Great Planes Curtis P-6E Hawk EP Biplane ARF - GPMA1164 - Manual (Page 16)

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Install the Wheels and Wheel Pants
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1. Install an axle to each of the landing gear legs with
the axle nut. When installing the axle be sure the fl at spot on
the axle is towards the ground.
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2. Install a 4-40 set screw into two 3/16" [4.8mm] wheel
collars. Apply a drop of thread locker onto the set screws
before installing them into the wheel collar. Slide one wheel
collar onto the axle followed by the wheel and the second
wheel collar. Center the wheel on the axle and then tighten
the set screws against the axle. The outer wheel collar set
screw should be tightened against the fl at spot on the axle.
Do this for both landing gear legs.
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3. Slide the right side wheel pant over the wheel. Secure
the wheel pant to the landing gear with two 2-56 x ½" [13mm]
screws, #2 lock washers and #2 fl at washers. Repeat this for
the remaining wheel pant.
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4. Install a 4-40 set screw into two 1/8" [3mm] wheel
collars. Apply a drop of thread locker onto the set screws
before installing them into the wheel collar. Slide one wheel
collar onto the tail wheel wire followed by the wheel and the
second wheel collar. Center the wheel on the wire and then
tighten the set screws against the wire.