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.60 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ERGO SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length 55.85" Tail Rotor Diameter 10.34" Overall Height 18.92" Gear Ratio 9.78:1:5.18 Main Rotor Diameter 60.45" Gross Weight 10.58 lbs. Heli Division...
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JR now brings this reputation and knowledge into the helicopter market with the PRE-ASSEMBLY INFORMATION development of the Ergo and the organization of the JR heli division. Years in the making, the Ergo’s superior quality and exceptional parts fit and finish create a When first opening your Ergo kit, you will notice that all of the parts are new standard of quality that was previously unavailable.
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Make assembly trouble free and enjoyable. Self-Aligning One-Piece Steel Clutch System Offers easy installation and adjustment with exceptional reliability. ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE JR ERGO (not supplied in kit) 1. RADIO SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (NOT INCLUDED): 6-channel or greater R/C helicopter system with 5 servos, 1000 mAh receiver battery and gyro.
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(Webra .61 Heli Engine Shown) (Thunder Tiger Pro .61 Heli Engine Shown) WEBE675 TTR9695 3. BUILDING SUPPLIES (NOT INCLUDED): The following items are needed to complete the assembly of the JR Ergo: Silicone Fuel Tubing Fuel Filter Whip Antenna Glow Plugs...
There are a variety of sizes and shapes of hardware included in this kit. All of the hardware, screws, nuts, etc., contained in the Ergo kit are described in Prior to assembly, please be careful to identify each screw by matching it to the the following A, B, C manner: full size screw outlines included in each step.
CLUTCH BELL/START SHAFT ASSEMBLY Starter Hex Adaptor Use Threadlock 4x4mm Set Screw (Use Threadlock) ..1 pc Complete Assembly Start Shaft Bearing Block 4x4mm Set Screw Be sure that the Bearing with the 5mm ID faces upward Pinion Gear (Use Threadlock when assembling) Start Shaft Clutch Bell Assembly...
CONTROL BALL INSTALLATION 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Mixing Lever (3 pc) (Use Threadlock) (Prepare 3 Sets) Use Threadlock ..1 pc 2mm Nut Roll Bell Crank 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Steel Joint Ball ..8 pc 2mm Nut Steel Joint Ball 2x10mm Flat Head Screw ..9 pc Steel Joint Ball ..3 pc...
ELEVATOR ARM ASSEMBLY ..2 pc 2x8mm Flat Head Screw ..2 pc Elevator Arm Rear Elevator Arm Front Steel Joint Ball Swashplate A Arms ..2 pc Elevator Arm Pin Steel Joint Ball Steel Joint Ball 2x8mm Flat Head Screw 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Elevator Arm Pins Caution: Be sure to note the correct installation direction of the Swashplate A Arm.
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 1. Cut the small Silicone Fuel Tubing (included) to a length of 77mm. Next, connect the Fuel Tank Clunk, Nipple, and medium Silicone Fuel Tubing (not included) as shown below. 77mm Fuel Tank Clunk Silicone Tube (Small) Nipple Silicone Fuel Tubing (not included) Medium Silcone Fuel Tubing (not included)
UPPER MAIN FRAME SECTION ASSEMBLY ..21 pc Use Threadlock 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt ..1 pc Tail Control Rod Guide 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt ..11 pc 3mm Flat Washer 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt ..2 pc Body Mounting Standoff Body Mounting Standoff: Short ..4 pc Bearing side must face upward 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw...
UPPER MAIN FRAME CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION Use Threadlock Nylon Washer Elevator Arm Bushing Elevator Arm Bushing Nylon Washer Note: Be sure to install the Elevator 3x8mm Socket Arm Units in their proper Head Bolt location as there is a “Front” 3mm Lock Nut Nylon Washer and a “Rear”...
LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw Lower Main Frame Use Threadlock (2 pc) Note: In some kits, the correct 3mm Lock Nut 42mm body mounting (8 pc) standoffs may be located in a separate package. 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screw ..10 pc 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt ..8 pc...
FRONT RADIO BED/GYRO MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Front Radio Bed ..4 pc 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt 3x10mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) COOLING FAN SHROUD INSTALLATION Cooling Fan Shroud ..4 pc 3x8mm Self Tapping Screw 3x8mm Self Tapping Screw 3x8mm Self Tapping Screw...
