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Wingspan ....................................... 70 in (1778mm)

Wing Area .......................... 885 sq in (5710 sq cm)

Length ......................................... 57.3 in (1455mm)

Weight ............................. 7–8 lb (3.18 kg–3.63 kg)

Assembly mAnuAl

Pulse XT 60 ARF

Engine ................................... .91–1.00 Four-Stroke

....................................... .60–.75 Two-Stroke

...........................................Power 60 Electric

Radio..............4-Channel w/5 Servos (4 for electric)

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Page 1: ...Area 885 sq in 5710 sq cm Length 57 3 in 1455mm Weight 7 8 lb 3 18 kg 3 63 kg Assembly manual Pulse XT 60 ARF Engine 91 1 00 Four Stroke 60 75 Two Stroke Power 60 Electric Radio 4 Channel w 5 Servos 4 for electric Specifications ...

Page 2: ...ormation 6 Contents of Kit Replacement Parts 8 Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation 9 Section 2 Landing Gear Installation 15 Section 3 Rudder and Elevator Installation 18 Section 4 Glow Engine and Cowling Installation 24 Section 5 Electric Motor and Cowling Installation 33 Section 6 Receiver Installation 37 Section 7 Canopy and Wing Installation 38 Section 8 Control Throws 41 Section 9 Recommended...

Page 3: ...h 3 32 inch 7 64 inch Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Drill bit 5 64 inch 2mm 11 64 inch 4 5mm 5 32 inch 4mm Adhesives Formula 560 Canopy Glue PAAPT56 Pacer Z 42 Threadlock PAAPT42 Thin CA cyanoacrylate Glue PAAPT07 CA Remover Debonder PAAPT16 UltraCote Covering Colors Black HANU874 True Red HANU866 Cub Yellow HANU884 Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the Pulse XT 60 remove each p...

Page 4: ... DUB340 1 4 inch Protective Foam for receiver DUB513 Recommended Servo Extensions 4 channel Radio System Aileron Y harness JSP98020 6 inch Servo Extension JSP98110 2 5 channel Radio System Aileron 3 inch Servo Extension JSP98100 2 6 inch Servo Extension JSP98110 2 Recommended JR JR SPORT and Spektrum Systems X9303 2 4 XP9303 XP7202 XP6102 DX7 DX6i JR XP6102 Spektrum DX6i JR X9303 2 4 JR XP7202 Spe...

Page 5: ...opeller 16 x 8 APC16080E FS One With FS One you get more than photorealistic fields gorgeous skies and realistic looking aircraft You get incredibly advanced aerodynamic modeling that simulates every possible aspect of real world flight Field Equipment Propeller Fuel Glow Plug Wrench HAN2510 Extra Long Glow Plug Igniter w Charger HAN7115 Glow Plug EVOGP1 Manual Fuel Pump HAN118 Flight Pack Field B...

Page 6: ...on of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ...

Page 7: ...rranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will b...

Page 8: ...attery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Contents of Kit Replacement Parts L HAN4142 27 16 inch 62mm EP Motor Mounts M HAN4144 21 4 inch 57mm Yellow Spinner N HAN1987 17 oz 500cc Fuel Tank O HAN...

Page 9: ...Gently pull on each aileron to make sure the hinges are secure Avoid too much pressure which could cause damage to the wing and aileron Step 1b If any hinges are found to be loose apply thin CA to the top and bottom of the loose hinge to secure its position Step 2 Flex each aileron up and down a number of times to break in the hinges Note Do not use accelerator when gluing hinges The CA must be al...

Page 10: ...ter the servo Install a 180 degree servo horn onto the aileron servo as shown Step 4 Use side cutters to remove one of the arms from the servo horn Step 5 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole of the servo arm Step 6 Secure a 6 inch 152mm servo extension to the servo lead using a commercially available connector or string Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 11: ...the servo mounting screws into each of the pre drilled holes for the aileron servo as shown This will cut the threads into the wood in preparation for the following step Step 9 After cutting the threads into the wood apply a few drops of thin CA to each of the four holes to harden the surrounding wood This will provide a better surface for the screws and prevent vibration from loosening the screws...

Page 12: ...low it to fall through the wing exiting the opening at the root of the wing as shown below Step 11 Tie the string that exits the servo opening to the servo extension Use the string to pull the servo lead through the wing Hint Use painter s tape to prevent the extension from falling back into the wing Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 13: ...ing tip Step 13 Slide a clevis retainer onto one of the nylon clevises Thread the clevis 14 turns onto the 61 4 inch 160mm threaded pushrod Step 14 Attach the clevis to the center hole on the servo horn Step 15 Center both the aileron servo and aileron Use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it crosses the outer hole of the servo arm Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 14: ...connector will slide onto the wire then snap onto the wire under the servo arm Step 18 Use side cutters to trim the pushrod wire so only 1 16 inch 1 5mm extends beyond the connector Hint Use a flat file to remove any sharp edges at the end of the wire Step 19 Repeat Steps 8 through 18 for the remaining aileron servo and linkage Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 15: ...ach the landing gear to the fuselage using two 6 32 x 1 2 inch socket head screws and two 6 washers Note the landing gear is swept towards the rear of the fuselage as shown in the photo Note Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight o Step 2 Use two adjustable wrenches to attach the axles to the landing gear o Step 3 Use a file to create a flat on the bottom of th...

