Great Planes Revolver GP/EP ARF 59" - GPMA1018 - Manual (Page 19)

19
fi rewall with the forward end slid over the muffl er and into the
screw-lock connector on the throttle arm. The forward end of
the pushrod should protrude beyond the screw-lock pushrod
connector approximately 1/2" [13mm]. Mark on the pushrod
where it will need to be bent in order to clear the muffl er and
move back and forth smoothly.
❏
13. Remove the pushrod and make the necessary bends.
Reinstall the pushrod into the outer pushrod tube and screw-
lock connector and test its operation by hand. Make any
adjustments to the bends as necessary.
❏
14. Move the throttle arm on the carburetor to half throttle.
With the servo arm on the throttle servo perpendicular to
the servo case (pointing up), mark on the pushrod where it
crosses the outer hole of the servo arm.
❏
15. Make a 90 degree bend at your mark and cut the
pushrod off 1/4" [6mm] beyond the bend. Hook the pushrod
to the throttle servo arm and secure it with a nylon FasLink.
Make any necessary adjustments to the pushrod inside
the brass screw-lock connector so that the throttle opens
and closes with the servo. Use the radio system to test the
operation of the throttle. When satisfi ed, tighten the screw in
the screw-lock connector against the pushrod.
❏
16. Cut a piece of foam rubber to match your receiver
battery pack and strap it to the top of the motor mounting
box with rubber bands. There is a hole on the left side of the
fuselage for the battery lead.
Brushless Motor Installation
If you have installed a glow engine, skip this section as it only
contains information relevant to installing a brushless motor.
Be sure to read and understand the instructions that come with
the ESC and motor before attempting to operate the system.
❏
1. Attach the out-runner motor to the brushless motor
mount using the included 3 x 8mm machine screws and
thread locking compound. If you haven’t done so yet, install
the prop adapter to the motor case with the hardware
included with the motor and thread locking compound.