UPPER/LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT on all Use Threadlock screws in this assembly..14 pc 3x25mm Socket Head Bolt ..7 pc Main Frame Standoff, 32mm ..14 pc Main Frame Spacer, 14mm Note: Use Threadlock on all screws in this assembly Mainframe Standoff, 32mm (7 pc) Mainframe Spacer, 14mm (14 pc) 3x25mm Socket Head Bolt (14 pc)
MAIN DRIVE GEAR/AUTOROTATION ASSEMBLY 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) Tighten equally to prevent warping of Main Drive Gear) Use Threadlock Main Drive Gear ..4 pc 3x6mm Socket Head Bolt Autorotation Assembly MAIN DRIVE GEAR/AUTOROTATION ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Main Shaft Collar Use Threadlock 4x4mm Set Screw (4 pc) ..4 pc...
LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) Use Threadlock ..4 pc 4x4mm Set Screw ..4 pc 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt ..4 pc Landing Gear Dampers (4 pc) 3x12mm Socket Head Bolt ..4 pc 3mm Washer 4x4mm Set Screws (4 pc) 3x12mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc)
ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT Engine Mount ..4 pc Use Threadlock 4x15mm Socket Head Bolt ..4 pc 4mm Washer Double Holes Single Holes Up OS Enya Engines BOTTOM Webra/YS Engines It is important to note the proper direction the Motor 4mm Washers (4 pc) Mount is installed to achieve the correct alignment 4x15mm Socket for the specific engine to be used.
ROTOR HEAD HUB ASSEMBLY Use Threadlock 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt ..5 pc 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt Head Button 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt Main Rotor Head Body (5 pc) Phase Adjustment Ring (insert onto base of Main Rotor Hub) Main Rotor Hub MAIN BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY TWO SETS REQUIRED Main Blade Holder Bearing...
MAIN BLADE HOLDER/SEESAW ATTACHMENT TWO SETS REQUIRED Use Threadlock ...2 pc 5x10mm Socket Head Bolt *As Dampner Rubbers will wear during use, Blade Spindle Shaft check regularly and replace when necessary. * Dampner Rubber ..2 pc Thrust Bearing Silver Grip Spacer Thrust Bearing ..2 pc Spindle Washer (Black)
WASHOUT UNIT ASSEMBLY TWO SETS REQUIRED * When installing, be careful not to over tighten..2 pc 3x15mm Socket Head Bolt Washout Base Nylon Washer ..2 pc 2x10mm Flat Head Screw ..2 pc 3mm Washer 3mm Washer ..4 pc *3x15mm Socket Head Bolt Nylon Washer (2 pc) ..2 pc...
SWASHPLATE/WASHOUT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION WASHOUT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Washout Base Washout Assembly Long Flange Install onto the Mainshaft so the longer portion of the Washout Base faces downward toward the Swashplate Swashplate Assembly UPPER SWASHPLATE RING TOP VIEW OF SWASHPLATE Connect the two Washout Links to the correct Upper Swashplate Balls as shown.
ROTOR HEAD INSTALLATION Completed Rotor Head Assembly 3mm Lock Nut ..1 pc 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt (Long Shank) ..1 pc 3mm Nut *Note: Be sure to use the special 3x22mm Long Shank Bolt 3x22mm Socket Head Bolt (included in the separate screw bag) Be sure to engage the Phase Adjusting Ring Pin into the When the Main Rotor Head is secured in place, make sure the Swashplate...
FLYBAR INSTALLATION Flybar Control Arm (2 pc) Use Threadlock 4x4mm Set Screw (2 pc) ..2 pc 4x4mm Set Screw ..2 pc Steel Joint Ball ..2 pc 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Flybar Note: Center the Flybar in the Seesaw Shaft before securing the two Flybar Control Arms 2x8mm Flat Head Steel Control Ball...
