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E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF User Manual

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E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF Assembly Manual

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4. Remove the hardware from the axle. Place a

drop of light machine oil on the axle to help the

wheel roll freely.

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5. Slide the axle into the wheel.

Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

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6. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench or ball driver to

secure the wheel using the shorter 4mm x 5mm

button head screw and 4mm washer removed

from the axle.

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7. Slide the wheel into the wheel pant. You may

need to flex the pant open slightly to get the

wheel to fit.

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8. Use the longer 4mm x 12mm button head screw

and 4mm washer to secure the wheel and wheel

pant to the landing gear. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench

or ball driver to tighten the screw. Use a 10mm

open-end wrench to hold the axle while tightening

the screw.

9. Repeat Steps 4 through 8 to install the remaining

wheel and wheel pant on the landing gear.