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Install the propeller and secure the
aluminum spinner.
Use 2x8mm tapping screws to
secure the hinges in place.
Secure one end of gear wire on the
gear fixing plate with 2.6 x 8mm
tapping screw. Secure the other end
to the gear planking around 7mm
from the front edge. Don't pull the
wire too tight.
FOR GP VERSION
Take the servo tray out of the
hardware bag. Place 3 pieces of 45g
servos on it and secure with the
screws come with the servos. The
left servo is for throttle. The top on
the right side is for elevator, the
bottom is for rudder.
Connect the servo with receiver. Set
the horizontal and vertical to neutral
position and use clip to hole them in
place. Pull the pushrod to the outer
hole of servo arm. Using a marker to
place a mark on the end of the
pushrod where it passes the
connection hole of servo horn. Using
Z-bend pliers, make a Z-ben at the
marked location on the rod. Insert the
Z-bend into the servo arm. Adjust the
clevis and slide the fuel tube into the
rod.
PS:Use epoxy to secure the servo
tray on the planking.
Apply one side of adhesive Velcro on
the fuel tank and another side on the
battery tray. Connect the fuel tank
and pressing hole with fuel tubing.
Pull the fuel tube out of the fire wall.
The opening for the switch is on the
left side. Secure the fuel tank on the
battery tray with a hook-and-loop
strap.
Set the engine mount to 45 degree
and secure on the fire wall with
M4 x 30mm screws.
Place the engine on the engine
mount. Secure the engine in place
with engine mounting brackets,
M4x30mm screws and nuts. Connect
with throttle rod. Secure the muffler.
Install the fuel tube from the fuel tank
pickup line to the carburetor fuel
nipple. The vent line will be installed
onto the pressure nipple after the
muffler is installed.
Try to fit the cowling on the fuselage.
Use hobby knife to trim the opening
for the engine. Please keep 1.5mm
space between the cowling and
engine mounting brackets. Apply
tape to fix the cowling in place
temporarily. Use 1.5mm drillers to
drill holes on the cowling. Secure
cowling in place with 2x8mm tapping
screws. Remove the tape.
(You may apply tape around the
canopy for avoiding the oil during
flying.)
