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Propeller and Propeller Shaft Maintenance
CAUTION:
DO NOT handle propeller
parts while the fl ight battery is
connected. Personal injury could result.
Remove Propeller
1. Hold the shaft using needle-nose pliers
or
hemostats.
2. Remove the propeller by turning it
counterclockwise on the threaded shaft
Remove Propeller Shaft
1. Cut open the fuselage at the decal on one
side of the fuselage and on the turtle deck
(top of fuselage behind the canopy).
Note:
Removing tape or decals will remove
paint from the fuselage.
2. While the fuselage is open, hold the white
nylon nut on the prop shaft using needle-
nose pliers or hemostats.
3. Turn the spur gear on the prop shaft
clockwise to remove the nut.
4. Gently pull the shaft from the gearbox.
Note:
Make sure no parts fall into the fuselage
when removing the shaft.
Installing
1. Turn a 130mm x 70mm prop and spinner
clockwise on the prop shaft.
2. Install the prop shaft in the gearbox.
3. Hold the nylon nut on the back of the
prop
shaft.
4. Turn the spur gear counterclockwise until
the nut is tightly installed on the shaft.
5. Assemble the fuselage with clear tape.
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