Heli-Max MX400 Instruction Manual

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Rotor Diameter: 23 in [588mm]
Weight: 20.5–23 oz [580–650 g]
Length: 25 in [630mm]
Height: 9 in [225mm]
Motor: 200W brushless, 28mm diameter
Heli-Max
guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both
material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Heli-Max's liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Heli-Max has no control over the final assembly or material
used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final
user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled
product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2005

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARRANTY
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place
of purchase.
To make a warranty claim, send
the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at this address.
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number,
fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem
and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the
package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970
E-mail: helicoptersupport@greatplanes.com
HMXZ7010 for HMXE0200 V2.0
USA

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Champaign IL 61822 Hobby Services at this address. In that Heli-Max has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....10 MX400 PARTS LIST ......11 Transmitter PARTS DRAWINGS .
  • Page 3: Assemble The Tail

    The Futaba GY240 gyro (FUTM0809) is an ASSEMBLE THE TAIL excellent choice. Battery The MX400 requires a 1200-2000 mAh 3-cell Lithium- Polymer (LiPo) battery capable of delivering 15A of current continuously. We recommend the ElectriFly ™ 3S 1250 mAh pack (GPMP0823).
  • Page 4: Install The Pushrods

    Check to see that the ball link runs freely on the assembly firmly in place. Do not over tighten. ball, and loosen it if necessary using the following Heli-Max Tip.
  • Page 5: Install The Servos

    ❏ 6. Connect the elevator pushrod. Check the ball link and HELI-MAX TIP adjust the fit if necessary. How to adjust the fit of ball links. If a ball link does not twist freely on its ball, squeeze it firmly with a pair of needlenose pliers while it is INSTALL THE SERVOS installed on the ball.
  • Page 6 swash plate is level when viewed from the front. If it is not, adjust the linkages from the aileron control horns to the swash plate until the swash plate is level. ❏ 6. With the servo centered and the pitch tray level, the main blade grips should be parallel to each other.
  • Page 7: Final Assembly & Setup

    FINAL ASSEMBLY & SETUP ❏ 3. Install the gyro directly under the main shaft. Connect your rudder servo to the gyro’s output port. Alternately, the gyro can be installed on top of the rear end of the main frames. Use a piece of foam tape to isolate the gyro against vibration, and secure it with a tie wrap.
  • Page 8 ❏ 9. Cut the window out of the canopy, and trim the flashing from around the rear opening. ❏ 5. Install the speed control on the bottom of the helicopter with double-sided tape. Connect the ESC to the motor and receiver. ❏...
  • Page 9: Check The Control Directions

    ❏ ❏ 1. Attach the “loop” side of the hook-and-loop material to 1. Balance your main blades using the Heli-Max Blade the battery. Mount the battery to the battery tray. Balancer (HMXR4855). Do so according to the instructions that came with your balancer.
  • Page 10: Adjust Blade Tracking

    ADJUST BLADE TRACKING pockets into the rotors. The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a flying site for your MX400, ❏ 1. Apply the two different colored stripe decals to the tips stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying of your main rotor blades.
  • Page 11: Mx400 Parts List

    HMXE7430....4022-017 ....Canopy Mount Parts List HMXE8410....4023-003 ....Autorotation Shaft Mfr. # Description HMXE7623....4043-002 ....M1.2 Rod Ends (20) HMXE8610....4001-101 ....Center Hub HMXE7357....4043-007 ....Ball (20) HMXE8310....4001-102 ....Main Blade Grip Set HMXE7305....4045-001 ....Bearing 2x5x2.5 mm HMXE8615....4001-103 ....Rotor Head Set HMXE7306....4045-002 ....Bearing 3x8x3 mm HMXE8810....4001-104 ....Stabilizer Control Set HMXE7307....4045-003 ....Bearing 3x8x4 mm HMXE8815....4001-105 ....Rotor Head Full Set HMXE7343....4102-004 ....Pan Head Screw 2x4 mm...
  • Page 12: Parts Drawings

    ROTOR HEAD F F U U L L L L S S E E T T ..4 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 - - 1 1 0 0 5 5 ARK-401 4013-010 4202-007...
  • Page 13 PITCH LINKS 4001-120 FLYBAR 4013-006 4001-106 4603-003...
  • Page 14 BLADE GRIPS 4202-007 4043-007 4001-102 4001-101 4045-003 4012-112 4011-001 4016-002 5400-115 4013-001 4703-055 BLADE ATTACHMENT 4001-109 SWASH PLATE 4013-002 4043-007 4202-007 4001-108...
  • Page 15 PITCH LEVER 4022-003 4302-006 4022-002 4021-012 4022-001 4202-015 4302-006 4202-007 4043-007 4021-008 4925-003 4021-003 4022-005 4102-004 4935-005 4302-006 4702-004 LINKAGES 4001-115 4001-116 4001-114 4043-002...
  • Page 16 MAIN SHAFT TAIL DRIVE 4703-055 4925-003 4013-003 4045-004 4001-113 4021-005 4001-111 4022-008 4045-002 4021-006 4001-112 4001-110 4023-003 4022-009 4702-045 4925-004 4102-012 SERVO LINKAGES 4001-119 4001-117 4001-118...
  • Page 17 MAIN FRAME 4002-204 4702-045 4302-006 4022-017 4002-203 4302-006 4021-010 4302-006 4102-022 4002-201 4002-202 4021-010 4302-006 4102-004 LOWER FRAME 4102-014 4002-206 4102-005 4021-011 4102-014 4021-009 4021-011 4702-045 4702-045 4102-004 4022-013 4002-205 4002-207 4102-004 4021-014 4603-003...
  • Page 18: Landing Gear

    LANDING GEAR 4002-210 TAIL BOOM 4003-307 4003-312 4003-306 4003-314...
  • Page 19: Tail Rotor

    TAIL DRIVE GEARBOX 4003-303 4003-302 4003-304 4045-002 4003-305 4003-313 TAIL ROTOR 4003-310 4045-001 4502-006 4003-309 4003-311 4003-308...
  • Page 20: Pitch Gauge

    CANOPY 4002-209 4002-208 PITCH TEMPLATE...

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