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by sliding the piece of Fuel Tubing over the arms of the clevis.
Also tighten the M2 Hex Nut up against the back of the clevis.

INSTALL THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

Locate the following parts from the kit contents:

    (1) Fuselage
    (2) Aluminum Main Landing Gear
    (3) M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Bolts
    (3) M4 Split-Ring Lock Washers
    (2) 3-1/4" dia. Main Wheels
    (2) 4mm dia. Threaded Axles
    (4) 7.6mm Hex Nuts; for axles
    (4) 4mm ID Wheels Collars; for axles
    (1) Right Fiberglass Wheel Pant
    (1) Left Fiberglass Wheel Pant

    

(4) M3 x 12mm Socket-Head Bolts

NOTE: We suggest you use a thread locking liquid (like Locktite

®

)

on all bolts and nuts used in the assembly of the landing gear.

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5) Install a Threaded Axle into the large hole of the landing gear

leg, with the plain end of the axle shaft pointing to the outside.
Secure the axle with the two 7.6mm Hex Nuts.  When tightening
the nuts, keep the flats of the nut on the axle side of the gear leg
parallel to the front edge of the leg - see photo.  This allows the
hex nut to fit inside the narrow notch in the wheel pants when they
are added later.

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6) Slide a 4mm Wheel Collar onto the axle shaft, but leave ap-

proximately 1/4” of space between it and the nut, to provide proper
spacing of the wheel in the wheel pant.  Tighten the wheel collar
set screw securely.

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7) Slide the wheel on the axle and test to make sure it spins

freely on the axle.  Next slide one of the Main Wheels onto the
axle and test to make sure it spins freely.  If it does not turn freely,
drill out the plastic hub of the wheel with an 11/64" or #17 drill bit.    

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8)  Slide  a  second  wheel  collar  onto  the  axle  and  up  to  the

wheel.  Leave a small gap between it and the wheel, so the wheel
will turn freely, and then tighten the wheel collar set screw. 

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9) Check the orientation of the landing gear to make sure you

know which way is forward.  The two outer holes for mounting the
gear to the fuselage go to the front.  Then test fit the wheel pants
over the wheels and line up the predrilled mounting holes.  Secure
the wheel pants in place with two M3 x 12mm socket head bolts
for each pant.

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10) Using three M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Bolts and three M4

Split-Ring Lock Washers attach the landing gear to the fuselage.

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FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

Summary of Contents for 4-STAR 64 EG ARF

Page 1: ...andard Servos glow 4 Channel with 4 Standard Servos electric Glow Power 2 Stroke 60 75 cu in 10 0 12 3 cc 4 Stroke 60 90 cu in 10 0 14 7 cc Electric Power 1200 1700 watt Brushless Motor 400 600 kv 75A Speed Control ESC 4 6S 4000 5000 mAh Lipo Battery Pack SIG MFG CO INC PO Box 520 Montezuma IA 50171 0520 www sigmfg com Copyright 2013 SIG Mfg Co Inc KIT NO SIGRC73EGARFR red SIGRC73EGARFY yellow ...

Page 2: ...our particular ESC to learn if this is true in your case If your BEC is not rated for your battery choice you have three op INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the SIG 4 STAR 64 EG ARF We hope you will enjoy this unique fun scale R C model Assembly of your 4 STAR 64 EG ARF is fast and simple when following the detailed instructions in this manual We urge you to read this assembly manu...

Page 3: ... cycle This translates to better flight times and a longer life from the battery pack REQUIRED TOOLS For proper assembly we suggest you have the following tools and materials available A selection of glues SIG Thin Medium Thick CA Glue CA Accelerator CA Debonder SIG Kwik Set 5 Minute Epoxy Screwdriver Assortment Pliers Needle Nose Flat Nose Diagonal Wire Cutters Small Allen Wrench Assortment Pin V...

Page 4: ...eter you can find the correct tem perature by trial and error Set your iron to a medium setting Glide the iron over some of the covering that is over solid wood such as the sheeted wing center section Observe the covering to see if any bubbles appear If bubbles appear the covering is getting too hot Turn down the temperature of the iron and repeat the test If no bubbles appear turn up the heat sli...

