E-flite Carbon-Z Scimitar BNF - Manual (Page 8)

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Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear
This equipment is sold separately:
• 10- to 15-Size Tricycle Electric Retracts (EFLG110)
• Nose gear strut (EFL1018017)
Changing Stock Scimitar Nose Strut (EFL1018017) to Retractable Nose Gear
Use of the nose gear strut included with the electric retracts does not let the nose gear
retract into the fuselage well.
1. Replace the nose gear strut (A) (included with the electric retracts) with the nose
gear strut (B) designed for the Scimitar (EFL1018017) (sold separately). The spring
is under tension on the nose strut mount. Carefully install the new strut so the spring
stays on the nose strut mount.
2. Install the shaft (C), in the Scimitar nose wheel (D) and collar (E) on the strut (F). The
bushing on the wheel should face the shaft base.
Installing Retractable Nose Gear
1
• Connect the nose gear linkage (G) (included with the Scimitar) to the nose
gear using a screw (H) on the linkage clevis (I). Apply a small amount of
threadlock to hold the screw in the clevis.
• Connect the linkage (J) to the steering servo arm (K).
2
• Connect the connnector (L) to the gear extensions installed in the fuselage.
• Install the nose retract (M) in the fuselage using four of the fi ve included
screws (N).
• Connect the gear extensions to the GEAR port on your receiver.
• Apply a small amount of threadlock to the wheel axle, collar and screw in
the collar.
Always make sure the steering linkage clevis is adjusted correctly to ensure the model
steers straight when the rudder control is at neutral.
3 X 8mm (4)
M N
J
K
H
I
A
B
C D
E
F
G
L
1
2
OPTIONAL
1.7 X 8mm
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