Great Planes Extra 300SP EP ARF - GPMA1188 - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
Note: If you have not already fi gured out how to remove the
canopy, the magnets at the rear of the canopy keep it locked
in place. Lift the back of the canopy to remove it.
Install the Main Landing Gear
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1. Slide a 5 mm washer onto the axle. Insert a 4 mm axle
through the right main landing gear. Slide a 5 mm washer
onto the axle followed by the 5 mm lock nut and the wheel.
(All of these need to be slid into position before securing the
assembly to the wheel pant). Tighten the axle nut to secure
the axle to the landing gear. Do this for both landing gears.
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2. Apply a drop of thread locker to two 6-32 set screws
and thread them into two 5/32" [4 mm] wheel collars. Slide
one wheel collar onto the axle followed by the wheel and then
the second wheel collar. Tighten the set screws against the
axle. Be sure the wheel spins freely after the wheel collar is
in place. Do this for both axles.
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3. Attach the main landing gear to the fuselage with
three 4-40  ½" SHC screws, #4 lock washers and #4 fl at
washers. Note: The front of the main landing gear sweeps
back, while the back of the gear is straight. Do this for both
landing gear halves.