FUSELAGE
ENGINE
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11. Thread a metal clevis onto each of the 12''threaded
rods until approximately 3/16'' of threads are inside the
clevis. Snap the clevises onto the torque rod horns. This
is all we will do to the wing until the section titled radio
installation.
INSTALL THE MAIN GEAR
12.Locate the main landing gear mounting area, secure
the landing gear with three 3x14mm screws and M3
washers.
INSTALL THE ENGINE
14.
Attach the engine mount plate and both mounting
beams to the firewall using the 4x20mm screws and M4
washers provided. Securely tighten the screw to pull the
blind nuts tightly against the firewall after you done the
step 16.
16.Set the engine on the mount and adjust the beams if
necessary, so that they are almost touching both sides
of the engine crankcase and are centered in relation to
the engine mount back plate. Now position the engine
approximately 3/8” from the front of the mounting
beams.
17.Remove the engine and drill a 3/32''(2.3mm) hole at
each of the four marks you just made. “Brake-in” the
mounting holes by inserting a 3X15mm wood screw into
each hole without the engine in place. A drop of oil in
each hole may help the screws thread in easier.
18. Hook the “Z” bend onto your engine's throttle arm
and move the engine into position. You may have to
bend some jogs in the wire to prevent binding of the
linkage. Screw the engine in place on the mount.
TIGER STICK 40
13. Install the wheels onto the main gear using the
supplied wheel collars, 3X4mm setscrew, M4 locknut
and 4x35mm screw. Make sure the wheel rotates freely
after installation.
INSTALL THE FUEL TANK
19.Assemble the fuel tank by first cutting the silicone
tube to 2-1/2'' in length. Press the straight plastic nipple
(the 90 degree nipple is not used in this plane) into the
rubber stopper (Saliva will ease insertion.) Now slip the
silicone tubing onto the nipple and insert the metal clunk
into the other end of the tubing. Insert this assembly into
the tank (clunk first) and securely tighten the threaded
cap on to hold everything together.
20. Install the muffler as shown. Attach a 6'' piece of
standard fuel line (not furnished) to both the fuel outlet
nipple and the vent nipple on the tank.
Slide the fuel tank (cap end first) into the front of the
fuselage, threading the fuel lines through the oblong
hole in the firewall. The tubing coming from the tank's
fuel outlet (center) goes to the carb and the tubing from
the vent (upper) goes to the muffler's pressure fitting.
Trim the length as needed. The tank fits tightly in the
former.
INSTALL THE TAIL GROUP
21.Remove the elevator and rudder. Locate the torque
rod hole at the bottom of rudder then epoxy the tail gear
in place as shown.
15.Locate a pre-drilled hole at the right side of the
firewall then insert the throttle pushrod.