Page 5: ...u can get it to fall through the openings in the ribs until it emerges at the end rib Once you ve got the plug to the end rib direct it through the round hole in the bottom surface of the wing panel By that time the servo itself should be next to the servo mount cutout and ready for mounting f Fit the servo into the servo mount in the wing panel note that the servo is positioned so that the servo ...

Page 6: ...of Fuel Tubing onto the small end of the Metal R C Clevis Screw the Hex Nut on the Aileron Pushrod Wire all the way up to the end of the threads Then screw the metal clevis halfway onto the threaded end of the Aileron Pushrod Wire b Clip the metal clevis into the last hole in the nylon control horn Lay the other end of the pushrod wire over the outer hole in the servo arm Use a felt tip pen to mar...

Page 7: ...arrow notch in the wheel pants when they are added later 6 Slide a 4mm Wheel Collar onto the axle shaft but leave ap proximately 1 4 of space between it and the nut to provide proper spacing of the wheel in the wheel pant Tighten the wheel collar set screw securely 7 Slide the wheel on the axle and test to make sure it spins freely on the axle Next slide one of the Main Wheels onto the axle and te...

Page 8: ... glue to both sides and reset the stab in place Use pins to hold it in place Re check the alignment Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol and a soft paper towel Allow the glue to set completely 14 Pull the Fin and Rudder apart set the rudder and hinges aside for now Test fit the fin in place on top of the stabilizer Check to see that the fin sits flush and perpendicular to the stabi lize...

Page 9: ...o goes on the left side The servo opening in the center is for the throttle servo in a glow installation Be sure to drill pilot holes through the plywood tray for the mounting servo mounting screws 23 Mount your receiver in a place of your choosing If using a glow engine it is recommended that you wrap the receiver in foam rubber to protect it from vibrations 24 If you are using a receiver battery...

Page 10: ... furnished NOTE The mounting of the electric motor in the 4 STAR 64 as sumes that your motor has a typical X or cross mounting plate on the back of the motor Also note that the firewall portion of the laser cut plywood motor mount is adjustable fore and aft to ac commodate different length motors Next we will determine where you should set the firewall for your particular motor 27 Assemble your mo...

Page 11: ...ither of these are pro vided c Now route the ESC s servo wire back to the receiver and plug it in d Connect the ESC s motor wires to the motor Operate the motor and check the direction of rotation Always do this without a propeller attached If you need to reverse the rotation refer to the instructions that came with the motor and ESC SAFETY ISSUE We strongly recommend the use of an arming switch f...

Page 12: ...l or similar rotary hand tool with an assort ment of bits is without a doubt the best tool to use for making cutout in the fiberglass cowling However if you do not have ac cess to such a tool you can cut the opening with a drill a hobby knife and a sanding block First first drill a series of almost touch ing 1 8 holes inside the pattern lines then use the knife to cut through the connecting materi...

Page 13: ...serting its bottom tabs into the slots in the plywood fuel tank tray We sug gest you only spot glue the tank support in place at the top so it can be removed later if you ever need to service the fuel tank f Glue the balsa block fuel tank stop in place on the plywood tank tray up against the rear end of the tank 40 Bolt the two Nylon Engine Mounts on the front of the fire wall using M4 x 30mm Bolt...

Page 14: ... to the throttle servo 14 45 COWLING Some glow engine fliers do not use the supplied Fiberglass Cowl ing preferring to keep the front of the airplane open for easy ac cess to the engine for fueling and service If you do want to use the cowling you will need to cut a large opening in the top of the cowling for the engine head to stick out Step 35 on page 12 of this manual describes mounting the cow...

Page 15: ...st point of the control sur face Adjust for HIGH RATES first using mechanical means rather than your transmitter end point adustment to get as close as possible to the recommended travel By moving the position of the clevis at the control horn toward the outermost hole you will decrease the amount of control throw of the control surface Moving it toward the control surface will increase the amount...

Page 16: ...d actions of the builder flyer of this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the airworthiness flight performance and safety of the finished model SIG MFG CO s obligation shall be to replace those parts of the kit proven to be defective or missing The user shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewi...

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