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Great Planes Escapade ARF - GPMA1105 User Manual

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9. Reinstall the motor into the gearbox up to the line you

marked. Fit the prop adapter to the gearbox. Insert the
appropriate nylon spacer ring into the prop, then test fit the
prop to the gearbox (be certain to use the prop washer). If
necessary, use a hobby knife to enlarge the hole in the nylon
spacer ring so it will fit onto the prop adapter.

10. Tighten the prop nut with an 8mm wrench. If necessary,

use a pliers to hold the drive washer while tightening the
prop. Wrap the drive washer with a cloth to keep the pliers
from marring it.

11. Spin the propeller by hand. It should spin somewhat

freely, but due to the resistance of the motor, the propeller

should not “coast” or freewheel indefinitely. If there is much
resistance, back the motor out of the gearbox the same as
you did before until the propeller spins as it should.

12. Remove the propeller from the gearbox. Position the

motor and gearbox on the firewall. Using the holes in the
mounting tabs on the gearbox as a guide, drill three 1/16"
holes through the firewall for the mounting screws. Mount
the gearbox to the firewall with three wood screws.

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