCB or on the monitor PCB, may cause malfunctions or imp]-oper operation. Check that the PCBs are clean.

(7) When you make electrical checks, use the wiring diagrams for reference

* If the above suggestions are not applicable, or no improvement is observed, contact your distributor or the service office printed on the back cover of this manual.

* DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE GAME PCB YOURSELF. Instead, please return the board to your distributor for any r-epairs. The PCB contains sensitive chips that could be destroyed even by the internal voltage of a multi- meter.

* When sending parts to be repaired, make sure to pack thetn fumly with a complete explanation of the problem. When sending PCBs, package them in anti-static foam or bubble wrap, and pack them in cardboard boxes to protect against impact damage during shipment. To ship monitors, pack them in wooden frames so that CRTs and PCBs are protected against excess load.

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