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Section 21: Starting and Adjusting the Evolution Engine

FuEL

The Evolution Engine comes adjusted from the factory.

We recommend using high quality Cool Power Omega,

Hangar 9® AeroBlend™ or Power Master fuels containing

10 to 15% Nitro. The Evolution Engine has been test

run using these fuels. If another brand of fuel is used, it

may be necessary to slightly adjust the needle valves to

compensate for the differences in fuel.

GLOW PLuG

The Evolution Engine comes with a specially designed

“Super Plug” that prevents idle and transition flameouts.

The plug’s unique shape directs incoming fuel/air mixture

away from the plug element. When replacing the plug,

be sure to replace it with another Evolution Super Plug

(EVOGP1).

STARTING THE ENGINE



Step 1

Fill the tank with the above-mentioned 10 or 15% fuel.



Step 2

Reattach the fuel lines, making sure the vent and clunk

line are attached to the fuel nipple and the muffler

pressure nipple.

Caution

: Do not attach the glow driver yet.



Step 3

With the throttle fully open, place your thumb over the

carburetor and rotate the prop clock-wise through 6

complete revolutions, thus priming the engine.



Step 4

Close the throttle to the idle position and have a helper

hold your airplane.



Step 5

Attach the glow driver.



Step 6

Turn the engine over using an electric starter.
The engine should fire within seconds of applying the

starter.



Step 7

Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds. Adjust the throttle

trim if necessary to achieve a constant slow idle.



Step 8

With the glow driver still attached and a helper securely

holding the airplane, advance the throttle smoothly to full

throttle. The engine will transition to full rpm.



Step 9

Reduce the throttle to idle and remove the
glow driver.

NEEDLE LIMITERS

In some conditions: Due to high altitudes, extreme

temperatures, etc., it may be necessary to slightly adjust

the idle and high-speed needle valves. The high- and low-

speed needles have limiters that prevent over-adjustment.

To adjust the high & low speed needles, please refer to

the engine manual.

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Summary of Contents for Alpha 40

Page 1: ...0 kg Assembly manual Alpha 40 with Spektrum DX5e Engine Size 45 cu in included Radio Spektrum DX5e included Servos 4 servos included Specifications The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc US patent 7 391 320 Other patents pending 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 1 6 4 10 10 17 48 AM ...

Page 2: ...phisticated hobby product and NOT a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible compo...

Page 3: ...tional Model Aircraft Safety Code 43 Warranty Information 45 FCC Information 46 Compliance Information for the European Union 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union 47 Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have...

Page 4: ...t tipped pen Adjustable wrench 30 minute Epoxy HAN8002 Hobby knife Phillips screwdriver 2 Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Masking tape Ruler Hobby scissors Thin CA MEUM5T1OZ Epoxy brush EasyCote Covering Colors White HANU70000 Black HANU70800 Orange HANU70700 Silver HANU70900 Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the Alpha RTF with DSM remove each part from its bag for inspection ...

Page 5: ...is is not a toy This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or ...

Page 6: ...AN2454 Landing Gear Set does not include wheels HAN304 2 5 inch Wheels 2 HAN305 2 75 inch Wheels 2 G EVOE200S Evolution Power System Orange Spinner H EVOE100P Evolution Power System Propeller I EVOE100 Evolution Trainer Power System Contents of Kit A B C F F H G D I 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 6 6 4 10 10 17 52 AM ...

Page 7: ...lage Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining landing gear assembly Step 4 Locate one of the landing gear straps The strap will be used to secure the main gear to the fuselage Holes have been pre drilled for the screws that secure the landing gear strap in position Note Before installing the screws apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood This wi...

Page 8: ...tal screws to secure one of the straps to the bottom of the fuselage Step 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to secure the remaining landing gear strap to the bottom of the fuselage Section 1 Landing Gear Installation 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 8 6 4 10 10 17 55 AM ...

