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3. Insert the
horizontal stabilizer
(also referred to as the “stabilizer,”
or just “stab”) into the fuselage. Insert the
vertical stabilizer
(also
referred to as “fin”) into the stab, guiding the threaded rods through
the holes in the stab and the bottom of the fuselage.
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4. Secure the fin and stab with a 3mm washer and 3mm lock nut
on each threaded rod. Be certain to tighten the nuts securely, but do
not over tighten so as to damage the bottom of the fuselage.
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5. Connect the clevis on the
elevator pushrod
to the
second-from-
the-bottom
hole in the
elevator control horn
. Connect the clevis on
the
rudder pushrod
to the
middle
hole in the
rudder control horn
.
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6. Fit the
spinner back plate
, followed by the
propeller
,
propeller
washer
and
propeller nut
on the engine. Position the propeller so it
is contacting the molded-in
alignment pegs
on the back plate.
Tighten the prop nut with your fingers.
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7. Use a 7/16" wrench, an 11mm wrench or a crescent wrench to
tighten the prop nut 1/2 turn, plus 1/8 turn. Fit the spinner cone to
the back plate, then use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the
spinner screws.
If you have not yet charged the batteries, you may still proceed.
However, as the batteries have not yet been fully charged, they may
not provide enough power to make it all the way through the setup
procedures. If the batteries quit working, set your tools aside and
charge the batteries as described in the instruction manual for the
Tower Hobbies radio control system that came with this kit.
Now the plane is assembled, but there are a few things that
must
be done before it will be ready to fly. You must carefully perform
all
of the following
Setup
procedures. If possible, have your flight
instructor assist.
SETUP
+ 1/8 Turn
1/2 Turn
5
CAUTION: The model is not yet ready to fly.
Proceed to the setup procedures in the following
section to prepare the model for flying.
