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Radio layout, Installing cowl and prop – Carl Goldberg GBGA1040 User Manual

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3.

Thread a #4 socket set screw in the prop

mount and turn a few times.

Open the spinner supplied by carefully insert-

ing a small screwdriver straight into each of the

slots. DO NOT TWIST! JUST PRY OPEN.

NOTE: Carefully read the instructions included with

your spinner.

When the spinner backplate has been

removed, place it on the propeller mount.

#4 SET SCREW
LARGE WASHER

Installing Cowl and Prop

1.

Place the cowl on the nose of the fuselage. Try

to keep the bottom of the cowl as close to the

bottom of the fuselage.
Using a 1/16” drill, make 2 holes on both sides

of the cowl. Try to drill into the side of the front

former.

2.

Using #2 x 3/8” screw, mount the cowl on the

fuselage.

4.

Place the propeller on top of the backplate so

that it lines up with the pin, as shown above.

Place a large washer on top of the prop and then

install, using a #4 x 1/2” machine screw. CAU-

TION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN, as this may

cause the threads to strip out.

PIN

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

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