Firewall-Mounted Motor System - GREAT PLANES FlatOuts Extra 300S ARF Instruction Manual

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4. Drill a 1.5mm [1/16"] pilot hole at an angle from the top
of the gearbox through the balsa block and carbon tubes.
Make sure the motor mount block does not rotate while drilling.
Secure the gearbox and block with a 2mm wood screw.
GPM
GWS
APC
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5. If using the included propeller, install the prop saver
onto the gearbox shaft with the large-diameter cone forward.
If using a GWS prop, install the prop saver with the small-
diameter cone forward. Tighten the screws, making sure
they engage the flat spots on the shaft.
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6. If using an APC prop, insert the larger of the two
adapter rings (included in the propeller packaging) into the
rear of the propeller hub.
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7. Secure the prop to the prop saver with one of the
included O-rings.
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8. Connect your speed control to the motor and receiver.
Mount the speed control to the bottom of the left horizontal
fuselage with double-sided foam tape. Cut a small hole for the
ESC's battery wire to cross to the right side of the fuselage.
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9. Install the "hook" side of the included hook-and-loop
material to the left side of the fuselage where shown. This is
where you will mount your battery.

Firewall-Mounted Motor System

Use the following instructions if you are installing a firewall-
mounted motor system (usually brushless motors).
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1. Cut the nose doublers free from their foam sheets.
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