Great Planes Edge 540 1.60-43cc Performance Series ARF - GPMA1414 - Manual (Page 42)

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shows pilot GPMQ9012 (not included). The height of the pilot
will need to be shortened by approximately 1/4" [6mm] to fit
beneath the canopy. We cut a piece of plywood to replace
the base of the pilot that was cut off. The plywood base can
be glued inside the pilot figure with medium or thick CA, or a
mixture of microballoons and epoxy. Glue the pilot into place
or use double-sided foam servo tape (not included) with a
couple of screws through the underside.
o 4. Align the canopy onto the canopy hatch. Drill 1/16"
[1.6mm] holes at each of the four plywood canopy mounting
plates (these can be seen on the inside of the cockpit
compartment). Thread a #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] self-tapping
screw into each hole and back it out. Apply a couple drops
of thin CA to each hole to harden the wood. Use canopy
glue such as Pacer Formula 560 to glue the canopy to the
canopy hatch. Finish the canopy installation by securing it to
the hatch using four #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] self-tapping screws
and four #2 flat washers.
Install the propeller and Spinner
SpINNER INSTRUCTIONS FOR O.S. MAX 1.60 FX
o 1. Slide the spinner backplate onto the crankshaft. Ream
the propeller as necessary to fit the engine and push it onto the
crankshaft (don’t forget to balance your prop!). Install the prop
washer and mating jam nut onto the crankshaft and properly
tighten the nut. If you are installing a Fuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2
engine, use the included brass spinner backplate adapter.
o 2. Tighten the spinner adapter against the prop nut (not
used with a gas engine).