Page 9: ...oles that are pre drilled in the stabilizer as shown Step 2 Slide the two 4 washers onto the threaded rods from the bottom of the stabilizer Step 3 Use scissors to cut the end of the tube of threadlock Cut only the corner so the application of the threadlock can be controlled easier than if the whole end were cut off Step 4 Apply a drop of threadlock onto each of the threaded rods Section 2 Fin an...

Page 10: ...when installing the tail assembly o Step 7 Locate a 4 washer and 3mm x 10mm machine screw Slide the washer onto the screw then apply a small amount of threadlock on the screw o Step 8 Insert the screw into the hole in the fuselage and through the stabilizer to the pre installed blind nut on the top of the stabilizer Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw Section 2 Fin and Stabilizer Ins...

Page 11: ...he alignment of the elevator will be covered later in this manual Step 11 Connect the clevis to the center hole of the rudder control horn The alignment of the rudder will be covered later in this manual Attach clevis to center hole Section 2 Fin and Stabilizer Installation 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 11 6 4 10 10 18 01 AM ...

Page 12: ...ely to the engine when it is positioned correctly Slide the spinner backplate onto the engine crankshaft so it is tight against the flywheel Step 3 Slide the propeller onto the engine crankshaft The blades of the propeller will be positioned against the bosses for the spinner screws of the spinner backplate as shown below Step 4 Slide the propeller washer onto the engine crankshaft Section 3 Prope...

Page 13: ...er nut Note Make sure the propeller has not moved from its position as described back in Step 3 If it has the spinner cone will not be able to be installed in the following steps Step 7 Slide the spinner cone over the propeller It will fit into the grooves in the spinner backplate when installed Step 8 Use the three 3mm x 10mm sheet metal screws supplied with the spinner to secure the spinner cone...

Page 14: ...p 2 Slide the second wing dowel into the pre drilled holes in the rear of the fuselage Center the dowel so it extends equally from both sides of the fuselage Step 3 Use the following photo to confirm the location of the wing dowel installation in the fuselage Step 4 Apply thin CA into the joint between the dowel and fuselage to keep it from moving Section 4 Wing Dowel Installation 12843 1_HAN_Alph...

Page 15: ...g tube will only slide in halfway so do not force it in any further than it will slide easily Step 2 Slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing tube Step 3 As you slide the wing panels together make sure the aluminum pin at the back trailing edge of the wing slides into the hole of the receiving wing panel Slide the two wing panels tightly together so there is no gap between the two Step 4 Use t...

Page 16: ... s tape Covering iron Note It is not necessary to glue the wing panels together on your model This section has been provided in case you opt to do so Make sure your vehicle has enough room to transport the joined wing before joining the wing panels using this method Step 1 Slide the wing tube into the wing panel as shown The wing tube will only slide in halfway so do not force it in any further th...

Page 17: ...e wing panels together make sure the pin at the back trailing edge of the wing slides into the hole of the receiving wing panel Slide the two wing panels tightly together so there is no gap between the two Step 5 Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any epoxy that seeps from the joint between the two wing panels Section 5b Gluing the Wing Halves 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 1...

Page 18: ...pply the covering to the joint of the wing Use the orange covering on the bottom of the wing and the white covering on the top of the wing Step 8 Connect the clevises from the aileron pushrods to the aileron control horns The alignment of the ailerons will be checked later in this manual Section 5b Optional Gluing the Wing Halves 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 18 6 4 10 10 18 14 AM ...

Page 19: ... clevis from the control horn and thread the clevis in or out on the rudder pushrod until the rudder is aligned with the fin as shown Remember to attach the clevis back in the center hole as described earlier in the manual Checking the Ailerons Center the aileron stick and trim If necessary detach the clevis from the control horn and thread the clevis in or out on each aileron pushrod until the ai...

