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Section Seven: Repair and Maintenance of Your Model
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that the transmitter trims are also at the neutral position.
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, with the output arms facing down,
and the output shafts towards the nose. Trim the unused output arm if
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channels, running CA glue right along the channel.
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seconds, then press the horn into its recess. Slip the steel pushrod for the
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