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E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual
Cowling and Spinner Installation
Required parts
Fuselage assembly Spinner (optional)
Cowling
Propeller
#0 Phillips head wood screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Low-tack tape
Pin vise
Thin CA
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Box wrench: 10mm
Hex wrench: 2.5mm
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)
Always balance your propeller. An unbalanced
propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted
into the airframe, which could damage the
airframe or other components as well as
produce unwanted flight characteristics.
We recommend using the optional spinner
to enhance the looks of your model.
1. Install the propeller on the spinner assembly. Do
not tighten the propeller nut so the assembly can be
placed on the motor shaft.
2. Slide the cowling on the fuselage.
Place a piece of 3/32-inch (2.5mm) thick two-
sided tape (not included) between the cowling
and spinner backplate to set the spacing. This will
also hold the cowling in position at the front so
it can be positioned easily at the rear to match
the paint lines from the cowl to the fuselage.
3. Slide the propeller/spinner on the motor shaft.
Position the cowl so there is a gap of 3/32-inch
(2mm) between the spinner backplate and cowl.
4. Use low-tack tape to hold the cowling in
position for the following step. Make sure the
propeller can rotate without the backplate rubbing
against the cowling.
5. Measure 3/16-inch (5mm) forward of the edge of
the cowl, and in 3/16-inch (5mm) from the paint lines
on the cowl. Use a pin vise with a 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
drill bit to drill four holes through the cowling and
fuselage side for the cowl mounting screws.
