DECATHLON
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
15
ALIGNING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
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1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the
centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the
trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a tri-
angle and extend this mark, from back to front,
across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend
this mark down the back of the trailing edge
of the stabilizer.
Center line.
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4) Install the muffler and muffler extension
onto the engine and make the cutout in the
cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel
and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler
and fuel filler valve.
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3)
Slide the cowl back over the engine
and secure it in place using four wood
screws.See picture below.
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5) It is recommended to install a Muffler
extension. ( this item is not include ).
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
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1) Install the spinner backplate, propeller
and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in
place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
The propeller should not touch any part
of the spinner cone. If it does, use a
sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away
the spinner cone where the propeller comes
in contact with it.
Exhaut hole needed to drill 20 - 30 mm
diameter.
Muffler extension.
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2) Slide the stabilizer into place in the pre-
cut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabi-
lizer should be pushed firmly against the front
of the slot.
