Section 5: Installing the Rudders
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Carefully remove the rubber bands holding the rudder control
arms and the nylon rudder bushings in place.
Slide the rudders into the rudder struts with a bushing above and
below the strut.
Position the rudder control arms at a 90-degree angle to the
rudder as shown and tighten the 3mm x 15mm hex screws,
securing them with 3mm nuts.
Apply screw-locking compound to the threads to lock the nuts
in place.
NOTE:
The twin-oversized rudders offer incredible handling
and eliminate the need for skid fins. They also help protect the
propeller from impact with submerged obstacles in the water.
Care must be taken in shallow water to keep the rudders from
becoming damaged.
Section 6: Installing the Rudder Stabilizer
Section 7: Propeller Balancing
For optimum performance, propeller balancing can add several
mph to top speed and reduce vibration. There are several
different propeller balancing tools available. Read the instructions
that accompany the propeller balancing tool as removing material
from the correct part of the propeller is crucial. Contact a local
hobby retail store for assistance.
Turn on the radio system and confirm that the steering trim is
centered.
Position the rudder stabilizer arms as shown with the control arms
pointing away from the transom.
Tighten the 3mm x 15mm hex screws, securing them with
3mm nuts.
Apply screw-locking compound to the threads to lock the nuts
in place.
NOTE:
Be sure that the rudders are parallel with one another
and centered.
