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Motor Service
Disassembly
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the aircraft before
removing the propeller.
1. Remove the screw (
A
) and spinner (
B
) from the collet (
C
).
2. Remove the spinner nut (
D
), propeller (
E
), spinner backplate (
F
), backplate
(
G
) and collet from the motor shaft (
H
). You will need a tool to turn the spin-
ner nut.
3. Remove the 3 screws (
I
) from the cowling (
J
). Carefully remove the cowling
from the fuselage. Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage.
4. Remove the 4 screws (
K
) from the motor mount (
L
) and the fuselage.
5. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.
6. Remove the 4 screws (
M
) and motor (
N
) from the motor mount.
Assembly
Assemble in reverse order.
• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.
• The propeller size numbers (12 x 4) must face out from the motor for correct
propeller operation.
• A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet.
• Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the spinner backplate for safe
operation.
Not all wiring shown.
C
G
K
E
J
A
B
F
L
M
H
I
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Oscillation
Flying too fast in Stagility or 3D
mode
Change to Precision Mode
Flying over recommended
airspeed
Reduce air speed
Damaged propeller or spinner
Replace propeller or spinner
Imbalanced propeller
Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www.
horizonhobby.com
Motor vibration
Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed
Loose receiver
Align and secure receiver in fuselage
Loose aircraft controls
Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)
Worn parts
Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)
Irregular servo rotation
Replace servo
Trim change
when fl ight
mode is switched
Receiver did not save trim
setting
After adjusting transmitter trim in the air or on the ground, do not touch the control sticks for 2 seconds
Incorrect
response to the
AS3X Control
Direction Test
Incorrect direction settings in
the receiver, which can cause
a crash
DO NOT fl y. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fl y
Troubleshooting Guide
SAFE
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