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Consumables
Maintenance
Motor Replacement
To replace a motor or set of motors,
follow the instructions below.
1. Remove propellers from motors
to be replaced using the
propeller removal tool. Take note
of which propeller belongs to
each motor.
2. Carefully unplug the motor from
the flight controller board. A
motor of the same specification
must be replaced. Wire colours
are indicative of the spinning
direction of the motor.
3. Remove the clear ring holding
the wire over the motor socket.
Then remove the motor by
pressing the motor up from
underneath the frame. Some
force may be required.
4. Insert the new motor into the
motor socket. Take care to
ensure the wire travels through
the hole towards the flight
controller.
5. Plug the wire into the white flight
controller socket.
6. Replace the clear ring over the
motor socket and raise to the top
of the motor housing.
7. Replace propeller.
Caution
!
Take particular care when
removing propellers from
motors. Incorrect procedure can
result in a bent motor shaft.
Always apply direct upwards
pressure to the propeller, never
sideways.
with your hand and point in a
safe direction for removal.
3. Place the new propeller on the
motor shaft and firmly press
down until there is a 1-2mm
gap between the bottom of the
shaft and propeller. The diagram
below illustrates the direction of
each motor.
