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Motor Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
6.6:1 gearbox
Motor support stick
Brushless motor
2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw
Pinion gear, 10T 0.4 module
Required Tools and Adhesives
6-minute epoxy
Hobby knife
150–200 grit sandpaper
1. It may be necessary to attach motor adapters or
other accessories to your particular motor at this time.
Use the instructions provided with your motor to install
any accessories.
Use the 10T pinion gear included with this airplane on your
motor if you are using our included 6.6:1 gearbox.
Note
: When installing your motor into the
E-flite™ gearbox, it is very important that your
gear mesh is set correctly and the gear’s mesh
is smooth with no binding. The E-flite
gearbox features adjustable slotted mounting
holes so that you can ensure your gear mesh is
correct. Remember, if your mesh is too
loose or too tight, it may strip the gears.
See the instructions included with your E-flite
gearbox for more helpful tips on gear mesh
and motor installation.
Proper gear mesh is extremely important for
high power setups, such as those systems
typically used to power the Mini Edge. Be
certain to check the mesh at multiple points
on the spur gear before finalizing the motor
mounting position in the gearbox. To extend
the life of your gearbox, we also recommend
using a small amount of grease, such as lithium
grease, on the spur gear.
We strongly recommend the use of our E-flite
Park 400 Brushless Motor. All product testing
was conducted with this motor.