Thread the Universal Links onto the threaded Control Rods to the lengths shown below. Please note that all links should be adjusted so that when attached to the Control Ball, the words ”JR Propo“ are to the outside. SEESAW ARM TO MAIN BLADE HOLDER SWASHPLATE TO ROLL BELLCRANK (2.3x15mm Threaded Rod)
TAIL OUTPUT SHAFT/PULLEY ASSEMBLY ..1 pc Spring Pin Adjustable Pliers Spring Pin Spring Pin Tail Output Shaft Press in Spring Pin gently using adjustable pliers. Be sure to center pin through the Tail Case Pulley when completed. Longer Distance Press pin into this hole Note correct direction of Tail Output Shaft during assembly Tail Case Pulley...
TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION ..1 pc 2x8 Flat Head Screw ..1 pc 2x20mm Socket Head Bolt ..1 pc 2mm Flat Washer ..1 pc Steel Joint Ball ..1 pc Tail Lever Bushing Snap Tail Pitch Control Lever Onto Ball 2mm Flat Washer Steel Joint Ball Tail Lever Bushing 2x8mm Flat...
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Slide the Tail Boom through the Tail Boom Carrier and engage the Tail Drive Belt over the Front Pulley. Be certain to note the correct rotation (direction shown below). Set the belt tension per the directions below. Secure Bolts completely after inserting Tail Note: It may be necessary to add one thickness...
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION TWO SETS REQUIRED ..4 pc 2.6x12mm 2.6x12 Socket Head Bolt Socket Head Bolt Tail Brace Tube 2.6x12mm Socket Head Bolt Tail Brace Connector (4 pc) 5-10 TAIL BOOM BRACE/HORIZONTAL FIN INSTALLATION For easy installation, insert these two nuts into the Horizontal Fin/Brace Clamp first.
UPPER SERVO TRAY INSTALLATION Upper Servo Tray 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt (4 pc) ..4 pc 3x8mm Socket Head Bolt RADIO INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS Be sure to install four rubber servo grommets and eyelets to each servo prior to It is suggested that both the receiver and gyro amplifier be isolated from vibration installation.
SERVO/SWITCH HARNESS INSTALLATION Outer holes are for Futaba Servos 2.6mm Flat Washer 2.6x12mm Self Tapping Screw ..20 pc 2.6x12mm Self Tapping Screw ..20 pc 2.6mm Flat Washer (4 Per Servo) Inner holes are for JR Servos * Note correct Servo Output Shaft orientation during installation.
TAIL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY Tail Control Rod Bushings Universal Link (2 pc) ..5 pc Tail Control Rod Bushing Tail Control Rod ..2 pc Universal Link TAIL CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION Tail Contol Rod Guide (4 pc) Tail Control Rod Clip located on Main Fram Note: Be sure to use the inside hole of the Tail Control Rod Guide during assembly.
GYRO/RECEIVER/BATTERY INSTALLATION * Wrap the Receiver/Gyro Amplifier Gyro Gain Controller in sponge or foam rubber to *Sponge/Foam Rubber protect from vibration. Gyro Amplifier Double Sided Servo Tape Receiver Double Sided Servo Tape Ni-Cad Rx Battery Pack **Gyro Unit Double Sided Servo Tape Note: Double Sided Servo Tape and ** Be certain when installing the Gyro Unit to the Front Radio Tray that it...
RADIO SYSTEM PREPARATION The following preparations are suggested for use with JR radio systems. However, these procedures are applicable to most other brand radio systems. These suggested adjustments are necessary to insure correct installation and attachment of the control linkages and servo horns. TRANSMITTER PREPARATION Set all trim levers, trim knobs and switches to the neutral or zero to another model, reset all functions and input values to the factory preset...
AILERON LINKAGES A Special Note To Beginners: It is suggested that the maximum travel Note: Attach the Steel Joint Ball to the limits for Aileron, Elevator, Pitch and Rudder controls be reduced to 70%. correct hole as shown below: ..1 pc 2x8mm Flat Head Screw Servo Horn 2x8mm Flat Head Screw...
COLLECTIVE PITCH LINKAGES Note: Attach the Steel Joint Ball to the Note: Make certain the Collective correct hole as shown below: Servo Reversing Directions Servo is in the neutral or hover Reverse 2x8mm Flat Head Screw 90° position before securing the (Use Threadlock) Futaba Reverse...
