Cowling Installation - Seagull Models X-RAY Assembly Manual

COWLING INSTALLATION.

! 1) Using a pen to mark the points follow-
ing the instruction below.
0.7cm.
! 2) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en-
gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with
the marks you made on the fuselage then trim
and cut.
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Motor.
Rotor shaft.
Front view.
1.2cm.
2x8mm.
! 3) While keeping the back edge of the
cowl flush with the marks, align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl
opening. Use the spinner backplate as a guide.
Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of
masking tape.
! 4) Slide the cowl back over the motor.
The propeller should not touch any part
of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp
modeling knife and carefully trim away the
spinner cone where the propeller comes in
contact with it.
2x8mm.
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