Page 16: ...he wheel Make sure the wheel collars are not pressed too tightly against the wheel or it may not be able to roll freely Note Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight Step 8 Repeat Steps 2 through 7 for the remaining wheel and wheel pant installation Step 4 Secure one of the 5 32 inch wheel collars to the axle near the gear using a setscrew and the supplied hex wr...

Page 17: ...revent them from vibrating loose in flight Step 9 The tail wheel follows the same procedure as the main wheels except no wheel pant is involved The two wheel collars used to secure the tail wheel are 1 16 inch Section 2 Landing Gear Installation ...

Page 18: ... described in Section 1 Steps 1 and 2 Step 2 Place the stabilizer elevator in position at the rear of the fuselage Align the holes in the stabilizer with the holes in the fuselage Step 3 Slide the threaded studs from the fin into the holes in the stabilizer The studs will then go through the holes in the fuselage Step 4 Use two 6 32 lock nuts and two 6 washers to attach the tail to the fuselage Do...

Page 19: ...drilled holes to harden the surrounding wood This will provide a better surface for the screws and prevent vibration from loosening the screws in flight Step 7 Prepare the rudder servo by installing the grommets and brass eyelets provided with the servo Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and use the radio system to center the servo Install a 180 degree servo horn onto the rudder servo as show...

Page 20: ...e servo arm Step 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 to prepare the elevator servo Note the direction of the servo arm in relationship to the rudder servo The rudder and elevator servos are mirror images of each other Step 11 Install the rudder and elevator servos using the hardware provided with the servos Section 3 Rudder and Elevator Installation ...

Page 21: ...e a clevis retainer onto each one of the nylon clevises Thread a clevis 14 turns onto each of the 271 2 inch 698mm threaded pushrods Step 14 Slide the pushrod into the hole on the right side of the fuselage Step 15 Attach the clevis to the center hole of the control horn Section 3 Rudder and Elevator Installation ...

Page 22: ... made in the previous step Step 18 Secure the pushrod wire to the servo horn using a pushrod connector The connector will slide onto the wire then snap onto the wire under the servo arm Step 19 Use side cutters to trim the pushrod wire so only 1 16 inch 1 5mm extends beyond the connector Hint Use a flat file to remove any sharp edges at the end of the wire Section 3 Rudder and Elevator Installatio...

Page 23: ...he hole on the left side of the fuselage Step 21 Attach the clevis to the center hole of the control horn Step 22 Repeat Steps 17 through 20 to install the elevator linkage as shown in the photo Section 3 Rudder and Elevator Installation ...

Page 24: ...Drill bit 5 64 inch 2 5mm 11 64 inch 4 5mm Threadlock Hex wrench 3 32 inch Propeller Rotary tool w sanding drum Propeller reamer Step 1 Attach the engine mount rails to the firewall using four 8 32 x 1 inch machine screws and four 8 washers Note Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight Step 2 Position the engine on the engine mounting rails so the drive washer is...

Page 25: ...re the engine to the engine mounting rails using 8 32 x 11 4 inch machine screws four 8 washers and four 8 32 lock nuts Step 6 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole in the carburetor arm Step 7 Slide the brass connector into the hole The connector will face outward as shown Step 8 Secure the connector using the nylon connector backplate Section 4 Glow Engine and Cowling Installat...

Page 26: ...engine mounting rail from the fuselage and engine Use a rotary tool and sanding drum to remove the material from the engine mounting rail to provide clearance for the carburetor arm Step 3 Remove the carburetor arm from the carburetor Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole in the carburetor arm Step 4 Slide the brass connector into the hole The connector will face outward as shown...

Page 27: ...ghten the screw at this time Step 10b Slide the connector and carburetor arm onto the throttle pushrod Re attach the carburetor arm to the engine making sure it is position to operate the carburetor properly Note The final setup of the throttle will take place later in the manual Step 11 Pass a hook and loop strap through the slots in the fuselage as shown Section 4 Glow Engine and Cowling Install...

Page 28: ... Clunk Vent Line Top View Side View Vent Line faces top of fuselage To Muffler To Carburetor Step 13 Insert the fuel tank into the fuselage noting that the vent line faces toward the top of the fuselage Step 14 Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit and pin drill to enlarge the outer hole of a standard servo arm as shown Step 15 Use side cutters to remove the excess arms from the servo horn so they don t i...

Page 29: ...hardware provided with the servo The output of the servo will be oriented toward the pushrod wire Step 18 With the throttle stick and trim centered open the carburetor to the mid throttle position Tighten the screw that secures the pushrod wire at the carburetor Step 19 Use the travel volumes in the transmitter to make sure you are achieving full throttle and not over throwing and binding the serv...