Page 20: ... rubber bands Step 3 Install a second set of rubber bands on the wing as shown Step 4 Continue installing a total of six or more of the rubber bands alternating the direction of each set until they have all been installed Hint Always end the rubber band installation by installing the cross rubber bands last They will help in keeping all the other rubber bands in position on the wing dowels Hint Af...

Page 21: ...ction 9 Battery Installation Remove the battery door and install 4 AA batteries noting the polarity of each corresponds with the diagram in the battery holder Replace the battery door Note Optional NiMH 1 2 volt AA rechargeable batteries can also be used A charge jack is located on the right side of the transmitter for convenient recharging Section 8 Your Spektrum DX5e Radio System 12843 1_HAN_Alp...

Page 22: ...lave The trainer switch is located on the back left of the transmitter When using the trainer function plug the trainer cord SPM6805 into the trainer port in both the master controlling and the slave training transmitters The master transmitter must have the power turned on and the slave transmitter must have the power turned off Note The DX5e trainer system is compatible with all JR and Spektrum ...

Page 23: ...m receiver must be bound to the transmitter before it will operate Once bound the receiver will only connect to that transmitter Step 1 Remove the receiver cover in the fuselage to access the receiver Step 2 Temporarily remove the power plug from the battery bind port in the receiver and plug it into the aileron extension Plug the bind plug into the battery bind port in the receiver where the powe...

Page 24: ... the switch will place the transmitter into bind mode Within a few seconds the system should connect and the LEDs on the front of the transmitter will flash The LED on the receiver should go solid indicating the system has connected Once the system has connected release the trainer switch Note Do not hold the trainer switch and turn on the power during normal operation or the receiver will become ...

Page 25: ...eceiver to confirm that it is bound and working properly Then replace the receiver cover in the fuselage Step 6 After the system is bound turn off the power on the transmitter and receiver Then remove the bind plug from the receiver and store it in a convenient place Section 13 Binding 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 25 6 4 10 10 18 22 AM ...

Page 26: ...heck the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pushing the elevator aileron stick right stick on the transmitter forward will make the airplane elevator move down This will cause the aircraft to pitch down while in flight Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Pulling the elevator aileron stick right stick on the transmitter back will make the airplane elevator move up T...

Page 27: ... down The will cause the aircraft to roll left in flight Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter When the elevator aileron stick is moved right the right aileron will move up and the left aileron will move down This will cause the aircraft to roll right in flight Section 14 Checking the Control Surface Movement 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 27 6 4 10 10 18 28 AM ...

Page 28: ...nd and to yaw left while in flight Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the rudder throttle stick left side of the transmitter is moved right the rudder should also move right This will cause the aircraft to turn right while on the ground and to yaw right while in flight Section 14 Checking the Control Surface Movement 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 28 6 4 10 10 18 ...

Page 29: ... control surfaces moving in the opposite direction example shown below you will need to use the Servo Reversing feature of your radio system Follow the instructions included with your radio to change the servo reversing of the offending control surface Wrong 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 29 6 4 10 10 18 33 AM ...

Page 30: ...ch is in the lower position a reduced travel of 70 is achieved on the aileron elevator and rudder channels This is useful allowing the aircraft to have a high control rate switch in the HI position for aggressive maneuvers and a low control rate switch in LO position for smooth precise maneuvers High 100 rate on aileron elevator and rudder Low 70 rate on aileron elevator and rudder 12843 1_HAN_Alp...

Page 31: ...f throw for the aileron Move the aileron stick fully and check the measurements Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions provided with the radio to achieve the following measurement The throw will measure Low Rate 1 4 inch 6mm 8 degrees High Rate 3 8 inch 10mm 14 degrees The throw is measured in both the up and down directions as shown below Low Rate 1 4 inch 6mm 8 degrees Low Rate...

