Top Flite TOPA0708 - Manual (Page 14)

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2. Slide the tail gear wire into the fi xed tail gear frame.
Secure the tail gear wire in the frame with a second
3.5mm wheel collar and 2.5 x 4mm machine screw. Be
sure to use threadlocker on all the screws.
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3. Use a 5/64" [2mm] drill bit to enlarge the two holes
in the nylon steering arm. Thread a 2-56 ball link ball in
both holes of the steering arm. Secure each ball with a
2-56 nut and a drop of threadlocker.
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4. Install the nylon steering arm on the tail gear wire.
Secure the steering arm with a 2.5 x 4mm machine
screw and a drop of threadlocker. Align the steering
arm and tail gear axle so that they are parallel.
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5. Cut the .018 x 84" [.45 x 2100mm] braided cable
in half. Slide a small copper tube (called a swage) over
one end of both braided cables, then guide the end of
the cable back through.
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6. Wrap the cable back around the swage and back
through the swage.
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7. Use pliers to pull the cable from the fi rst loop to
reduce the size of the second loop.
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8. Now pull on the long end of the cable to reduce the
size of the fi rst loop. Slip the loop over one of the ball
link balls on the steering arm. Tighten the loop until it is
small enough to remain secure on the ball, yet may still
be pried off. Squeeze the swage with pliers. Connect
the other cable to the other ball link ball the same way.
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9. Place the tail gear in the fuselage while
simultaneously guiding the pull/pull cable through the
white plastic guide tubes.
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10. Use two #6 x ½" [13mm] sheet metal screws to
attach the tail gear to the top rail. Remove the screws
and use thin CA to harden the screw holes.