CONTROL LEVER/LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Note: The following adjustments are made with all servos in the center (1/2 stick) or neutral positions. Check to insure that both the Elevator (2) and Aileron (1) Servo Mixing Arms are parallel (same angle) to the Mixing To Servos Servo Mixing Arms Base Arms (2) with all servos in the neutral (center) positions.
BODY ASSEMBLY/CANOPY ATTACHMENT Cut and Remove Rubber Grommets (4 pc) as shown 100mm Remove Body *Canopy (trim prior to attachment) 2.3x8mm Self Tapping Screw (6 pc) Trim the bottom of the Body as shown ..6 pc 2.3x8mm Self Tapping Screw Drill four 15/64"...
MAIN ROTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY Blade Weight Installation It is suggested that the root and tip of each blade be Using 80-100 grit sandpaper, sand the blade sealed prior to covering. We suggest either thick CA weight strip (2) to produce a roughened surface. or Aero Gloss clear dope for this task.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE FINAL BALANCING Main Rotor Blades Step 1 Step 2 Drinking Glass (2 pc) Spanwise C.G. Balancing Final Static Balancing Place each rotor blade on a sharp edge of a table as To static balance the main rotor blades, it is suggested to either attach each blade to a “seesaw”...
It is suggested that the correct neutral settings be achieved without the *Note: To achieve these pitch range settings with the Ergo .60, it will be use of the sub-trim feature. If sub-trim is used for final flight necessary to adjust the collective linkage slightly at the Seesaw Arm adjustments, it is not suggested that the sub-trim values exceed 10.
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B. Throttle Curve Settings Below are several examples of possible throttle curves during various flight conditions. Since throttle curves can vary greatly due to engine and muffler combinations, it will be necessary to fine tune and adjust these values during test flights to achieve a constant main rotor RPM. Stunt &...
XP783 DATA SHEET MODEL NO. ERGO .60 (INITIAL SET-UP) MODEL NAME ERGO .60 MODULATION S-PCM • Z-PCM • PPM AILE ELEV RUDD AUTO ST-1 INH • ACT 90 % 70 % (POS.1) ST-2 INH • ACT D/R • R 100%...
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XP8103 DATA SHEET MODEL NO. ERGO .60 (INITIAL SET-UP) MODEL NAME ERGO .60 MODULATION S-PCM • Z-PCM • PPM AILE ELEV RUDD INH • ACT AUTO INH • ACT (POS. 1) DUAL-RATE INH • ACT • 100% 100% 100% AUX2 HOLD SW•...
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MODEL NO. (84) _____________________________________ PCM-10SX DATA SHEET ERGO .60 (INITIAL SET-UP) MODEL NAME (81) ERGO .60 MODULATION (85) SPCM-ZPCM-PPM THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GEAR PITCH AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 REVERSE SW (11) Adjust for L 100% D 100% L 150%...
PCM-10SX DATA SHEET ERGO .60 (INITIAL SET-UP) CONTINUED 50% Power 100% Power • —— —— HOV.SEL THRO • CURVE 100% Power 40% Power 50% Power (18) • 100% Power 50% Power 100% Power TH,TRIM=SLOW HOV.T=CENTER • • -2° Pitch 5° Pitch 10°...
FINAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK Once all assemblies have been completed, please review the following and that each servo horn is secured with a servo horn mounting screw. suggestions before attempting initial flights. • Verify that the gyro is operational and compensating in the correct direction (detailed in Step 8, page 47).
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Engine Check to insure that all universal links fit freely but securely to the control balls. After each day of flying, fully drain the fuel tank. Then start the engine If there is excessive play noted, replace the universal link in question. and let it idle until the engine and the fuel line are completely burned off.
LOWER MAIN FRAME/LANDING GEAR/FUEL TANK PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY COMMENTS /ADDITIONAL CONTENTS 960110 Cooling Fan Shroud 4 - 2.6x8mm Self Tapping Screws 960196 Lower Frame Angles 960191 Front Radio Bed 960193 Lower Main Frame 960118 Landing Gear Set 2 - Landing Skids 2 - Landing Struts 4 - Skid Caps...
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