Page 32: ... the clevis at the carburetor by threading it in or out to eliminate any binding Throttle Open Move the throttle stick up or the fully open position as shown The carburetor should open without binding the throttle servo If the servo binds you will need to adjust the clevis at the carburetor by threading it in or out to eliminate any binding Section 17 Checking the Throttle Operation 12843 1_HAN_Al...

Page 33: ...he carburetor roughly 1 16 inch 1 5mm This will be the idle position for your engine The idle will be fine tuned at the field so the engine will idle reliably without stalling for slow flight and landing procedures Section 17 Checking the Throttle Operation 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 33 6 4 10 10 18 44 AM ...

Page 34: ... back from the leading edge against the fuselage If your plane is only slightly out of balance try placing the balancing stand towards the nose or tail by 1 8 inch 3mm and recheck the balance If it looks good and sits level then you re good to go Nose Heavy Add Weight to Tail Lifting the Model and Observations Make sure the Alpha RTF is balanced using either your fingers or a balancing stand Place...

Page 35: ...the best flying condition Checking the Frequency When using a Spektrum radio system follow the guidelines for use of DSM radio systems at your particular field Checking the Controls Before starting your engine check to make sure the controls are operating in the correct directions and the linkages and surfaces are not binding anywhere Also look at the clevises and clevis retainers to make sure the...

Page 36: ...ep 2 Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position Pull and hold the trainer switch while toggling the HI LO Rate Switch four times The LEDs will flash and the alarm will sound indicating the system is in range check mode Hi LO Rate Switch Trainer Switch Step 3 You should have total control of the model with the trainer switch pulled at 30 paces 90 feet Step 4 If control issue...

Page 37: ...ot attach the glow driver yet Step 3 With the throttle fully open place your thumb over the carburetor and rotate the prop clock wise through 6 complete revolutions thus priming the engine Step 4 Close the throttle to the idle position and have a helper hold your airplane Step 5 Attach the glow driver Step 6 Turn the engine over using an electric starter The engine should fire within seconds of ap...

Page 38: ...od working order If you find a clevis that is showing signs of wear or is broken replace it with a new clevis Also check the nylon connectors at the servo for any wear or damage If they look worn or in bad shape replace them as well Checking the Control Horns Inspect the control horns to make sure they have not crushed the wood of the control surface If so remove the control horn screws to remove ...

Page 39: ...tight Adjusting the Steering Trim When adjusting the steering trim do not use the trim on the transmitter The rudder trim on the transmitter is used to trim the rudder while the aircraft is in flight If you find your model does not track straight during taxi loosen the screw and adjust the position of the nose wheel Remember to tighten the screw as soon as you have changed the position of the nose...

Page 40: ...Safety can never be taken lightly Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots Step 1 Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the receiver battery packs Do not fly below 4 3V on the transmitter or below 4 7V on the receiver To do so can crash your aircraft Note When you check these batteries ensure that you have the polarities correct on your expanded scale voltmeter Step 2 Check all hardware l...

Page 41: ... flight Leading Edge The front of a flying surface Main Landing Gear The wheel and gear assembly the airplane uses to land It is attached to the bottom of the fuselage Nose Gear The part of the landing gear that is attached to the nose of the fuselage The nose gear is usually connected to the rudder servo to help you steer the airplane on the ground Pitch Axis The horizontal plane on which the air...

Page 42: ...Building and Flying Notes 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 42 6 4 10 10 18 51 AM ...

Page 43: ... operate model aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts other than air nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine 8 I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn or propel a projectile of any kind Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to t...

Page 44: ...ed to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies Free Flight 1 I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking 2 I will not fly my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of all individuals except my mechanic officials and other fliers 3 I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fu...

Page 45: ...ave been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Warranty Information Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty Horizon reserv...

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Page 47: ... and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA May 26 2010 Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection po...

Page 48: ... 2010 Horizon Hobby Inc 12843 1 Revised 5 10 12843 1_HAN_Alpha40_SpektrumManual indd 48 6 4 10 10 18 54 AM ...

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