Page 30: ...retor and any other items that might protrude outside the cowl Step 22 Slide the cowling onto the fuselage Use four 4 40 x 3 8 inch socket head screws and four 4 washers to secure the cowling to the fuselage Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline from the template onto the cowl Step 23 Use hobby scissors and a rottary tool with a sanding drum to trim the cowl It is better to remove as little m...

Page 31: ...earance for items such as the needle valve and muffler The cowl can be secured using the four 4 40 x 3 8 inch socket head screws and four 4 washers at this time Step 25 Slide the spinner backplate onto the propeller shaft Step 26 Slide the propeller into position aligning it with the pins on the spinner backplate Section 4 Glow Engine and Cowling Installation ...

Page 32: ...um to remove material from the spinner cone so the two do not contact each other Step 28 Attach the muffler as instructed in the manual for your particular engine Step 29 Connect the lines from the fuel tank to the engine Make sure the vent line is attached to the muffler and the line from the clunk to the carburetor Cut down the length of the line as necessary so it does not interfere with the op...

Page 33: ...w 2 4 40 x 3 8 inch socket head screw 4 27 16 inch 62mm aluminum standoff 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Drill Drill bit 5 32 inch 4mm Threadlock Hex wrench 3 32 inch Propeller Phillips screwdriver 1 Propeller reamer Rotary tool w sanding drum Step 1 Use a hobby knife to remove the plywood from the openings in the firewall This will allow cooling air to pass through the fuselage to kee...

Page 34: ...p tape Note The front edge of the battery tray is angled to match the thrust angle of the firewall Use the photo to orient the battery tray correctly before attaching the ESC Step 4 Slide the battery tray into the fuselage with the ESC facing toward the bottom of the fuselage Secure the battery tray in the fuselage using two 4 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws Step 5 Use a drill and 5 32 inch 4mm dril...

Page 35: ...s Connect the motor to the ESC at this time as well Note Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight Step 8 Secure the motor battery inside the fuselage using the hook and loop straps Note If the battery slides on the tray it may change the Center of Gravity To prevent the battery from moving apply hook and loop tape to the battery and the battery tray This will kee...

Page 36: ...ur particular motor Step 11 Slide the propeller into position aligning it with the pins on the spinner back plate Step 12 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws supplied with the spinner to secure the spinner cone to the backplate Note The propeller must not contact the spinner cone Adjust the position of the propeller on the backplate or use a rotary tool and sanding drum to remove material ...

Page 37: ...ections for any servos extensions or switches to the receiver Step 3 Secure the receiver as shown using a hook and loop strap When using a remote receiver attach the receiver as described in the instructions provided with your radio system placing it as far away from the main receiver and as high in the fuselage as possible Note An antenna tube has been installed in the fuselage between the servos...

Page 38: ...ium sandpaper Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Step 1 Position the canopy on the fuselage Trace the outline of the canopy on the fuselage Step 2 Use medium sandpaper to scuff the fuselage and canopy where they contact each other Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove any debris from the gluing area Step 3 Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the fuselage Low tack tape is suggested to keep t...

Page 39: ...own The tube will slide half way into the wing as there is a stop inside the wing to prevent it from sliding in any further than necessary Step 6 Install the 13 16 inch x 3 16 inch 81mm x 4 75mm aluminum anti rotation pin in the hole near the trailing edge of the wing Use medium CA to glue the pin in position so it will not fall out and get lost Step 7 Slide the remaining wing panel on the wing tu...

Page 40: ...the extensions or Y harness from the receiver to the aileron servos Step 9 Attach the wing to the fuselage using two 1 4 20 x 2 inch nylon wing bolts and the plywood wing bolt plate Section 7 Canopy and Wing Installation ...

Page 41: ...row Work with a combination of the two to achieve the closest or exact control throws listed Aileron Low Rate 14 degrees up down 7 16 inch up down 11mm up down Aileron High Rate 20 degrees up down 5 8in up down 16mm up down Elevator Low Rate 18 degrees up down 3 4 inch up down 19mm up down Elevator High Rate 25 degrees up down 11 8 inch up down 29mm up down Rudder Low Rate 22 degrees right left 21...

Page 42: ...p 2 When balancing a low wing aircraft it is best to balance it inverted as shown in the drawing below Place your aircraft on a balancing stand or lift the model with your fingertips at the marks made in the previous step The aircraft should rest level or slightly nose down when balanced correctly If necessary move the battery pack or add weight to either the nose or the tail until the correct bal...

Page 43: ...lure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft Step 1 Completely read the instructions included with your engine and follow the recommended break in procedure Step 2 At the field adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at full throttle and adjust the idle and low speed needle so that a consistent idle is achieved Step 3 Before you fly be sure that your engine i...

Page 44: ...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 the model aircraft during...

Page 45: ... site a day use agreement between sites or testing which determines that no interference exists A frequency management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs AMA clubs and individual AMA members or individual AMA members Frequency management agreements including an interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists will be signed by all parties and copi...

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