Carl Goldberg GBGQ1296 - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Bend the pushrod tube around till it is resting
on top of the float with the water rudder.
Tie the middle of the tube to the rear strut.
TIE TO REAR STRUT
STEERING
ARM
WATER
RUDDER
3-1/4” DOUBLE
THREADED ROD
SNAP LINK
AIR RUDDER
CONTROL HORN
RUDDER PUSHROD DIAGRAM
3-1/4” DOUBLE
THREADED ROD
4. Curve the pushrod tube around to the top of
the float till it is pointing towards the rudder
steering arm.
Place a mark 1-1/2” back along the pushrod
tube.
Place the small wood pad on the mark and
outline where the pad sits on the float.
Remove the covering under the pad and glue
the pad to the float.
Place a brass clamp over the outer tube and
screw it down to the wood pad.
5. Thread the 3-1/4” double threaded rod into the
inner rod.
Hint: you might need to disconnect the upper end
of the inner tube from the plans rudder.
Place the nylon clevis on the end of the wire
and connect it to the rudder steering arm.
Work your planes rudder back and for to
adjust the push rod for smooth movement.