E-flite FPV Vapor RTF W/ Headset - Manual (Page 13)

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Power Components Service
CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts
while the flight battery is connected. Personal
injury could result.
Disassembly
1. Disconnect the battery from the
ESC/receiver.
2. Hold the spur gear and turn the propeller
counterclockwise (looking from the front of
the model) to remove. Turn the propeller
clockwise to install. Make sure the propeller
size numbers (140 x 45) face away from the
motor (see illustration).
3. Carefully remove the spinner and glue from
the propeller.
4. Hold the nut ( A) on the end of the prop shaft
using needle-nose pliers or hemostats.
5. Turn the gear on the shaft clockwise (looking
from front of model) to remove the nut.
6. Gently pull the shaft ( B) from the gearbox (C)
and make sure the washer ( D) and two
bushings ( E) are not lost.
7. Disconnect the motor from the ESC/
receiver.
8. Gently push the motor out of the gearbox
and remove the motor.
NOTICE: DO NOT remove the gearbox from
the aircraft. Damage to the aircraft could result.
Assembly
Assemble the aircraft using the instructions
above in reverse order.
• Correctly align the prop shaft gear with the
pinion gear on the motor.
• Correctly connect the motor to the
ESC/receiver so that the powered motor
turns the propeller counter clockwise (looking
from the front of the model).
• Attach the spinner to the propeller using foam-
compatible CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive).
B
E
C
D
A